spark a passion for innovation with summer camps
Give young makers the chance to build skills, spark creativity, and explore exciting career pathways in manufacturing.
2026 Summer Camps
June 9–11
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Get ready for a hands-on welding experience.
In this exciting camp, students will step into a real manufacturing environment and learn the fundamentals of welding through hands-on practice. Participants will be introduced to MIG welding, proper fitment strategies, and essential shop skills while working with real equipment and materials.
Students will build a welded project during camp and gain confidence working with metal, tools, and industrial processes.
High school students • All experience levels welcome • No prior welding experience required
What’s in store?
• Learn MIG welding fundamentals
• Practice proper fitment and joint preparation
• Work in a real shop environment
• Build a welded project during camp
• Develop confidence using tools and welding equipment
Safety & requirements
• Close-toed shoes required
• Jeans required each day
• All safety instruction provided
• Supervised shop environment
Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ Coalition
2351 St Rt 821 • Marietta, OH 45750
Lunch will be provided
Build. Engineer. Battle.
July 14–16
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
✓ Design and build your own battle bot
✓ Learn engineering and mechanical design concepts
✓ Work as a team and compete in friendly battles
✓ Keep your battle bot!
✓ All materials provided • No experience needed
Grades 6–8 • A hands-on engineering and STEM camp where students design and build battle bots and put them to the test in head-to-head competitions.
Lunch will be provided!
Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ Coalition
2351 St Rt 821 • Marietta, OH 45750