Summer Camps

The Department of Computing Science at the University of Alberta offers you the chance to explore your passion for computing and have fun doing it! Our one-week summer camps have students of all ages excited to explore computers in new and inventive ways.

Small camp sizes allow campers to delve into their subject of choice while having personalized attention from their camp instructors.

With our diverse range of camps, there is something for everyone! No programming experience required!

Summer camp updates

• Online registration is now open! Register now
• Register for more than one camp in a single transaction and receive a 10% discount! (Phys Ed camps excluded)
• Register for ISSET Space Academy here!

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• Cyber Climber *NEW*
• Jump, Jog + Blog
• Computing Science Intro
• Designing with Computers (Girls)
• Riveting Robotics
• Codes + Puzzles
• Gaming
• Avatar Animation
• ISSET Space Academy

Cyber Climber (Ages 6-12) *NEW!*

The Faculty of Physical Education and the Department of Computing Science have come together to offer campers the opportunity to exercise their minds and bodies!

Climbing and Fitness

Develop greater awareness of movement, strength, balance and coordination through indoor wall climbing and active games.

Computer Science and Technology

Grapple with technological challenges while learning computing fundamentals through logic puzzles, problem solving activities, blogging and programming basics.

Time: 9am - 4pm               Fee: $250

Note: Registration for the Cyber Climber camp is handled by the Department of Physical Education and Recreation.

Jump, Jog and Blog (Ages 7-12)

The Faculty of Physical Education and the Department of Computing Science have come together to offer campers the opportunity to exercise their minds and bodies!

Swimming and Fitness

Develop greater awareness of movement, strength, balance and coordination through swimming and active games.

Computer Science and Technology

Flex your mental muscles with logic puzzles and problem solving activities, and express your creative side with computer-designed stories, games and blogs.

Time: 9am - 4pm               Fee: $250 ($205*)

Note: Registration for the Jump, Jog and Blog camp is handled by the Department of Physical Education and Recreation.

*Special pricing applies (short week due to a holiday).

Computing Science Intro (Ages 10-14)

Interested in animation? Or creating graphics, games and movies? You can do it all with the wide variety of activities in this camp!

Learn how to make animated movies and design interactive games on the computer that you can share with others. Discover the world of web design and see robots in action. Make some new friends and get a taste of the diverse world of computing!

Time: 9am - 4pm               Fee: $239 ($199*)               Register

*Special pricing applies (short week due to a holiday).

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Designing with Computers (Girls ages 10-15)

A girls-only camp! Explore technology using computers to design, create and animate. Learn how to design animated movies and create interactive stories and games. Have fun solving puzzles and experience the diverse world of computing!

No previous experience necessary.

Time: 9am - 4pm               Fee: $199* ($169**)               Register

*Special price!
**Pro-rated (short week due to a holiday)

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Riveting Robotics (Ages 11-15)

Program a robot! Over the week, campers will learn how to control their robot’s sense of touch, vision, movement and hearing. Teams will work together to accomplish challenges that will test their use of logic and creativity.

No previous experience necessary.

Time: 9am - 4pm               Fee: $239               Register

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Codes + Puzzles (Ages 13-16)

Use logic and computers to create (and solve) codes and puzzles. See if you can decipher your friends’ codes!
 

Time: 9am - 4pm               Fee: $239               Register

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Gaming

Intro to Gaming (Ages 12-14)

Design and build your own game! Using programming tools such as Scratch and Kodu, you will do everything from creating artwork, to designing characters and programming their behaviour, building a game you can play at home!

No programming experience necessary.

Time: 9am - 4pm               Fee: $239               Register

Game Design (Ages 15-17)

Interested in creating interactive computer games? Design and build dynamic stories using ScriptEase and the Aurora toolkit. These student-friendly tools allow campers with limited programming experience to develop games that can be played as adventures using the Neverwinter Nights gaming platform.

No programming experience necessary.

Time: 9am - 4pm               Fee: $239               Register

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Avatar Animation (Ages 14-16)

Combine your creativity with technology to explore the world of 3D graphics! This hands-on camp will guide you through the journey of creating and animating your very own 3D characters.

No previous experience necessary.

Time: 9am - 4pm               Fee: $199*               Register

*Special pricing applies (short week due to a holiday).

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ISSET Space Academy

The Faculty of Science is working together with the Institute for Space Science, Exploration and Technology (ISSET) to offer campers the opportunity to explore space with their scientists!

Note: ISSET Space Academy is run by the Faculty of Science. Please contact sciencecamps@ualberta.ca for more information.

Grades 3-4

For the first time ever, Space Academy will welcome grades 3 and 4 students into our Space Academy program, where they will be introduced to the exciting field of space science. Learn more about space exploration and astronomy! A great way to launch - junior space scientists can keep going in the advanced camps next summer.

Time: 9am - 4pm               Fee: $225*               Register

Grades 5-6

Space Academy trainees will explore space science concepts through activities in astronomy and telescopes, hands-on rocketry, meteorites and impacts, galaxy formation, space weather, astronaut safety, spacecraft flight, robotics, and space program teamwork coordination.

Time: 9am - 4pm               Fee: $275               Register

Grades 7-9

Get up close with meteorites from the University's collection, build interactive robots, simulate working at mission control, and design and launch your own model rockets. Grades 7-9 students receive an engaging and authentic high-tech experience in space science through opportunities in hands-on exploration, discovery, and critical thinking.

Time: 9am - 4pm               Fee: $275 ($225*)               Register

*Special pricing applies (short week due to a holiday).

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