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In 2022, The Bud Williamson family donated approximately 220 acres of land to Youngstown State University to become the Williamson Innovation Park.
The Williamson Innovation Park aims to provide outdoor spaces for students to learn and problem-solve, from kindergarten to college, particularly focusing on wireless communication, unmanned flight, and environmental/agricultural studies.
As a new venture, our partnerships and opportunities will continue to expand. See the links to the right for additional information on how to connect with us!
WKBN - Donated farm space to benefit YSU students
Check out this video from last summer's wireless communication camp! Be part of the fun this summer- check out our full line-up of programs, below!
LOCATION
8399 Tippecanoe Rd.
Canfield, OH 44406
Contact Us
Phone: 330.941.2132
Email: williamsoninnovationpark@ysu.edu
Register for Williamson Innovation Park Programs
Facility Rentals
STEM Student/Employee Usage Request
For questions about facility reservations and rentals, call 330.941.2884
Upcoming Events
Williamson Innovation Park is excited to offer STEM-themed day camps on select days when schools are not in session for just $25 a day, including all activities, snacks, and lunch!
DAY CAMP DATES
October 26, October 30, November 2, November 30, January 15, January 25, February 12, February 15, March 8, SPRING BREAK CAMP March 29-April 2
CAMP HOURS and DETAILS
STEM Day Camp runs from 9:00am-3:00pm
Drop-off:
You may drop your child off at the Williamson Innovation Park between 7:30am-9:00am.
Pick-Up:
You may pick your child up from the Williamson Innovation Park between 3:00pm-5:00pm.
Transportation:
Camp staff may provide a shuttle service to and from the Williamson Innovation Park. Students must be dropped off at 7:30am and picked up at 5:30pm at a central location. Specific details will be coordinated with those requesting this service.
Cancellations and Refunds:
Cancellations made less than one week before day camp are unable to be refunded. However, you may potentially transfer your registration to another day.
Financial Assistance:
Please call 330.941.2132 or email williamsoninnovationpark@ysu.edu for additional information on how to request financial assistance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Call 330.941.2132 or email williamsoninnovationpark@ysu.edu
Register Here for STEM Day Camps
Students in 4th-6th grade are invited to join us for a week of STEM-filled fun. Come one day or all five, it's up to you! March 29-April 2, 2027
Here is what we did for our 2026 Spring Break Camp, check back soon for our 2027 schedule:
MONDAY
Hands-on STEM lessons
TUESDAY
Field trip to YSU Planetarium, Mineral Museum, and Steel Museum
WEDNESDAY
Field trip to Novelis (Warren,OH) to learn how alumninum can tops are made
THURSDAY
Guest Speakers from PBS with circuit activities, trip to local greenhouse
FRIDAY
Hands-on STEM lessons
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
See the Adventure Camp drop-down menu above for specific details. Call 330.941.2132 or email williamsoninnovationpark@ysu.edu for assistance
Register Here for Spring Break Adventure Camp
Check back to see our 2027 summer camp line-up! In the meantime, here is what we did in summer 2026:
Want to know if these camps are a good fit for your student? Click to learn more detail about each camp and a small sample of the activities planned.
June 8-12
Spark your love of STEM as we explore a little bit of everything! Expect lots of hands-on activities and experiments to get your brain engaged and your creativity flowing!
June 22-26
Take to the skies in this camp all about flight. Explore air vehicles from gliders to drones and learn about the STEM concepts that go into designing them and keeping them in the air.
July 6-10
Do you have a child in your life that loves the outdoors? We'll explore nature and all the ways we can protect the Earth in this camp, focused on nature appreciation and sustainability.
July 20-24
Learn the basics of radio communication. Make a telegraph, learn to use walkie-talkies, attempt communication with the International Space Station and more! Last year's attendees may attend if they'd like to refresh before attending our advanced camp.
August 3-7
Want to delve even deeper into wireless and radio communication? This is the camp for you! Registrants must first have participated in the beginner camp or demonstrate proficiency.
CAMP HOURS and DETAILS
Summer Camps run from 9:00am-3:00pm
Drop-off:
You may drop your child off at the Williamson Innovation Park between 8:30am-9:00am. Before care is available beginning at 7:30am.
Pick-Up:
You may pick your child up from the Williamson Innovation Park between 3:00pm-3:30pm. After care is available until 5:30pm.
Transportation:
Camp staff will provide a shuttle service to and from the Williamson Innovation Park from a centralized location in Youngstown. Details will be coordinated with those requesting transportation.
Cancellations and Refunds:
Cancellations must be made 14 days before the start of camp to be eligible for a refund. Any cancellations made within two weeks of camp are not able to be refunded.
Financial Assistance:
Please call 330.941.2132 or email williamsoninnovationpark@ysu.edu for additional information on how to request financial assistance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Call 330.941.2132 or email williamsoninnovationpark@ysu.edu
Register Here for STEM Summer Camps
Register for Williamson Innovation Park Programs
Field Trips
We are happy to host your group of up to 25 students in any grade for some hands-on STEM fun at the Williamson Innovation Park at no cost to you! Send us an email and we'll be in touch to work out the details.
Partnerships
Are you a community organization or company interested in partnering with us to provide K-12 STEM educational opportunities? In particular, we are looking for partners to assist with:
- Providing activities and career awareness for school visits, particularly in the areas of nature studies/environmental science, flight/unmanned flight, wireless communication/radio
- Providing staffing for summer camps
- Providing in-kind gifts, donations, or other support of Williamson Innovation Park activities and summer camps
While the Park is primarily focused on K-12 STEM outreach and education, we also support our YSU STEM students and their projects, particularly the following competition teams who use the Park to test and fine-tune their projects:
- SAE Baja Car
- YSU Aero Team (AAIA Design, Build, Fly)
- YSU Combat Robotics (Robogames)
- ASCE Concrete Canoe Team
Reach out if you are interested in helping any of these teams to establish the facilities that would best support them in their goals at the Williamson Innovation Park.