Center for Technology Outreach

Thanks to the help of generous donors and hundreds of volunteers annually, the outreach programs are offered free or for low cost across Utah.

Bootcamps

Adults 16+
Coding & Creativity Bootcamp Series for Super Beginners! These Bootcamps are a fun way to learn useful new skills in a carefully structured and non-judgmental environment with faculty from EAST and the Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities.

Engineering Design Lab

Ages: 12-14
Sep 30 - Nov 18, 2024
Mondays from 4:00-6:00pm
Cost: $50
The engineering design lab at WSU is a place where you can explore engineering in everyday life.

Attack Bots

Grades: 2-8
Oct 8 - Nov 5, 2024
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Cost: $130
In this exciting class, students will build a variety of military-inspired robotic models. Children will learn about sensors, gears, pulleys, and programming as they create robotic catapults, crossbows, battleships and much more!

Engineering Day of the Dead

Grades: 7-12
Nov 1 or Nov 2, 2024
Cost: $10
Problem solving and fun unite for parents and children as they tackle engineering challenges together and hear from inspiring women in STEM.

Envisioneering Summer Bridge

Grades: 10-12
June 25, 2024 - August 8, 2024
Tuesday - Thursday
9:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This 7-week program provides two complimentary college courses in engineering and technology, featuring hands-on activities, tutoring, mentorship, and industry field trips.

WSU PREP

Grades: 7-9
June 3-July 17, 2024
Seven week summer academic program for high achieving students. Students attend daily classes in math, science and technology.

Lego Camp

Ages: 9-14
July 29 - August 2, 2024
This camp is designed to expose young minds to robotics and teamwork skills through the endless possibilities of LEGO. Students will code, design physical robot parts, and build trusting relationships with their teammates.

2D Video Gaming Camp

Grades: 9-12
June 3-7, 2024
School of Computing faculty provide a week long camp dedicated to the popular pursuit of designing video games.

Girl Power Code Camp

Ages: 12-14
June 10-13, 2024
9:30 am -4 pm
Join us at the Girl Power Code Camp, designed for beginners, and discover the exciting world of coding.

FIRST Lego League Challenge

Grades: 4-8
February 2024
FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-14 through fun, exciting hands-on learning.

FIRST LEGO League Explore

Grades: K-4
December 2024
In Explore, teams of students ages 6-10 focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design, and code and create unique solutions.

Girls Scout STEM Day

Grades: 7-12
Fall 2024
Girl Scouts of Utah visit WSU's Campus to explore a variety of STEM-related fields through hands-on activities and hearing from inspiring female mentors who work in the field.

Build the World, Girls! Construction Camp

Ages: 14-18
June 2024
8:00 am -12:30 pm
Girls ages 14-18 are invited to participate in this summer camp to gain an understanding of the construction and building science world.

Girls Vroom Too

Ages: 12-14
August 2024
Build your own car all in one day! Weber State's Automotive Department is hosting a workshop where you can build your own toy-sized vehicle and bring it home.

Past Outreach Programs

Girls Welding Camp

Grades: 10-12
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This innovative, hands-on camp is for girls interested in exploring the art and science of metalwork through the medium of welding.

Welding Camp

Grades: 10-12
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This innovative, hands-on camp is for anyone interested in exploring the art and science of metalwork through the medium of welding.

Upward Bound

Grades: 10-12
WSU's Upward Bound program and EAST work together to offer classes in programming, cyber security, website development, engineering technology, engineering, construction mgmt, etc. along with family nights and more!

Girls Go Digital

Grades: 3-12
Designed specifically to provide girls an opportunity to learn about computers, programming, technology and design.

Seaperch

Grades: 5-12
Underwater robotics program that equips teachers and students with the resources they need to build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Partnership with the Weber, Davis & Ogden School Districts.

Code Changers

Grades: 3-12
Our summer camps inspire our students to create. Students work through project based activities in Programming, Web Development, Soldering, Game Development, Videography and more.

Mission to Mars

Grades: 5th
Students learn about space travel and colonization as an engaging classroom project then gather at WSU for 'Link-Up' day to set up their own giant shelters in the Swenson Gym. Partnership with Hill AFB STEM.

Think Tank 2018-19

Grades: 7th
EAST collaborated with Mt. Ogden Jr. High's Career and College Education class on this fun project. WSU students mentored 175 7th graders, worked on an Air Quality project with them and had two pizza & project family nights!

Our Partners and Sponsors are the BEST!

Sponsorship of our quality STEM programs, camps and activities are a great way for a company, educational institution, philanthropic foundation or family to contribute to Utah's rising generation of entrepreneurs, problem solvers and STEM professionals.

Please join us in providing excellent programs for over 3,000 Utah youth!