Over 80 students from across the state filled the hallways and classrooms of CY Middle School, where they explored and learned about the magic of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!
Teachers and guest presenters of the workshops, including some former CY Cyclones, shared exciting opportunities for students to try their hand at puppetry, explore their creativity with storytelling, develop new worlds while fantasy mapping, and grow their improv and performance art skills.
Over the years, Creativity Camp organizers have expanded the opportunity to provide exciting educational opportunities for students. This year, students from the University of Wyoming’s Engineering Summer Program 4 Teachers (ESP4T) shared their knowledge and problem-solving skills with the campers as they learned about drones, programming, and more!
Many camp participants are also members of Destination Imagination, a creative problem-solving program that is 100% student-driven, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), fine arts, and service learning. Through DI competitions, students are encouraged to explore their passions, discover their unique talents and abilities, collaborate with their peers, and learn new skills. “Programming drones was my favorite part of the day. This camp and Destination Imagination help teach me teamwork, and I enjoy having fun,” shared Teven, 5th grade student from Kaycee. CYMS student Kinsley has been participating in Creativity Camp and Destination Imagination for many years and explained how each opportunity helps her grow as a student and creative thinker, “The performance class was really well put together. I learned a lot about improv and how to keep things going, which helps me a lot in problem-solving and working through challenges, especially during team events for Destination Imagination.”
CYMS teacher Desiree Riley sees Creativity Camp and Destination Imagination encouraging students' perseverance and confidence, “It is truly a program that teaches kids 21st-century real-world skills in a fun and engaging way. Some of my favorite memories are when I get to see kids who, after many failed attempts, create something they made themselves that works the way they wanted it to. I have also seen kids develop new passions and interests that they have carried on into their future endeavors.”
Exceptional work, students!