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Science & Innovation · 🏫 University of Washington

UW Youth & Teen Programs: Hello, World - Computer Science, Robotics & AI Literacy

Students gain hands-on experience bringing Sphero BOLT+ robots to life while exploring cybersecurity, AI literacy, and ethical AI considerations.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person Beginner-friendly 💰 $895–$995 total

About this camp

This in-person day camp at the University of Washington provides middle schoolers with hands-on experience in computer science, programming, and problem-solving. Participants will bring Sphero BOLT+ robots to life through block and JavaScript programming, tackling various robotics missions. The curriculum also delves into cybersecurity, expands AI literacy skills, and encourages critical thinking about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. Students will learn computational thinking skills and explore the differences between traditional programming and machine learning. The program emphasizes individual and team-based challenges to foster problem-solving abilities.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves morning announcements and icebreakers, followed by focused coursework in computer science and robotics, with breaks for lunch and outdoor activities.

Best suited for

This course is for incoming sixth to eighth graders who are curious about computer programming and computer science, and who want to better understand how to leverage technology in an ever-evolving world.

What you'll learn

Computer Science Fundamentals Robotics with Sphero BOLT+ Block and JavaScript Programming Cybersecurity AI Literacy Ethical AI Computational Thinking

Location

University of Washington, Seattle

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