Okanagan AI and Robotics Academy at FIRST LEGO League 2024/25

This year, the Okanagan AI and Robotics Academy in Vernon, BC, made waves at the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competitions. We proudly fielded two teams: the Vernon Explorers in the FLL Explore category (ages 6–10) and the Mountain Shredders in the FLL Challenge category (ages 10–16). Both teams demonstrated exceptional creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, bringing home awards and making Vernon proud!

About FIRST LEGO League

The FIRST LEGO League is a global robotics competition that challenges students to think like scientists and engineers. Each year, teams are given a theme to explore, and they must complete projects, design robots, and demonstrate core values such as innovation, teamwork, and inclusion. This year’s theme, SUBMERGED℠, focused on exploring the ocean and developing solutions for ocean-related challenges.

Our Teams’ Achievements

• Vernon Explorers: Won the Team Model Award at the FLL Explore event for their innovative ocean exploration station and their discovery of the Green Glowing One-Eyed Fish.
• Mountain Shredders: Ranked second out of 17 teams at the FLL Challenge event, earning a spot in the Provincial Championships in Maple Ridge, BC.

These achievements are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and creativity of our students, coaches, and supportive parents. We are incredibly proud of both teams and excited to see what they accomplish next!

Read more about the Vernon Explorers’ journey here.
Read more about the Mountain Shredders’ journey here.