Community Outreach
2013 FRC Workshop
Kettering University FRC Workshop (Hosted but FRC Team 2337), January 6, 2013 – Truck Town Thunder had the opportunity to mentor many rookie teams the day after kickoff. The workshop covered sessions on Strategy Dictates Design, Team Management, and every team was able to leave with an assembled and running KOP Chassis. This is an excellent opportunity for…
Read More2012 White Lake Expo – Jr. FLL Competition
Lakeland High School, December 1, 2012 – Annually, Truck Town Thunder hosts the White Lake Expo at Lakeland High School in White Lake, MI. Student Team members plan, organize and run this event for kids 6-9 years old. [av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′] [av_slide id=’1177′] [av_slide id=’1178′] [av_slide id=’1179′] [av_slide id=’1180′] [av_slide id=’1181′] [av_slide id=’1182′] [av_slide…
Read More2012 FTC Team 5976
Brandon Middle School First Tech Challenge Team 5978, Brandon Tech – The Truck Town Thunder robotics team mentored a FTC team at Brandon Middle School this past FTC season. It was a great rookie year for the team and we look forward to continue the foundation built this year on the team. [av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’…
Read More2012 Community Shredding
Clarkston/Brandon Credit Union, October 13, 2012 – Truck Town Thunder Partnered with the Clarkston-Brandon Credit Union to help community members shred important documents. Rain or Shine, students really enjoy helping out the community. [av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′] [av_slide id=’1203′] [av_slide id=’1204′] [av_slide id=’1205′] [av_slide id=’1206′] [/av_slideshow]
Read More2012 Holly Homecoming Parade
Holly, MI, October 12, 2012 – Every year, Truck Town Thunder participates in the Holly Homecoming Parade in order to demonstrate their robot and reach out to the community. T3 supports the school and other activities and this is a great way to form relationships with other school organizations. [av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′] [av_slide id=’1214′]…
Read More2012 Heller Machine Tools Demonstration
Heller Machine Tools, September 29, 2012 – Truck Town Thunder demonstrated their award winning robot from Rebound Rumble at Heller Machine Tools. Heller is a new sponsor for the team and T3 is excited about the new partnership with such a great company. [av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′] [av_slide id=’1232′] [av_slide id=’1233′] [av_slide id=’1234′] [av_slide id=’1235′]…
Read More2012 Brandon Homecoming Parade
Ortonville, MI, September 28, 2012 – Every year, Truck Town Thunder participates in the Brandon Homecoming Parade in order to demonstrate their robot and reach out to the community. T3 supports the school and other activities and this is a great way to form relationships with other school organizations. [av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′] [av_slide id=’1221′]…
Read More2012 Back to the Bricks
University of Michigan – Flint Pavilion, August 18, 2012 – Truck Town Thunder partnering with other teams from the Mid – Michigan Robotics Alliance demonstrated their 2012 Robots downtown Flint, Michigan. [av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′] [av_slide id=’1248′] [av_slide id=’1249′] [av_slide id=’1250′] [av_slide id=’1251′] [/av_slideshow]
Read More2012 Robots in the D
Comerica Park, August 22, 2012 – Truck Town Thunder participated in demonstrating their 2012 Robot in the concourse at Comerica Park. Michigan teams collaborated to design and build a baseball cannon that was used to throw out the first pitch of the Tiger game. [av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′] [av_slide id=’1240′] [av_slide id=’1241′] [av_slide id=’1242′] [av_slide…
Read MoreTruck Town Thunder Offers LEGO Camp
The Truck Town Thunder Robotics team hosted an innovative week long day camp for kids ages 8-14. Teachers, Engineers and Students from Truck Town Thunder guided kids through learning about robotics and engineering. Kids learned about design and programming in a structured competitive environment. Kids learned about teamwork and working together with other students to…
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