The Code Orlando STEM Camp is currently being held in partnership with the University of Central Florida College of Community Innovation and Education and the Gordon Family Giving Foundation.

Each summer Code Orlando hosts 30 8^th-12^th grade students who participate in a “Technology Odyssey”, which introduces them to several branches of technology. During camp students visit universities, local companies and even get the opportunity to meet with business leaders who share similar backgrounds with them.

The programs mission is to inspire the youth to consider STEM and STEAM future career possibilities, giving them a broader vision of possibilities.

Throughout the camp students participate in group projects, coding and complete a three-day internship. Despite COVID-19 limitations, students have still been to experience a NASA launch, a trip to the Orlando Management facility and meet with leaders throughout the United States who are in technology fields.

The four-week camp takes places in downtown Orlando and this year’s focus was technology immersion.

This past week WESH 2 News, a local Orlando news station was invited to speak at the camp. Anchor Christina Watkins and Photojournalist Alex Adley spoke to the students about in news. Student were also able to demonstrate roles where they pretend to cover breaking news.

In the coming weeks students will learn about aerospace technology, the rail system, environmental engineering and various other aspects of technology. They will also have the opportunity to develop their own technology projects that are inclusive of coding, AR/VR, and animation skills.

The Gordon Family Giving Foundation, led by former Orlando Magic player Aaron Gordon, teamed up with UCF donate $300,000 to STEM programs through 2025.