Welcome To
STARBASE Tulsa
Welcome to STARBASE Tulsa, where curiosity takes flight and every child is encouraged to imagine, explore, and innovate. Nestled on the Tulsa Air National Guard Base—home of the 138th Fighter Wing—we provide a safe, dynamic environment where learning feels like an adventure.
Our mission is to inspire the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and problem-solvers through hands-on, inquiry-based STEAM experiences. Whether students are launching rockets, coding robots, exploring aviation, or diving into physics and chemistry, they’re building skills that spark confidence and fuel imagination.
In partnership with local schools, community organizations, and military leaders, STARBASE Tulsa delivers an unforgettable learning experience—one that lights the fuse for creativity and encourages students to reach for the stars.
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Sherri Vermeer
STARBASE Tulsa Summer Camps
STARBASE Tulsa offers hands-on, week-long summer camps for students at the Tulsa Air National Guard Base, typically in June and July. The camps provide an immersive and interactive experience focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).
Camp Highlights
Homeschool Groups
Enroll in STARBASE Tulsa's Basic Academy!
Calling all homeschool families with 4th–6th graders! STARBASE Tulsa invites your students to join our engaging, hands-on, minds-on Basic Academy—an exciting opportunity to explore STEAM through real-world applications and fun experiments.
To learn more or to schedule an academy, contact Teresa Foster or Sherri Vermeer at 918-833-7757 or email:
tfoster@starbaseok.org
svermeer@starbaseok.org
Meet the Staff
Sherri Vermeer!
Ms. Sherri is our fun-loving Director who makes learning at STARBASE Tulsa a blast! She’s passionate about helping students explore STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math—in exciting, hands-on minds-on ways. Before joining STARBASE, she spent 18 years in education, inspiring students and leading with creativity and data smarts.
When she’s not at STARBASE, Ms. Sherri loves camping, traveling, and rocking out at concerts with her husband. She’s a proud mom, proud Mamaw to Waylon and Sunny, and pet mom to Sophie, Buddy, and Addie!
Teresa Foster!
Ms. Teresa is the Deputy Director at STARBASE Tulsa, bringing over 40 years of science know-how and tons of energy to everything she does! She helps lead awesome STEAM lessons, trains teachers, and runs the Advanced Program, where students take learning to the next level.
When she’s not inspiring future scientists, Ms. Teresa loves spending time with her family—especially her six grandkids, who call her “Gigi.” She’s all about curiosity, creativity, and having fun while learning!
Julianne Browne!
Ms. Julianne is a world-traveling geologist who brings science to life at STARBASE Tulsa! With experience teaching geology, life science, and chemistry—and time spent working in the oil and gas industry—she knows how to make learning exciting and real.
She’s passionate about sparking curiosity through hands-on experiments and creative STEAM adventures. When she’s not at STARBASE, Ms. Julianne leads her daughter’s Girl Scout troop on camping and cookie-selling adventures, or relaxes at home with her husband (a paleontologist!) watching movies together.
Phillip “Trey” Pennington III!
Mr. Trey is a passionate educator who brings energy and heart to STARBASE Tulsa! With a background in Natural Sciences and Environmental Biology, he loves sparking curiosity and creativity through hands-on STEAM adventures.
He’s all about inspiring students to lead, learn, and grow. Outside of STARBASE, you’ll find Mr. Trey camping, exploring new places, or cooking up something tasty. He’s a proud husband and dad of two amazing girls who keep life full of fun and inspiration!
Testimonials
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We’re back and ready to learn! 🎉🚀
STARBASE Tulsa kicked off the new year after our holiday break by welcoming AVANT Public School for Days 1 & 2, and what a great start it’s been!
Our cadets jumped right into hands-on learning—exploring coding, putting Eggbert to the test, discovering the science behind Bernoulli, and watching chemistry come alive with Pop Goes the Fizz. 🧠🥚💡
We’re so glad to be back at it and can’t wait for more learning, exploring, and fun ahead! #STARBASETulsa #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning #FutureInnovators #LearningIsFun
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What a way to wrap up our academies before the holidays!
We were so excited to welcome a new school to STARBASE — the Angus Valley Sandites! These cadets brought their A-game for Day 1 on Wednesday and Thursday, jumping right into learning with curiosity and enthusiasm.
From cheering on Eggbert 🥚 to exploring science with Bernoulli, our cadets asked great questions, tried new things, and had an absolute blast learning STEM concepts along the way. We love seeing that spark of curiosity and teamwork shine!
A big THANK YOU to the amazing teachers and bus drivers who help make these experiences possible — we truly appreciate all you do to get your students here.
We loved meeting you, Angus Valley, and can’t wait to see you again… see you in 2026! 🚀📚✨
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Angus Valley closing out the first semester at STARBASE with their Day 1 ! See you next year!
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