(Bradenton, Fla., April 22, 2024) – The Coding Academy at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is now enrolling for its 2024 STEM Summer Camps for elementary, middle, and high school students, which is recognized with the Future of Industry Award from Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs (NBT) for excellence in introducing students to advanced manufacturing in the Sarasota and Manatee regions. Camps will run weekly at all three SCF campuses June 10 – July 19, starting at $175, with before and after care options available at select locations for an additional fee. Scholarships are available, ensuring accessibility for those facing financial barriers.

SCF Coding Academy camps offer a unique opportunity for kids to explore college majors and careers focused on coding, engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, and mechatronics. Our camp staff and industry partners are dedicated to illustrating the direct connection between the skills learned in the classroom and the skills needed for real-world jobs. With an emphasis on hands-on, high-tech learning with cutting-edge technology, SCF’s Coding Academy STEM camps provide an opportunity for students to explore and develop their STEM interests. Dates and themes by SCF campus are outlined below.

SCF Bradenton, 5840 26^th St. W., Bradenton

6th -12th grade, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with before and after-care available.

June 10 -14: Introduction to Robotics

June 17-21: Intermediate Robotics

June 24-28: Ethical Hacking and Manufacturing

July 8-12: Futuristic Finishing

July 15-19 AI Manufacturing

SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch

2^nd – 5^th Grade, 8 a.m. – Noon, Monday – Friday

June 10-14: Tinkering Tech

June 17-21: Makers & Inventors

June 24-28: Chemistry & Magic

July 8-12: Circuit Breakers

July 15-19: Rollercoasters Mania

July 22-26: Crime Scene Science

July 29-August 2: Deep Blue Discoveries

SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

2^nd -6^th Grade, 8 a.m. – Noon, Monday-Friday.

July 8-12: Circuit Breakers

July 15-19: Rollercoaster Mania

Each week, campers work on different technology projects, participate in fun tech competitions, and take industry tours. Camps combine fun, friendship, and learning about emerging technologies. The weekly themes keep middle and high school campers engaged and returning summer after summer.

For more information and to secure a spot, visit Coding.SCF.edu/Camps or call 941-752-5160.