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Chandler News

SanTan · Neighbors
March 24, 2026

By Ken Sain, Managing Editor

Hamilton student starts cyber camp for middle schoolers

Alexander Rahman, founder and CEO of Youth Tech Academy. Photo: Spenser Lee / Chandler News.

Making technology education more accessible to the next generation.

Ken Sain profiles Alexander’s decision to start Youth Tech Academy after experiencing the high cost of educational camps. The feature explores how student instructors from Hamilton and Arizona College Prep help middle schoolers learn cybersecurity and AI through hands-on activities.

At the time of reporting, the academy had held two camps, with fees of $25–$50 and free attendance for students facing hardship. The story also highlights Alexander’s 2025 Chandler Innovation Award and service on the Mayor’s Youth Commission.

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01 · Youth Tech Academy

Alexander introduces Youth Tech Academy

Alexander’s overview of the academy at its 2024 Winter Camp Award Ceremony.

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02 · Student voice

An eighth grader’s camp experience

A student reflection from the 2024 winter camp.

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03 · Student voice

A sixth grader’s camp experience

A student shares what they learned at the 2024 winter camp.

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04 · Student voice

A fifth grader’s camp experience

A student perspective on the 2024 winter camp.

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05 · Youth Tech Academy

Christine Ellis at the award ceremony

Remarks at Youth Tech Academy’s winter camp award ceremony.

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06 · Youth Tech Academy

Kevin Hartke at the award ceremony

The Chandler mayor’s remarks at the winter camp award ceremony.

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07 · Youth Tech Academy

2024 Winter Camp Awards Ceremony

The academy’s winter camp awards ceremony.

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Updates Alexander shared.

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Youth Tech Academy

Summer Camp 2026

A shared update reports 23 participants and a June 12 certificate ceremony with Kevin Hartke and ACP Middle School Principal Mrs. Reddy.

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Youth Tech Academy

Cybersecurity outreach

A shared update describes Hack-a-Cat activities, online safety, and digital citizenship for younger students.

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Shared research update

Immune-dysregulated cancer ecosystems

A shared post discusses computational cancer research presented at IEEE CBMS on June 4, 2026.

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Shared advocacy update

From screening to survival

A shared post discusses a cancer equity poster and policies related to screening, medical debt, and patient navigation.

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