April 22, 2026
If you are a student in Grades 9-12 at UCASD and interested in careers in advanced manufacturing, robotics, CAD design, and more... you're going to want to check out this unique FREE summer learning opportunity at Gannon University provided EXCLUSIVELY to students from UCASD and Corry SD through a recently awarded Manufacturing Training-to-Career grant!
The FutureMakers Summer Camp is a hands-on, technology-driven educational program targeting high school students from rural communities, specifically the Corry Area and Union City School Districts. Hosted at Gannon University’s I-HACK facility, the camp immerses 20 students in an advanced manufacturing environment, blending theory and real-world application over four intensive days. Instruction will focus on additive manufacturing, CAD design, robotics, CNC and 2D fabrication tools. Students will also visit regional manufacturers which provides a tangible showcase of skills and learning outcomes. The camp is designed to introduce students to the breadth of opportunities in manufacturing careers and to build foundational technical skills. Activities include collaborative labs, drone flight sessions and professional mentoring. The program culminates in a fabrication tour fostering both technical competency and soft skills like teamwork and communication.
The camp, which is an overnight camp that includes boarding, transportation, and meals, is FREE and will take place at Gannon University from June 22-25, but registration is only open until June 15, and SEATS ARE LIMITED TO 20 students from UC and Corry. You must email makerspace@gannon.edu if interested in registering, so we are encouraging students to reach out to them ASAP if interested!
A special Thank You to Dr. Platz at the Corry Higher Education Council & Gannon University for including UC students in this grant application!
The FutureMakers Summer Camp is a hands-on, technology-driven educational program targeting high school students from rural communities, specifically the Corry Area and Union City School Districts. Hosted at Gannon University’s I-HACK facility, the camp immerses 20 students in an advanced manufacturing environment, blending theory and real-world application over four intensive days. Instruction will focus on additive manufacturing, CAD design, robotics, CNC and 2D fabrication tools. Students will also visit regional manufacturers which provides a tangible showcase of skills and learning outcomes. The camp is designed to introduce students to the breadth of opportunities in manufacturing careers and to build foundational technical skills. Activities include collaborative labs, drone flight sessions and professional mentoring. The program culminates in a fabrication tour fostering both technical competency and soft skills like teamwork and communication.
The camp, which is an overnight camp that includes boarding, transportation, and meals, is FREE and will take place at Gannon University from June 22-25, but registration is only open until June 15, and SEATS ARE LIMITED TO 20 students from UC and Corry. You must email makerspace@gannon.edu if interested in registering, so we are encouraging students to reach out to them ASAP if interested!
A special Thank You to Dr. Platz at the Corry Higher Education Council & Gannon University for including UC students in this grant application!