Summer Academy For Teenagers Grades 7-12

What to Bring | What Not To Bring | Other Details

The time has come. The summer is here. The camp season is upon us. Excitement and positive energy is in the air!

Now it is time to get those bags ready and pack up for a wonderful residential camp experience at a Drobots Company Drone STEM Camp!

Below You Will Find Information Which Will Provide You With All of The Details You Need To Know. See You Soon!

What To Bring / What Not To Bring

This section provides you with information related to “what to bring to camp” and “what not to bring to camp”.

Please pay close attention to our recommended packing list, because we will not permit the”What Not To Bring” items on campus or during our program.  Thank you.

Drobots Company Requires All Parents to Complete The Following Online Form Before July 10th

Click Here To Complete Mandatory Online Form

Drobots Company Requires All Campers to Complete The Following Forms Before July 10th

  • Reusable water bottle (name marked with permanent marker)
  • Headphones or earbuds
  • Comfortable clothing and shoes (preferably tennis shoes)
  • A light jacket or sweatshirt
  • A light rain coat
  • Sunscreen
  • Spending money (optional): Good for purchasing vending machine snacks or souvenirs from the campus bookstore! We recommend that students bring no more $20-$40 per week.

  • Alarm clock
  • Fan (optional-we have air-conditioning in every room)
  • Multiple sets of socks, undergarments, etc.
  • Pajamas/robe
  • Sneakers or tennis shoes (for safety purposes, open-toe shoes not permitted during camp programming)
  • Extra pair of comfortable closed-toe shoes
  • Flip flops (for evening activities or down time)
  • Sleeping bag or extra sheets (Note: blanket, pillow, and sheets are provided.)
  • Bath towel (if possible, stitch or write name w/ permanent marker)
  • Toiletries including toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.
  • Backpack (optional)
  • If applicable, 1-week supply of medication per week (must be kept in original prescription bottles)
  • If applicable, 1-week supply of contact lens supplies per week

An important note about electronic devices:

While you are are not required to bring any electronic devices to camp, we understand that you may want to bring your smartphone, laptop, iPad, or gaming console. While we will have plenty of activities planned throughout the day and evening, please read below if you plan on bringing one or more of these items.

  1. We are not responsible for any lost, missing, or stolen items.
  2. We recommend these items are clearly marked with your name and in permanent marker.
  3. We will ask you to keep these items locked in your dorm, or zipped up in your backpack, both for safety, and to limit the distractions during the camp day. There is so much to learn, so we want you to be focused and ready to enjoy all we have to offer!

Parent/Guardian Notes:

  1. If you decide to leave your devices at home, you will have access to a camp computer to send along emails to your family.
  2. Camp Directors will notify parents of any emergencies or bouts of homesickness–nothing is more important than our students’ safety and comfort.

We hope this helps! See you on the other side!

If you have something you would like to suggest that you believe we should add to our checklist please feel free to email us!

What NOT to Bring to Camp – Prohibited Items:

  • Your own drone or UAV. For safety purposes we are not allowed to permit drones that have not been selected and tested by our team of drone experts.
    • Sorry-no exceptions allowed.
    • We know how exciting it is to bring your own equipment, but unfortunately we simply cannot allow it
  • Roller-blades, skateboards, or shoes with wheels 
  • Personal pets or animals
  • Lighters, matches, cigarettes, illegal drugs or substances, and weapons

NOTE: If you are bringing an item on the “Do Not Bring” list for other purposes during your travels, we will be happy to place these items in a secure area throughout the duration of the camp. Your items will be returned on upon departure on the last day of camp.


Parent/Guardian Notes:

  1. If you decide to leave your devices at home, you will have access to a camp computer to send along emails to your family.
  2. Camp Directors will notify parents of any emergencies or bouts of homesickness–nothing is more important than our students’ safety and comfort.

If you have something you would like to suggest that you believe we should add to our checklist please feel free to email us!

Drobots Company Requires All Campers to Complete The Following Forms Before July 10th.

Forms:

  1. Camper Health Form: State of Maryland
  2. Camper Allergy Form – If Applicable

Once you complete the forms listed above, please:

  1. Print and maintain a copy for yourself
  2. Scan and email a copy to fly@drobotscompany.com with the subject line “Drobots Health Form”
  3. Print another copy and send that copy along with your child(ren) so he/she may physically hand the copy to our staff upon arrival.

Drobots Company Camp Packing Checklist For Day Campers (not sleeping on campus)

Day & Overnight campers should bring the following:

  • Reusable water bottle
  • Headphones or earbuds
  • Comfortable clothing and shoes (preferably tennis shoes)
  • A jacket or sweatshirt
  • Sunscreen
  • Bathing suit
  • Spending money (optional): Good for purchasing vending machine snacks or souvenirs from the campus bookstore! We recommend that students bring no more $20-$40 per week.

Overnight campers should bring the following (in addition to the items above):

  • Alarm clock
  • Fan
  • Multiple sets of socks, undergarments, etc.
  • Pajamas/robe
  • Extra pair of comfortable shoes
  • Flip flops
  • Sleeping bag or extra sheets (Note: blanket, pillow, and sheets are provided.)
  • Bath towel
  • Toiletries including toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.
  • Backpack (optional)
  • If applicable, 2-week supply of medication per week (must be kept in original prescription bottles)
  • If applicable, 2-week supply of contact lens supplies per week

What NOT to bring to camp – Prohibited Items:

  • Roller-blades, skateboards, or shoes with wheels (Note: these are not permitted unless they are a student’s only mode of transportation to or from camp. In this case, items must be checked upon arrival and check out upon departure.)
  • Personal pets or animals
  • Lighters, matches, cigarettes, illegal drugs or substances, and weapons

A note about electronic devices:

While you are are not required to bring any electronic devices to camp, we know you might want to bring along your smartphone, laptop, iPad, or gaming console. We recommend keeping these items locked in your dorm, or zipped up in your backpack, both for safety, and so you can get the most out of camp! If you decide to leave your devices at home, you can use the iD Tech computers to send emails to your family. Our Camp Directors will notify parents of any emergencies or bouts of homesickness–nothing is more important than our students’ safety and comfort.

We hope this helps! See you on the other side!

Got something to add to our checklist? Tell us in the comments!

 

Click Here To View & Then Print The Packing List

 

Travel Information

Due to liability and insurance concerns, we do not arrange transportation for our students, nor arrange train/airport pick-ups or carpooling services. All transportation to and from camp is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. There are child transportation services that past campers have utilized, which can be found through a web search. We are not affiliated with any such companies. However…

UBER or LYFT (third party private services)

While we do not offer transportation, we are able to manage and arrange all of the logistics. For an at-cost, additional fee, we will secure the pick-up/drop-off to or from local airports or train stations to the camp location through our partnership relationships with UBER or LYFT. There is no rush to schedule this service with us. Simply let us know within one-week prior to the start date of the camp and we will make sure your students is well taken care of. Contact us anytime with questions or to arrange this service: fly@drobotscompany.com

There are an abundance of hotels and motels within a 3-mile radius of Garrison Forest School.

At the moment we do not have relationships with any of the hotels, but below are a few that are nearby the school:

Hyatt Place Baltimore/Owings Mills
4730 Painters Mill Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
place.hyatt.com
(410) 998-3630

DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore North – Pikesville
1726 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208
doubletree3.hilton.com
(410) 653-1100

Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/Owings Mills
4770 Owings Mills Blvd.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
(410) 654-0030

Each enrolled residential student room will have:

  • Their own room
  • Air conditioning
  • A regular twin bed and mattress
  • A desk (freestanding or built in) with a chair and desk lamp
  • A dresser (freestanding or built in)
  • Wall-mounted mirror
  • Wastebasket
  • Window blinds
  • Wall-to-wall carpeting
  • Closet
  • Three or more electrical outlets
  • Wireless access


Each Residence Hall has:

  • Washing machines and dryers (free of charge to all students) in a separate laundry room
  • Household-size refrigerator and microwave in a kitchen area
  • A Keurig beverage machine (coffee, hot tea and hot cocoa brewer)
  • A “common room” with a TV/VCR/DVD combo player, Wii game system
  • An ironing board and iron and 1-2 vacuums for community use

 

Meals

We eat well in the school dining hall. In the event the the dining hall is closed or if your session is not held at a campus with a dining hall, Drobots will bring in catered meals or eat in the food court. We tend to favor campuses who are paying attention to important details like organic and sustainably-farmed food sources, kosher and vegetarian options, and a variety of overall healthier options.

o All meals are included with your overnight camp tuition.
o Lunch is included with your day camp tuition

 

Click Here to download the instructions on what to do once you land at the airport or arrive at the train station

Terms & Conditions

Information Related To Terms and Conditions At Camp (Behavioral, Bullying, Etc.)

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Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions apply to programs operated by Summer Camp Advisory Team, LLC (referred to as “Drobots Company”) including but not limited to Drobots Company Camps, Drobots Company,  and Drobots Company Academies and Boot Camps. These terms apply to all courses, options, and programs offered by Drobots Company. By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions and/or registering my student for an Drobots Company program, I assert that I have read all Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them.

I.  Code of Conduct

I certify that I have read through, understand, and agree that I and my student will be held to the Code of Conduct set forth below. I also agree that I have reviewed the Code of Conduct with my student. I understand that I and my student must act in a way that is in keeping with the Code of Conduct and that my student can be dismissed from a program if either of our actions or attitudes seem to be harmful to the atmosphere, other students, or staff, in the opinion of Drobots Company staff. I and my student understand that Drobots Company reserves the right to dismiss my student from the program without any prior warning for violating any of the terms of the code of conduct. Refunds will not be given for students dismissed for failure to abide by the code of conduct. I also acknowledge that upon staff observation of my student at the Drobots Company program, the Director may determine that the program is not a suitable and/or productive environment for my student. In this case, Drobots Company may dismiss the student and no refund will be issued. Drobots Company will exhaust every opportunity for an excellent relationship with every student. However, in some rare cases, Drobots Company may not be a compatible environment for every student. Students and Parents/Guardians May

NEVER:

  1. engage in or threaten violence;
  2. bully, intimidate, or harass others;
  3. damage facilities, dorm rooms or equipment;
  4. sexually harass others;
  5. smoke, use tobacco, or vape products at Drobots Company locations;
  6. use, possess or be under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, illegal or un-prescribed legal drug (If a student is caught using, possessing or being under the influence of illegal drugs, student will be immediately dismissed and permanently banned from all Drobots Company facilities and may be criminally prosecuted. If a student is suspected of possession of alcohol, marijuana, illegal substances, the student may be subject to search and seizure);

Students Also May NEVER:

  1. view pornography or any inappropriate material (including sexual content, inappropriate violence, racism, bullying, etc.) on the Internet;
  2. steal property of others (If a student is suspected of possession of property which is not their own, the student may be subject to search and seizure);
  3. inappropriately use equipment;
  4. engage in internet hacking;
  5. use or possess weapons (If possession of weapons is suspected, student will be subject to search and seizure. If a student is found in possession of a weapon student will be immediately dismissed immediately and permanently banned from all Drobots Company facilities);
  6. bring pets or animals to any Drobots Company location. (Service dogs may be permitted);
  7. bring drones, hover boards, roller blades or shoes with wheels

Students and Parents/Guardians MUST:

  1. abide by the rules and regulations of each location;
  2. respect facilities and property; (Should intentional damage to facilities or property be found to be inflicted by a student, the student and their parents will be responsible for fines and damages.)
  3. not hold Drobots Company responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged personal items;

Students Also MUST:

  1. be responsible for all keys issued to them;
  2. not use personal electronic devices during instructional time – unless they are approved by the instructor (it is recommended that personal devices be locked in a dorm room or back pack. Also, if student accesses the Internet via a local Wi-Fi hotspot at the program location (i.e., university campus) it is the sole responsibility of the student and student’s parent/guardian to comply with all providers’ terms & conditions, and assume all financial risk. Drobots Company does not facilitate Internet access for non-Drobots Company devices.)

II.  Health and Safety

  1. I understand that physical and recreational activities contain inherent risk of injuries.
  2. I certify that my student is in good health and able to participate in Drobots Company Programs, and that if for any reason my student should be restricted from participating in any activity, that I have provided Drobots Company notification of such restrictions through the health forms associated with my student’s account.
  3. I authorize Drobots’ Staff to attend to any health issues or injuries my student may incur while participating in an Drobots Company program. This includes providing basic first aid, administering authorized medications, and seeking emergency medical care for my student should they deem it necessary.
  4. I agree to be financially responsible for any medical treatment needed during the duration of the program. I understand that I am responsible for providing the sole insurance coverage for any medical treatment my student receives, and agree to release any and all records necessary for my child to receive medical treatment.
  5. I understand that after registering, I will receive a confirmation that includes the information necessary to access My Account and my Required Forms. I understand that I must accurately complete all forms required by Drobots Company as well as those required by local governments or locations where required (including, but not limited to the health form) within the timeframes set forth by Drobots Company. I understand that as a condition of enrollment, I as my student’s parent/guardian, will need to complete the Required Forms between March 1st and May 15th, of the year in which my student is registered to attend an Drobots Company program. If I register my student after May 15th, the Required Forms will need to be filled out within 72 hours of registration. I understand that if I do not accurately complete all forms by May 15th, of the year in which my student will be attending an Drobots Company program, that I may be charged a minimum twenty-five dollar ($25) processing fee. If I do not complete the Required Forms at least one week (7 days) prior to the start of my student’s course, my student’s registration in the course maybe withdrawn and no refund will be issued.
  6. If my student needs to bring any medications to camp, I agree to fill out the necessary medication forms more than a week prior to the start date of my student’s program and to bring the medication to camp the first day. I agree to bring all medications in original containers that identify in English the prescribing physician (if a prescribed medication), the name of the medication, the dosage, any side effects, and the frequency of administration. The information dosage and frequency of administration on the bottle must match the information provided on the medication form. You agree that all medications, except inhalers and diabetic testing kits will be given to and administered by Drobots Company staff. If your student will be bringing an Epipen, you will need to bring two non-expired Epipens the first day of their program. Note that at most locations your student will be required to self administer all injectable medications under the observation of staff. At the end of your student’s program, you are responsible for retrieving all medications from Drobots’ staff.
  7. I understand that Drobots Company staff cannot give my student over-the-counter medication without my written permission.
  8. I agree that if my student’s medication is left at camp after my student’s camp session has ended, that Drobots Company has the right to dispose of any medication left and shall not be responsible for any damages or liabilities related in any way to such medication, including, but not limited to, replacement cost of the medication and any damages resulting from student’s failure to administer such medication.
  9. I understand that Drobots Company suggests that students be current on all vaccinations according to the age-appropriate recommended immunization schedules published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and that some locations require students to provide up to date vaccination information or acceptable waiver. I further understand that if up to date vaccination information is required at the location where my student is registered, and I do not provide up to date vaccination information that my student’s registration may be canceled without a refund. I agree to obtain or provide proof that my student has already had any and all vaccinations required by the location in which my student is attending. I may provide a signed religious or medical vaccination exemption in lieu of obtaining the required vaccinations.
  10. I understand that the Emergency Contact I provide must be at least 18 years of age and must reside in the United States.
  11. I UNDERSTAND THAT FOR MY STUDENT’S SAFETY, I MUST PROVIDE Drobots Company WITH ACCURATE AND COMPLETE HEALTH, BEHAVIOR AND DIETARY ISSUES/RESTRICTIONS. I MUST ALSO COMPLETE ALL FORMS LOCATED IN MY ACCOUNT. FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED INFORMATION CAN RESULT IN CANCELLATION OF MY STUDENT’S REGISTRATION WITHOUT A REFUND.

III.   Special Accommodations

If your student requires any special accommodations in order to participate in Drobots Company activities, you must call Drobots Company at 1-844-516-2267, no less than three weeks prior to your student’s first day of camp. Drobots Company will work with you to identify available reasonable accommodations. If your student requires an aide at school then he/she will need to be accompanied by an aide at the Drobots Company program, and that aide will need to be present for the duration of the session. The aide must be age 18 or older, may not be a family member, and must achieve a favorable result on a criminal background check, as well as interview with the Drobots Company Human Resources Department prior to attending Drobots Company programs. They may also be subject to fingerprinting. You will be responsible for all direct costs, including background check processing fees, for the aide’s attendance.

IV.   At Camp Activities

  1. Field Trips: I give Drobots Company staff members permission to take my son/daughter/ward to places of relevant interest, the swimming pool (where available), guided campus tours, and facilities within walking distance of camp, both on and off campus. Public and/or private transportation will be utilized.
  2. Photos: As a condition of participation, I authorize that photos, videos, images, audio and testimonials may be taken of my student and agree that said content may be used by Drobots Company in promotional materials, marketing collateral, and online media. These images, testimonials, photos, videos, and audio may be shared and used by corporate partners, the media, or other organizations who work with Drobots Company. I understand that Drobots Company, its owners, agents, partners, facility providers, and employees will not be held liable for damages and injuries associated with said publishing, including any and all claims based on negligence. I agree that all images, testimonials, photos, video, and audio taken at or in connection with Drobots Company are the sole and exclusive property of Drobots Company.
  3. Press Visits: Please note that if Drobots Company is contacted by the press, a student’s full name may be used in print, radio, TV and other mediums. We may not have the opportunity to contact all families for permission before the press arrives. Therefore, we have created a blanket policy. We thank you for understanding.
  4. Projects: I understand that Drobots Company makes a reasonable effort to send each student home with a working game or project, or to post the project to a project website. However, I understand that there will be instances when the game or project will not be finished or work properly. Therefore, I release Drobots Company from any responsibility for non-functioning/non-compatible/non-complete games or projects. Drobots Company staff will provide each student with their completed project at the conclusion of each session. Refunds will not be issued for non-functioning/non-compatible/non-complete projects. I also agree that all projects and work created while at Drobots Company may be used by Drobots Company in promotional materials, online, and other print media and may be shared and used by corporate partners, the media, or other organizations who work with Drobots Company. I agree that Drobots Company, its owners, agents, partners, facility providers, and employees cannot be held liable for damages and injuries associated with said publishing, including any and all claims based on negligence.
  5. Movies: I understand that movies played at any of the programs run by Drobots Company are rated PG and PG-13 and selected at the sole discretion of Drobots Company.
  6. Software Accounts: I understand that some programs require creation or use of an online account during instructional time, or will require an online account to be created for access to games and networked gameplay. I give consent for Drobots Company to create account(s) as needed for my student to participate in program activities.
  7. Game Ratings: I understand that while Drobots Company takes its corporate responsibility and Drobots Company family values very seriously, it cannot guarantee that younger students at Drobots Company will avoid complete contact with the games rated “T” for Teen, or “M” for Mature. Drobots Company will make a concerted effort to minimize exposure to any games not appropriate for these age groups. I also understand that if a student is attending a course designed for ages 13-18, some of the game titles my student may be exposed to are rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board). In exchange for my student’s participation in Drobots Company programs, I voluntarily assume any and all risks, known or unknown, associated with my student’s access to “M” rated game content at an Drobots Company program.
  8. Inappropriate Web Content: I understand that Drobots Company makes every reasonable effort to prevent participants from being exposed to inappropriate web content. As a safeguard, Drobots Company installs Internet filtering software on Drobots Company computers. I agree that no software is 100% perfect, and that my student may inadvertently access some inappropriate content even though Drobots Company takes reasonable precautions to guard against inappropriate material being viewed. I understand that if inappropriate content is viewed, Drobots Company staff will follow standard protocol and agree that if my student is found in violation of the Code of Conduct set out above, my student may be removed from a program without receiving a refund.

V.   Sign Out

  1. Self Sign-Out Policy for Teen Courses: I agree that if my student is registered for a course published for ages 13+, he/she can sign himself/herself out with staff between 4-5 PM daily, unless attending an overnight program. Once my student signs themselves out, they will no longer be in the care of Drobots Company. I agree that if my student, even if under the age of 13, is enrolled in a course published for ages 13+, this policy still applies.
  2. Sign-Out Policy for Pre-Teen Courses: I agree that if my student is registered for a course in the 12 and under group, this means he/she must be signed out of their Drobots Company program by an authorized pickup person. I understand and agree that only those knowing the code word—or those named as additional authorized pick-up persons (and who show a valid picture ID, Driver License, or Passport)—will be able to pick up my student. I understand that if I grant my student permission in My Account to be cleared for “self sign-out”, that once my student signs himself/herself out, he/she will no longer be in the care of Drobots Company.

VI.   Age Policy

I understand that Drobots Company offers teen-only programs designed for students ages 13-18, and that students who are age 18 may interact with students ages 13-18 (or ages 7-18 at Drobots Company Camps) throughout the duration of each program session. I understand that by registering for an Drobots Company program that accepts 18-year-old students my student may interact and/or room with a student that is 18 years old. I also agree that if my student is 18 years old that he/she must successfully pass a criminal and sexual offender background check, prior to being allowed to attend an Drobots Company program. I agree to be responsible for all costs and fees associated with any background checks required for my student to attend.

VII.   Course Cancellation

I agree that Drobots Company has the right to cancel a course. If a course is cancelled, I understand that I may enroll my student in another course. I agree to be responsible for any costs for the new program that are above the amount paid for the original course. If another course is not available in the local vicinity for the same dates, a refund will be issued for all monies paid to Drobots Company for the cancelled course. I understand and agree that if Drobots Company is forced to close a course based on a recommendation by the local Health Services Department (in the case of a communicable disease outbreak, etc.) or due to other acts of nature, I will not be entitled to a refund. In that case, the amount paid for the cancelled course can be applied to a voucher that can be used during that same season (as space permits) or will be carried over to the next season.

VIII.   Release of Liability

ON BEHALF OF MY SON/DAUGHTER/WARD, I, THE PARENT/GUARDIAN, IN EXCHANGE FOR THE RIGHT OF MY SON/DAUGHTER/WARD TO PARTICIPATE IN Drobots Company PROGRAM(S), HEREBY RELEASE Summer Camp Advisory Team, LLC, ITS OWNERS, AGENTS, PARTNERS, FACILITY PROVIDERS AND EMPLOYEES FROM LIABILITY (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED UPON NEGLIGENCE) FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES OR INJURIES TO MY SON/DAUGHTER/WARD OR DAMAGE OF ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY. I AGREE TO BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL SUCH DAMAGES OR INJURIES WHICH MAY RESULT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY NEGLIGENT ACTS OR ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH Summer Camp Advisory Team, LLC HOWEVER, I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM NOT RELEASING Summer Camp Advisory Team, LLC, ITS OWNERS, AGENTS, PARTNERS, FACILITY PROVIDERS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM GROSS NEGLIGENCE, RECKLESS CONDUCT OR INTENTIONALLY TORTIOUS CONDUCT. TO THE EXTENT THIS RELEASE CONFLICTS WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAW GOVERNING RELEASES, THIS RELEASE IS TO BE GIVEN THE FULLEST FORCE AND EFFECT PERMITTED UNDER STATE/PROVINCIAL LAW. SHOULD ANY PART OF THIS CONTRACT BE FOUND INVALID OR NOT ENFORCEABLE BY A COURT OF LAW, THEN THE REMAINING PORTION SHALL CONTINUE TO BE VALID AND IN FORCE.

IX.    Indemnification Agreement

I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold internalDrive Inc. /Drobots Company, its officers, directors, employees, and agents, harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with my student’s participation in an Drobots Company program.

X.    Arbitration Agreement

I agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, my student’s participation at Summer Camp Advisory Team, LLC, or otherwise arising between the parties, including, without limitation, any students statutorily created or protected rights, as permitted by applicable state/provincial or federal laws, may be settled by arbitration in the state/province and county in which the camp is held, in accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The prevailing party in the arbitration shall be entitled to recover expenses including costs and reasonable attorney’s fees associated therewith. Should any part of this contract be found invalid or not enforceable by a court of law, then the remaining portion shall continue to be valid and in force. I hereby acknowledge that I understand the terms of this ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, and agree to comply with all of its terms and provisions.

XI.   Payment Policy

  1. US Dollars: I agree that all financial transactions are made and quoted in U.S. Dollars.
  2. Non-Refundable Fee: To cover the administrative costs associated with registering my student, I agree that for each Drobots Company program/course (other than Drobots Company and Drobots Company Boot Camp courses) that my student is registered in, $250 per student, per course of the total payment amount is non-refundable and non-transferable. If my student is enrolled in an Drobots Company program, $125 per student, per course of the total payment will be non-refundable and non-transferable. If my student is enrolled in an Drobots Company Academy course, $500 per student, per course of the total payment will be non-refundable and non-transferable. I also agree that $20 per student per year of the total payment amount will be a non-refundable compliance fee.
  3. Late Fees: If I do not pay the total cost of my student’s program(s) at the time of registration, I understand and agree that I must pay the total amount due on or before May 2nd of the year of the program registered. If the total balance is not received by May 2nd, I understand and agree that I will pay a $25 late fee; If any balance remains on my account as of May 22, of the year of the program registered, I agree to pay an additional $25 late fee (for a total of $50). If my full balance is not paid within 3 weeks (21 days) of my student’s course start date, I agree that my student’s registration will be cancelled without a refund. I also understand and agree that if any balance remains outstanding 30 days after the last day of the last session my student attends camp in any given year, Drobots Company has the right to charge a 1% monthly finance charge on such balance and send such balance to a collection agency for collection (Collection fees may apply).
  4. Credit Card Authorization: If I make my initial payment by credit card and my account has a balance remaining on May 2nd,of the year of the program my student is registered, to avoid incursion of late fees, I authorize Drobots Company to charge the remaining balance due to the credit card on record.
  5. Returned Check/Dishonored Transaction Fees: Apologies, but we do not accept personal or business checks.
  6. Tuition: Tuition includes all state/province and federal taxes, adult supervision, instruction, curriculum materials, and recreational activities. Overnight Program Tuition includes day tuition items plus daily meals (Sunday evening-Friday afternoon), single or double-occupancy dorm room (subject to availability), 24-hour adult supervision, and recreation.

XII.    Rights Reserved

internalDrive, Inc. reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Drobots Company is not a university-sponsored event. Activities, guest speakers, and tech tours will change session to session and may not apply to all locations. We reserve the right to cancel a course if participation numbers are not adequate. In the case where a suitable Drobots Company replacement week is not found, a full refund will be issued. On rare occasions, the software and hardware we use at our programs may change without notice, and we will strive to find suitable software and hardware alternatives.

XIII.    State Notices

Per Maryland state law, “This camp must comply with regulations of the Maryland Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health. Parents may request copies of background checks, health care and discipline policies as well as procedures for filing grievances.” (105 CMR 430.190(C), (D)). Per New York state law pertaining only to residential programs, “This camp must comply with regulations of the New York State Department of Health (State Sanitary Code Subpart 7-2) and be licensed by the local Board of Health and inspected twice yearly. The inspection reports are filed at the local Department of Health offices in each county.” Per Maryland requirements, I agree to and understand the walking trip permissions found here.

XIV.    Privacy Policy

I have read, understood and agree that I and my student are bound by the privacy policy found here.

XV.    Copyright Notices

I understand that Drobots Company partners with and uses the intellectual property of some amazing companies. I agree to uphold the copyright and trademark rights of Drobots Company and their partners such as those found here.

Private Policy

Drobots Company Online Privacy Policy

Published January 2017

This privacy policy applies to all individuals who visit and/or use Drobots Company / Summer Camp Advisory Team’s websites, services and products that collect data and/or display these terms (“Drobots Company Sites & Services”). This privacy statement applies only to information collected through Drobots Company Sites & Services and not to information collected offline. All references to “us,” “we,” or “our” refer to Drobots Company / Summer Camp Advisory Team All references to “child” or “children” refer to children under the age of 13. By accessing or otherwise using any of our Drobots Company Sites & Services, you consent to the terms contained in this privacy statement, including the collection, use and disclosure of data as described below.

I. Information We May Ask You To Provide

Through our Drobots Company Sites & Services, we collect information about you and/or your student when you choose to provide it to us. For example, we collect information from you so you can use Drobots Company Sites & Services, purchase products and services, register for and obtain an account, request information, apply for a job, register for one of our programs, or verify your age. In general, we may ask you to provide us with the following types of information about you and/your student:

  • Contact Information such as name, email address, mailing address, phone numbers (note to parents/guardians of children, if we have actual knowledge that a user is under 13 years old, the child will be asked to have his or her parent or guardian continue the registration process);
  • Month, day, and year of birth;
  • Gender;
  • Course interests;
  • Billing Information such as credit card number, and billing address;
  • User names to third-party systems (for example, Instagram or Facebook);
  • Information provided on forums or chat rooms within our Drobots Company Sites & Services (note to parents/guardians of children, forums and chat rooms permit a child user to enter comments through which the child could provide personal information that would be visible to other users);
  • Information included in resumes and job applications.

Note to Parents/Guardians: We only collect the information described above, from someone we know to be a child, after the child’s parent or guardian provides us with verifiable consent, unless one of the limited exceptions discussed below applies. For more information and/or to review these limited exceptions, please see the “Our Commitment to Children’s Privacy” section below.

II. Information Collected Automatically/Our Use of Cookies

We may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, log files, or other technologies to collect certain information about visitors to and users of Drobots Company Sites & Services, such as the date and time you visit Drobots Company Sites & Services, the areas or pages of Drobots Company Sites & Services that you visit, the amount of time you spend viewing or using Drobots Company Sites & Services, the number of times you return to Drobots Company Sites & Services, other click-stream or usage data, and e-mails that you open, forward or click-through to Drobots Company Sites & Services. For example, we may automatically collect certain information, such as the type of web browser and operating system you use, the name of your Internet Service Provider, Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, software version, and the domain name from which you accessed our Drobots Company Sites & Services. We use this information to monitor and improve our Drobots Company Sites & Services, support the internal operations of our Drobots Company Sites & Services, personalize your online experience, to verify e-signatures, and for internal analysis.

We do not use cookies or similar technologies to track your activities on non-Drobots Company Sites & Services or to serve you advertisements based on your browsing activities on non-Drobots Company Sites & Services.

Drobots Company Sites & Services do not recognize Do Not Track headers or similar mechanisms.

III. Your Ability To Control Cookies and Similar Technologies

As noted, we may use cookies or similar technologies to monitor and improve Drobots Company Sites & Services, support the internal operations of Drobots Company Sites & Services, personalize your online experience, support the esignature process, and/or for internal analysis. We use these technologies to keep track of how you are using our Drobots Company Sites & Services and to remember certain pieces of general information.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Check the “Tools” or “Help” tab on your browser to learn how to change your cookie and other tracking preferences.

If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the functions of Drobots Company Sites & Services and/or some of our services will function improperly, in particular the inability to login or manage items in your shopping cart. We do not share cookie data with any third-parties.

IV. How We May Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from and about you and/or your student for any of the following purposes:

  • Allow you to register yourself or your student with Drobots Company Sites & Services, or to otherwise register and open an account with us;
  • Allow you and/or your student to use Drobots Company Sites & Services;
  • Fulfill orders, process payments, and prevent transactional fraud;
  • Respond to your or your student’s requests or inquiries;
  • Provide you or your student with information about our products and services;
  • Consider you for employment or a volunteer opportunity;
  • Register you or your student in one of our programs;
  • Verify your student/child’s age;
  • Monitor and improve Drobots Company Sites & Services, support the internal operations of Drobots Company Sites & Services, personalize your online experience, and for internal analysis;
  • Protect the security or integrity of Drobots Company Sites & Services and our business;
  • Facilitate the sale or potential sale of our business or any of our assets; or
  • As required by law.

V. How We Share Information

We do not sell or otherwise share your or your student’s information with any third-parties, except for the limited purposes described below. Parents/guardians of children under the age of 13 have the option of consenting to the collection and use of their child’s personal information without consenting to the disclosure of that information to certain third parties.

  1. Law Enforcement and Safety. We may access, preserve, and/or disclose the information we collect and/or content you and/or your student/child provides to us (including information posted on our forums) to a law enforcement agency or other third parties if required to do so by law or with a good faith belief that such access, preservation, or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (i) comply with legal process; (ii) enforce the Terms and Conditions of Drobots Company Sites & Services; (iii) respond to claims that the content violates the rights of third parties; or (iv) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of the owners or users of Drobots Company Sites & Services, a third party or the general public. We also may disclose information whenever we believe disclosure is necessary to limit our legal liability; to protect or defend our rights or property; or protect the safety, rights, or property of others.
  1. Service Providers

Information collected through Drobots Company Sites & Services may be transferred, disclosed or shared with third parties engaged by us to handle and deliver certain activities, such as payment processing, mail/e-mail distribution, software providers and to perform other technical and processing functions, such as maintaining data integrity, programming operations, user services or technology services. We may provide these third parties information collected as needed to perform their functions, but they are prohibited from using it for other purposes and specifically agree to maintain the confidentiality of such information. Some of these providers, such as payment processors, may request additional information during the course of offering their services. Before you provide additional information to third party providers, we encourage you to review their privacy policies and information collection practices.

  1. Business Transfer

During the normal course of our business, we may sell or purchase assets. If another entity may acquire and/or acquires us or any of our assets, information we have collected about you may be transferred to such entity. In addition, if any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding is brought by or against us, such information may be considered an asset of ours and may be sold or transferred to third parties. Should a sale or transfer occur, we will use reasonable efforts to try to require that the transferee use personal information provided through our Drobots Company Sites & Services in a manner that is consistent with this privacy statement.

VI. Our Commitment To Children’s Privacy

Protecting the privacy of children is paramount. We understand that users and visitors of our Drobots Company Sites & Services who are under 13 years of age need special safeguards and privacy protection. It is our intent to fully comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Our Drobots Company Sites & Services are intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly permit anyone under 13 years of age to provide us with personal information without obtaining a parent’s or guardian’s verifiable consent, except where:

  • the sole purpose of collecting the name or online contact information of a parent or child is to provide notice and obtain parental consent;
  • the purpose of collecting a parent’s online contact information is to provide voluntary notice to, and subsequently update the parent about, the child’s participation in our Drobots Company Sites & Services that do not otherwise collect, use, or disclose childrens’ personal information;
  • the sole purpose of collecting online contact information from a child is to respond directly on a one-time basis to a specific request from the child, and where such information is not used to re-contact the child or for any other purpose, is not disclosed, and is deleted by us promptly after responding to the child’s request;
  • the purpose of collecting a child’s and a parent’s online contact information is to respond directly more than once to the child’s specific request, and where such information is not used for any other purpose, disclosed, or combined with any other information collected from the child;
  • the purpose of collecting a child’s and a parent’s name and online contact information, is to protect the safety of a child, and where such information is not used or disclosed for any purpose unrelated to the child’s safety;
  • we collect a persistent identifier and no other personal information and such identifier is used for the sole purpose of providing support for the internal operations of Drobots Company Sites & Services; or
  • Otherwise permitted or required by law.

If we receive the verifiable consent of a child’s parent or guardian to collect, use and/or disclose the child’s information, we will only collect, use and disclose the information as described in this privacy statement. Some features of our Drobots Company Sites & Services permit a child user to enter comments, such as forums and chat rooms, through which the child could provide personal information that would be visible to other users. If you are the parent or guardian of a child user, please advise your child of the risks of posting personal information on this Drobots Company Sites & Services or any other site.

V. Parental/Guardian Rights

If you are a parent or guardian, you can review or have deleted your child’s personal information, and refuse to permit further collection or use of your child’s information. To exercise any of these rights, please e-mail us at fly@DrobotsCompany.com or send your request to:

Drobots Company
Client Service Toll Free Number: 1-844-516-2267

VI. Restrictions on Child Users

Children under 13 years of age are prevented from accessing areas of Drobots Company Sites & Services which include, but are not restricted to client account information, unless approved by their parent or guardian and any course content defined as age inappropriate by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

VII. Forums and Chats

We may offer forums and chat rooms. Please be aware that anyone may read postings on a forum or in a chat room. Furthermore, any information which is posted to a forum or chat room could include personal information, which would be disclosed and available to all users of that forum or chat room, and is therefore no longer private. We cannot guarantee the security of information that any user discloses or communicates online in public areas such as forums and chat rooms. Those who do so, do so at their own risk. We reserve the right to monitor the content of the forums and chat rooms. If age inappropriate content or potentially identifiable information is seen, it may be removed or edited by us for security, privacy and/or legal reasons. We will not republish postings from forums or chat rooms anywhere on the Web.

VIII. Links and Third Parties

At our discretion, we may include or offer third-party websites, products and services on Drobots Company Sites & Services. These third-party sites, products and services have separate and independent privacy policies. You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-parties. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of linked sites, products or services.

Our Drobots Company Sites & Services may contain links to other third-party websites, chat rooms, or other resources that we provide for your convenience. These sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for the content available on other sites. Such links do not imply any endorsement of material on our part and we expressly disclaim all liability with regard to your access to such sites. Access to any other websites linked to from Drobots Company Sites & Services is at your own risk.

IX. International Visitors

Our Drobots Company Sites & Services are operated and managed on servers located in the United States. If you choose to use our Drobots Company Sites & Services from the European Union or other regions of the world with laws governing data collection and uses that differ from the United States, then, you recognize and agree that you are transferring your personal information outside of those regions to the United States and you consent to that transfer.

X. Data Security Commitment

To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place reasonable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect. We also use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol on your account information and registration pages to protect sensitive personal information. Sensitive data is encrypted on our Drobots Company Sites & Services and when stored on the servers.

XI. Terms and Conditions

Your use of our Drobots Company Sites & Services, and any information you provide on our Drobots Company Sites & Services, are subject to the terms of the Summer Camp Advisory Team (referred to as “Drobots Company”) Terms and Conditions.

XII. Privacy Statement Changes

We will occasionally amend this privacy statement. We reserve the right to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this statement at any time. If we materially change our use of your personal information, we will announce such a change on relevant Drobots Company Sites & Services, and will also note it in this privacy statement. The effective date of this privacy statement is documented at the beginning of the statement. If you have any questions about our privacy statement, please contact us in writing at privacy@drobotscompany.com or by mail.

XIII. Your Credit Card Information and Transactions

For your convenience, you may have us bill you or you can pay for your orders by credit card. If you choose to pay by credit card, we will keep your credit card information on file, but we do not display that information at the online registration site. For your security, your credit card security number is not stored in our system.

We use state-of-the-art Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology to safeguard and protect your personal information and transactions over the Internet. Your information, including your credit card information, is encrypted and cannot be read as it travels over the Internet.

XIV. Social Networking Disclaimer

Drobots Company provides several opportunities for social networking for both participants and staff on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube. These sites are not affiliated with Drobots Company and offer their own individual social networking services. Please read the following Terms and Conditions carefully, as well as the Terms and Conditions of the sites in which Drobots Company has created a forum (“Group”). These Terms and Conditions are a legal agreement between you and Drobots Company and apply to you whether you are a visitor to these sites or any site with an official Drobots Company affiliation.

Drobots Company is a member of several pre-existing sites (as mentioned above). There are, however, portions of www.DrobotsCompany.com that include areas where participants can post submissions (e.g., Instagram). Any of the above-mentioned “Sites” (or other similar sites) have their own distinct rules and regulations. Drobots Company reserves the right to take action to remove any content deemed inappropriate by the sites or by Drobots Company standards. Drobots Company will not be held liable for any loss of content or disagreements that may arise between the individual social networking site and the user.

You understand that by registering for an Drobots Company program, your participant(s) may access and upload content to social networking sites. In order to access certain features of the social networking sites or to pages on www.drobotscompany.com, and to post Member Submissions, the majority of these sites require that the user open an account with them. Please note that these sites have their own individual Terms and Conditions that must be followed. Age requirements are outlined within each Site’s Terms and Conditions. You hereby authorize your participant to access social networking sites while at camp and create an account if they choose to do so and if they meet the requirements listed by each site to create an account.

Interaction with other users:

  • Drobots Company is merely providing a medium in which to socialize online with fellow participants. Users are solely responsible for interactions (including any disputes) with other Members and any volunteers that may advise and assist participants with projects and activities via your use of the Site and Services.
  • You understand that Drobots Company does not in any way screen Members or review or police: (i) statements made by Members in their Member Submissions or the Member Submissions in general; or (ii) statements made by Users or any information a User may provide via the Site or Services.
  • You understand that your participant(s) is solely responsible for, and will exercise caution, discretion, common sense, and judgment in using the various Sites and Services and disclosing personal information to other Members or Users.
  • On behalf of your participant(s), you agree that they will take reasonable precautions in all interactions with other Members, particularly if they decide to meet a Member offline or in person.
  • Your participant’s use of the social networking sites with which Drobots Company is affiliated, their services, Content and Member Submissions is at your sole risk and discretion and Drobots Company hereby disclaims any and all liability to you or any third party relating thereto.
  • On behalf of your participant(s), you agree that they will not harass, threaten, intimidate, bully, stalk, or invade the privacy of any individual in connection with your use of the social networking sites with which Drobots Company is affiliated and their services, whether or not an individual is an Drobots Company Member; and you further agree not to advocate such activities or to encourage others to engage in any such activities.
  • On behalf of your participant(s), you agree they will not give their social networking information to an Drobots Company staff member.
  • You and your participant(s) should also be aware that under no circumstances are Drobots Company employees allowed to give personal contact information for social networking sites. This must be arranged by the participant’s parent/guardian through the Human Resources Department.

XV. Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy:

You agree that you and your participant will not use the social networking sites to offer, display, distribute, transmit, route, provide connections to, or store any material that infringes copyrighted works, trademarks, or service marks or otherwise violates or promotes the violation of the intellectual property rights of any third party. Summer Camp Advisory Team has adopted and implemented a policy that provides for the termination in appropriate circumstances of the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe or are believed to be or are charged with repeatedly infringing the intellectual property or proprietary rights of others.

XVI. Disclaimer:

BY USING THE SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES OR SUBMITTING A MEMBER SUBMISSION, YOU AGREE THAT Summer Camp Advisory Team IS NOT RESPONSIBLE, AND WILL IN NO EVENT BE HELD LIABLE, FOR ANY: (A) LOST, ILLEGIBLE, MISDIRECTED, DAMAGED, OR INCOMPLETE MEMBER SUBMISSIONS; (B) COMPUTER OR NETWORK MALFUNCTION OR ERROR; (C) COMMUNICATION DISRUPTION OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS RELATED TO INTERNET TRAFFIC, A VIRUS, BUG, OR WORM OR NON-AUTHORIZED INTERVENTION; OR (D) DAMAGE CAUSED BY A COMPUTER VIRUS OR OTHERWISE FROM YOUR ACCESS TO THE SITE OR SERVICES. THE SITE, SERVICES, Summer Camp Advisory Team, CONTENT AND MEMBER SUBMISSIONS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. Summer Camp Advisory Team, AND ITS SUPPLIERS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SITE, SERVICES, Summer Camp Advisory Team, CONTENT AND MEMBER SUBMISSIONS, WHETHER THE PROVISION OF SERVICES OR YOUR SUBMISSION OF A MEMBER SUBMISSION WILL PRODUCE ANY LEVEL OF PROFIT OR BUSINESS FOR YOU OR LEAD TO ECONOMIC BENEFIT, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF QUALITY, AVAILABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN ADDITION, Summer Camp Advisory Team MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE ERROR FREE OR THAT ANY ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

XVII. Indemnification:

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Drobots Company, its officers, directors, employees, and agents, harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with: (i) your access to or use of social networking sites, their services, Drobots Company Content and Member Submissions; (ii) your violation of these Terms of Use; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including, without limitation, any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that one of your Member Submissions caused damage to a third party or infringed or violated any third party intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property or privacy right.

 Regional Academy Programs Are Unique, One-of-a-Kind Programs Specifically Designed For Teenagers Grades 7 to 12

No prior experience necessary. All skill levels are welcome.


 

Drobots company specifically designed 21st century STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in and out of the classroom! Summer is the perfect opportunity for our younger age groups to learn the many facets of drones, robotics, and the future of this budding industry. All of our programs have been designed to encourage teamwork, curiosity, critical thinking, courage, and creativity. The summer is for experiential learning and the Drobots Company is committed to exceeding expectations.

Weeklong day and overnight programs offer tech, business, UAVs and photo/film-based classes with a variety of fun and educational summer activities appropriate for the the pre-teenager and teenager group. Come explore with us and get inspired by energetic instructors committed to the development and preparation of the entire student. It’s time to take off and build critical 21st century STEM skills – join us! 

No prior experience necessary. All skill levels are welcome.

Click to learn more about the Drobots Company programs for teens ages 13 to 18
Click to learn more about the Drobots Company camps for kids ages 9 to 12