AI-powered education company Classover recently launched its FIRST LEGO League program for the 2026–2027 season at Flushing’s Tangram Atrium. The event brought together students, families, robotics educators, mentors, and coaches — along with robot dogs and humanoids — for a day of hands-on STEM learning that gave families a front-row seat to the future of youth robotics education.

Families from across New York City and surrounding communities came to explore how competitive robotics can help children build skills in coding, engineering, and teamwork. The atmosphere was part showcase, part community gathering — the kind of event where a kid who has never touched a robot leaves wanting to build one.

The day featured LEGO robotics activities, live robot showcases, and opportunities to meet coaches and mentors from the robotics education community. The robot races were among the highlights, giving attendees a chance to see the engineering and programming skills that go into competitive youth robotics — a skillset that begins at events like this. 

FIRST mentors and educators shared robotics and engineering insights.

Notable guests included Classover Coach Johan Congrains, lead hardware and programming director on an FRC World Championship team, who shared his experience navigating international robotics competitions. Lucjan Ambrozej, team captain of FTC NOX Robotics, was also on hand to speak about what competitive robotics looks like from a student’s perspective. When a robot dog and a humanoid took the floor, crowds of kids and their families got an up-close look at cutting-edge technology — the kind that tends to make a career in engineering feel suddenly very possible.

As part of the launch, Classover announced a $1 million scholarship fund to help qualified students participate in its robotics program. Designed to reduce financial barriers, the fund expands access to team training, mentorship, and competition preparation for students across New York. The goal is to make Classover’s FIRST LEGO League program accessible to students from different communities and backgrounds, regardless of what a family can afford. Robotics education, the thinking goes, shouldn’t be a privilege.

For many families, the event offered a first look at how robotics education extends well beyond the classroom. Team-based challenges, guided coaching, project-based learning, and competition can develop skills that are valuable not only in STEM subjects, but in leadership, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Classover’s FIRST LEGO League program is designed for students interested in robotics, coding, engineering design, and team competitions. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to build and program robots, work with teammates, solve real-world challenges, and prepare for future competitions in a structured and supportive environment. No prior experience required to get started — the program meets students where they are.

“Robotics is one of the most powerful ways to inspire students to become problem-solvers, innovators, and future leaders,” said Stephanie Luo, CEO of Classover. “By launching our FIRST LEGO League program and creating this student support fund, we hope to provide more families with access to meaningful STEM education and help students become part of the growing robotics community in New York.”

Prizes were awarded throughout the day, with the grand prize being a LEGO Education Computer Science and AI Set. A press conference featured competition judges and program coordinators who offered guidance on navigating the robotics competition landscape — useful for families who are new to the world of competitive STEM programs.

Classover is now preparing student tryouts for its FIRST LEGO League teams. The tryout process is designed to give students an opportunity to demonstrate their interest and potential, and to learn more about what it means to be part of a team-based robotics program. No prior robotics expertise is needed — just curiosity, motivation, creativity, and a willingness to learn.

Tryouts: June 19 – July 10, 2026
Daily Sessions: 3:00–4:00 PM and 5:00–6:00 PM
Location: Classover Academy, 2nd Floor, Flushing Tangram
133-36 37th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
Open To: Students and families interested in FIRST LEGO League, robotics education, and STEM learning

Families who are interested in the program can learn more and register for a tryout through Classover’s official tryout page: Sign up for the FIRST LEGO League tryout here.

Families gathered at Tangram for Classover’s FIRST LEGO League launch event.

Classover is an AI-powered education company dedicated to providing innovative learning experiences for K–12 students through academic enrichment, technology education, robotics programs, and AI-enhanced learning solutions.