Camp Explore: Summit Makers

A four-day industry exploration camp for middle schoolers leaving 5th-8th grade.

Explore engineering, designing, and making with TomTod Ideas and local manufacturing professionals!

July 20-23, 9:00am-3:00pm at the Auburn Science and Engineering building on Akron University Campus.

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LEARN BY DOING

A 4-day adventure that includes hands-on creator challenges, Field Discovery Labs to local manufacturing businesses, and interviews with manufacturing professionals. At the end of the week, campers construct and share prototypes based on their discoveries with community partners!

FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS ONLY

Summit Makers is an immersive exploration camp designed just for middle schoolers. If your child is leaving 5th-8th grade this spring and lives in Summit County, this camp is for them!

Don’t live in Summit County? Explore other summer camp options for your middle schooler.

NO COST

Camp Explore: Summit Makers is free to middle schoolers and their parents thanks to the generous support and funding from the Rubber Division American Chemical Society.

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Camp Explore: Summit Makers is free to middle schoolers and their parents thanks to the generous support and funding from the Rubber Division American Chemical Society, Greater Akron Chamber, Polymer Industry Cluster, and ConxusNEO.

 

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Registration Instructions:

  • Camp runs Monday-Thursday, July 20-23, 9:00am-3:00pm at the Auburn Science and Engineering building on Akron University Campus. 
  • Middle schoolers leaving 5th-8th grade and living in Summit County are eligible for a free week of Camp Explore: Summit Makers.
  • At the end of the registration form is a medical form. Please have ready 
    • Current medications and doses your camper receives
    • Insurance information
    • Family doctor and dentist contact info.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Is lunch provided?
Yes!

Is transportation available?
Transportation to and from camp is not available.

What should my camper wear?
Campers will be touring local manufacturing companies. Please wear closed-toed shoes and shirts with sleeves for safety!

Can my child attend camp at any of the locations?
Yes! As long as they live in Summit County, campers are eligible to attend one week of Summit Makers camp. Choose the location and week that work best for you.

What if I don’t live in Summit County?

We also offer summer camps for middle schoolers in Stark County. Explore other summer camp options for your middle schooler.

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