Community Outreach
Camp 4 Military Kid Fundraiser
Coming October 4, 2014 Truck Town Thunder is working with Camp Fire USA to provide Haunted Cabins to the public during October. 9750 Milford Rd Holly, MI 48442. Another opportunity to help the project to to come to the BBQ on October 4th. 3p-10p $10/car 3 Bands Pulled Pork Beverages Can it get any better?…
Read MoreFerris State Softball Team
The Ferris State Softball Team works with T3 and the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Â Over time they have learned that T3 is there to help when needed. Â In 2014 they offered us a number of their shifts in thanks. Â We hope to continue working together.
Read MoreThanks from Chimers Team 1684
Lapeer, Michigan, Saturday July 19, 2014 – From Team 1684: Â Thank you to our awesome teams and community members who came out for this year’s ROBO-CON, which drew more than 350 people, many who had so much fun they stayed all day! Planning is already underway for Lapeer’s ROBO-CON 2015, which will likely be scheduled…
Read MoreTruck Town’s Thundering Innovation Camp
June 23, 2014, Ortonville, Michigan, Feel the Thunder and join the Truck Town Thunder Robotics team for an innovative week long day camp for kids 8-14. Teachers, Engineers, and students from Truck Town Thunder will guide kids through learning about robotics and engineering. Students will learn about design and programming in a competitive environment. Participants in the FIRST…
Read More2013 Brandon Expo Jr. FLL Competition
December 13, 2013, Ortonville, Michigan – Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School Tentative Event Agenda 4:30pm – 5:00pm Teams arrive and setup 5:00pm – 5:15pm Opening Ceremonies 5:15pm – 6:15pm Project Review 6:15pm – 7:15pm Team Activities 7:15pm – 8:00pm Closing Ceremonies and Award Presentation 8:00pm – 8:30pm Teams Pack up *Times may vary slightly Team Setup…
Read MoreTruck Town Thunder Prepares for 2014 Season
Between the end of the 2013 official season in April and the start of the 2014 season in January, Truck Town Thunder (T3) competed in numerous off-season competitions, kicked off a Youth Program, and welcomed its new members into the team. On June 1 and 2, 2013, Truck Town competed in the Michigan Science Center…
Read More2013 Brandon Homecoming Parade
Ortonville, Michigan, September 27, 2013, Truck Town Thunder showed off their school spirit by representing their team in Brandon’s Homecoming Parade and showing off their robot in Brandon’s Homecoming pep-assembly.
Read MoreTruck Town Thunder Raises Funds for Children Miracle Network
Extra Life – Play Games Heal Kids What is Extra Life? Extra Life is a 24-hour gaming marathon to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network, and Truck Town Thunder plays for Hurley Medical Center in Flint. When is Extra Life? Truck Town Thunder will be playing from 5pm on Saturday, October 27th to 10am on…
Read MoreJr. FIRST Lego League Meeting Dates
Dates Tuesday, December 10, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, December 3, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, November 26, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, November 19, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, November 12, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, October 29, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, October 22, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Students are encouraged to stay after school and go directly the meeting. Locations Harvey Swanson Elementary School (Specific Location: TBD) Oakwood Elementary School (Specific Location: TBD)…
Read MoreFIRSTLego League Information
Current Teams 4th Grade Team – FIRST Lego League Coach: Tim Flickinger5th Grade Team – FIRST Lego League Coaches: Brian and Sue Moore 6th Grade Team – FIRST Lego League Coach: Mark Ratliff We are still able to register students until September 13, 2014. Our goal is to place every student who registers on a team. Cost $75 per team member. Price includes…
Read More