Summer tech camps teach children coding and robotics in CameroonCEFR A1
8 Jul 2025
Adapted from Cynthia Ebot Takang, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Adeniji Abdullahi A, Unsplash
- In Cameroon many parents sign up young children for summer camps.
- The camps run during the long summer school holidays.
- Children learn about computers, simple coding and robots.
- They build small machines, models and fun games.
- The courses end with a day to show projects.
- Some children wear lab coats and use tools daily.
- Some people and sponsors help pay for places.
- Many children want more training and technical education.
Difficult words
- camp — place where children go in summersummer camps
- holiday — long school break in summerholidays
- computer — electronic machine for work and learningcomputers
- coding — writing instructions for a computer program
- sponsor — person or group that gives moneysponsors
- project — planned activity to make something newprojects
Tip: hover, focus or tap highlighted words in the article to see quick definitions while you read or listen.
Discussion questions
- Have you been to a summer camp?
- Would you like to learn coding or robots?
- What would you show on a projects day?
Related articles
Cyber risks to US infrastructure as strikes on Iran continue
As US strikes on Iran continue, experts warn of possible retaliatory cyberattacks on essential US infrastructure. Alex K. Jones reviewed the risks, naming water systems, power grids and the possible future effect of quantum computing.
Decolonising science: translating science into African languages
A radio programme explores how using African languages and local knowledge can make science easier to understand. Reporters and experts discuss translation challenges, practical steps and how communities can help shape scientific language.
Rethinking 'the Human' in AI
Artist and writer Xonorika Kira argues that centring the human in AI can exclude other forms of knowledge and intelligence. She proposes practical changes like small, consent-based datasets and slower models to support communities and cultural sovereignty.
Tomorrow Club: young writers share voices from Asia
PEN International’s Tomorrow Club connects young writers with mentors and publishes personal and political stories. The latest Asia edition brought together many young contributors and highlighted censorship, exile and calls for more support and mentorship.