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Imagination Drone Camp

  • Organized By

    Center for Engineering Excellence and Discovery

  • Activity Type

    STEM

  • Length

    Full Day

  • Age Range

    11 - 13 years

  • Dates

    • June 14 - 20, 2026
Description

Imagination Drone Camp is a weeklong residential summer program for rising 7th & 8th graders. Campers build small, prop-guarded drones (2.5” micro quadcopters) using plug-and-play components such as brushless motors, flight controllers, and radios. The kits emphasize hands-on learning in modern drone technology, safe flight practices, and core aerospace engineering principles. They will also learn about related careers, tour labs and build and launch Quest Starhawk rockets. Participants will connect with faculty, staff, current college students and peers creating a support network. The program also allows students to see what life as a college student is like and provides ongoing support in navigating the college application process. 

Website https://eng.vt.edu/ceed/ceed-pre-college-programs/imagination.html

Official Camp Contact imagination@vt.edu