Private Education Company Will Develop And Facilitate The Camps From Alaska To Japan

The U.S. Air Force has signed a contract with private education provider PCS Edventures to develop and facilitate youth robotics camps at seven air bases in the Pacific region this year. The company says it utilizes hands-on manipulatives, computer technology and robotics that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

The contract calls for week-long spring break/summer/winter break camps that focus on developing youth skills in science, technology, engineering and math through experiences with building and robotics. The program is designed for youths 6 to 18 years of age, and the camps will be held between June 24, 2010 and December 31, 2010 for students at Eielson AFB, Alaska; Elmendorf AFB, Alaska; Hickam AFB, Hawaii; Kadena AB, Japan; Misawa AB, Japan; Osan AB, Korea; and Yokota AB, Japan. PCS robotics materials will play a key role in the camps, and PCS instructors will conduct the programs.

"PCS has consistently provided excellent service to a number of youth services programs affiliated with our military," commented Bill Albert, Vice President of Afterschool and Summer Programs at PCS. "We look forward to a further enhancement of our reputation for performance and excellence with the Air Force and other branches of the U.S. armed forces."

FMI: www.af.mil, www.edventures.com