Summer 2027 · Rising 4th – 6th only · Watkinsville, GA

Discover Engineering

Hot air balloons that actually rise, gliders shaped to catch the wind, kites engineered to fight the sky, and a 3D flight simulator. Campers learn lift and drag by building things that either fly or don't.

  • 5 days
  • 1:00 – 5:00 PM
  • 14 campers max
  • Includes trips to the Hebron STEM lab
A foam glider in flight over a green field with three campers running underneath

What the week looks like

Every day runs on the 1:1 rule: a minute of instruction earns a minute of hands-on time. No grades, no quizzes, no ranking anyone against anyone.

  1. 1
    Hot air balloonsBuild one, heat it, watch it rise
  2. 2
    Glider labWing shapes, lift, and drag at the Hebron STEM lab
  3. 3
    Flight simulatorTime in the 3D simulator
  4. 4
    Kite engineeringLarge-scale kites built to survive real wind
  5. 5
    Rockets and launch dayPool-noodle rockets and a lot of running

Every week includes

  • All build materials
  • Trips to the Hebron Christian Academy STEM lab
  • WOW! Journal field notebook
  • High-school coach mentors

Who we do it with

Campers spend the week alongside people who do this for a living, in the places where they actually do it.

  • The STEM lab at Hebron Christian Academy

Not sure this is the right week? Email Mr. D at [email protected] and tell him about your kiddo. He'll tell you straight if another camp fits better.

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