Our Impact:
REACHING BEYOND
The mission of FIRST robotics is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities. Over the past year, students on Team 195 have volunteered over 3000 hours in our community.
STEAM Outreach
The STEAM movement within our outreach structure aims to provide access to technology education to everyone in our community and beyond.
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These efforts include:
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ElderKnights Program (Lego Building & Tech Class)
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7 year program impacting 150+ seniors​
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Southington Apple Harvest Festival and Parade
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STEM for ALL - over 300 yearly attendees
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Girls Who Code program
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Girl Scout STEAM Camp
FIRST Development
Through FIRST development, we promote the values of FIRST by giving back to the program that we love. We do this by volunteering at events and competitions, as well as partnerships to promote FIRST expansion.
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Run and mentor 21 FLL Teams
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200% increase from 2023​, all sustained
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Run and mentor 3 FTC Teams
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Mentored by upperclassmen​
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CT Government legislstion proposal
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WaterWorks- STEAM Classes
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Hosting our own FTC Event
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Hosted and ran FLL Qualifier + FTC Scrimmage
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250+ Attendees​
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Volunteering at FRC competitions
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Our own practice field open to all teams
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Used by 53% of Connecti​cut FRC teams
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Southington & Beyond
The Southington & Beyond sector of our impact focuses on relieving struggles within our community and others.
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Veterans Dinner ​
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American Legion Volunteering
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Veterans Holiday cards
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Over 250 cards handwritten and delivered​
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Rock The Vote Initiative
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Operation E.L.F. Toy Drive for CT National Guard
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Southington Community Services
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​Winter Clothing Drive
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Food Drive
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Guiding Light Orphans Support