TECHie Camp Inspires Next Generation

Written by Innovate New Albany@InnovateNA13 years ago

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Android apps. Robotics. Programming. Web development. Summer camp goes high-tech at TECHie Camp, a weeklong camp experience for elementary and middle school students designed to stimulate a deeper interest in technology and provide opportunities for students to express their imaginations.

Through partnerships with colleges, universities, K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations, camp sponsor TECH CORP plans to offer more than 20 Techie Camps in Ohio, including Columbus. The age-appropriate, hands-on, interactive activities is designed to educate, expose and excite students about technology. It gives students the knowledge, tools and confidence to become active designers and creators of technology; builds confidence in STEM-related concepts and skills, encourages teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking, and exposes students to positive role models in technology and STEM-related professions.

The TECHie Camps will run from June 11 through August 24. Find additional information or register at the TECH CORP website.

Innovate New Albany, the city’s incubator for technology startups, entrepreneurs and small businesses, features 16,000 square feet of space within the New Albany Business Park’s Signature Office Building, 8000 Walton Parkway.