2025 East Tennessee Tech Camp
Join us in East Tennessee for the 2025 Power Up Technology Camp, hosted by DDA's Program Innovation Team! This exciting day camp is for anyone with an intellectual and developmental disability, age 15 or older, who is interested in learning more about enabling technology in a beautiful outdoor camp environment. During camp, participants will be able to explore different enabling technologies through hands-on experiences, enjoy the outdoors while playing games, make s'mores, see nature, and much more!
When is Power Up Technology Camp? Camp is offered May 14 and 15, 2025. Participants will choose one day to attend, as each day will offer the same experience.
Where is Power Up Tech Camp? Camp is located at the Carson Springs Conference Center – 1120 Carson Springs Road, Newport, TN 37821 (Get Directions). Participants will need to meet at camp, as transportation to and from camp is not provided.
What time is Power Up Tech Camp? Check-in starts at 8:30AM EST, Camp Activities begin at 9:00AM EST, Closing Ceremony is at 3:00PM EST, pick-up is at 3:30PM EST.
Who is Power Up Tech Camp for? Tech Camp is for teens and adults, age 15 and up, who have an intellectual/developmental disability and interested in learning about Enabling Technology. Campers are allowed to invite one support partner or family member to accompany them at camp for any needed support.
How much does camp cost? Camp is FREE! Registration includes lunch and all activities. Campers will also receive a drawstring backpack, cool technology vendor swag, and certificate of participation.
How do I sign up as a participant? Please scan the QR code or use the link below to register for camp by March 31, 2025. Once registered, you will be contacted by DDA staff with additional information specific to that day of Tech Camp.
Register at this link here!
If you have any questions, or need help with registration, please contact one of the DDA ET Regional Coordinators, Regan Kleinendorst at 865-806-2267 or Joel Walker at 423-202-1044