MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Family YMCA, in collaboration with Coding for Kids and the University of Montana Summer Office will offer a STEAM program this summer for kids in grades three through 12.
The camp will focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math.
The program aims to expand access to technology opportunities for kids in western Montana.
Programs, led by professional instructors, include coding, graphic design, GIS, robots and e-gaming.
The camps start in June and will be offered in weeklong blocks.
Registration is available in person at the Missoula Family YMCA or online here on March 3 at 7 a.m.
The Missoula Family YMCA sent out the following:
The Missoula Family YMCA is proud to announce a partnership with Coding for Kids and the University of Montana Summer Office to offer brand-new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)-focused camps this summer for children in grades 3-12. This new partnership, known as Dream Hackerz, strives to expand access to technology opportunities for youth throughout Western Montana.
“This partnership is about more than just summer activities – it’s a commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators in our community,” said Heather Foster, CEO of the Missoula Family YMCA. “As organizations that focus on youth, it was a natural fit for the Y to partner with Coding for Kids and the University of Montana Summer Office. We’re so excited to combine the strengths of our three organizations to provide some really unique, hands-on learning opportunities for kids.”
The camps, which start in June, will be offered in weeklong blocks, giving campers opportunities to learn from and work with professional instructors to develop skills in areas including coding, graphic design, GIS, robots and e-gaming.
“These camps provide children opportunities to challenge themselves and develop their technology skills,” said Loey Knapp, Director of Coding for Kids. “It’s incredible to watch kids light up as they learn how to use technology to flex their creativity to build and design fun, new creations.”
The Dream Hackerz partnership is funded by the generous support of the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, the Gianforte Family Foundation, the High Stakes Foundation and the Jane S. Heman Foundation. The University of Montana is donating use of its computing center space as a gift-in-kind to the program.
Registration for Dream Hackerz camps will be available at the Missoula Family YMCA, 3000 S. Russell St., or online at ymcamissoula.org on Monday, March 3, at 7 a.m. Early access registration is available for families with YMCA membership starting Saturday, March 1, at 9 a.m. For additional details on camp schedules, program fees and enrollment, visit www.ymcamissoula.org/programs/camps/summer-day-camps. Financial assistance is available for all YMCA summer camps, including Dream Hackerz.
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