About us
A not-for-profit, volunteer-operated organization in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Who we are
We have a family of community-based FIRST Robotics programs for youth aged 4 through 18, which are open to anyone in the Kingston and surrounding area. Our teams are supported by a group of sponsors and mentors who are alumni or industry professionals.
We also run LEGO robotics summer programs and are a part of many community events to promote STEM in our area. Take a look at our other pages for more details on our programs. We are always looking to recruit!
Our mission
To ignite and fan a flame of passion in young people for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and business, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that inspire innovation and personal growth, fostering well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, leadership, and teamwork.
4–18
the ages we teach
Four programs, from LEGO DUPLO at age four to a 115-pound competition robot in high school.
0
experience needed
No prior experience is required for any of our programs. Mentors teach from the beginning.
2006
the year we started
We began as one FIRST LEGO League team. FRC Team 4476 followed in 2013.
1st
community FRC team in Canada
Not tied to a school. Any student in the region can join.
Find your program
From age four to eighteen, open to anyone in Kingston and the surrounding area.
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Ages 4-6
FIRST LEGO League Discover
Explore real-world themes with LEGO DUPLO, in teams of up to four.
Registration closedThe fall 2026 session is underway. -
Ages 6-9
FIRST LEGO League Explore
Build a motorized LEGO model around a real-world theme, in teams of up to six.
Registration closedThe fall 2026 session is underway. -
Ages 9-14
FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Design, build and program a LEGO SPIKE Prime robot to complete missions.
Registration closedThe fall 2026 session is underway. -
Grades 8-12
FIRST Robotics Competition
Team 4476. Design, build and program a 115-pound robot, then compete across Ontario.
Accepting membersJoin any time. No experience needed.
Our vision
We seek to be a diverse group of dedicated and reliable individuals that will work together as a highly functional team, with a culture that focuses strongly on student opportunities for skill development and personal growth. We strive to communicate effectively, to conduct ourselves with integrity, to always contribute our best as individuals and do what is best for the team as a whole.
We aim to be sustainable with a supportive, respectful and cooperative atmosphere, endeavouring to continuously improve both individually and as a team. We celebrate achievements based on our own definition of success. We make every effort to demonstrate our positive, friendly, gracious and cohesive team in all we do. We strive to develop positive relationships within our team and FIRST and our community.
How to join
Find the program that fits your child’s age. The LEGO programs need registration, so join our mailing list to hear when it opens. For the FRC team, come out to a meeting to check out the team, no commitment. Email info@wafflesrobotics.com and we will tell you when the next one is.
Everything meets at 575 Victoria Street in Kingston. No experience is needed for any program, and bursaries may be available for families who need them.