Code Camps or Sports Camps – Why Not Both?
There is a belief that kids are either sports kids or computer kids. Parents tend to stick staunchly to one group or the other. But I ask...
STEM Camps Prepare Kids for a Future with Robots
What was once only possible in science fiction novels and movies is becoming an everyday reality. While we may not be battling robots for control of the world, robotics is a field that is growing and becoming a major industry. It is an industry that...
Why Kids Love Coding Camps
Coding camps are the wave of the future. With more parents recognizing the benefits of coding for kids, they are enrolling their kids in coding classes and programs to stay ahead of the curve. But, what many parents fail to realize is that they don’t...
Why Learning Computer Science Skills When Kids are Young is Beneficial
It can be easy to dismiss a computer science class when your children are young. The elementary and middle school years are busy and filled with extracurricular activities. Your children are trying to find what interests them. Often, parents are just trying to make it...
The Joy of Tinkering or How To Make Learning STEM Fun
Tinkering and the Maker Movement are hot areas for STEM learning. These programs are so engaging because kids and teens love to create and experiment. To better illustrate the power of Tinkering, TechVenture instructor Anuja describes how tinkering ignites a love for learning. The photographs are from a...
Why Should My Kids Learn To Code?
Parents often ask, “Why should my kids learn to code?” As a parent, you probably heard the top jobs in the future are in fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This "future" is already happening. If you look at the jobs that have been...
Why Parents Should Know about STEM
STEM is a buzzword that’s been clamoring around in educational circles for a quite some time. STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Organizations like the World Economic Forum have consistently rated the quality of math and science education in...
Code Camps are Among Kids’ Favorite Summer Camps
Summertime is just around the corner, and with it comes all the excitement of long carefree summer days our kids love. We all love them too; weekends at the lake, evening barbecues with the family gathered around, and lots of fun activities on those anticipated days...