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FIRST® Tech Challenge

By Cognition Creative Learning CIC

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Open to 12-18 year olds. Under 14s MUST have prior robotics & coding experience. FIRST Tech Challenge is a six-month programme where students design, build and code a robot to solve an engineering challenge, alongside conducting community outreach and engagement. Every child should have access to high-quality STEM enrichment opportunities. We're removing the common barriers that families face to participating, to make FIRST Tech Challenge accessible

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to young people across Devon and Cornwall. The South West is home to world-leading marine, defence and technology industries - but many young people across Devon and Cornwall still lack access to the opportunities, networks and experiences that lead into these careers. This challenge involves metal work, using power tools, computing and programming a robot whilst also conducting a research project. It is a fun, team based activity designed for students wanting to push themselves.

Age12 years – 18 years
Price summaryFree · per block · Standard ticket
Schedule summaryNext session: 2 Nov 2026, 15:45

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Autumn Term 2 2026-2027

12 years – 18 years · Cognition Learning, Office 5

Tickets

Standard ticket

Free · per block

Monday 15:45–17:151 hr 30 min

2 Nov 2026 – 14 Dec 2026

2 Nov 2026, 15:45–17:151 hr 30 min
9 Nov 2026, 15:45–17:151 hr 30 min
16 Nov 2026, 15:45–17:151 hr 30 min
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23 Nov 2026, 15:45–17:151 hr 30 min
30 Nov 2026, 15:45–17:151 hr 30 min
7 Dec 2026, 15:45–17:151 hr 30 min
14 Dec 2026, 15:45–17:151 hr 30 min
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Spring Term 1 2027

12 years – 18 years · Cognition Learning, Office 5

Tickets

Standard ticket

Free · per block

Monday 15:45–17:011 hr 16 min

4 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027

4 Jan 2027, 15:45–17:011 hr 16 min
11 Jan 2027, 15:45–17:011 hr 16 min
18 Jan 2027, 15:45–17:011 hr 16 min
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25 Jan 2027, 15:45–17:011 hr 16 min
1 Feb 2027, 15:45–17:011 hr 16 min
8 Feb 2027, 15:45–17:011 hr 16 min
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About Cognition Creative Learning CIC

At Cognition Creative Learning, we create joyful learning experiences where children can get curious, build things, solve problems and discover new skills. Through LEGO® Education robotics, French and Spanish lessons, coding, AI skill sessions, engineering and creative digital projects, we make learning fun, accessible and confidence-boosting. We run activities, home-ed groups, after-school clubs, family workshops and school-holiday club sessions designed to give children a chance to explore and grow in a supportive, playful environment. Our goal is to help every child feel inspired, capable and proud of what they can create.

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