Popular hands-on STEM camp returns July 13–16

Malta, NY – The Innovation Center at Saratoga, Inc. is bringing back its high-energy Roller Coaster Summer Camp, taking place July 13–16, 2026, at the Innovation Center’s facility on Old Stonebreak Road in Malta, NY. Designed for middle and early high school students, the four-day camp immerses participants in the science, engineering, and creativity behind roller coasters and theme parks. Working in small teams, students will learn core physics concepts, design their own rides, and build digital theme park experiences, culminating in a real-world visit to the Great Escape.

Camp registration includes:

  • 3 days of hands-on learning in physics, math, and computer-based design
  • Creative theming and design elements integrated into each team’s park
  • 1 full day at the Great Escape, including lunch, refillable drink mug, and camp t-shirt

Based on a program developed by the Physics and Math departments at Clarkson University, the camp blends STEM learning with imaginative design. The Innovation Center’s instructors have been trained by Clarkson faculty, and campers will gain insight into how classroom concepts translate into real-world engineering.

“This camp is a unique opportunity for students to experience STEM in a way that’s both practical and fun,” said Beth Moeller, President of the Board of Directors. “They’re not just learning concepts—they’re applying them, collaborating, and seeing how those ideas come to life in a real theme park setting.”

The Innovation Center at Saratoga is a makerspace and innovation hub that will support inventors, creators, and entrepreneurs in the region. Programs like Roller Coaster Camp reflect its mission to inspire the next generation through hands-on STEAM education.

Learn more and register here.

The Innovation Center at Saratoga, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) developing a makerspace and community collaboration space supporting inventors, creators, and the innovators of the future. More information can be found at https://innovationcentersaratoga.org.

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