Back To Basics Youth Education Center

03/09/2026

🚀 2026 Techie Camp! 💻⚡

BTBYEC is excited to host Techie Camp 2026 at our technology lab in downtown Dayton! This hands-on camp is perfect for students who love technology, creativity, and innovation.

Students will explore real tech skills while working with mentors in our professional lab environment.

📍 Location:
Liberty Tower – Suite 611
120 W 2nd Street
Dayton, OH 45402

📅 Camp Dates:
July 6–10, 2026
July 13–17, 2026

During Techie Camp, students will get to:

💻 Learn coding and technology fundamentals
🤖 Explore robotics, AI, and emerging tech
🎨 Build creative digital projects
🛠 Work with real tools used in the tech industry
🤝 Collaborate with other future innovators

This is a great opportunity for students to develop tech skills, build confidence, and discover career pathways in technology.

Check out more athttps://www.lbtbyec.org/2026Techie.pdf

02/17/2026

🚀 Support our youth & bridge the digital divide! 💻📚

We’re raising funds for Back To Basics Youth Education Center (BTBYEC)—a nonprofit empowering inner-city kids in Dayton through computer education, coding skills, mentorship, and tutoring. Your support makes real opportunities possible for students who otherwise wouldn’t have access to tech education and future careers in STEM.

👉 Donate here: https://gofund.me/5902b39c9

Even a small contribution helps us reach our goal and continue making a difference in young lives.

💖 Please like, share, and help us spread the word! Together we can give these kids the tools they need to succeed. 💡✨

Support Our Campaign to Build a Computer Lab for Dayton Youth A Spe… Larry Lindsey needs your support for Modular Computer Lab and Digital Learning Center

04/14/2025

🎉 Milestone Moment at Back To Basics! 🎉
For the first time ever, we had 20 students stay after school—and the excitement is REAL! 🚀

They're diving into the world of robotics, assembling and coding their very own Lego Robots 🤖💡. The energy in the room is electric, and we couldn’t be more proud of these young innovators.

Here’s to many more firsts! 🙌

03/18/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We are honored to announce that BTBYEC has been recognized as the Best Agency in Region 7 at the National Social Workers Association Gala in Columbus, Ohio! 🎉🏆

This award celebrates our commitment to supporting inner-city Dayton youth through mentoring, tutoring, computer skills training, and providing essential human needs. We are beyond grateful for this recognition and remain dedicated to making a lasting impact in our community.

Thank you to our incredible team, supporters, and the amazing youth we serve! 💙✨

02/24/2025

🏆 Congratulations to Mr. Larry Lindsey! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate Mr. Larry Lindsey, who was honored as one of the Top Ten African American Honorees for his incredible work in the community! 🌟 Awarded by Parity Inc, this recognition highlights his dedication, leadership, and passion for making a difference.

Thank you, Mr. Lindsey, for your commitment to positive change and for inspiring others to uplift the community! 👏🏽💙

02/24/2025

Shoutout to all the amazing students and volunteers who came from BTBYEC to Tech Fest 2025! 🎉 This Saturday, February 15th, Sinclair College was buzzing with innovation, hands-on learning, and collaboration. From cutting-edge tech demonstrations to inspiring conversations, the event showcased the power of education and teamwork.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped bring this event to life! 👏💡

12/18/2024

🎉 Exciting things are happening at Thurgood Marshall HS!

Our after-school program recently hosted a Computer Literacy Basics instruction session, empowering students with essential tech skills for the future. 📚💻

Thanks to DigitUnity, a non-profit dedicated to improving computer literacy in inner cities, and their generous sponsor AT&T, students are receiving top-notch learning materials. 🙌

The best part? After completing six workshops, students earn a $100 cash prize through a DigitUnity Grant awarded to BTBYEC. 💰👏

Building brighter futures, one skill at a time! 🌟

11/25/2024

🎉 Congratulations to Antonio Carr and his team for winning the recently completed TechCorpHack on November 9th! 🎉

The challenge? 🧠 To solve a world problem, create a computer app, and present their innovative solution. Antonio and his team rose to the occasion, taking home the top prize and earning a $200 cash prize each! 💵

Antonio, a dedicated BTBYEC afterschool participant, is well on his way to achieving his dream of becoming a cybersecurity specialist. 🔐💻 His hard work, creativity, and commitment continue to inspire us all.

Let’s all cheer Antonio on as he continues to reach for greatness! 🌟

11/01/2024

Back to Basics Youth Education Center Named Agency of the Year!

We’re a free, non-profit after-school program dedicated to empowering inner-city Dayton youth through computer technology education. Our focus areas include foundational computer skills, web development, app development, and cybersecurity. College student volunteers in computer science and a chemical engineer lead our training sessions.

In the summer of 2025, we’re excited to introduce a Tech Corp app development program and an AI camp specifically for girls. Additionally, we offer mentoring, tutoring, and homework assistance to support each student's academic journey."

10/28/2024

Larry Lindsey, Director of BTBYEC, leads our first Combined Federal Campaign fundraiser for 2024!

At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's Pumpkin Chuck event in Dayton, Ohio, we had the pleasure of meeting two retired software engineers excited to donate and a Java developer interested in volunteering as a trainer. The generosity and support from our community are truly inspiring!

10/14/2024

BTBYEC 2024 TRADING CHALLENGE
💵$200 Cash Prize!💵

Create a Trading AI that makes the most based on
trading shares of BTBYEC Inc.

● Based on share prices of BTBYEC Inc. that are given
to you, test among different strategies and choose the
one you think will do best. Code your AI. We will then
test your AI against future BTBYEC Inc. prices to
determine how profitable your AI is!
● You will learn about the stock market, coding and AI!

The trader with the most profitable trading AI as of
12/31/2024 will win $200 with prizes for 2nd and 3rd as well!

Contact BTBYEC for more information!

10/14/2024

BTBYEC is preparing students for the upcoming November 9th Hackathon at Central State University Dayton Campus in Dayton Ohio!

840 Germantown St, Dayton, OH 45402.

All students must register and compete as two to five person teams. Each team will be given a cyber security challenge. Students will be required to develop a computer application and make a presentation at the end of the challenge event. Each member of the winning team will be given $200.00 each and get a chance to compete in the regionals held in Columbus Ohio.

Looking for volunteers also!