STARBASE Summer Camp Information
STARBASE Wright-Patt is a DoD project that offers STEM-based lessons to city schools in Dayton, Ohio. The lessons are catered to 5th grade elementary classes teaching chemistry, CAD, engineering, and math with fun games and experiments. In order to showcase these activities, STARBASE Wright-Patt offers multiple variations of equipment, worksheets, & visuals throughout the lessons. Students are also motivated to participate and interact as the more they participate, the more they learn new things and have fun!
It is that time of year for our WPAFB affiliated free summer camp registration!
Open to the general public.
All STARBASE summer camps are FREE!
Week 1, July 28-31, 2026:
Kinderbots, Rising K-2nd graders: (Sensei and Sunrise)
Kinderbot camp is an engaging and interactive program designed to introduce young learners to the exciting world of robotics, coding, creativity and teamwork. Through hands-on activities, games, and guided projects, campers explore basic STEAM concepts in a fun environment.This camp encourages problem solving, imagination, and confidence while allowing children to build, program, and experiment with beginner-friendly robotics tools.
Register NowCoding, Rising 3rd-5th graders: (Poison Ivy and Dragonfly)
In this exciting coding camp, rising 3rd-5th graders will explore the world of coding while learning how to program and control robots. Campers will develop foundational computer science and coding skills through interactive games, team challenges, and beginner-friendly programming activities designed for elementary learners. Campers will discover different types of coding and how technology works in everyday life, while strengthening collaboration and creativity. No prior coding experience is necessary - just curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to explore!
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Heroes and Villans: Art and Engineering Camp, Rising 6th-8th graders: (Falkor and Raisin)
Unleash your imagination and step into a world where creativity meets innovation! In Superheroes and Villains, campers will design their own original characters while exploring the exciting intersection of art, engineering, and technology. Throughout the camp, participants will dive into hands-on activities like CAD design and 3-D printing to bring their hero or villain to life, experiment with hydraulics to build dynamic moving creations, and develop storytelling skills through video or podcast interviews.
Campers will also create a unique logo that captures their character’s identity and take on daily skills challenges that spark problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking. Whether you’re crafting a fearless hero or a cunning villain, this camp is the perfect place to invent, build, and share your story in a fun, high-energy STEAM environment.
Register NowWeek 2, August 4-7, 2026:
STEM in Action, Rising 2nd-3rd graders: (Raisin and Dragonfly)
STEM in Action is an exciting hands-on camp designed for curious young scientists! Campers will use their problem solving skills to explore STEM through different challenges. As a team, they will use the scientific method to complete different experiments to discover what colors are in a black marker, what kind of liquid will melt the fastest, and what kind of material makes the strongest boat. Campers will also get to become engineers to design an animal and their habitat, use robots to solve mazes, make slime, and more!
Robotics, Rising 4th-5th graders: (Casey and Falkor)
🤖 ROBOT LOVERS UNITE! 🤖Calling All Rising 4th & 5th Graders!
Get ready for an action-packed robotics adventure where creativity meets engineering!
⚙️ Build & Code Robots
⛳ Design epic mini-golf challenges
🚨 Complete exciting search & rescue missions
🛡️ Create custom gear for your very own battle bot
Work together, solve problems, and explore the amazing world of robotics through hands-on activities and friendly competition!
Ready for:Teamwork
Engineering Challenges
Creativity & Exploration
BIG Fun!
🚀 Join the ultimate robotics camp experience!
Game Labz, Rising 6th-8th graders: (Sensei and Sunrise)
From board games to sports to video games, Game Labs is an introduction to game design. Campers will explore the creation of several types of games including the use of CAD (Computer Aided Design) to produce and 3D print game pieces.
Please email Ian with any questions you have about signing up for the camps.