Momentum Coding Academy
Explore Coding & Computing Skills
Elizabethtown College’s nationally recognized School of Engineering and Computer Science, in collaboration with the Lancaster County STEM Alliance and Cargas, will host the Momentum Summer Coding Academy, a six week summer program aiming to ignite high school students’ interest in STEM, particularly computer programming.
The Academy strives to expose students to the excitement and career prospects within the programming field while providing students with college credit. The program encourages exploration of various educational paths, acknowledging alternatives beyond the traditional four-year college route.
What's Included
- Free Laptop (You Can Keep!)
- 2 College Credits
- Breakfast And Lunch
- Stipend ($1,000)
Important Info
Dates: June 30 - August 8 (Sessions Not Offered July 4)
Time: Monday - Friday | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ages: Lancaster County Students in Grades 11-12 (rising)
Location: Cargas (101 N. Queen St. #300, Lancaster, PA 17603)
Contact Information: mca@etown.edu
Application Deadline: April 30
Program Details
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with current college students, fostering mentorship and representation, and gain crucial professional skills including resume development, networking etiquette, and guidance on post-secondary processes, ensuring students are well-equipped for future education and career opportunities.
Program Topics Include:
- Programming Language (Javascript)
- Database Creation and Maintenance
- Game Development
- Web Development
- Cybersecurity
Transportation to and from the academy must be provided.
I would have asked for longer time, the course is amazing and I wish we had more than just six weeks, I would do it all over again, truly amazing.
2024 Academy Outcomes
In 2024 the Academy hosted participants from eight different Lancaster County high schools. The students visited local colleges and companies including Elizabethtown College, Millersville University, Clark Associates, Cargas, and Precision Cobotics.
of participants successfully
completed the course and
earned 2 college credits
of participants earned
an A or a B
in the course