Program Overview

Program Overview

Goal and Objectives
Our goal is to provide a positive environment for youth in which they will expand skills and explore career opportunities. To meet this goal, the project addresses the following objectives:

Create a safe, positive learning environment by offering inquiry-based,

hands-on technology programs.

Encourage development of teamwork, communication, problem solving

and leadership skills.

Raise awareness of career opportunities.

Enhance long-term academic performance of youth by engaging them

in activities that build upon skills and knowledge learned in school.

History of Summer Tech Camp
Recognizing the need for engaging educational activities outside school hours, the NCESD launched a Summer Tech Camp in 2002. The camp provided twenty-one 5th grade students the opportunity to design, build, and program robots. A major goal of the camp was to spark interest in science, mathematics and technology through inquiry-based, hands-on learning. Using LEGO Dacta building sets and laptop computers, students constructed robotic models by utilizing creativity, design, logic, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

In 2004, sponsorships from Wenatchee businesses allowed the NCESD to expand to include additional RoboCamps and an Environmental Science Camp. Our goal in 2004 is to continue Beginning and Advanced RoboCamps, Environmental Science Camp, with the addition of a Forensics Camp. Youth who participate in Summer Tech Camps increase awareness of career opportunities while developing teamwork, communication, problem solving, and leadership skills.
2003 Camp Descriptions>

History at a Glance

Summer 2002:
	Launch of Summer Tech Camp
	One RoboCamp
	24 kids served

May 2003:
	Partnership with Eastmont Hight School design class
	to create official STC logo
	Design by Devin Lewis selected as official STC logo

June 2003:
	STC web site launched

Summer 2003:
	2nd annual Summer Tech Camp
	Five camps: Beginning RoboCamp (2), Advanced
	RoboCamp (2), Environmental Science Camp (1)
	120 kids served

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