Youth Camps Train Youngsters In GPS Technology

Some lucky youngsters in Colorado will get to attend a summer camp based on robotics and GPS technologies. The camp is called GEAR-Tech-21 and is offered by the Colorado State University Extension program. There are currently five day camp sites around the northeastern region of Colorado. So far, there is a camp in Sterling, Akron, Yuma, Brush and Holyoke. Local youth from ages 10 to 14 are encouraged to sign up at the low price of $35 per camper. 2013 will be the second year the Gear-Tech-21 Camp is available for tech-savvy youth.

The camp spans four days, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., all camp supplies and food are included. The GEAR-Tech-21 Camp will begin in Sterling, running from June 3 to June 6. The camp will be held June 10-13 at the Washington County Event Center in Akron, July 8-11 at Holyoke’s Phillips County Event Center and at the Morgan Country Event Center in Brush from July 22-25. The Yuma County Fair Grounds will host the GEAR-Tech-21 Level 2 Camp for anyone who participated in the 2012 Level 1 Camp from July 15-18.  

Like Space Camp or Band Camp, this is a summer camp program designed around a specific technology and/or skill set. Campers will get to learn all about the satellite technology behind everyday GPS tracking and GPS navigation devices. The youngsters will also be able to build and program the Lego NXT Robots, getting early hands-on experience in the computer science field. These camps will hopefully spark a life-long passion for GPS technology and robotics in the upcoming work force.

For more information about the GEAR-Tech-21 Camps and registration, contact one of the County Extension offices. The Logan County office can be reached at (970) 522-3200. The number for Morgan County’s office is (970)542-3540 and the Washington County office number is (970) 345-2287. The Phillips County office number is (970)854-3616 and the Yuma County office can be reached at (970) 332-4151.

Youth Camps Train Youngsters In GPS Technology