Summer Adventure Academies

Can’t wait for summer to unfold?

Check out Ranken’s Summer Adventure Academies for rising middle and high school students!

Students get fun, hands-on experiences with technology, and learn about career paths in technical industries. This program encourages middle and high school students to complete high school and further their education in a STEM-related discipline and ultimately join the technical workforce in their community by earning a STEM degree. More than 2,000 students have participated in the program since 2010.

Registration Links

July 10-14, 2023, 9AM to 3PM Middle School STL
July 17-21, 2023, 9AM to 3PM Middle School STL
July 17-21, 2023, 9AM to 3PM  High School STL
July 17-21, 2023, 9AM to 3PM Middle School Perryville
July 17-21, 2023, 9AM to 3PM Middle School Wentzville
July 17-21, 2023, 9AM to 3PM Middle School Troy
For more information, contact: Julie Lakin at [email protected] or 314-286-3678

2023 SUMMER ADVENTURE ACADEMIES (14^th Annual)

Online registration begins March 8th, 2023 at Noon| Registration fee:  $200 (Non-refundable)

Week 1 – Saint Louis Location
Middle School Camps – For Rising 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th Graders
July 10 – 14, 2023, 9AM to 3PM

ALL A-BOT ROBOTS – Robots may be the future of technology, and they are definitely fun to make and program! Students will develop their engineering and technology skills using NXT robots, gears, motors, and sensors while building a robot to maneuver through an obstacle course.

HEAVY METALS – Use raw metal to create your own designs! Students will learn the fundamentals of welding, from simple techniques to more complex ones. Students will design and fabricate their own metal masterpiece.

ROLLING ROBOTS – Learn coding with fun activities using Sphero, the round robot. Create programs to guide Sphero through challenging obstacle courses and routines utilizing tablet technology. Find your future in programming and app development in this unique camp.

SUMMER RACERS – Want to know how a real race team works?   Our summer racers will build their own car, practice team building skills, and learn about automotive careers. Students will learn how a go-kart works, how to use tools, how pit stops win a race, and how to drive a real go-kart safely!

 WOOD WORKS – Design it and build it! Students will construct their own project from start to finish using a variety of woodworking, power tools, and machine tools. This program will familiarize students with fundamental construction techniques, shop and safety skills, and provide them with fun, constructive entertainment.

Week 2 –Saint Louis Location
Middle School Camp for Rising 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th Graders
July 17 – 21, 2023, 9 AM to 3 PM (St. Louis Location)

SUMMER RACERS – Want to know how a real race team works?   Our summer racers will build their own car, practice team building skills, and learn about automotive careers.  Students will learn how a go-kart works, how to use tools, how pit stops win a race, and how to drive a real go-kart safely!

Week 2 – Saint Louis Location
High School Camps for Rising 9^th thru 12^th Graders
July 17 – 21, 2023, 9AM to 3PM

Heavy Metals – Use raw metal to create your own designs! Students will learn the fundamentals of welding, from simple techniques to more complex ones. Students will design and fabricate their own metal masterpiece.

 TETRIX Robotics Technology – Build your own robot and apply engineering design principles while expanding your technical building and logical thinking skills.  Learn programming design and how input/output devices can affect the behavior of a robot. A robotic challenge will test your skills.

Adventures in Architecture – Experience architecture and the built environment through designing, sketching, drafting, and model building. Get hands-on experience with laser cutting & computer aided drafting.

Week 2 – Wentzville Location
Middle School Camp for Rising 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th Graders
July 17 – 21, 2023, 9 AM to 3 PM

All A-Bot Robots – Robots may be the future of technology, and they are definitely fun to make and program!  Students will develop their engineering and technology skills using NXT robots, gears, motors, and sensors while building a robot to maneuver through an obstacle course.

Week 2 – Troy Location
Middle School Camp for Rising 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th Graders
July 17 – 21, 2023, 9 AM to 3 PM

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) – Drones are leading the many innovations taking place today in various industries from disaster recovery, marketing, agriculture, and more. Students will work as teams as they learn to practice several drone applications.

Week 2 – Perryville Location
School Camp for Rising 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th Graders
July 17 – 21, 2023, 9AM to 3PM

Heavy Metals – Use raw metal to create your own designs! Students will learn the fundamentals of welding, from simple techniques to more complex ones. Students will design and fabricate their own metal masterpiece.

Remote Control Race Engineering – Students model a motorsports team while working to optimize the performance of a FastTrack RC (remote control) Car through inspection and modifications. Take the challenge!