Lamar University will host Camp Code for Girls, a one-week no cost day camp sponsored by the Texas Workforce Commission designed to provide computer coding/programming summer camps for gifted and talented female students entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2018. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m., May 18.

The camp will offer hands-on experiences that will provide challenging and innovative concepts in learning, problem solving, and analytical skills while fostering an interest in computer coding/programming. 

Three camps are offered: 6^th Grade Camp Code for Girls (entering Fall 2018), July 2-7, (off on July 4^th), 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day; 7^th Grade Camp Code for Girls (entering Fall 2018) July 16-21, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and 8^th Grade Camp Code for Girls (entering Fall 2018), July 30-August 4, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To apply, download, print, and complete the application for the TWC Camp Code for Girls at Lamar University from https://www.lamar.edu/education/_files/documents/student-application-form-twc-camp-code-for-girls.pdf

Email the completed application to Rebecca Broussard, at rlbroussard@lamar.edu or mail to Lamar University, Attention: Dr. Otilia Urbina, P.O. Box 10034, Beaumont, Texas, 77710, or hand deliver to the Galloway Business Building, Room 268 upstairs and place in a sealed envelope in the letter holder on the office door.

Contact Rebecca Broussard if you have any further questions by phone at (409) 880-7786 or by email at rlbroussard@lamar.edu.