Get ready to launch into an unforgettable summer adventure! From June 9–11, 8 AM to 2 PM each day, young engineers and curious minds are invited to Design, Build, and Fly motorized paper airplanes in a fun and educational hands-on workshop.
This exciting three-day camp blends creativity and science as students dive into the world of aerodynamics and explore the wonders of Bernoulli’s principle—all while designing and flying their very own motorized aircraft.
What’s Included?
For just $30, participants receive:
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All materials to build a motorized paper airplane
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Supplies to create a wind turbine and an aircraft launcher
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Daily lunch to keep those creative engines fueled!
Whether your child dreams of becoming an engineer, loves crafting, or just wants to understand how things fly, this event is the perfect summer activity.
Hands-On Learning, Real Science
Through building and flying their projects, participants will learn key concepts in physics and engineering—while having a blast! It’s not just about paper airplanes; it’s about launching curiosity, teamwork, and confidence.
This is one flight path your child won’t want to miss! Camp is limited to 20 spots, register today at innovatespringriver.org.

Karin Huffman is an Independence County native who graduated from Cushman High School in 1996. Traveling throughout the state is one of her passions, along with writing about her adventures.
Taking over as travel writer for the Ozark Gateway Region is a dream come true for Huffman who lives in the region with her two daughters, Grace and Stella.
As a family, they enjoy canoeing the Poke Bayou, Salado Creek and the many waterways along the White River in Independence County. Camping and hiking throughout the region is a must for them in the spring and fall as well.
Huffman is an avid nature photographer who will do just about anything to find the perfect waterfall shot, and has visited many in the great state. From Twin Falls and the Richland Creek area in Northwest Arkansas to little known places off the beaten path, waterfalls will be found.
Huffman has been a travel writer for the Eye on Independence Magazine as well as a staff writer for the Batesville Guard, and is looking forward to devoting her time to traveling throughout the eight county region that the Ozark Gateway offers.
If you would like to contact Huffman about an adventure or would like to know how to get more information out about your area, contact her at 870-307-5473, karinhuffman78@gmail.com or karinozarkgateway@sbcglobal.net.