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WATERLOO WELLINGTON FIRST

Robotics. Excellence.

WWFIRST is a community organization serving the Waterloo-Wellington region of Ontario. We provide mentorship, community meetups, and technical & competitive resources for the next generation of STEM leaders.

FLL & FTC Qualifier
Sponsorship Opportunities
Waterloo Wellington FIRST Robotics members
PROGRAMS

Hands-On STEM Programs for All Ages

FIRST LEGO League

Introduces STEM to children ages 4-14 through fun, exciting, hands-on learning through guided robotics challenges using line-following programs on a 4×8′ playing field.

FIRST Tech Challenge

Students ages 12-18 learn to think like engineers. Teams design, build, and program robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams on a 12×12′ playing field.

FIRST Robotics Competition

Students ages 14-18 design, program, and build a robot, starting with a standard kit of parts and a common set of rules to play in a head-to-head challenge with a 125-pound robot.

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MISSION

To create a community of mentorship and support for youth to become the next
STEAM leaders throughout the Waterloo-Wellington region.

VISION

Nurture a growing and thriving ecosystem where every student has access to transformational experiences through educational STEAM activities.

IMPACT

WWFIRST’s Impact

As we work as a community to prepare young people for a STEM future, WWFIRST aims to ensure its programs are having a lasting, positive impact on all participants.

80+

PROFESSIONAL MENTORS

146

AWARDS WON

24

TOURNAMENTS WON

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Practice Events & Qualifiers

Hosting events of 25+ FLL and FTC teams.

Meet the Scientist

Inspiring students to pursue STEM professions.

Conferences & Seminars

Mechanical, fundraising, community building, and programming sessions.

FRC Practice Field

Community build space for FIRST Robotics Competitions teams.

WWFIRST allows me to impact not just one team in my region but many, helping empower the next generation of STEAM students.

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Jamie Sinn

FIRST Alumni & Volunteer

WWFIRST allows me to grow my professional network and give back to the Waterloo-Wellington region as a FIRST Alum!

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Kate Walsh

FIRST Alumni & Mentor

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WWFIRST is an organization of mentors, alumni, students, parents, and business professionals in the Waterloo Wellington region of Ontario.

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