(Drone Maker: Build, Code & Fly)
July 8, 2025 - J Metter
My 14-year-old son enrolled in the "Drone Maker: Build, Code, and Fly" camp, and the experience was truly disappointing from start to finish. On the very first day, one of the instructors yelled at him, setting a terrible tone for the rest of the program. The majority of the class time was spent sitting at computers watching iD Creator tutorials, simply copying code from the videos. There was very little actual drone flying, which was one of the main reasons we signed up in the first place. The instruction was almost entirely passive, with minimal face-to-face teaching or engagement from the staff. It felt more like a poorly supervised computer lab session than a hands-on STEM camp. The staff showed little interest in whether the students were learning or having a good experience. Overall, it lacked the energy, support, and interactivity you would expect from a camp promising creativity and innovation. I would absolutely not recommend this program to other parents. It's overpriced for what amounts to a series of tutorials in a classroom setting.
Camp Integem
July 9, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Our teachers worked hard with your son throughout the Drone Maker camp, and he made notable progress. He was enthusiastic and eager to learn, and we encouraged that energy while prioritizing safety and learning. For safety and FAA compliance, students are only allowed to fly drones within the designated net area. Unfortunately, he repeatedly flew his drone in the classroom despite reminders, which posed risks to others and his equipment. The program also includes advanced firmware modifications—exciting but delicate work that requires teacher checks before powering the drone. He sometimes skipped these checks, and our staff reminded him kindly to avoid damage. While we strive to maintain a respectful and supportive learning environment, the situation escalated when the parent came to camp and yelled at teachers in front of other students, causing distress to staff. We do not believe this camp was a good fit in this case and have canceled the remainder of his enrollment with a proportional refund.
March 8, 2024 - Amy Costa
My twins tried out the 3D AR Coding and Game Design camp and it was pretty cool. They got to create games and we can play them at home, which was neat. They didn't need any coding skills to start, and they learned well. The teachers were helpful, and the projects they finished looked great. It was simple, fun, and they learned something new. Solid 5 stars from us for making learning fun and straightforward! They will be back this year to learn their AI robotics class.
(Intro to AI Engineering & AR Coding)
January 24, 2023 - Carson B
Teaching and learning of artificial intelligence and robotics among teens and youths is a huge welcome development. Thanks for making coding fun for my kids
(Intermediate Robotics Engineering & AR Coding)
January 21, 2023 - Steven Roberts
Impressive! I applaud the instructors for a job well done. My little girl is now writing executable codes. I will definitely enroll her for advanced classes.
(3D Holographic AR Design)
January 22, 2023 - Kyle Merisa
Aside from the knowledge being impacted, I also like the manner you made the camp program simple and fun for our kids. Also, at pickup time I love the coordination and prompt response. However, my kid wish there should be more play tools at break time. Maybe then I will give a 5-star review but for now, I give 4-star for making the camp program impactful and fun
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