What is FirstCamp?

FirstCamp Nashville is a "unconference" designed to engage high school students into technology by allowing them to present and discuss their ideas. In addition, we will bring thought leaders from the community to help guide and develop their ideas. Nashville has been a leader in providing BarCamp and PodCamp. These events have 500-600 people from the business community, but nothing is being done to engage and excite students about technology. FirstCamp will be the vehicle to introduce and excite high school students about technology.

Based on the BarCamp format and built in a true "un"-conference fashion, FirstCamp is a free event supported entirely by our generous sponsors. We are expecting between 150-300 students in 2011!

Become a digital rock star. Sign up now to attend and connect with new opportunities in design, social media, podcasting, online video and much more. Then consider presenting a session or volunteering to help with the event. Keep up with the latest news about FirstCamp Nashville by following us on Twitter.

Summer Computer Science Camp at MTSU

This session introduce to the high school students 3 exciting computer Science camps offered at MTSU during July 2011.

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Fred Carr - Students as Partners in Technology

Fred Carr, the Chief Operations Officer for Metro Nashville Public Schools will discuss the work of the IT & Data Transformation Leadership Group. Of particular focus will be how we create a partnership with students in the classroom through technology.

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Paul Campbell - Taylor Swift to Ironman - The Nexus of Art and Technology

Paul Campbell, Technical Supervisor at Magnetic Dreams will discuss how animation occurs and their work with Taylor Swift, Ironman, and other properties.

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Help Produce FirstCamp: Volunteer!

If you'd like to help out with putting on the best new media un-conference in town, we'd love to have you! We need help before the event as well as on the day of the event. Check the list below to see what interests you...

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