Electronics for Beginners summer camp open to high school students
MANSFIELD – Richland County high school students are invited to apply for a new summer camp Electronics for Beginners.
The camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24 through June 27 at the Mid-ohio Educational Service Center.
Students will learn the basics of Arduino programming while creating innovative designs.
They will learn how hardware and software are coupled together to create new tech with their own supplied kit.
Students will also understand the foundational concepts of using a microcontroller, a physical programmable circuit board, and interactive electronic devices.
They will keep their Arduino kit to share their creations with family and friends.
Richland County students who will be enrolled in grades 9-12 during the 2024-2025 school year and have an interest in Arduino programming are encouraged to apply. No experience is necessary. Applications are due by March 29, 2024. There are 15 spots available. The camp is funded through a Microsoft Techspark grant, and participation is free.
The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development and the 179th Cyberspace Wing are collaborating to introduce Richland County students to technology-based career pathways.
“This program is designed to inform and inspire students,” Angie Cirone, Mansfieldrichland Area Educational Foundation Director, said in a news release. “Each day will be hands-on and interactive. The experience will help students determine if they enjoy programming.”
Students can learn more and apply at https://richlandareachamber.com/ initiatives/youth-technology-camp/