On Wednesday, August 3rd, more than 700 summer campers from across the First Coast will attend the 2nd Annual Thingamajig Invention Convention at Edward Waters College.
Thingamajig is a YMCA-trademarked program that is endorsed by the White House. Kids ages 7-15 will be given the opportunity to learn, play and be inspired through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). The day will consist of hands-on workshops, presentations and games. Campers will also build their own inventions using recyclables!
“STEAM opens doors to strategic thinking, creative expression and a bright future for our youth,” said Maria Aristizabal, executive director of youth development at the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast. “Through our annual Thingamajig convention, the Y will stimulate curiosity within First Coast students and prepare them for a school year filled with inspiration and motivation to succeed.”
VyStar Credit Union, a long-standing partner of YMCA of Florida's First Coast, is the visionary sponsor for this year's Thingamajig. "We were excited about the opportunity to expand our support of this great institution through their Thingamajig conference. VyStar is always looking for new and innovative ways to educate and empower our youth to serve as examples among their peers and in their communities," said Judy Walz, senior vice president of marketing and planning at VyStar Credit Union. "Thingamajig gives us the opportunity to take an active role in sharing the importance of financial matters and raising awareness for financial literacy with the summer campers. Plus, this is going to be a fun day!"
For more information about the First Coast YMCA and their youth development programs, click here.
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