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ICT Summer Camp
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The Summer Camps for 2024 have concluded.
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 |
|
Senior Camp |
Booking Closed | Tue 4 - Sat 8 June 10.00 -14.30 |
15-18 Year Olds |
|
Coding for Girls Camp |
Booking Closed | Tue 4 - Sat 8 June 10.00 -14.30 |
14-18 Year Olds |
|
Advanced Programming
|
Invitation | Tue 2 - Fri 5 July | Invitation Only | Olympiad Discipline/Subject Area(s)
|
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
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
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.