Camp Infinity – One-Week Technology Camps for Girls
June 17, 2024 – August 2, 2024
Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Infinity comprises a series of sessions designed to introduce girls, entering grades 5 through 8 this fall, to computer and internet technologies through hands-on activities. Each session aims to engage students in age-appropriate topics, spanning game design, app development, and robotics programming.
During the sessions, campers will have an opportunity to meet with professional women and men who work in technological fields and explore the many exciting and rewarding tech careers. Each week-long technology camp costs $100 per camper and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Scholarships are available!
SELECT YOUR CAMP WEEK & LOCATION TO REGISTER BELOW:
- June 17 – 21; Anchor Bay Middle School South, New Baltimore, MI
- June 24 – 28; University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
- July 8 – 12; Oakland University, Rochester, MI
- July 8 – 12; Wayne County Community College District, Northwest Detroit, MI
- July 15 – 19; Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
- July 15 – 19; Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
- July 22 – 26; Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI
- July 22 –26; Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
- July 29 – August 2; Saginaw Valley University, Saginaw, MI
- July 29 – August 2; Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
For campers in grades 5-6, the program involves programming Dash robots using block-based coding and creating animations and simple games using Scratch Programming. Additionally, the students will take part in mini-sessions that emphasize programming skills and real-world applications of technology.
DASH Robot:
Girls will be introduced to the wonder of coding and robotics with the Dash programmable robot, learning the fundamental concepts of problem solving and computer science.
Scratch Programming:
In this engaging curriculum, girls use the computer to develop games such as name animation, boat racing, memory game and flappy parrot. This is designed for all girls, those with and without prior block coding/programming experience.
Campers in grades 7-8 will construct fully functional apps using MIT App Inventor and enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills through programming Lego SPIKE Prime robots. Similar to the younger group, these students will also engage in mini-sessions highlighting programming skills and real-world technology uses.
App Inventor:
This engaging curriculum will engage girls using the computer and mobile device/tablet to create Magic 8 Ball and Photo Booth apps. Campers require access to a Gmail account (a school account will not work) prior to this event if they would like to access their apps after camp ends. If a student does not have access to a personal Gmail account, MCWT will provide a limited use account that may be used for the duration of camp only.
Spike Program:
Working together in small teams, campers will systematically build, test and refine programs, using the design process method.
Throughout each camp series, all campers will interact with both professional women and men working in technological fields, providing them with a broader perspective on the exciting and rewarding careers available in technology.
The cost for each week-long technology camp is $100 per camper and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Scholarships are available; individuals can contact [email protected] for more information.
SELECT YOUR CAMP WEEK & LOCATION TO REGISTER BELOW:
- June 17 – 21; Anchor Bay Middle School South, New Baltimore, MI
- June 24 – 28; University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
- July 8 – 12; Oakland University, Rochester, MI
- July 8 – 12; Wayne County Community College District, Northwest Detroit, MI
- July 15 – 19; Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
- July 15 – 19; Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
- July 22 – 26; Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI
- July 22 –26; Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
- July 29 – August 2; Saginaw Valley University, Saginaw, MI
- July 29 – August 2; Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
Cancellations: Refund requests of paid registrations will incur a $15/camper cancellation fee and must be requested 7 days prior to the start of camp to [email protected].
Contact the Camp Infinity team at [email protected] with any concerns or questions.
Camp Infinity is a series of week-long sessions that introduce 5th to 8th-grade girls to computer and internet technologies through hands-on activities. Our expert instructors will guide your child through a range of engaging activities that will spark their imagination and creativity. Campers will also get an opportunity to meet with women who work in technological fields and learn about careers in technology fields.
