[ChrisH]

LegoLand, CA is where we have the California Lego League champs. I went there for that event a couple of years ago. I was impressed by the Lego structures, even if they do "cheat" sometimes by giving them steel frames.

The competition was pretty good too. But most high schoolers would be bored by the theme park aspects. The rides are pretty tame except one moderately thrilling rollercoaster. ( for those of you familiar with Magic Mountain, think "Gold Rusher")

There is also an Autopia like area where kids get to "learn to drive". But unlike Disney's Autopia, you can decide where you want to go. You are also expected to observe stop signs and traffic lights. I was impressed that they would build such a thing here in the lawsuit capitol of the world. The only problem is that most high schoolers are too big!

Of course FIRST students would be so fascinated by the engineering aspects of the place, that they wouldn't even notice the rides anyway, right? It is a great place for kids 3-10 or 12, but after that I think most kids would be bored. So I don't think we'd want them hosting the Championship for FIRST. Not that I'd object to having it here in CA, I can just think of better places.

ChrisH