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1 Sheakley Way, 45246

Office - 513-549-8308
Cell - 513-377-1679

BYOC has a new address - 1 Sheakley Way - C46, Cincinnati, OH 45246

Sign-ups Open

Summer Classes Start June 2

Register-Meet and Greet -5/3/25

Register-Social Hour-5/9/25

Register-Summer Classes -6/2/25

Welcome to BYOC Camps and Clubs

BYOC (Build Your Own Computer) Camps and Clubs is a part of the Academy for Technologists Extraordinaire (ATE), Inc, a 501(c)3 organization that develops extraordinary minority youth for STEM careers.

BYOC Camps and Clubs is an organization in the Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Tri-State area that ignites a passion for technology in underrepresented youth through year-round programs, and summer camps. Our mission is to build a pipeline of minority youth for tech careers. We prepare youth for a variety of technology careers: computer engineer, electronics engineer, computer scientist, information technologist, graphics designer, 3D animator, multimedia production, applications developer, game designer, web designer/developer and more.

BYOC Camps and Clubs was founded in 2014 by Robin Walker, an IT professional who believes that our youth shape the future and engaging youth in technology early will shape the future of technology. Robin believes that all youth need a foundation in technology regardless of their chosen career path because technology will be wherever they go. BYOC Camps and Clubs is preparation for the future.

Another Successful Summer! New and Our Signature Classes
BYOC Summer 2023 was Another Record Year
BYOC Summer 2022 was a Record Year
Dec 17, 2022 - Youth Tech Explosion-Capturing the Moments
Dec 17, 2022 - Youth Tech Explosion - Vice Mayor Presents Proclamation!
BYOC is Prep for a Tech Career

Building A Computer is:

Fun and Empowering

Our engaging, hands-on camps spark interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Sign Up Today!

Transformational

BYOC is a transformative experience for many campers that has changed career trajectories. We believe that it is important to attract young people to STEM early through fun and creative ways. BYOC creates an environment that values creative and intuitive minds where the culture of STEM can thrive.

Past participants describe their experience in BYOC as life-changing. Here are quotes from a couple of parents campers:

"I can't express how life-changing this has been for my daughter! Once struggling with her grades and unsure of her future, she discovered her passion for computer engineering after attending BYOC CAMPS summer engineering program. Her grades soared, and now she's thriving as a member of Fairfield High School's Women in STEM Club and BYOC's Coding Club...."
Channell

"Camp BYOC has been phenomenal for my daughter. She is really strongly considering a career in technology and enjoys the time she gets to spend learning this new language."
Ashley

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Explorer Camp

Explore the World of Zeros and Ones

New Classes in 2025

Explorers get a good exposure and/or a first exposure to tech. For new and returning students.

• Ages 9-17
• New and returning students
• Yr Round
• Youth Who Want to Try Tech
• Hands-on experiences

Apprentice Camp

Apprentices Build a Foundation

New Classes in 2025

Apprentices learn engineering basics as a precursor to the engineering program. For new and returning students.

• Ages 11-17
• Youth Eager to Learn Tech
• Youth Who Want to Become an Engineer (don't need prior STEM)
• New and Returning students
• Yr Round
• Hands-on Experiences

Engineering Camp

engineercamppic Engineers Go Deeper into Technology

New Classes in 2025

Engineers learn the science of computer technology. For new and returning students.

• Ages 12-17
• New and Returning Willing to Dive Deep into Tech
• Yr Round
• Coding, computer hardware, building, robotics, circuitry, multimedia
• Students build a computer or a robot that they keep
• From basics to advanced technologies

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