Over a decade ago, FLATE developed a 5-day summer robotics camp for middle school students. Over the year, FLATE developed more advanced camps and a number of resources for these important summer programs to engage students in fun enriching programs that also nurture teamwork, communication, self-confidence, and problem-solving skills. FLATE partnered with many Florida schools and colleges to start their own programs using robotics or other STEM-focused technologies. FLATE continues to support these summer programs and encourages professionals to identify local sessions and volunteer to share information about great careers in manufacturing and regional companies with any STEM campers.
Below are just a few summer programs in Florida. There are lots more and you can find most of the local camps online, in neighborhood newspapers, at community centers, schools, and other local news outlets. Most camps are interested in having industry professionals participate. Find a local camp and volunteer to visit it this summer. Share the excitement of manufacturing and make an impact on eager campers this summer.
North Florida College STEM SEALS
The STEM SEALS (Sea, Air and Land) "Summer Institute" at NFC July 12-17. We are hoping our final day may allow some F2F student challenges with the Rover cars, Boats, and Drones after they have completed the weeklong virtual instructional portion of the activity but that remains uncertain at this time. We did this last year also by setting up a control room in the science building lab area and hosting a full-day zoom meeting where we could answer participant questions. For more information, registration and, and to watch videos of the 2020 student designs and competitions visit the STEM SEALS webpages. (Project funded by the National Science Foundation)
IHMC Robotics Camps
https://www.ihmc.us/life/robotics-camp/
IHMC’s 2021 (Institute for Human and Machine Cognition) Robotics Summer Camp offers middle school students the opportunity to learn about computer programming and robots. Campers will work in teams to master Lego Mindstorms challenges. Sessions will be held at both the Pensacola and Ocala facilities for 7th-9th graders. More info can be found online.
NBT Manufacturing Summer Camps in Florida
Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs, the Foundation of FMA annually awards grants to over 100 educational institutions to support Manufacturing related camps for K-12 students across the country. Congratulations to the College of Central Florida (CF), Hillsborough Community College (HCC) and State College of Florida (SCF) for winning these awards and offering these important summer camps for our next-generation manufacturing workforce!
Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs, the Foundation of FMA annually awards grants to over 100 educational institutions to support Manufacturing related camps for K-12 students across the country. Congratulations to the College of Central Florida (CF), Hillsborough Community College (HCC) and State College of Florida (SCF) for winning these awards and offering these important summer camps for our next-generation manufacturing workforce!
I. College of Central Florida, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474-4415
Racing to Manufacturing
June 14 – June 17, 2021
8:00am – 4:00pm
Ages: 12-15
Fee: $99
Camp Director: Lucy Torman, tormanl@cf.edu
This camp is supported by:
PMMI Education and Training Foundation
II. State College of Florida, 5840 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
1. All Girls Manufacturing and Design Camp
July 12 – July 16, 2021
8:00am – 4:00pm
Ages: 10-14, Girls Only
Fee: $250
All Girls Manufacturing and Design Camp will feature hands-on robotics activities along with entrepreneurial topics. At the end of the week, campers will give a fun team presentation. Campers should bring their own snacks and lunches. All other camp supplies will be provided. A limited number of scholarships are available for campers demonstrating financial need.
2. High School Engineering and Robotics Camp
July 19 – July 23, 2021
8:00am – 4:00pm
Ages: 13-17
Fee: $250
High School Engineering and Robotics camp will feature hands-on activities in which students explore manufacturing and entrepreneurial concepts. Campers will bring their own snacks and lunch. All other camp materials are provided. A limited number of scholarships are available for campers with financial need.
Camp Director: Deshjuana Bagley, bagleyd@scf.edu More Info
III. Hillsborough Community College, 10451 E. Nancy Watkins Dr., Tampa, FL 33619
1. High School Certified Production Technician Camp
June 7 – June 25, 2021
8:00am – 4:00pm
Ages: 15-18
Fee: $0
2. Intro. to Robotics Camp – Middle School
June 15 – June 19, 2021
8:00am – 4:00pm
Ages: 12-14
Fee: $175
3. Intermediate Robotics Camp
June 21 – June 25, 2021
8:00am – 4:00pm
Ages: 12-17
Fee: $175
4. All Girls Robotics Camp
June 28 – July 2, 2021
8:00am – 4:00pm
Ages: 12-17, Girls Only
Fee: $175
Camp Director: Shirley Dobbins, 1(813)250-6578, sdobbins@hccfl.edu
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