# Event Details - **Event Name**: Drone Soccer Bootcamp (Free 4-Day Camp for Ages 12-18) - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Build, program, and fly drones in a fast-paced team sport that teaches STEM skills, strategy, teamwork, and leadership.About this EventDates: Monday, August 10 - Thursday, August 13Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. each dayLocation: Wildcat Field House, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502Instructors: CNY DronesDescription: Take flight in one of the most exciting and educational team-based STEM experiences available! The Drone Soccer Bootcamp introduces students to the cutting-edge world of drone technology through the fast-paced, full-contact sport of Drone Soccer. This program challenges students to build, program, and fly professional-grade drone enclosed in protective exoskeletons designed specifically for collisions and competitive play.Working in teams, participants fly their drones within a netted arena where they must protect their goal and strategically support their “striker,” the only drone eligible to score by flying through a suspended hoop. Students gain hands-on experience with aerodynamics, electronics, programming, and engineering, while also strengthening vital soft skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and leadership.No prior drone flying experience is required, just a willingness to learn.Fee: Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Assured Information Security (AIS) this camp is free for all participants.Age Range: 12 – 18 years oldDeadline: Register by Monday, July 27Participants: 20 maxCampus Map and Directions to Campus: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a1b00000-926e-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w958-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg This camp was made free for all participants thanks to the generous sponsorship of Assured Information Security (AIS). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a1c95460-926e-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1169-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg What is U.S. Drone Soccer? U.S. Drone Soccer is played with drones enclosed in protective exoskeletons designed to withstand collisions and resemble a soccer ball. Five players make up a team. Each player is controlling their own drone soccer ball which is instead a netted arena. One player on the team of five is the "striker" and the only one allowed to score by flying thier drone through the opposing team's goal - a hoop suspended from the arena. The other players on the team are trying to defend their own goal from the opposing team's striker by strategically flying, blocking, and bumping the other drones. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a1dd2a80-926e-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w987-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a2261a60-926e-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w698-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/utica/drone-soccer-bootcamp-free-4-day-camp-for-ages-12-18/100001991069383123 - **Event Categories**: sports, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: SUNY Polytechnic Institute - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Utica - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: SUNY Polytechnic Institute - **lat**: 43.1375122 - **long**: -75.227333 - **full address**: SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 100 Seymour Road, Utica, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Drone Soccer Bootcamp (Free 4-Day Camp for Ages 12-18) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b680841162e170d91f1cf7f5ed0200d8d0719f3fd1b79897755b33b40c1d9ec0-rimg-w1200-h800-dc171818-gmir.jpg?v=1781543251 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Drone Soccer Bootcamp (Free 4-Day Camp for Ages 12-18) being held? - **A:** Drone Soccer Bootcamp (Free 4-Day Camp for Ages 12-18) takes place on Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 100 Seymour Road, Utica, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Drone Soccer Bootcamp (Free 4-Day Camp for Ages 12-18)? - **A:** Drone Soccer Bootcamp (Free 4-Day Camp for Ages 12-18) is organized by SUNY Poly Spotlight Series. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Drone Soccer Bootcamp (Free 4-Day Camp for Ages 12-18) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Utica, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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