Rowan Drone and Data Science Summer Camp: Become an AI Detective 2.0

Drone/Data Science Summer Boot Camp – Become an AI Detective!
July 27th, 2026 - July 30th, 2026

This 4-day summer camp introduces high school students (grades 9–12) to artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and drone-based applications through hands-on, real-world activities.

Students will take on the role of “AI detectives” and investigate real-world scenarios using drones and AI tools. They will learn Python basics, explore data, and build simple object detection models.

As part of the program, students will design drone missions, collect real-world data, and apply AI techniques to solve practical problems such as locating targets or analyzing environments.

No prior coding experience is required. Lunch and a camp T-shirt are included.

What Students Will Do

In this camp, students will:

• Learn Python and AI fundamentals
• Explore data and build simple machine learning models
• Plan and fly drone missions
• Collect and analyze real-world data
• Work in teams on a real-world project

Students will also learn key mathematical ideas behind AI, such as models, data, and optimization.

Final Project Experience

Students will work in teams to solve a real-world challenge using AI and drones — from defining the problem to collecting data, building models, and testing their solutions.

Camp Highlights

• Live drone flight demonstrations
• Hands-on AI and coding workshops
• Build and test your own AI models
• Final team project and presentations
• Certificates and awards for top teams
• Learn directly from university faculty and researchers

Daily Schedule

• Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Drop-off: 8:30-9:00 AM
• Pick-up: After 5:00 PM

Please note: This schedule reflects our current plan and may be subject to minor adjustments. We’ll share a finalized version as we get closer to the camp date.

Dates

Monday, July 27th, 2026 - Thursday, July 30th, 2026

Location

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Pricing

Early Regisration: $350 (by June 20, code: EBSC26)

Regular Price: $400

Lunch and a camp T-shirt are included 

Who Should Join?

High school students (grades 9-12) interested in AI, Drones, or Data Science.

No prior coding experience required.

Refunds

Typically, no refunds are allowed after registration. Refund requests may be considered only in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the program.

For inquiries, please contact Dr. Ik Jae Lee at leei@rowan.edu 

Have Questions?

Please contact Dr. Ik Jae Lee at leei@rowan.edu for any questions.