PCS Edventures Announces STEM Robotics Youth Camp Contract With United States Air Force
BOISE, Idaho, June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PCS Edventures!.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PCSV), a leading provider of K-12 educational programs utilizing hands-on manipulatives, computer technology and robotics that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), today announced a contract from the United States Pacific Air Forces to develop and facilitate youth robotics camps at seven air bases in the Pacific region this year.
The contract calls for weeklong spring break/summer/winter break camps that focus on developing youth skills in science, technology, engineering and math through experiences with building and robotics. The program is designed for youths 6 to 18 years of age, and the camps will be held between June 24, 2010 and December 31, 2010 for students at Eielson AFB, Alaska; Elmendorf AFB, Alaska; Hickam AFB, Hawaii; Kadena AB, Japan; Misawa AB, Japan; Osan AB, Korea; and Yokota AB, Japan. PCS robotics materials will play a key role in the camps, and PCS instructors will conduct the programs.
"PCS has consistently provided excellent service to a number of youth services programs affiliated with our military, and we are delighted to have been selected for this project," commented Bill Albert, Vice President of Afterschool and Summer Programs at PCS. "We look forward to a further enhancement of our reputation for performance and excellence with the Air Force and other branches of the U.S. armed forces."
About PCS Edventures!
PCS Edventures!.com, Inc. (PCS) designs and delivers educational products and services to the K-16 market that develop contemporary skills for the 21st century including critical thinking, problem solving, innovation, creativity, and communications. PCS programs emphasize hands-on experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and have been deployed at over 6,000 sites in all 50 United States and 17 foreign countries. Additional information is available on the Internet at http://www.edventures.com.
PCS Edventures is headquartered in Boise, Idaho, and its common stock is listed on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "PCSV".
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Additional information respecting factors that could materially affect the Company and its operations are contained in its annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended March 31, 2009 and Form 10-Q for the nine months ended December 31, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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