Do you have a middle or high school student that’s passionate about computing, cybersecurity, and STEM? College of Western Idaho (CWI) has a range of fun and engaging summer camps that help kids level up their technology skills, but spots are filling up fast. Here are the details you need to know!
Micron Chip Camp
Dates: June 24 – 26
Time: 9 a.m – 3 p.m.
Location: Nampa Campus Micron Education Center (NMEC)
Age(s): Students in Grades 6 and 7
Cost: Free — breakfast, lunch and snacks provided
Sponsored by the Micron Foundation, Chip Camp is a no-cost day camp filled with hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities so students can see and experience what engineers and scientists do at a semiconductor company.
You can find more about Micron's global Chip Camp program by visiting Micron.
Cyber Summer Camp
Dates: July 22 – 26
Time: 9 a.m – 3 p.m.
Location: Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN), room 1425
Age(s): High school
Cost: $200 per student
This week-long, daytime event is aimed at teaching high school students the basics of computing, cybersecurity, and information technology through a hands-on, fun, and engaging experience. Students will learn about CWI Dual Credit opportunities, Cyber Blue Teams, operating systems, gamified cybersecurity education, and computer hardware.
Raspberry Pi Summer Camp
Option 1: July 8 – 12
Option 2: July 15 – 19
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN), Room 1425
Age(s): High school
Cost: $200 per student
The week-long event is aimed at high school students and will be focused on teaching the basics of computing and cybersecurity through hands-on experience using Raspberry Pi's. Students will learn how to build a Raspberry Pi and about Programming, Circuit Design, and Cyber-Physical Systems.
Raspberry Pi Summer Camp – Option 1 Raspberry Pi Summer Camp – Option 2
For additional information about CWI summer camps, contact Sara Hoyt, Cyber Defense Center Director at sarahoyt@cwi.edu or 208.562.2553.
