This document provides an overview of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a national organization that aims to inspire youth in STEM fields through mentor-based robotics programs. It describes the four levels of robotics competitions for different age groups, from Junior FIRST Lego League for ages 6-9 up to the FIRST Robotics Competition for ages 14-18. The FIRST Tech Challenge is introduced for ages 14-18 as involving building an 18x18x18 inch robot using an NXT brick and other materials to complete tasks over 5 days of a summer camp, learning skills like programming, problem-solving, and teamwork.