Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios offers hands-on experiential summer camps for middle school and high school students in a variety of interest areas, including science, information technology, aviation, and more!
All camps are free of charge.
Check out the list of offerings by subject area and click on the links below to learn more or to register.
Agriculture and Welding
Ag & Weld Camp
- For: Students ages 14 and older
- Featuring: Explore agriculture and welding fundamentals through interactive projects and problem-solving challenges.
- Instructors: Matt John, Associate Professor of Agriculture, and Tyler Rodgers, Instructor of Welding
- When: June 16-17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon
- Where: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Columbus Agriculture and Industrial Technology Center, 2565 Grissom St., Columbus, IN 47203)
- Additional information: Limited to 12 students; water and snacks provided
- Registration required:
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Aviation
Drone Pilot Camp
- For: Students ages 13 and up
- Featuring: Learn how to fly drones, understand flight technology, and explore real-world drone applications
- Instructor: Matthew Medley, Assistant Professor of Aviation Operations
- When: June 22-23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon
- Where: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Shelbyville, 2177 Intelliplex Drive, Shelbyville, IN 46176
- Additional information: Limited to 12 students; water and snacks provided
- Registration required:
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Engineering
Green2Gold Engineering Camp
- For: Students ages 14 and up
- Featuring: Explore engineering fundamentals through interactive projects and problem-solving challenges
- Instructor: Aakash Gupta, Cummins Green2Gold Founding Program Chair
- When: June 16-17, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m.
- Where: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Franklin, 2205 McClain Dr, Franklin, IN 46131
- Additional information: Limited to 12 students; water and snacks provided
- Registration required:
Green2Gold Engineering: Design, Machining & Welding Camp
- For: Students ages 14 and up
- Featuring: Discover hands-on skills in design, machining, and welding while learning about modern manufacturing careers
- Instructor: Aakash Gupta, Cummins Green2Gold Founding Program Chair
- When: July 21-22, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m.
- Where: Columbus Propeller Inc. MakerSpace, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd, Columbus, IN 47203
- Additional information: Limited to 12 students; water and snacks provided
- Registration required:
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Information Technology
Air Force Association CyberPatriot Camp
- For: Rising 6th graders and older
- Featuring: Learn about cyber safety, cyber ethics, and critical network security skills and tools, culminating in an exciting team-based competition that puts the campers in the role of IT administrators tasked with finding and addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in simulated network environments.
- When: June 22-26, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Where: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Columbus, 4475 Central Ave., Moravec Hall Room 220
- Additional information: Limited to 15 students; snacks will be provided
- Registration required: (deadline is May 31)
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Robotics Technology
Robotics Building & Programming CampÂ
- For: Students ages 12 and up
- Featuring: Build, program, and explore robotics while learning how technology is used in today’s industries
- Instructors: Pat Walters, Assistant Professor of Advanced Automation & Robotics and Mike Riley, Assistant Professor of Advanced Manufacturing
- When: July 9 from 9 a.m. to noon
- Where: The Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, 4444 Kelly St, Columbus, IN 47203
- Additional information: Limited to 12 students; water and snacks provided
- Registration required: