Young Explorers Camps

Young Explorers Camp: Smart City Air Rescue

Dates: July 27–31, Monday–Friday
Suggested Grades: Rising 3–5
Cost: $225 (Five-day, full-day camp; lunch provided)

Campers will dive into the world of aviation through hands-on activities, simulations and engineering challenges that explore how airplanes fly, how pilots navigate and how aircraft are designed! Using age-appropriate tools and technology, students will build, test and problem-solve while developing teamwork, creativity and curiosity. The week culminates with a full day of aviation projects and an Aviation Showcase on Friday, where families are invited to see what campers have learned and created.

Smart City Air Rescue: July 27–31

Young Explorers Camp: Smart City Air Rescue

Dates: July 27–31, Monday–Friday
Suggested Grades: Rising 3–5
Cost: $225 (Five-day, full-day camp; lunch provided)

NOTE: Registration for full-day camps is handled through the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. See enrollment information below!

 

Campers will explore the exciting world of aviation through hands-on activities and interactive challenges in both the AT&T Classroom and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE). Throughout the week, students will investigate how airplanes fly, how pilots navigate, and how engineers design aircraft, using age-appropriate technology, simulations, and engineering tools. Campers will engage in building, testing, and problem-solving experiences that introduce core concepts related to flight, forces, and engineering design while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and teamwork. On Friday, campers will spend the whole day in the CAE building participating in aviation-focused projects and activities. Lunch will be provided. Families will be invited to join their child at the end of the day for an Aviation Showcase, where campers will share what they have learned and created. Friday camp pick-up will be at 3:00 p.m. at the CAE building.

Schedules & Locations

Monday–Thursday

8:45-9 a.m. Camp check-in at the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) Building

9-11:30 a.m. Morning camp activities in the CAE Building

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch (provided) in CAE Building followed by the walk to Moulton Hall/AT&T Classroom.

12:30–3 p.m. Afternoon camp activities in the AT&T Classroom/Room 034 of Moulton Hall

3 p.m. Camp pick-up in the AT&T Classroom/Room 034 of Moulton Hall

Friday

Campers will spend the whole day in the CAE building participating in aviation-focused projects and activities. Lunch will be provided. Families will be invited to join their child at the end of the day for an Aviation Showcase, where campers will share what they have learned and created.

Friday camp pick-up will be at 3 p.m. at the CAE building.

 

Questions? Please contact Dr. Annette Kratcoski at akratcos@kent.edu or 330-672-3371.

 

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Register for Smart City Air Rescue through CAE

Young Explorers Camp: Smart City Robo Rescue

Dates: August 3–7, Monday–Friday
Suggested Grades: Rising 3–5
Cost: $225 (Five-day, full-day camp; lunch provided)

Campers will imagine and build a smarter, safer city by designing solutions with LEGO Spike robots, Ozobots, Merge Cubes and 3D-printed creations. Through hands-on challenges, they’ll explore how robotics can rescue pets, protect the environment and improve everyday life, culminating in a Friday showcase where their smart city comes to life!

Smart City Robo Rescue: August 3–7

Young Explorers Camp: Smart City Robo Rescue

Dates: August 3–7, Monday–Friday
Suggested Grades: Rising 3–5
Cost: $225 (Five-day, full-day camp; lunch provided)

NOTE: Registration for full-day camps is handled through the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. See enrollment information below!

 

What if robots could rescue pets, clean the environment, and make our cities safer? In Smart City Robo Rescue, campers explore that question by designing their own smart city using LEGO Spike robots, Ozobots, Merge Cubes, and 3D-printed creations, then bring it all together in an exciting Friday showcase! 

Schedules & Locations

Monday–Thursday

8:45-9 a.m. Camp check-in at the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) Building

9-11:45 a.m. Morning camp activities in the CAE Building

11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch (provided) in CAE Building followed by the walk to Moulton Hall/AT&T Classroom.

12:30–3 p.m. Afternoon camp activities in the AT&T Classroom/Room 034 of Moulton Hall

3 p.m. Camp pick-up in the AT&T Classroom/Room 034 of Moulton Hall

Friday

Campers will spend the full day in the CAE building, bringing their Smart City projects to life. Lunch will be provided. Families will be invited to join their child at the end of the day for a Smart Cities Showcase, where campers will share what they have learned and created.

Friday camp pick-up will be at 3 p.m. at the CAE building.

 

Questions? Please contact Dr. Annette Kratcoski at akratcos@kent.edu or 330-672-3371.

 

Enroll Now

Register for Smart City Air Rescue through cae

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