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Buddy's Future Force
2026 STEM Summer Camp
Buddy's Future Force STEM Summer camp is a blend of focused hands-on STEM activities with outdoor summer fun!
STEM camp activities run from 9am-3pm.
Camp hours: 7:30am - 5pm
Before Care: 6:30-7:30am ($12)
After Care: 5-6pm ($12)
Future Force STEM Summer Camp July 6-August 21 (7 weeks)
Cost: $710 per week
Scholarships Available
Programs for all ages! - Select level below
Elementary School
STEM Summer Camp
Future Force Discovery Center
1st-4th Grade
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to keep your child excited about learning? Our Future Force Discovery Center offers engaging Elementary STEM Enrichment Workshops that turn curiosity into confidence.
Students explore STEM through exciting, age-appropriate activities like:
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Building and coding with LEGO WeDo and LEGO SPIKE
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Solving challenges in Minecraft Education
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3D Printing in our 9 machine 3D Printing Room
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Building and Flying beginner-friendly DIY Drones
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Designing wind turbines with KidWind Challenge
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Design, build and race cars with Tamiya Cars and LEGO Drag Racing
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Design, Build and battle with the PAL Combat Robots League, Junior Div.
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Programming with Marty the Robot
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Intro to Rocketry and Aviation with basic rocket flights
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Our workshops emphasize creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving in a safe, supportive environment. Students learn by doing, designing, building, testing, improving, and celebrating their successes along the way.
Perfect for elementary students of all experience levels, the program helps children build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and discover a love for STEM while having fun with friends.
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Out of school and Summer Camp: When schools are closed during the school year and during the summer we offer full time out of school programs with our elementary school STEM Enrichment Workshops and camps. These workshops can be part of our full day program or a stand alone experience.
Middle School
STEM Summer Camp
Future Force Discovery Center
5th-8th Grade
Explore. Build. Create. Innovate.
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The Future Force Discovery Center offers Middle School STEM Enrichment Summer Camp programs for students in grades 5-8, designed to expand technical skills, creativity, and confidence through hands-on, project-based learning.​ Students rotate through engaging STEM modules that focus on real-world problem solving, teamwork, and innovation in a safe, supportive environment. Programs introduce advanced concepts in robotics, engineering, coding, media, and applied sciences while remaining accessible to students of all experience levels.
Students Explore:
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Minecraft Education problem-solving challenges
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LEGO Mindstorms EV3 & VEX Robotics
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Smart Car & Robot Builds
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Building and Flying DIY Drones
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KidWind Renewable Energy projects
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Dune Buggy Engineering Builds
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EV Go-Karts builds
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3D Printing & Design
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Claymation & Stop-Motion Film Production
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Social Media & Digital Media Projects
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Tamiya Racing
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Rocketry and Aviation builds and launches
Advanced & Team Programs:
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Engineering Club
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FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team
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SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Team
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PAL Combat Robots (Senior Division)
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Hydroponics Club
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✔ Hands-on, project-based STEM learning
✔ Builds teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking
✔ Open to beginners and experienced learners
✔ Safe, supervised environment
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Perfect for after-school enrichment or summer learning, the Future Force Discovery Center helps middle school students explore STEM pathways, develop real-world skills, and discover what’s possible.
High School
STEM Enrichment/Trades Summer Camp
Future Force Discovery Center
Grades 9-12
Design. Build. Compete. Prepare for the Future.
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The Future Force Discovery Center offers High School STEM Enrichment Workshops, Summer STEM Camp and Trades programs designed to prepare students for college, careers, and workforce pathways through advanced, hands-on STEM learning.
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Students rotate through immersive STEM modules that emphasize real-world problem solving, engineering design, teamwork, and leadership in a safe, supportive environment. Programs mirror industry and college-level experiences while remaining accessible to students of varying skill levels.
Students Explore:
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Engineering Club
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FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team
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SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Team
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PAL Combat Robots & ENFORCER League
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Mars Rover & Mars ALLZONE Transport Projects
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VEX Robotics
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EV Go-Karts
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3D Printing & Design
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DIY Flying Drones
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Baxter Robot Reverse Engineering
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Bomb Disposal Robots Reverse Engineering
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Big Green Reverse Engineering
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Buddy’s Garage & Mechanics Club
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Trades Exploration: HVAC, Electrical, Solar, Wind
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Social Media Club
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Rocketry and Aviation builds and launches
Program Highlights:
​✔ College, career, and workforce-aligned STEM learning
✔ Competitive teams and advanced engineering challenges
✔ Skilled trades and applied technology exploration
✔ Leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving focus
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Perfect for after-school enrichment or summer learning, the Future Force Discovery Center helps high school students develop technical skills, explore career pathways, and gain real-world experience that supports future success.
Junior Counselor in Training Program
Our Junior Counselor in Training (JCIT) program is for your mature child is who not quite old enough to be left at home nor old enough for a paying job. Campers must be 11 or older to apply. JCIT candidates will be interviewed before being accepted into the training program. This is a non-paying job for mature and responsible candidates only. Upon completion of the JCIT program, campers will receive a 50% refund of their camp fee at the end of the summer. JCITs will be involved in all levels of activities, specifically assisting with daily camp operations and learning how to become a junior counselor.
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