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ICT Summer Camp

The Summer Camps for 2024 have concluded.

We extend our thanks to all students and tutors for their participation!
To stay informed about next year's programmes, please fill out this form and we will notify you once the details of the Summer Camp 2025 are released.

ICT Summer Camps Overview

Please note that the information provided below is specific to the 2024 ICT Summer Camps. Some details may change in future years.

 

Time: 10.00 – 14.30

Camp Dates: Tuesday 4 June to Saturday 8 June 2024

Fee: €80

Location: Western Gateway Building, UCC, Western Road, Cork

Suitable for: Children in secondary school with an interest in computers

ICT Summer Camp 

Availability

Date & Time

Age

Aim and Subject Area

Junior Camp

Booking Closed

Tue 4 - Sat 8 June 

10.00 -14.30

12-14 Year Olds
  • Minecraft

  • Video Production  

Senior Camp

Booking Closed

Tue 4 - Sat 8 June

10.00 -14.30

15-18 Year Olds
  • Video Production

  • Games with Python

Coding for Girls Camp

Booking Closed

Tue 4 - Sat 8 June

10.00 -14.30

14-18 Year Olds
  • Programming

  • Problem-Solving

Advanced Programming

  • International Programming Olympiad (IOI) Training 

  • European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI) Training

Invitation Tue 2 - Fri 5 July Invitation Only

Olympiad Discipline/Subject Area(s)

    • Advanced programming in C++

    • Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures

    • Problem-solving sessions

    • Mock-up competitions

 

Junior Summer Camp

 

Age: 12-14 year olds

Course Contents: Video Production/Minecraft

  • Minecraft Programming is mainly about learning the usage of Python in a Minecraft Game context. Students will learn how to create mini-games in Minecraft using Python code. Concepts of game scene-setting, user interaction, gameplay, score system, player and enemy spawn will be delivered through the course. 
  • Video Production will cover a basic introduction to film, video production software and techniques.  The student gets an opportunity to create a film, working through the stages of writing, filming and editing with top end editing applications. They are also given the experience of collaborating with fellow students as they work groups. 
 
 

 

Senior Summer Camp

 
ICT Summer Camp - Senior

Age: 15-18 year olds

Course Contents: Video Production/Minecraft

  • Minecraft Programming is mainly about learning the usage of Python in a Minecraft Game context. Students will learn how to create mini-games (FPS, Air Combat Game, Simulators, Arena, etc) in Minecraft using Python code. Concepts of game scene-setting, user interaction, gameplay, score system, player and enemy spawn will be delivered through the course. 
  • Video Production will cover a basic introduction to film, video production software and techniques.  The student gets an opportunity to create a film, working through the stages of writing, filming and editing with top end editing applications. They are also given the experience of collaborating with fellow students as they work groups. 

 

 

 

Coding for Girls Summer Camp

ICT Summer Camps - Coding for Girls

Age: 14 – 18 year olds

Course Contents: Programming/Problem Solving

Target Audience: This camp is aimed at girls who are in Transition Year, Fifth Year, and Sixth Year, who would like to learn problem solving techniques and Python.

Skills Focus: The Coding for Girls ICT Summer Camp aims to enhance programming and problem-solving skills within a supportive learning environment. The programme also aims to equip participants with the potential to excel in national and international programming Olympiads.

Ideal Paticipants: Those with a passion for mathematics and a genuine interest in computers/programming are enncouraged to join. Prior experience is advantageous, but not required.

Outreach Contact Details

  • Contact Email: doIT4real@cs.ucc.ie
  • Address: School of Computer Science and information Technology, Western Gateway Building, U.C.C.

School of Computer Science and Information Technology

Scoil na Ríomheolaíochta agus na Teicneolaíochta Faisnéise

School of Computer Science and Information Technology, Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, Western Road, Cork, Ireland

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