FIRST Family Fun-Day: STEAM Festival Hosted By Local Robotics Team

By Eli Spottswood

SMITHFIELD — On Saturday, September 7th, FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) Team 6004 f(x) Robotics will be hosting their FIRST Family Fun-Day. This STEAM festival will have a variety of activities to entertain kids of all ages, including educational STEAM-based activities as well as carnival games and bounce houses.

They will also have many vendors selling products like jams, wood carvings, lemonade, and much more. Along with this, dozens of world-class robotics teams from across the state will be in attendance showcasing their robots.

This event is to support f(x) Robotics’ Project FOX, which aims to help kids with dexterity limitations learn how to draw different shapes and symbols.

The FIRST Family Fun-Day is free for all attendees and will be from 11 am to 4 pm on 67 Jr Rd in Selma, NC, which is outside the Old North State Food Hall. Bring down your whole family for a day of fun.

If you are interested in learning more about the FIRST Family Fun-Day or FRC Team 6004, f(x) Robotics, email them at frc6004@gmail.com or visit their website at frc6004.com.

(Contributed article)