MOUSE Summer Academy - New York City

What is Summer Academy?

Geek Squad Summer Academy is a fun-filled week of learning for young women interested in technology. During this 4 day event, students will experience a wide assortment of computer based subjects while having fun playing with technology. Geek Squad Agents will teach students the basics of networking, multimedia, internet use and computer hardware through hands-on, interactive learning.

Classes & Activities:

• PC Build:  Learn computer hardware skills, practice building computers
• WEB Wizards:  Explore the Internet, gain awareness of Internet security, safety and ethics and develop a Junior Agent “website”
• Networking:   Lay the groundwork for setting up and managing a computer network
• Multimedia:  Experiment with digital imaging, digital video, podcasting, streaming video
• Other Activities:  Battle of the Bands (Rock Band), Wii Olympics, Jewelry Making (from
  computer parts); Dance Off (Dance Revolution)

Click here for more details on Summer Academy Classes and Activities.

Who can attend?

• Young women in grades 6 – 12.  Space is limited—Don’t delay!
• MOUSE Squad students who wish to help us teach Summer Academy should email Jim Bussey at MOUSE: jimmy [at] mouse.org

When & Where is it?

• Tuesday, July 29th - Friday, August 1st from 10AM - 4PM
• Location: Lower East Side Prep High School in Manhattan.

What does it cost?

• Summer Academy costs $20 total per student and will be collected on the first day.  Please remember to bring your fee.

Sign Up

There are still a few spaces left for Summer Academy 2 - Young Women Session.  Clicker here to register online: http://summeracademy.eventbrite.com