2026 DC Coding Summer CrispMinds STEM Camp

Recommend Grade 3 or higher

COST: FREE (admission by donation - we are in need of more donations to continue making programs like these possible, thanks!)

CAMP OVERVIEW

The 2026 Summer CrispMinds STEM Camp will be full of many educational opportunities on Arduinos, Design in AI, fun activities and more! There will also be many fun games with prizes. You will also have the opportunity to meet and connect with other students with a same passion for coding and STEM.

Camp Organizer: David Yang

Instructors: David Yang, Eric Xiao

Camp Dates: Aug. 30, 2026
Camp Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT

Location: UBC Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre

INSTRUCTOR INTROS:

David Yang has been fascinated by coding since 8, experienced with a variety of languages such as Python, HTML, CSS, PHP, Java, Database SQL and JavaScript. He has won multiple worldwide #1 rankings and perfect scores in numerous math competitions, such as AMC and Waterloo competitions. The leader of the University Transition Program Physics Olympic team, he has consistently excelled across disciplines, achieving a perfect score in Physics 12. David is the founder of DC Coding, a nonprofit dedicated to free and affordable STEM education for thousands of children and youth, and has over five years of teaching experience, driven by a deep passion for sharing knowledge. He has contributed to an impactful AI research project at UBC led by a professor, and is studying Computer Science at UBC.

Hello, my name is Eric. I'm a student at UBC that is interested in coding, learning, and teaching. I am always excited to learn more about STEM topics and teach classes to share my passion for coding with the next generation!

IMPORTANT: Due to the limited spots available for this camp hosted at the UBC Campus, based on this application, we will be selecting and emailing the students afterwards that we believe will have the greatest success in this camp to join this year's camp.