If your child spends hours on a phone, tablet, or computer, here is the real question:
What if they learned how to build technology instead of only consuming it?
That is exactly what the Giiyo Tech Summer Bootcamp 2026 is designed to do.
This 8 week STEM and technology bootcamp in Douala teaches children and teenagers how to create websites, design graphics, use AI tools, build robots, and even design real 3D printed objects.
And unlike many “holiday programs” that focus on theory, students at Giiyo Tech leave with real projects they built themselves.
Live websites.
AI portfolios.
Robots.
3D printed creations.
Design portfolios.
Capstone projects presented in front of parents.
For many children in Cameroon, this may be their first real exposure to technology creation.
And honestly, that matters.
What Is the Giiyo Tech Summer Bootcamp?
Giiyo Tech is a STEM education organisation based in Douala focused on helping African children become creators of technology, not just users of it.
The organisation has already reached over 500 children across 15+ schools in 5 regions of Cameroon.
The 2026 Summer Bootcamp runs from June 29 to August 29 at Olive Bilingual School in Bonaberi, Douala.
The program is open to children and teenagers ages 8 to 17 and is divided into two learning streams:
- Juniors: Ages 8 to 12
- Seniors: Ages 13 to 17
Sessions happen twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
What Will Children Learn at the Bootcamp?
This is not just a coding class.
Students go through multiple technology tracks across the 8 weeks.
1. Programming and Website Deployment
Children learn how websites are built and how to publish them online.
Junior students build their own “About Me” website using HTML and CSS.
Senior students build full multi page websites using Bootstrap, GitHub, and deployment platforms like Netlify or Vercel.
The important part?
Their websites actually go live on the internet.
That alone changes how many kids see technology forever.
2. AI Tools for Kids and Teenagers
AI is everywhere now. Most children are already using it without understanding it.
Giiyo Tech teaches students how AI tools really work, where they help, and where they fail.
Students work with tools like:
- ChatGPT
- GitHub Copilot
- Canva AI
- Qwen
- Lovable
Junior students create illustrated AI stories while senior students learn how to scaffold and deploy projects using AI assisted development tools.
This is the kind of exposure many adults still do not have.
3. Graphic Design
Students also learn practical digital design.
They create:
- Logos
- Posters
- Social media graphics
- Brand packs
- Website visuals
Instead of random theory, students leave with actual creative work they can show family and friends.
4. 3D Design and Printing
This is usually the section children become obsessed with.
Students design objects digitally using Tinkercad and then watch them get physically printed.
Some examples include:
- Keychains
- Phone stands
- Nameplates
- Functional mini inventions
There is something powerful about a child holding an object they designed themselves.
5. Robotics
Students also build and program robots using sensor based robotics kits.
Junior students focus on obstacle movement and sensor reactions.
Senior students move toward more advanced logic and multiple sensor systems.
And yes, they actually build things.
This is hands on learning, not classroom memorisation.
Why Parents in Cameroon Are Looking for STEM Bootcamps
Many parents are starting to realise something important:
The future job market will reward creativity, problem solving, digital skills, and technical confidence.
Not just certificates.
Technology is no longer optional.
Children who understand coding, AI, robotics, design, and digital tools early already have an advantage.
But here is the bigger issue.
Most schools still do not teach these skills in practical ways.
That is why programs like the Giiyo Tech Summer Bootcamp matter.
Students spend most of their session time building.
The instructors guide them through real projects instead of endless lectures.
Is the Bootcamp Beginner Friendly?
Yes.
No coding experience is required.
The program is designed for complete beginners as well as students who already have some technology experience.
Students who already know certain basics receive more advanced “stretch” projects from day one.
Students who struggle get additional support and peer guidance.
That balance is important because children learn at very different speeds.
What Makes Giiyo Tech Different?
A lot of programs advertise “coding for kids.”
Very few show what children actually build.
Giiyo Tech focuses heavily on project based learning.
By the end of the bootcamp, students leave with:
- A live website
- An AI portfolio
- Graphic design projects
- A 3D printed object
- A programmed robot
- A capstone project presentation
Students also receive certificates after completion.
That combination of practical work and confidence building is what many parents are really looking for.
Giiyo Tech Summer Bootcamp 2026 Details
Location
Olive Bilingual School, Bonaberi, Douala
Dates
June 29 to August 29, 2026
Schedule
Mondays and Wednesdays
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Ages
8 to 17 years old
Cost
50,000 FCFA for the full 8 week program
Includes:
- Instruction
- Materials
- Equipment
- Software
- Printed portfolio materials
How to Register
Parents can register by contacting Giiyo Tech with their child’s name and age.
Email: hello@giiyotech.com
Phone: +237 670 199 687.
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