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ICT Summer Camp
Get ready - ICT Summer Camps 2025 are coming soon!
ICT Summer Camps 2025 Overview
Time: 10.00 – 14.30
Camp Dates: See proposed dates below
Fee: €130
Location: Western Gateway Building, UCC, Western Road, Cork
Suitable for: Children in secondary school with an interest in computers. The Kiddo Camp is suitable for children in fifth or sixth class of primary school.
ICT Summer Camp |
Availability |
Date & Time |
Age |
Aim and Subject Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kiddo Camp 2025 |
Open Soon | Mon 30 Jun - Fri 4 July 10.00 -14.30 |
11-12 Year Olds |
|
Junior Camp 2025 |
Open Soon | Mon 9 - Fri 13 June 10.00 -14.30 |
12-14 Year Olds |
|
Senior Camp 2025 |
Open Soon | Mon 9 - Fri 13 June 10.00 -14.30 |
15-18 Year Olds |
|
Coding for Girls Camp 2025 |
Open Soon | Mon 9 - Fri 13 June 10.00 -14.30 |
14-18 Year Olds |
|
Advanced Programming
|
Invitation | July (TBA) | Invitation Only | Olympiad Discipline/Subject Area(s)
|
Kiddo Summer Camp
Age: 11-12 year olds
New to Summer Camps
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Course Contents:
- 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.
Junior Summer Camp
Age: 12-14 year olds
Course Contents:
- 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
Age: 15-18 year olds
Course Contents: TBA
Coding for Girls Summer Camp
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 Participants: Those with a passion for mathematics and a genuine interest in computers/programming are encouraged 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.