Through our Massive Mini, we offer an educational experience featuring multiple classes presented throughout the day. From batteries to business plans, CAD to CNC, and even awards, we cover a variety of topics that can benefit teams. This year, we impacted 20 teams, doubling the number from last year. We are currently exploring ways to stream or share the Massive Mini with a broader audience.
This year, our Impact team decided to present their Impact presentation to our teachers at Liberty High School. This was a great way to connect with our teachers and showcase our passion for FRC.
Liberty Robotics participates in the Blue Jay Nation Kick-Off event at our high school, where we successfully recruit many new members and showcase our robot.
Team 1764 participates in the homecoming parade and prom assembly at our school, even bringing our robot along when possible.
This year, we launched "Bot Builders," a robot design challenge for grades K-8. Students received a prompt and had one month to create designs using drawings, cardboard, recycled items, VEX components, or CAD. Teachers who facilitated the challenge were entered to win $100 to enhance STEM in their classroom and received certificates and buttons for their class. This year, we had 655 students signed up to participate, but due to many inclement weather days, just over 100 participated.
Liberty Robotics supports our local FLL team by providing resources and expertise. This year, one of our team members helped guide the FLL team through programming their robot. Last year, we donated two FLL LEGO kits, designed a team logo, and purchased team t-shirts for them. Every year, we invite them to our shop for a fun and informative tour, which helps foster a deeper understanding of robotics.
Liberty Robotics participates in science nights every year, visiting local elementary schools to showcase our robot and bring VEX bots for students to drive. This year, we introduced the 'Robot Driver's License' program, where students earn their license by successfully navigating an obstacle course designed by our team.
Team 1764 hosts an annual engineering summer camp where our team members mentor younger students, guiding them through the process of building a competitive robot using VEX parts. This event simulates an FRC build season, teaching campers valuable skills in critical thinking, teamwork, Gracious Professionalism, and Coopertition. Notably, one-fourth of our current team members participated in this summer camp when they were in middle school, highlighting its impact on our team's development.
One of the biggest community events we attended this year was our town's Fall Festival, where we participated in the parade and set up a table to engage with community members and share details about FIRST Robotics. During the parade, we showcased our robot from last year, transforming it into a robot cheerleader.
Team 1764 volunteers at our local Hy-Vee, bagging groceries and engaging with shoppers to share information about our team and its activities. This effort helps us earn financial support and connect with the community. We also use our grocery bagging skills to assist the Feed Northland Kids program at our school.