With a burst of laughter, seven-year-old Harlen jumps to her feet and races around the circle, hoping she'll make it back to her spot before being tagged. Around her, dozens of children cheer, laugh, and sprint across the courtyard at Casa Emilie. For a few joyful moments, nothing matters except the game.

First LEGO League is a program that invites children and youth ages 4 to 16 to investigate and propose creative solutions, including designing projects that benefit their communities through science and technology. During the 2023-2024 cycle, “Masterpiece,” students learned how to leverage science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to share their passion for the arts with others.