Sleepaway Camps
Launch your imagination and your future at Griffiss Institute’s Lakeside Rocketry & STEM Adventure Camp! This six-day sleepaway camp experience for students in 6th – 8th grade combines the thrill of aerospace engineering with the fun of traditional sleepaway camps.
Over six days, students will design and build rocket payloads using computer-aided design (CAD) tools, explore additive manufacturing, and 3D-print prototypes. The experience culminates in a live rocket launch, showcasing student innovation and sparking excitement for careers in aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
The week also features exclusive tours at Griffiss Business Park, a site with a rich aerospace legacy and home to leading research and innovation, where students meet industry experts and see technology in action.
Between STEM sessions, enjoy classic camp adventures: swimming, kayaking, nature hikes, and evening campfires by the lake. It’s the perfect blend of innovation, recreation, and inspiration - where tomorrow’s engineers start their journey today!
Upcoming Camps:
STEM Discovery - Lakeside Rocketry & STEM Adventure Camp
Dates: Sunday, August 16 – Friday, August 21
Location: Delta Lake Bible Conference Center, Rome, NY
Ages: 12 – 15
Theme: Aerospace Engineering Meets Outdoor Adventure
STEM Topic(s): Science, Engineering
Cost: $1,000 ($950 Early Bird – Expires on 3/31)
Check out the detailed daily schedule by clicking the Register Today button below:
Program Information: The Future Space Innovators program combines the thrill of aerospace engineering with the fun of a traditional sleepaway camp. Over six days, students will design and build rocket payloads using computer-aided design (CAD) tools, explore additive manufacturing, and 3D-print prototypes. The experience culminates in a live rocket launch, showcasing student innovation and sparking excitement for careers in aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
Please note this is an OVERNIGHT camp. Student lodging will be on-site at Delta Lake Bible Conference Center.
Facility Inforamtion: Delta Lake Bible Conference Center is a fully equipped youth summer camp facility that is leasing its site to us for the duration of our program. While the center traditionally operates as a faith-based camp, we will be implementing our own independent programming while utilizing their full range of summer camp recreational amenities. We partner with a variety of community locations to provide accessible learning experiences, and the facility serves as the venue for our hands‑on STEM programming.
