7/5/16 Update: Thank you for your interest. The camp is currently full and no longer accepting registrations.


(COLUMBIA, Tenn. - June 27, 2016) - - - Columbia State's Williamson Campus will host a youth robotics camp July 12-14 for middle and high school students ages 11-14. The camp will be in session Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

The goal of the camp is to increase students' understanding and encourage excitement for science, technology, engineering and math. Robotics will be used to promote the various aspects of STEM with an emphasis on technology. The cost to attend is $50.

The camp will focus on learning the concepts of programming, engineering practices and teamwork. Students will work with, build and program physical robots.

For more information or to register, call 615.790.4400 or visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/RoboticsCamp

Columbia State is a two-year college, serving a nine-county area in southern Middle Tennessee with locations in Columbia, Franklin, Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg and Clifton. As Tennessee's first community college, Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, one of the largest higher education systems in the nation. For more information, please visit www.columbiastate.edu.

Tennessee's Community Colleges is a system of 13 colleges offering a high-quality, affordable, convenient and personal education to prepare students to achieve their educational and career goals in two years or less. We offer associate degree and certificate programs, workforce development programs and transfer pathways to four-year degrees. For more information, please visit us online at tncommunitycolleges.org.


Photo Caption: Students learn about robotics during youth robotics camp.

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