Challenger Learning Center adds drone building/flying class to Summer Adventure Camps
January 25, 2018
This summer at Richland One’s Challenger Learning Center, campers will learn how to build and fly their own drones. An Introduction to Drones camp was added to the Center’s fun lineup which already includes building and launching rockets, flying jets in flight simulators and so much more.
Campers can sign up now for the Challenger Learning Center’s summer camps for children ages 7 to 18. But, kids don’t get to have all the fun. There’s also a family fun camp where parents can build and launch rockets with their children.
June 11-August 2, the Challenger Learning Center will be hosting summer camps that are out of this world for children of all ages. See the lineup below. All Challenger Learning Center campers should bring a bag lunch and drink to camp. For more information and to register, visit www.thechallengecenter.net, email [email protected] or call (803) 929-3951. The Challenger Learning Center is located at 2600A Barhamville Road.
| Challenger Center Camps | Ages | Dates | Days Camp Meets | Time | Cost |
| Intro to Drones | 9-14 years | July 23-26 | Monday-Thursday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | $175 |
| Astronaut Academy | 8-12 years | June 11-14 | Monday-Thursday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | $180 |
| Astronaut Academy | 8-12 years | July 16-19 | Monday-Thursday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | $180 |
| Astronaut Academy | 8-12 years | July 30 –August 2 | Monday-Thursday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | $180 |
| Rocket Fundamentals | 7-10 years | July 11-12 | Wednesday-Thursday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | $75 |
| Rocket Camp | 11-14 years | June 25-28 | Monday-Thursday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | $150 |
| Family Fun Rocket Camp:
parents attend with children |
All ages | July 13 | Friday | 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Children $35/
Parents $10 |
| Robotics Camp | 9-14 years | June 18-21 | Monday-Thursday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | $200 |
| Robotics Camp | 9-14 years | July 23-26 | Monday-Thursday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | $200 |
| Intro to Aviation | 13-18 years | June 18-21 | Monday-Thursday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | $100 |
Intro to Drones Camp
Build and fly your very own drone. Campers will learn how to construct a drone and fly it safely and ethically, including Federal Aviation Administration rules regarding drone use. They also will get to try out their new skills in flight control and accuracy challenges. At the end of camp, students will receive a certificate of drone training.
Astronaut Academy
As young astronauts preparing for a mission deep into outer space, campers will explore robotics, rocketry and aviation. Campers also will visit the e-planetarium, fly planes with flight simulators and assemble and take home their very own robot and rocket.
Rocket Fundamentals Camp/Rocket Camp
Be a rocket scientist. Learn how to build and launch rockets. Campers will keep the rockets they construct.
Family Fun Rocket Camp
Parents, join in the fun and learn to build and launch rockets with your children.
Robotics Camp
Every day campers will build a robot that they get to keep. (NOTE: Campers will not be able to take home the robots they build with the Mindstorm EV3 kits.)
Intro to Aviation Camp
Taxi, take off, fly and land. Campers ages 13-18 will learn these basics of flight and get hands-on experience flying a jet in flight simulation. They also will learn about the history of flight and potential careers in aviation.
