2026-2027 FLL EXPLORE / FLL K-2 SEASON COSTS per team
Rookie Teams typically spend ~$1000 and returning teams ~$550. Overview of items that can be purchased through FIRST.
We have a small number of need-based grant money for teams to support under-served communities with demonstrated financial need. Grant Application
| What? | Amount | Why? | Who do you pay? |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDERS: Annual FIRST Team registration (individual team) and annual BIOGLOW Explore set | $150 plus shipping/tax | Support FIRST HQ and overall FLL program | FIRST |
| FUTURE: Annual FIRST Team registration (individual team) | $250 | Support FIRST HQ and overall FLL program | FIRST |
| FUTURE: Annual BIOGLOW Set | $35 plus shipping/tax - one set per 4 team members | Mat and LEGO elements for this season's activities | FIRST |
| One Time Livescan | $20 to $40+ | Required by California Law AB506 | Livescan provider |
| NorCal Official Festival Registration (per event) | $255 | Support NorCal FLL Explore program and Festival. Includes participation certificates, participation pin, and a team trophy | Playing At Learning |
| [optional] Festival Team Medal | $30 each [includes shipping/handling] | optional additional team recognition [must be added to registration at time of Festival registration - MUST BE ADDED BEFORE CHECKING OUT / PAYING ] | Playing At Learning |
| [optional] Festival Participant Trophy | $45 each [includes shipping/handling] | optional additional team recognition [must be added to registration at time of Festival registration - MUST BE ADDED BEFORE CHECKING OUT / PAYING] | Playing At Learning |
| Annual Project / Show Me Poster Materials | varies $25 to $100+ | Estimated cost for materials needed for the team’s season activites and Show Me Poster. This can vary wildly depending on the team. | local or online purchase - could be donated. |
| FOUNDERS: LEGO Spike Essentials kit | varies depending on where you purchase. Last year this was $329.95 plus estimated $15 shipping/tax. | Your team will need at least 1 LEGO robotics kit. | No longer available from LEGO or FIRST Must purchase separately from reseller like eBay and Bricklink |
| FUTUR : LEGO Education K-2 kit | $339.95 plus shipping/tax Each group of 4 team members will need access to a LEGO CS & AI Kit. | Your team will need at least 1 LEGO kit. | Available when registering team through FIRST Storefront or directly from LEGO Education. |
| First year only: Computer. Laptop PC or Mac or iPad or Android tablet | varies $200 or more | Each team will need access to a computer – either a laptop or tablet. This will be used for programming the robot and possibly additional season activities. Most people have the best experience with a laptop | local or online purchase - could be donated. Nonprofits can purchase from techsoup.org |
| Team Tshirts & Snacks | varies $100 or more | Each team typically makes a custom Tshirt to highlight any sponsors as well as show off their team spirit. In addition, most teams have snacks/food at most meetings. | local or online purchase - could be donated. |