UME Academy

By | August 17, 2021

Contact Name:
Jessica Aust

Email:
jessica@ume.academy

Phone:
(438) 979-0732

Organization:
UME Academy

Organization Website:
https://www.ume.academy/

Brief Program Description:
UME Academy is an out-of-school STEM program provider in video game design and coding for students across North America. Our online, expert-led classes absorb students in an activity they love – playing and creating games – while teaching new skills in digital literacy and emphasizing creativity, collaboration, and communication. We are proud to have long-standing student engagement and student success in UME classes.

Grade Ranges:
K-5, 6-8, 9-12

How are most of your sites currently operating?
Virtual

Are you planning on offering virtual programming during the summer of 2021? Yes

Do you have the capacity to provide in-person summer programs in 2021? No

  • How many sites could you operate?

  • How many children could you serve per site?

Do you have the capacity to provide in-person afterschool programs during the 2021-2022 school year? No

  • How many sites could you operate?

  • How many children could you serve per site?

What counties are are you interested in working in?
Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, Worcester

What types of programming do you offer?
Science/STEM, 21st Century Skills

  • Additional services:

Do you have ESSA approval in any county in Maryland? No

  • If yes, which counties?

Do you provide transportation to your programs? No

Are you interested in partnering with other program providers? No

  • Briefly describe the kind of partnerships you may be looking for:

Additional notes/comments:
UME classes are delivered online, but students may join from any in-person site that provides access to wifi and computers.