STARBASE is a national Department of Defense youth program, designed to increase the interest in, and abilities at selected STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) topics in an at-risk population. Authorized by an Act of Congress in 2000, there are currently more than 82 locations in 42 states and territories, with a combined attendance of over 100,000 students each year.
STARBASE
The flagship STARBASE program is an on-base, 5-day program consisting of 25 contiguous hours of classroom instruction, group activities, and hands-on application of STEM topics that center around aerospace engineering.
This program is primarily oriented towards at-risk 5th or 6th grade students in public Title I schools.
STARBASE Calendar of Events
- 9/15/2025 - 9/19/2025 Dunleith ES
- 9/22/2025 - 9/26/2025 Great Oak HSG
- 9/29/2025 - 10/3/2025 Powers Ferry ES Week 1
- 10/6/2025 - 10/10/2025 Powers Ferry ES Week 2
- 10/20/2025 - 10/24/2025 Park Street ES Week 1
- 10/27/2025 - 10/31/2025 Park Street ES Week 2
- 11/10/2025 - 11/14/2025 Powers Ferry ES Week 3
- 12/1/2025 - 12/5/2025 LaBelle ES Week 1
- 12/8/2025 - 12/12/2025 LaBelle ES Week 2