47 Beavers
Shri Yoga Day
We took part in Shri Yoga Day, an event focused on creating a family-friendly environment to learn and practice yoga. Shri Yoga is a non-profit promoting a healthy and holistic way of life. Our team hosted a booth where kids could drive our robot and experience robotics firsthand. We also shared information about opportunities in the community, including Beaver Camps, FLL camps, FIRST competitions, and online resources to help students get started.
North South Foundation
Our team promoted robotics at NSF events, a charity that supports educational access for underprivileged children in India through academic competitions and classes in the US. With over 300 attendees from the DMV area, both kids and adults had the chance to learn about robotics opportunities. Our efforts even helped spark the creation of new FLL teams.
March Madness
We did many different fun activities in March Madness. Our favorite one was the tic-tac-toe game, where we used our robots to move and drop blocks. During the events, wet talked to other people about their robot design and game strategies. We collaborated with other teams in our area during this event.
STEM Nights
We took part in STEM Nights at several schools, including Wayside ES, Potomac, Hallie Wells MS, Cedar Grove ES, and Little Bennett ES. At these events, we spread the word about robotics to kids of all ages, shared our program, and gave away small gifts. We also did fun activities like arts and crafts and building small projects with the students, helping spark their interest in STEM and robotics.
Robotic Workshops at MCPL
Through our partnership with Montgomery County Public Libraries, we conducted multi-session free robotics courses at Germantown and Gaithersburg libraries. Using the mBot2, we showed students how to build, code, use RGB and ultrasonic sensors, and navigate mazes. There was an overwhelming response from the local community. Kids learned the basics of robotics and coding in a fun and hands-on way.
Our Robot At Events
MoCoRobo Initiative
We revived the MoCo-Robo initiative of 47 Beavers. Our mission is to make access and opportunities for robotics to call students in Montgomery County. We brought together several robotics teams from different regions of the county to voice our cause and advocate for support from the MoCo Board of Education. We spent hours planning multiple meetings formulating a program and presenting testimonials at the Board meetings. Representatives from each team spoke about how robotics benefits students and why the Board should provide space and funding for FTC programs. It was an important event that brought together teams across the county to make our voices heard.
From Syria over Zoom, starting by building the mBot2 and then coding it. They learned to use RGB and ultrasonic sensors, program shapes, and navigate mazes with the robot. Even with limited resources, they picked up robotics quickly and gained many new skills.
US-Syria Robotics Exchange
We taught the kids how to use the RGB sensor on the mBot2 through Zoom. They sent us this video showing the sensor in action and how it can detect different colors. It was a great way to see their learning put into practice.
Joint Base Andrews Air Show
At the JBA Air Show, our team partnered with FRC Team 8592, Newton², to represent FIRST. We showcased our 2024–25 season robot, answered questions, and explained its design. Kids and adults also drove our demo robot, getting a fun, hands-on look at robotics. We shared FIRST’s mission of promoting STEM through teamwork, innovation, and community engagement.
OctoberFest 2025
Our team collaborated with FTC teams Robotechs, Rocket Robotics, and Over Chargers to showcase and promote robotics and FIRST. Children participated in fun STEM activities and run the BeaverBot to win prizes.
