Placer County 4-H offers strong programs in education and science related to Agriculture, but also offers projects directly related to S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). One example is the newly formed Placer County 4-H First Robotics Team. First Robotics Team 3257 was formerly at Whitney High School. They have now relocated to Lincoln High School campus where they are working on expanding the team. There are students from five different high schools: Whitney High, Rocklin High, Lincoln High, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy, and Del Oro High. By being a part of Placer County 4-H, the First Robotics Team can offer membership to all teens regardless of being tied with public, private, or home-school education.
In addition to the time spent building robots, the Placer County 4-H First Robotics Team has helped create new First Lego League teams, and mentored these younger teams for the past three years. Additionally, the Placer County 4-H First Robotics Team will be mentors to Placer County 4-H Clubs that are interested in offering Lego Robotic Projects at the local club level. The team also makes community outreach appearances by taking their built robots to events like Placer County S.T.E.M Expo, Hot Chili Cool Cars, local elementary schools, local community colleges, and more.
The goal of the team is to assist team members in reaching their full potential as they pursue their dreams and aspirations, which directly aligns with Placer County 4-H leading the way in creating positive youth development here in Placer County.
If you are interested in learning more about the Placer County 4-H First Robotics Team, please contact Tom Toy at ttoy@wpusd.k12.ca.us
If you are interested in Placer County 4-H please visit our website and social media sites to get more information. Online enrollment has begun and we want to invite you to the Placer County 4-H family. If you have any additional questions, please call the 4-H Office at (530) 889-7386.
http://ucanr.edu/sites/placercounty4h/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Placer-County-4-H/192334750781750