2022-23 Events

End of Year Banquet
May 9

LASER has hosted their annual Year End Banquet to celebrate the moments that now fade into memories, our students, parents, coaches, and graduating seniors, 3284 wishes the very best to everyone who will be leaving the team this year, to return as mentors for the following season. LASER thanks you for your dedication to the team, your community, and your fellow classmates. LASER's season will continue over the summer with STEM camps, our Mother-Daughter STEM event, and of course many team bonding activities, 3284 can not thank you enough for your continued support throughout the years.

2023 World Championship
April 19-23

3284 was honored to attend the 2023 World Championship and was even more amazed to receive Finalist for the most prestigious award in FIRST, the FIRST Impact Award. LASER has worked hard and dedicated long hours and lots of tears to this season. Goodbye to all of our graduating seniors this year, we wish you the best down the road. Until next season.

Rocket City Regional
April 6-8

3284 competed at the Rocket City Regional from April 6 through 8 and ranked 13 out of 50 total teams, with a record of 6-6. LASER was the first pick of the 7th seated alliance, 3959, MechTech. 3284 was honored to receive the Sustainability Award and wishes the best to all teams they will meet at the Worlds Championship coming up!

Sedalia, Missouri Regional
March 22-25, 2023

LASER competed at the Central Missouri Regional in the Smith Cotton High school on March 22-25. 3284 ranked 20th with a record of 5-8 and an average match ranking of 80.53. The team was proud to receive the gracious professionalism award and wishes the best to all teams that competed alongside us in Sedalia Missouri.

Searcy, Arkansas Regional
March 1-4, 2023

3284 competed on March 1-4 in the Searcy, Arkansas Regional and ranked 13 out of 29 teams. 3284 competed in the semi finals and completed their last round on Match 12, with their alliance 9067 The Goonies and 2393 Robitichauns. LASER was also humbled and honored to win the first ever FIRST Impact Banner!

FLL Explore Expo
February 25, 2023

On February 25, 2023, members of LASER 3284 hosted and ran an FLL Explore Exposition at Osage Beach Elementary. This event allowed the students of LASER’s lower progressions to display their achievements from this season. We reach over 400 parents, teachers, and students at this annual event. 

Taco and Trivia Night
February 4, 2023

On February 4, 2023 members of LASER 3284 ran the Tacos and Trivia night for robotics parents, sponsors, and community members. We reached 175 individuals at the event which acted as a fundraiser during build season.

FFA Partnership 

3284 partnered with the Camdenton LCTC FFA Chapter to spread joy through FIRST Flowers by gathering plants students of the LCTC Greenhouse class have grown throughout the year. LASER looks forward to continuing this partnership in years to come.

Christmas Caroling with Lake Businesses
December 17, 2022

During the holiday season, LASER members traveled to three nursing homes in the Camdenton area along with other Lake businesses to spread holiday cheer and spirit among the residents. We coupled this event with a holiday themed donation for the residents of Lake Parke Nursing home. 

CPR Training
December 8, 2022

In December, all members of LASER who did not already have a certification in CPR, AED, and FIRST Aid safety attended a training. This event was hosted at our school with a certified instructor to help team members gain these skills and earn their certifications. 3284 is happy to grow and promote our safety through having 100% of team members certified in these life saving programs!

FLL Competition 
December 3, 2022

In order to provide more opportunities for FLL Challenge teams in Central Missouri, LASER hosted and ran a competition. 19 teams attended this competition from all of Central Missouri. 3284 spent the day ensuring the competition ran smoothly while creating a fun environment for all teams.

FTC Competition 
November 5, 2022

In November, 3284 hosted an FTC event to give Central Missouri FTC teams opportunities to use their robot on a real field. LASER set up an FTC field in their elementary schools gym, sold snacks, and provided advice on programming, building, and presentation skills for the younger teams around. 

Cowtown Throwdown
October 28-29, 2022

3284 attended the 2022 Cowtown Throwdown in Lee Summit, Missouri, at the Lee Summit High School. LASER was a part of the 6th seated alliance and ended in 12th place overall. ​

Homecoming Parade
September 30, 2022

Members from all progressions of LASER participated in the 2022 Annual Homecoming Parade and handed out LASER 3284 buttons to Elementary and Middle School students watching the parade. ​

Missouri State Fair
​August 14, 2022

During the 2022 Missouri State Fair, LASER was invited to showcase all FIRST Progressions to thousands of attendees. LASER bought a robot, field, and poster for all divisions of FIRST LASER Robotics. Through this event LASER was able to speak to Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe.

FTC Camp
August 8-12, 2022

In order to prepare incoming middle schoolers, 3284 hosted a week long training camp for FTC Students. Through this camp, students were able to learn necessary skills including Core Values, design, and fabrication.
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Mother Daughter STEM Day
​June 11, 2022

LASER 3284 was excited to host the first of many Mother-Daughter STEM days in our community! In June, 3284 invited mothers and daughters from our community to enjoy a cost-free day of STEM challenges. At this event, mothers and daughters sailed into STEM through themed competitions sponsored by Poly Lift. Participants designed and built sailboats using provided materials that competed head to head in a boat race. This event included the engineering design process, snacks, a competition, and even a dance party. LASER looks forward to hosting this event for years to come!

Ute Mountain Ute Native American FLL Team Partnership
June 2022

​During the summer of 2022, a member of LASER 3284 traveled to the Ute Mountain Ute Native American Tribe in Colorado. LASER raised funds to provide a local school with FLL kits, to start a program within the tribe. With this donation, LASER hopes to gain excitement for FIRST within the Native American community, in anticipation of starting teams this upcoming season.

STEAM Camp
June 6-16, 2022

Over the summer, 3284 hosted two, five day long camps to inspire kindergartners through sixth graders to learn about STEAM. During these camps our kids learned about the decomposition of fruit, how to make ice cream and mug cakes, different modes of transferring water, how to cook pizza using the sun, and various other STEAM related activities planned for their grade level.