FUNducation Inc

10/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate National Manufacturing Month!

Our students and families learned about Manufacturing through a hands-on activity where they turned raw materials into a final product. They also engaged with a Cobot and competed in a head-to-head esports tournament!

A special thank you to Rob Harris, Executive Director of the Sarasota-Manatee Manufacturers Association, and Aaron Laine with RND Automation for coming out and supporting our students. Your time and your commitment to inspiring the next generation of makers, engineers, and innovators mean so much to us.

This event was made possible by the partnership with Saint Stephens Episcopal School to host hands-on STEAM programming at the Dr. Janet Pullen STEAM Center, powered by the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

Full STEAM Ahead!

10/10/2026

09/29/2026

October is National Manufacturing Month!

Bring the whole family for a FREE fun, hands-on event exploring manufacturing, building, snacking, and gaming! Costumes welcome!

Saturday, October 10th
10 AM – 1 PM
Dr. Janet Pullen STEAM Center
420 41st St W,
Bradenton, FL 34209

Powered by SAMA (Sarasota-Manatee Area Manufacturers Association) and FUNducation.

RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/funducations-snack-factory-gaming-tournament-celebrating-manufacturing-tickets-2002459612606

FREE Manufacturing Month fun! Make an edible snack, explore hands-on manufacturing, and compete in our Mario Kart tournament!

09/28/2026

FIRST LEGO League Scrimmage Season is HERE!

The FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW season is officially underway, and we need YOU! We're looking for volunteers to help make our scrimmage events an amazing experience for teams across our region.

Our scrimmages kick off THIS SATURDAY, October 3rd at two locations:

Osceola Science STEM Charter School
2849 John Young Pkwy
Kissimmee, FL 34741

Bradenton Christian School
3304 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209

Volunteer roles include referees, judges, field re-setters, and more. No experience? No problem! We'll train you and get you ready to go.

Whether you're a student looking for volunteer hours, a family wanting a fun way to give back, or a company searching for a team-building activity, there's a spot for you.

Ready to jump in? Visit https://funducation.org/first-lego-volunteers/ to sign up and learn more!

Questions? Email [email protected]

09/23/2026

Join us as we get ready for an amazing FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW season! Whether you're a returning volunteer or brand new to FIRST LEGO League, this is the place to connect, learn, and get ready to make an impact this season.

At the Rally Up, you'll:
Meet fellow volunteers
Learn about upcoming events
Get training (Robot game referee, judges, and more)
Build LEGO Models for FIRST LEGO League Robotic Game
Build FIRST TECH Challenge Robotic Game
Help create an amazing experience for our teams

Saturday, September 26th
10 AM – 1 PM
Dr. Janet Pullen STEAM
420 41st St. W
Bradenton, FL 34209

Interested in volunteering? Come join us, we'd love to have you!

School District of Manatee County
Sarasota County Schools

09/15/2026

Volunteer with FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW!

We're looking for volunteers to serve our 19-county Central & West Florida Region! Whether it's your first time or you're a returning volunteer, there's a role for you:

Robot Game Referees
Judges
Robot Game Field Re-setters
And more!

Volunteering with FIRST LEGO League Central & West means joining the excitement, cheering on teams, supporting fair competition, and helping create an unforgettable experience for students across our region.

Interested? Scan the QR code on our flyer or visit https://funducation.org/first-lego-volunteers/ to learn more and sign up!

Questions? Email [email protected]

We love our volunteers! You are essential to providing an engaging experience for the teams in our region. We hope you get involved and stay involved.

09/12/2026

Happy FIRST TECH Challenge Kickoff Day!!

LIVE from Orlando, Florida we kick off the 2026-2027 Florida FIRST ...

09/11/2026

Introducing the SWFL Robotics League!

We're excited to share a brand-new FIRST Tech Challenge league serving Southwest Florida! Organized by SWFL Robotics, Inc., this new league serves teams across Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, and Collier Counties, giving local teams shorter travel and easier access to the FTC experience.

Season Kickoff: Saturday, September 12th at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center in Punta Gorda. Teams will get to see the brand-new game set for the 2026-2027 season, presented by RTX!

Whether you're a coach, student, or parent, there's a place for you in this growing community. Volunteers are also needed to help the league run smoothly, referees, FTAs, scorers, and more.

Follow along at swflrobotics.org for the full schedule, updates, and how to get involved.

Let's build something great together!

09/04/2026

Big news: FUNducation is a Step Up For Students program provider!

Step Up For Students is a Florida scholarship program that helps families choose the learning environment that best fits their child. Scholarship funds can go toward tuition, tutoring, and now FUNducation programming!

At FUNducation, we believe STEAM education should be accessible to all. Partnering with Step Up For Students is one more way we're living out that mission, making sure every student, regardless of their family's financial situation, has the chance to become the innovators of tomorrow.

If your family currently uses Step Up For Students, or you'd like to learn if you qualify, reach out! We'd love to help you enroll your student.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call (941) 281-5813.

Full STEAM Ahead!