Ranken Technical College

This week long camp introduces students to circuits, solar power, and basic robotics through fun, hands on activities. Kids build Snap Circuits, create glowing Squishy Circuit creatures, assemble solar powered rovers, practice unplugged coding, take apart old electronics, and design [...]

Step into the world of architecture and the built environment! This immersive camp will guide students through the process of designing, sketching, drafting, and building models of their own architectural visions. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools like laser [...]

Channel your inner artist at our custom painting and airbrushing camp. Students will learn popular airbrush techniques for painting many different projects such as cosmic space, sunset at the beach, or your favorite character. For those mechanical minded students, learn [...]

A hands on engineering camp where students build working engine models, design and carve CO₂ race cars, explore real automotive shops, and learn the science behind speed. Through fun activities, field trips, and racing challenges, campers discover how engines work, [...]

Unlock your creativity and dive into the world of engineering! At this hands-on camp, campers will learn the fundamentals of machining and the engineering design process. Using advanced tools like Mastercam and SolidWorks software, you'll transform your ideas into reality—designing [...]

Electric vehicles reduce air pollution and save money on fuel. How do they work? In this two-week camp, students will work as a team to build a complete electric vehicle designed to be driven on the road upon completion. Students [...]

Ready to shape raw metal into your very own masterpiece? Students will learn the essential skills of welding, from basic techniques to advanced methods. You’ll design and fabricate your own unique metal creations, working with real materials to turn your [...]

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 [...]

Step onto the factory floor and become an engineer for a week! This high energy, hands on camp lets students explore how real factories design, build, measure, and test the products that shape our world. From 3D printing and CNC [...]

A hands on engineering camp where kids explore real construction skills through fun daily challenges. Campers build plumbing systems, test insulation, read blueprints, construct towers, and design strong truss bridges. They learn how structures work by measuring, building, testing, and [...]