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Robotics & Engineering · 🏫 The University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas Engineering & Computer Science Camp

This five-week camp offers a unique blend of in-depth academic exploration, hands-on projects, and direct exposure to university resources and professionals at The University of Texas at Austin.

🔥 High School 🕒 5-week Day Camp In-person 💰 $2,700 total

About this camp

The University of Texas Engineering & Computer Science Camp is a five-week immersive day camp for students who have graduated 9th or 10th grade. Participants delve into real-world engineering, computational thinking, computer programming in Scratch and Python, and technology development. The curriculum includes hands-on activities, lab tours, and interactions with career speakers, providing insights into various engineering fields and college/career exploration opportunities. Students receive support from instructors, UT student interns, and other UT faculty and staff, fostering a rigorous yet rewarding learning environment. The camp aims to help students transition from technology consumers to creators, developing problem-solving, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves exploring engineering and computer science concepts through presentations, guided hands-on activities, and potentially lab tours or career speaker sessions.

Best suited for

This camp is best for students who have graduated 9th or 10th grade by Summer 2026 and are interested in a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of engineering, computational thinking, and computer programming.

What you'll learn

Real-world engineering Computational thinking Computer programming (Scratch Python) Technology development Lab tours Career speakers College/career exploration

Location

The University of Texas at Austin, 103 W. 24th Street, Austin, TX, 78712

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