Event Overview

The STEM Committee is delighted to partner with Airborne Objectst to offer a Drone Summer Workshop! 

Ignite your child’s imagination this summer with a hands-on experience that blends flight, technology, and innovation into one unforgettable week! The Airborne Objects Summer Camp is designed for elementary. middle, and high school students, offering a dynamic and age-appropriate introduction to the world of drones and STEM. 

Campers will learn how drones work, explore the science of flight, and discover how this exciting technology is transforming fields like emergency response, delivery, filmmaking, and space exploration. Through structured lessons, creative missions, and guided drone flight practice, students gain confidence, teamwork, and real-world tech skills.

Students aged 13 and up will also have the opportunity to prepare for their FAA Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) Drone Certification, giving them a head start on flying responsibly and safely in regulated airspace.

Who Can Attend?

Any youth may attend, including Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA and friends grades 3-5 and 6-12. Feel free to sign-up with a friend. You do not have to be a Scout to register for this Summer Workshop.

Class Overview

Event Schedule:  , 
Grades 6-12, 9 AM to 12 PM, July 28th thru August 1st

Grades 3-5, 1 PM to 4 PM, July 28th thru August 1st

Event Requirements and Details

What to bring: 

• Pencil and notebook
• Water bottle

Parents and guardians: are welcomed to volunteer in your youth's session. Please indicate your volunteer availability/preference during registration.

Location: Watson Mountain Middle School, 41480 Steeplechase Loop Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175

Registration Fee: The Early Bird rate for students of Watson Mountain Middle School is $200 for the week and $270 for the week for youth from other schoolsl  Early Bird rates run until one week prior to each Workshop. Late fees for regiatration begin 3 days prior to the Workshop.  

Questions?  email stem@ncacbsa.org or call 240.395.0601