Welcome to STARBASE Alpena

ABOUT

STARBASE offers 5th and 6th grade students an inspiring way to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math through an exciting, hands-on curriculum. Over the course of their 5-day, 25-hour experience, students will engage in motivational activities, which are best described as “hands-on, minds-on”. These activities include:

• Creating 3D models using professional software

• Standing next to the towering rescue vehicles used on the runway

• Programming robots to navigate an obstacle course

The STARBASE program is a Department of Defense community outreach program that has been a proven leader in introducing STEM concepts for over 25 years. Carefully designed to meet common core educational standards, STARBASE encourages students to set goals, shows them how to achieve them, and uses positive role models to increase the confidence in their abilities.