This summer, the RAF Museum Midlands is inviting young people aged 11–13 to take part in an exciting five-day RAF Summer Camp, packed with hands-on STEM activities in a unique aviation setting.
Delivered in partnership with Tablet Academy, the immersive programme will inspire the next generation of innovators through science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Participants will explore robotics, flight, coding, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and team-based engineering challenges, all while learning in the inspiring surroundings of the RAF Museum.
With just 20 places available each week, the RAF Summer Camp will run from 27–31 July and 3–7 August, from 9.45am to 4.00pm daily. The camp costs £140 per child and includes all workshop materials, activities and a certificate of achievement.
Throughout the week, participants will take part in a series of engaging challenges and projects, including:
Monday – LEGO Engineering & Aeronautics
- Build a vehicle capable of pulling an aircraft using LEGO Spike Prime technology
- Discover how real-world aeronautical systems work and recreate them through robotics
- Hands-on Museum walk exploring aircraft engineering systems.
Tuesday – Digital Creations & Virtual Spaces
- Experiment with AI generative tools and create your own designs with Adobe Express
- Create and explore immersive virtual environments using CoSpaces and VR technology.
Wednesday – Tech Adventures in Minecraft & Robotics
- Navigate the skies in Minecraft with the Elytra Flight Challenge
- Dive into design thinking with Sphero Blueprints and robotics challenges.
Thursday – Cyber Secrets & AI Exploration
- Step into the world of wartime codebreaking and learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity
- Train your own AI models using Teachable Machines.
Friday – Ultimate Build Challenge
- Put the week’s learning into practice in a full day building challenge
- Working in teams, innovate and create impressive projects to showcase and take home.
The RAF Summer Camp offers a fun and engaging way for young people to develop valuable STEM skills, build confidence and work collaboratively, while exploring the fascinating worlds of aviation and technology.
To book a place, visit rafmuseum.org/midlands. The camp is suitable for children aged 11–13. All equipment and materials are provided; participants should bring their own food and drinks each day.
