Camp teaches students to apply school subjects to real-life projects
Bean Path holds six-week STEAM camp
Updated: 12:16 PM CDT Jun 14, 2022
Bean Path, a nonprofit organization, is holding a six-week camp that gives high school students a chance to be immersed in science, technology, engineering, art and math.”They can make a website. They can make clothes. They can make furniture. They can make robots. They can make architectural designs,” said Anik Kurkjian, Bean Path Makerspace STEAM director. “If they have a little imagination, they can create whatever they like.”The Jackson Public Schools students enrolled in the camp will help design Makerspace, a 6,500-square-foot building located in the heart of Jackson’s tech district.”This is a major success for Jackson as a whole, because we don’t really have too many opportunities down here,” said Amariyon Williams, who recently graduated from Forest Hill High School. Kevis Johnson, whose son is enrolled in the program, said he’s excited about it and that Bean Path is allowing Jackson to create a solid tech foundation.”Tech is our future,” Johnson said. “Everything is going to be tech. We see that every day, even in our grocery stores. I just want to make sure he has the opportunity to really excel in the future.”The project is just the beginning for the Makerspace. They plan to continue to work with JPS throughout the school year, as well as help small businesses by allowing them to use their equipment and space.”When people collaborate, the community becomes stronger, and they’re being able to sell and look for collaborative ways of working also enhances the business community,” Kurkjian said. “Particularly the small business community here in Jackson.”Students from all over are invited to attend. Signup is still available; however, organizers ask students to attend for at least a week to get the full experience. The program ends on July 23 and that day students will show family and friends what they’ve been working on for the last six weeks.
Bean Path, a nonprofit organization, is holding a six-week camp that gives high school students a chance to be immersed in science, technology, engineering, art and math.
“They can make a website. They can make clothes. They can make furniture. They can make robots. They can make architectural designs,” said Anik Kurkjian, Bean Path Makerspace STEAM director. “If they have a little imagination, they can create whatever they like.”
The Jackson Public Schools students enrolled in the camp will help design Makerspace, a 6,500-square-foot building located in the heart of Jackson’s tech district.
“This is a major success for Jackson as a whole, because we don’t really have too many opportunities down here,” said Amariyon Williams, who recently graduated from Forest Hill High School.
Kevis Johnson, whose son is enrolled in the program, said he’s excited about it and that Bean Path is allowing Jackson to create a solid tech foundation.
“Tech is our future,” Johnson said. “Everything is going to be tech. We see that every day, even in our grocery stores. I just want to make sure he has the opportunity to really excel in the future.”
The project is just the beginning for the Makerspace. They plan to continue to work with JPS throughout the school year, as well as help small businesses by allowing them to use their equipment and space.
“When people collaborate, the community becomes stronger, and they’re being able to sell and look for collaborative ways of working also enhances the business community,” Kurkjian said. “Particularly the small business community here in Jackson.”
Students from all over are invited to attend. Signup is still available; however, organizers ask students to attend for at least a week to get the full experience. The program ends on July 23 and that day students will show family and friends what they’ve been working on for the last six weeks.
