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University of Advancing Technology (UAT), caps off stellar camp season with annual Tech Camp with New Way Academy which gives students a technological taste of college life. 

Camp Traditions

What began as a simple school partnership has evolved into a powerful annual tradition. Students from New Way Academy — a school serving bright learners who thrive in personalized learning environments — now look forward to this event as a rite of passage. For many, it’s their first time staying overnight on a college campus. For some, it’s the moment they realize they belong in the world of tech. 

Each day is thoughtfully curated to provide a blend of practical skills, creative exploration, and good old-fashioned fun. UAT professors and staff lead engaging demos and workshops designed to spark curiosity and confidence. Some highlights from this year’s lineup included:

• Life 101: A crash course in adulting — covering everything from budgeting and communication skills to college prep and self-advocacy.

• AI Prompt Engineering: Students explored the power of artificial intelligence and learned how to craft effective prompts to generate art, text, and ideas.

• LEGO Building Challenge:  Creativity met collaboration as students built original structures under time pressure, solving design challenges in real time.

• Robotics Challenge: Instructors introduced students to simple robotics concepts, and teams competed to complete tasks using sensors and logic.

• Gameplay Testing: Students played and reviewed in-development video games created by UAT students, giving live feedback as real-world testers.

• Cybersecurity: Learning the importance of information protection and data structures.
  
  

The students also had an opportunity to learn traditional art drawing and maker and fabrication techniques in building smart infrastructure. 

But the learning wasn’t limited to the classroom. Campers also got a behind-the-scenes look at UAT’s cutting-edge spaces—including the Maker and Fabrication Lab, Motion Capture Studio, Art Studio, Security Operations Center, and Think Tanks—each one offering a glimpse into real-world innovation.

And of course — they didn’t go home at the end of the day. Students stayed overnight in the UAT dorms, getting a real taste of college life in a safe, supportive environment.

Building Futures, One Year At a Day

This partnership speaks to something greater than STEM demos and campus tours — it represents what happens when you trust students with real tools, real challenges, and real respect. Year after year, UAT and New Way Academy prove that when education is tailored to the learner, anything is possible.

We are honored to continue this decade-long tradition and can’t wait to welcome the next wave of New Way innovators.

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