iCode Redmond is set to offer its 2025 STEM Summer Camps, combining education and fun for children in the Redmond and Eastside areas. The camps, designed for children aged 5 to 16, will provide hands-on learning in coding, robotics, game development, and digital creativity, ensuring kids stay mentally engaged during their summer break.
As a leading tech hub, Redmond is home to a high concentration of tech workers, with one in three employed in the industry. This outpaces even Seattle, where one in ten workers is in tech. Families in Redmond are increasingly seeking ways to equip their children with skills for the digital economy. iCode Redmond’s summer camps cater to this demand, blending practical skill-building with engaging projects that make learning fun.
“Our goal at iCode Redmond is to empower young innovators by aligning STEM education with key developmental periods,” said Aaya Dabbagh, Campus Director.
Research shows that children’s brains go through critical stages of development, especially between ages 2 and 10, and again in their teens. These periods are ideal for mastering specialized skills. By providing hands-on experiences in coding, robotics, and 3D printing, the summer camps help children develop skills that can give them an advantage in future academic and career paths.
Similar to early tech pioneers like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, who began honing their skills at young ages, children who start learning tech early are often more successful. Studies show that millionaires frequently trace their success back to skills learned during childhood or adolescence.
Each week at iCode Redmond’s summer camp focuses on a different theme, including Minecraft modding, Roblox game creation, robotics challenges, and AI exploration. The camps offer both full-day and half-day options, along with flexible scheduling and early bird discounts for families who sign up in advance. Limited scholarships are also available for families in need of financial assistance.
Key Features of iCode Redmond’s Summer Camp Program:
- Age-Appropriate Learning Tracks: Kids are grouped based on age and experience level.
- Tech Skill Building: Campers learn coding languages, engineering, animation, and more.
- Flexible Scheduling: Both half-day and full-day options are available.
- Early Bird Discounts: Special pricing for families who enroll early.
Beyond its summer camps, iCode Redmond also offers a year-round after-school program, the Belt Program. This STEM.org accredited program helps students build skills in programming, robotics, website design, and 3D printing, progressing through various levels. The curriculum focuses on both technical and soft skills, preparing students for long-term academic and career success.
