About FIRST
FIRST stands for "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science & Technology". This non-profit organization was founded in 1989 by inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen to interest and inspire students in mathematics, science and technology. Since then, FIRST has maintained a singular focus: to excite more young people about the importance, prevalence, accessibility, and fun of science and engineering.
FIRST Robotics Competition is an exciting, multinational competition in which teams made of students who are mentored by professionals compete to solve an engineering design problem in a competitive and intense environment. The program provides young people with life-changing, career-molding experiences – and a lot of fun!
Students from Hillcrest High School and Woodmont High School in Simpsonville SC form the core of Team 6366. There are many sub-teams within the team and students learn a variety of workplace skills and soft skills in an industrial environment. Team 6366 gives students experience in collaboration and leadership while helping them deepen their knowledge and apply science, technology, engineering, and math in real-world situations.
Mission Statement
We give students hands-on experience building competitive robots, and the technical, teamwork, and leadership skills that come with it, preparing them for college and careers in science and technology.