Opened in 2006

1,700 students served annually (core, advanced, and supplemental)

Over 27,000 participants since inception

Annual cost is $610,000 approximately

No cost to students and schools (participants only provide lunches and transportation)

9,000 square foot learning facility

Two on-site classroom and two immersive learning environments

Serve public and private schools in Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Eaton, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties.

64 classes from 21 schools and 15 districts

After school and during Advanced Programs at Galesburg-Augusta, Lakeview Middle School, and Calhoun Christian

Supplemental basic and advanced programs in summer months open to students statewide

Various community outreach events held outside and within the fence-line of Battle Creek Air National Guard Base

Hands-On, Minds-On STEAM centered program

Strong robotics emphasis using Lego Spikes, Ozobots, and Sphero Bolts

For The Win Robotics using the Hopper Drone

Marketplace collaborations with Western College of Aviation, Duncan Aviation, the Battle Creek Executive Airport, and members of the 110th Air National Guard Base