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


Welding Camp
$100.00

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

Battle Bot Camp
$100.00

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