STEAM camp tackles new technologies

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE

Kids enjoy sessions on 3D printing, virtual reality, coding

Anderson Lee, 12, and Elijah Ayala, 13, are creating their own projects using virtual reality headsets with tilt brush tools during University of La Verne’s STEAM Summer Camp on July 17. PHOTOS BY MILKA SOKO

Students in fourth through eighth grades attend the University of La Verne’s STEAM Summer Camp.

Phoenyx Ayala, 11, works on his own project using a virtual reality headset with a tilt brush tool during University of La Verne’s STEAM Summer Camp.

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It may be summer, but students attending a special camp at the University of La Verne are expanding their knowledge of new technologies.

The STEAM Summer Camp is using hands-on sessions to teach youths about 3D printing, geographic information systems, virtual reality and coding.

The camps — which continue into August — are geared toward fourth- through eighth-grade students.

“As technology continues to evolve, it is crucial for students to gain early exposure to these fields,” camp organizer Amy Jiang said in a university news release.

“Learning about 3D printing, GIS, and coding at a young age not only sparks interest but also builds foundational skills that are essential in today’s tech-driven world.”

Classes are hosted at the Wilson Library, the University of La Verne Makerspace and The Center for Learning and Innovation on campus.

At the end of the five-day camp, students present projects they created.

The next STEAM camps with openings are set for the weeks of Aug. 5 and Aug. 12.

The $450 cost includes activities, workshops, snacks, lunch and materials.

Information: Amy Jiang, ajiang@laverne.edu