ICT Summer Camp

Summer Camp Details:

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

Choose from our three camps, details are below.

 

ICT Summer Camps Overview

ICT Summer Camp 

Availability

Date & Time

Age

Aim and Subject Area

Junior Camp

Yes

Tue 4 - Sat 8 June 

10.00 -14.30

12-14 Year Olds
  • Minecraft

  • Video Production  

Senior Camp

Yes

Tue 4 - Sat 8 June

10.00 -14.30

15-18 Year Olds
  • Video Production

  • Games with Python

Coding for Girls Camp

Yes

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

Yes TBA 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 (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. 
 
 

 

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.

How to register

Step 1: Make a payment via UCC Online Shop

Step 2: Fill out the registration form

It's important to make a payment before registering to secure your place. The MPT Kiddo programme is highly sought-after with limited availability, and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Step 3: You will receive an email before classes begin

Your child's place in the programme is confirmed once you have completed the booking and registration steps. Shortly after making a payment, you will receive a confirmation email from the UCC Shop.

A welcome email containing programme details and class rules will be sent within one week before classes begin. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at doIT4real@cs.ucc.ie

Outreach Contact Details

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

 

Discover the highlights of the June 2023 ICT Summer Camps here.

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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