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Mathematics & Data Science · 🏫 Washington State University

WSU Programming Camp for Middle Schoolers (Online Data Science Track)

This free online camp provides middle schoolers with an introductory-level certificate in Python for Data Science from a university-affiliated program.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Virtual Camp Online Beginner-friendly
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About this camp

The WSU Programming Camp for Middle Schoolers offers an engaging online Data Science Track designed for students in grades 6, 7, and 8. This free, week-long virtual camp introduces participants to the fundamentals of Python programming, specifically tailored for data science applications. Students will gain practical skills by working on hands-on projects, including coding a snake game, creating computer graphics, and developing interactive chatbots. The curriculum emphasizes computational thinking and problem-solving, providing a foundational understanding of how data science is applied in various fields. The camp aims to spark interest in computing and STEM careers by offering a fun and welcoming learning environment, culminating in an introductory-level certificate upon completion.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves interactive online sessions via Zoom where students learn Python programming concepts and apply them to hands-on projects like coding games and chatbots.

Best suited for

This camp is best for middle school students (grades 6-8) who are new to programming and interested in exploring data science in a fun and engaging virtual environment.

What you'll learn

Python Programming Data Science Fundamentals Computational Thinking Problem Solving Computer Graphics Interactive Chatbots

Location

Online via Zoom

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