Wells Fargo Supports GSSM’s iTEAMS Xtreme Camp
June 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) received $10,000 from Wells Fargo in support of its iTEAMS Xtreme summer camp in Florence County.
iTEAMS Xtreme, a day camp, hosted in counties across South Carolina, is geared to inspire rising 7th & 8th graders to pursue careers in the fields of computer science, technology and entrepreneurship through hands-on, team-based projects. This year, thanks to the support Wells Fargo and other sponsors, GSSM is able to bring iTEAMS Xtreme to Sneed Middle School in Florence County on July 20-23, 2015.
During iTEAMS Xtreme, students select to participate in one of the following challenges: developing mobile apps using App Inventor, printing 3D models using OpenSCAD, or creating an interactive object using Scratch and the MaKey MaKey invention kit.
Scholarships are available to cover the cost to attend, $185 per student, which includes instructional materials, daily snacks and a pizza party on the final day of camp. More information and the online application can be located at www.scgssm.org/iteams.
“Wells Fargo is proud to be one of the longest running supporters of GSSM and is pleased to sponsor iTEAMS Xtreme in its first year in Florence County,” said John Bankson, senior vice president, Wells Fargo Florence.
“The success of students is a critical element in keeping our communities strong and prosperous, and Wells Fargo is committed to providing them with every possible resource to achieve long-term success,” said Susan Bankson, community affairs officer, Wells Fargo Florence. “This is a small gesture that makes a huge difference in the community.”
“We appreciate the unwavering support from Wells Fargo,” said Kim Bowman, CEO, GSSM Foundation and EVP Strategic Direction, GSSM. “By bringing iTEAMS Xtreme to Florence County, we hope to deliver a fun and interesting computer science, technology and entrepreneurship experience that will impact these middle schoolers for years to come.”
If you are interested in learning more about iTEAMS Xtreme, visit www.scgssm.org.
If you would like to sponsor a camp, contact Jennifer McCormack at 803-252-9152 or [email protected].
Pictured above from left to right: Jack Marchette, Susan B. Bankson, Dr. Murray Brockman, Kim Bowman, and John Bankson
About GSSM
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is a two-year, public, residential high school in Hartsville, SC, specializing in the advanced study of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), with a unique emphasis on economics and entrepreneurship.
GSSM’s residential program can serve as many as 288 high school juniors and seniors annually from across the state. In addition, the school impacts more than 10,000 students and teachers each year through its innovative virtual and outreach programs. Learn more by visiting www.scgssm.org.
