FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18th, 2025
April 18th, 2025
NexGen UAV Drone Aviation STEM Summit Postponed to August 2025
Chino, CA – Afterschool.org regretfully announces the postponement of the inaugural NexGen UAV Drone Aviation STEM Summit, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Chino Airport – Threshold Aviation (8352 Kimball Ave, Hangar F350, Chino, CA 91708). This decision allows the Afterschool.org Council to maximize the participant list, creating additional opportunities for K-12 schools, colleges, and community partners to join this transformative event at the start of the new school year in August 2025.
We are thrilled to share that over 400 individuals and organizations have already RSVP’d, reflecting tremendous enthusiasm for this unique STEM and aviation experience. Afterschool.org extends heartfelt gratitude to all who have shown their support and interest in this event.
We are especially grateful to our committed partners, including:
- Threshold Aviation
- Montera Elementary School
- Edwin Rhodes Elementary School
- Long Beach City College
- Cal State Northridge
- Cal Baptist University
- Rio Hondo College
- Chaffey College
- Norco College
- Allegiance STEAM Academy Fontana
- Rolling Ridge Elementary School, Rialto Unified School District
- Chino Valley Unified School District
- Ontario-Montclair School District
- PAL Charter Academy
- California Cybersecurity Task Force
- Cucamonga School District
- Pomona Unified School District
- Los Angeles Valley College
- Ruben S. Ayala High School
- Oak Ridge Elementary School
- Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Cajon High School
- Bloomington High School NJROTC Drone Team
- Irvington High School
- Corona-Norco Unified School District
- And Many more.
“We are encouraged by the overwhelming support for the NexGen UAV Drone Aviation STEM Summit,” said Manuel Zavala, CEO of Student Hires. “Postponing the event to August allows us to welcome even more students, educators, and industry leaders to this exciting opportunity, ensuring an even greater impact on the next generation of aviators and innovators.”
The NexGen UAV Drone Aviation STEM Summit remains a free, community-driven event designed to inspire K-12 and college students, educators, and professionals through hands-on drone demonstrations, keynote speeches, STEM workshops, FAA Part 107 prep sessions, and career-focused discussions.
We encourage everyone to stay tuned for the new event date in August 2025, which will be announced soon.
For those in the Chino area on Saturday, April 26, 2025, we invite you to explore other exciting local events happening that day, including:
-
Corn Feed Run Car Show & Cruise (Chino, 8 AM – 3 PM)
-
Chino Hills Kid’s Entrepreneur Fair (12:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
-
Riverside Tamale Festival (11 AM – 7 PM)
Afterschool.org remains committed to sparking curiosity and empowering the next generation through innovative STEM programming.
We look forward to soaring to new heights with you in August 2025!
About Afterschool.org
Afterschool.org is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality afterschool programs that inspire learning, foster creativity, and prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world. Through partnerships, we build bridges between education and opportunity.
Afterschool.org is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality afterschool programs that inspire learning, foster creativity, and prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world. Through partnerships, we build bridges between education and opportunity.
For more information, contact:
Afterschool.org Programs Team
programs@afterschool.org
Afterschool.org Programs Team
programs@afterschool.org