Advanced Manufacturing at Indian River State College

🚨 Age Range Update for Drone Soccer Camp! 🚨

Great news! We’re expanding our July Drone Soccer Camp to welcome students ages 13-18!

This one-of-a-kind camp gives students the opportunity to learn drone flight, work as a team, compete in Drone Soccer matches, and explore the exciting world of STEM technology.

🚁 Hands-on drone flying
⚽ Fast-paced Drone Soccer competitions
🧠 Teamwork, strategy & technology skills

📅 July 13th to 16th
✨ New age range: 13-18

Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to take flight this summer!

https://rivercontinuinged.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=25697

Meet our Robotics & Drone Soccer instructor!

We're proud to have Michael Hiatt, the Martin County CTE Teacher of the Year, leading our Robotics and Drone Soccer program this summer!

His passion for STEM and hands-on learning helps students build skills, confidence, and creativity while having fun.

Still deciding on summer plans?

Spots remain in our hands-on STEM summer camps at Indian River State College—featuring robotics, drones, 3D printing, and engineering projects.

✔ Full-day camps (8 AM–5 PM)
✔ Multiple weekly sessions

Reserve your child’s spot today before they fill.

https://irsc.edu/program/advanced-manufacturing/

Looking for a summer program that’s both fun and educational for your child?

Indian River State College’s Summer Youth Programs give students the opportunity to explore Robotics, Drone Soccer, or 3D Design through exciting hands-on STEM activities designed to build creativity, confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Students won’t just sit in a classroom — they’ll build and program robots, fly drones in team competitions, or create digital designs for gaming and 3D printing in an engaging, technology-driven environment.

✔️ Full-day camps: 8 AM – 5 PM
✔️ Beginner-friendly programs
✔️ Multiple camp sessions available throughout June & July

Give your child the chance to learn new skills, make friends, and discover future career interests in technology and engineering this summer!

Register Here: https://rivercontinuinged.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE HERE!

Looking for an exciting and hands-on summer experience for your child? Join us this summer for two awesome camps designed to inspire creativity, teamwork, and technology skills!

🤖 Beginner Robotics
Students will learn the fundamentals of robotics, problem-solving, coding, and engineering through fun interactive projects.

⚽ 🚁 Drone Soccer
Experience the fast-growing sport of Drone Soccer! Campers will learn how to fly drones, work as a team, and compete in exciting aerial matches inside a drone arena.

These camps are perfect for students who love technology, gaming, building, and hands-on activities!

And that's a wrap on another Robotics Beginner Session 🤖

These students did an amazing job learning the fundamentals of robotics while having fun along the way. We appreciate our parents for trusting us with your children and supporting their learning journey.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to our Engineering Club students who volunteered their time to help mentor and support the campers, as well as our instructor for providing outstanding guidance throughout the camp.

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Scott Peterson to our Advanced Manufacturing team! 🎉

Scott comes to us from Pursuit Aerospace and brings a wealth of industry expertise in precision CNC machining, Wire EDM, tool making, and programming. Under Scott’s guidance, students will gain hands-on experience in CAM programming and earn industry-recognized certifications in Fusion 360 and Mastercam.

CAM for Machinist
🗓 April 13 – July 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Eastman Complex | Indian River State College

🛠️ Precision Machining – Now in Session!

Another group of students has officially started our Precision Machining program. Hands-on training, industry-relevant skills, and career-focused learning begin now!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Advanced Manufacturing Industry Advisory Board meeting yesterday. We truly appreciate your time, insights, and continued support. Your feedback plays a vital role in helping us strengthen our programs and ensure we are preparing students with the skills needed for today’s workforce. We look forward to continued collaboration!

Our CNC Bootcamp is off and running!
Hands-on training, real skills, real machines.

➡️Next bootcamp starts in March