Carver kids are back to school and five teams of them are hard at work preparing for the FIRST Robotics Competition. Carver kids will experience the hardest fun ever! “The varsity sport for the mind,” FIRST combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, five Carver teams will be challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors.  It’s as close to “real-world engineering” as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors will lend their time and talents to guide each team.