If you love to fly drones for fun, you may have thought about turning your hobby into a money-making business. However, before you are legally permitted, you'll need to take and pass the Federal Aviation Administration's Aeronautical Knowledge Test. 

This test is commonly referred to as the FAA Part 107 due to the title of the federal regulations for small unmanned aircraft systems (14 CFR Part 107). Passing that test is required to fly drones commercially. It is the only way to make money as a drone pilot in the U.S. legally.

Drones aren't just for photographers. Some industries that benefit from using them include agriculture, real estate, architecture, insurance, construction, telecommunications, oil & gas, conservation & research, and more. Implementing drones into your industry can be a game changer. 

The test can be daunting without prior aviation experience, which is where Rend Lake College steps in. 

Turn an ordinary summer into another adventure while attending this ultimate science camp. Participants will build, decorate, and launch their own model rockets that reach heights up to 1000 feet. In addition to building and launching the rockets, participants will view videos produced by NASA which highlight our explorations on other planets, discuss the possibility of life beyond Earth, and participate in activities that bring the solar system to scale. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to stimulate and educate young minds!

Grades 4-6

If you like being outside, this is the camp for you! Join Park Rangers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and participate in some basic outdoor camping skills. Each day will be filled with fun activities that will help you feel more comfortable in the outdoors. We will focus on what you should do if you get “lost” in the woods, identify some of the things that you should and should not be afraid of, and signal for help. We will set up the perfect campsite and discover the items you will need if spending the night in the woods. Try your hand at geocaching (treasure hunting with a GPS) and navi-gating with a compass and a map, tying knots, and making a para-cord bracelet to take home. On the final day of camp we will play old fashion lawn games and cook our lunch over a campfire. Yum!

Grades K-3

Campers will learn the basic fundamentals of the game of golf including grip, stance, back-swing and through-swing and also participate in age appropriate drills & tips involving putting, chipping, full swing, golf course etiquette, and on course play.

Location: The Rend Lake Golf Course

Grades 4-6

Campers will learn the basic fundamentals of the game of golf including grip, stance, back-swing and through-swing and also participate in age appropriate drills & tips involving putting, chipping, full swing, golf course etiquette, and on course play.

Location: The Rend Lake Golf Course

Discover the basics of skin care, make-up, nail care, and hair care. Campers will develop self-confidence, social skills, and general hygiene in this one day camp.

Grades: 4-6

9am-12pm

Location: RLC REC Center

This camp will introduce kids to an active lifestyle. Campers will participate in several different types of physical activities and learn about nutrition all while having fun! Please wear play clothes and tennis shoes.