The Cannon School Drobots Drone STEM Camps For Kids, Pre-Teens, and Teens
About This Camp
The Cannon School Drobots Drone STEM Camps offer a comprehensive suite of technology-focused summer programs designed to inspire students to reduce screen time while engaging with cutting-edge drone technology and STEM education. With the motto “Where Technology Meets Fresh Air™,” these camps combine hands-on drone operation, flight tutorials, basic coding and programming, drone safety training, and DIY lessons in a collaborative, project-based learning environment. Programs are tailored to diffThe Cannon School Drobots Drone STEM Camps offer a comprehensive suite of technology-focused summer programs designed to inspire students to reduce screen time while engaging with cutting-edge drone technology and STEM education. With the motto “Where Technology Meets Fresh Air™,” these camps combine hands-on drone operation, flight tutorials, basic coding and programming, drone safety training, and DIY lessons in a collaborative, project-based learning environment. Programs are tailored to different age groups, from kindergarten through 12th grade, ensuring age-appropriate challenges and instruction for each developmental level.
The camp features multiple specialized tracks including Drobots Drone Camps, StemQuest for younger learners, LEGO STEM Junior Engineering for the youngest participants, and advanced programs for pre-teens and teens. Beyond drone technology, students explore game creation, 3D design, artificial intelligence, mobile app creation, digital animation, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, esports, and mixed reality (VR, AR, AI). Each week brings new themes and challenges, keeping the curriculum fresh and engaging while maintaining a focus on real-world STEM applications and entrepreneurship mindset development.
An overnight summer academy option is available for grades 7-12, providing an immersive residential experience. All programs maintain a low instructor-to-camper ratio and welcome students of all skill levels with no prior experience necessary. The camp also offers before and after care through The Cannon School, making it convenient for working families.
Key Highlights
Comprehensive drone STEM education from K-12 with age-appropriate programming
Multiple specialized tracks including drone camps, robotics, coding, gaming, and mixed reality
Where Technology Meets Fresh Air™
Overnight residential academy option for older students (grades 7-12)
No experience required; welcoming to all skill levels with low instructor-to-camper ratios
Special Features
Where Technology Meets Fresh Air™
Grade-specific programs (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
No prior experience necessary; all skill levels welcome
Low instructor-to-camper ratio
Overnight/residential camp option for grades 7-12
Before and after care available through The Cannon School
Weekly themed challenges and new content
Combination of free flying and coding drones
Project-based and self-exploratory learning
Action-packed curriculum appropriate for all genders
Activities
Aerial mappingDrone campsFlight tutorialsBasic coding and programmingGame creationEntrepreneur mindset development3D designArtificial intelligenceRoblox campsDrone racingSafety and FAA regulations trainingMobile app creationAccuracy and racing challengesWeekly themed challengesDigital animationDIY lessons and tutorialsDrone flight control challengesLEGO STEM-based junior engineeringStemQuest campsDrone education and future industry explorationSports analyticsFree flying dronesCoding dronesESportsMinecraft campsRoboticsReal-world STEM applicationsComputer programmingMixed reality (VR, AR, AI)
Parent Considerations
Low instructor-to-camper ratio (specific ratio not provided – parents should request details)
The Cannon School (Camp Cannon, 5801 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord, NC 28027
Schedule:
Summer sessions (July-August 2018 documented; Session 1: July 30 – August 3), full-day programs with weekly sessions and new themes each week. Overnight academy option available for grades 7-12.