Youngsters ages 7-12 are learning how to power and program their own robots during a workshop hosted by Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology. The camp introduces concepts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and are taught in the labs used by engineering technology students.

From left are Arwen Brown, Emorie Mathews, Duncan Brown and Cameron Brunson. The annual program is supported by the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce Education Fund and is free to participants.