SCDC operates the Summer Tech Camp to develop youth leadership and college preparation skills. This program utilizes project-based learning to nurture curiosity, creativity and collaboration to develop college preparation skills and increase academic success in science, technology, engineering and math. The goal of this program is to increase the interest and skills of youth in science and technology.
This year’s theme is Atomic Space!
And yes, This camp is free of cost!
BELL TECH CENTER
45 Students per Session
Bell Gardens Resource Center
15 Students per Session
2024
Class Schedule
2024
Daily Schedule
Drop-Off: 8:45 AM – 9 AM
Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Class Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Lunch: 12:10 PM – 1:20 PM
Class Time: 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Free Time: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Pick-Up: 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
2024
Class Descriptions
Mad Science
Go crazy as the students use household items to conduct experiments
Grades: 2-6
Coding | Block code
Learn the basics of coding by finishing challenges and creating exciting games with Scratch and Code.org
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Grades: 2-6
Arduino Magic
In a nutshell, an Arduino is an development board that can be used by tinkerers, hobbyists, and makers to design and build devices that interact with the real world. You’ll get hands on experience that engineers get in college!
Grades: 7-12
Lab Science
Learn to use technical lab tools and how to gather data from their experiments
Grades: 2-6
Coding | Java
Ready to get start coding without using blocks? Time to learn the coding language Java, which our FTC team uses for their robot!
Grades: 7-12
Web Design | HTML
Want to make your own website? Learn how to write code to build your website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Grades: 7-12
Tinkering
Put the creative mind at work while mixing household items and circuits
Grades: 2-12
Intro to Lego Robotics
Combine coding with LEGOs while competing to finish as many missions as possible with your robot. Required to join our LEGO Robotics Club!
Grades: 2-6
3D Printing | CAD
Learn the basics of 3D modeling from adding and grouping 3D shapes to creating with OnShape. Perfect for future engineers!
Grades: 7-12
Cricut Design
Create your own masterpieces such props for cosplay or stickers
Grades: 7-12
Dash n Dot
Fun, easy-to-use, interactive robots that teach kids about programming with hands-on play
Grades: 2-6
SUMO LEGO ROBOTICS
This is our own little spin on BattleBots but with LEGOs. Team up with others to build a robot that can push another bot out of the arena or destroy it!
Grades: 7-12
Photo Gallery
2023
The Past
Github Link for Coding
Click Here to open Github
Students’ codes for their Text-Based mini-games in Python can be accessed here.
If you have issues, please email our tech manager!