Drone Camps - Summer Camps - McDonogh School

Drone Camps

Drone Racing & Obstacle Course Challenge (Ages 8-12)

Ages: Boys and Girls 8 to 12
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dates and Tuition: June 20 to June 23 - $425

*Optional Weekly Transportation Fee - $25 per camper

This action-packed program is specifically designed for both the novice and experienced drone enthusiasts. Full of excitement, teamwork, learning, and fun, campers enjoy one of the world’s fastest-growing sports: Drone Obstacle Course Racing!

 

Throughout the week, campers learn about the basic safety of drone flying and the history behind drone racing as a sport. As the week progresses, campers will advance through various skill challenges, learning how to perform assorted exercises and maneuvers to become familiar with the drone’s speed and agility. Campers will use iPads and remote controls to pitch, yaw and roll their drones through some of Drobots’ most daring obstacle courses.

Participants will utilize their creative minds to help design the obstacle layout and then build the obstacle course in preparation for the camp’s final activity and competition.

Drone Escape and Rescue (Ages 8-12)

Ages: Boys and Girls 8 to 12
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Dates and Tuition: July 3 to July 7 – $425 (Week of July 4)

*Optional Weekly Transportation Fee - $25 per camper

This camp introduces the enjoyment of flying drones to the real-world application of learning how to use drones in emergency response situations. This is an action-packed and creative program where teams of campers (Flight Squads) face off, taking on both the “rescuer” and the “victim” mentality. Throughout the week, campers will participate in fun, yet realistic role-playing missions while they attempt to outsmart and out-maneuver the opposing team. Flight squads also will work together to conduct mock search and rescue challenges - all in a safe and friendly competitive environment. Campers will certainly earn their wings, take pride, and gain confidence with each assignment. The key will be how well each team works together and within their flight squads to conquer the adventures at hand. Also included in this program are the innovative Drobots Drone Games, including challenges and concepts, such as Keys To Millions; Spy Drone, Drones To The Rescue, Drone Pod-Racing, and more!

Drone Racing General Grand Prix (Ages 8-12)

Ages: Boys and Girls 8 to 12
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dates and Tuition: July 17 to July 21 – $530

*Optional Weekly Transportation Fee - $25 per camper

The checkered flag is out! Drobots is taking a trip around the world to discover, build, and race the best drone courses of all time! Get ready to participate in heat trials at the Budapest Grand Raceway, race around obstacle courses through the treacherous tops of the Himalayas, and build your own world-record challenge courses for other competitors to beat.

This fun-filled and adventurous program teaches teams of campers (Flight Squads) to plan their route, make speedy pit stops, and hug the corners as they compete throughout this action-packed week of camp. Flight Squads will earn the points on the circuit by recording the lowest times and having the least amount of “wipe-outs”.

So, come prepared to be challenged, both as an individual pilot and as a team as we navigate the Kalamazoo Speedway and pave the way for future drone racers!

2023 McDonogh Summer Camps