HCPSSDrone Camp Students to Demonstrate Building and Flying Skills
July 20th, 2016
On Thursday, July 21, 2016, from 12:30–1:30 p.m., seven fourth- and fifth-grade students will fly drones that they built during the culmination of drone camp.
The camp is part of the HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program, a community partnership between the Howard County Public School System, Heritage Housing Partners Corporation and Forest Ridge Apartments.
In drone camp, students spend 90 minutes per day learning about drone components, basic flying skills, safety, commercial applications, as well as learning about potential future careers in technology, engineering and other careers in the aviation industry. By the end of the camp, students build and fly a drone.
The camp introduces students to science, technology, engineering and math related curricula, and provides a unique STEM opportunity to explore exciting and emerging aerial photography. Interested media should contact Joan Fox, Coordinator of Public Information, at 410-313-6658 or joan_r_fox@hcpss.org.
- Who: Fourth and fifth-grade students at the Forest Ridge Apartments BSAP Community Based Learning Center After School Enrichment Program Summer Initiative
- What: Students will demonstrate their drone building and flying abilities
- When: Thursday, July 21, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
- Where: Forest Ridge Apartments, 5862 Stevens Forest Road, Columbia, Maryland 21045