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(734) 764-2951
mibytes-info[AT]umich.edu
2260 Hayward St.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
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CAMPER AGES: 13-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: MiBytes is a series of immersive, hands-on summer camps in computer science for high school students. Each of the four camps offered has been designed by faculty at the University of Michigan with the goal of engaging, educating, and inspiring students who are curious about CS and its impact. MiBytes campers will have the opportunity to learn from faculty, interact with current Michigan undergraduate computer science students, and discover how to express creativity through computer science.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Computers, Science, Technology, Academics, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: The camp will primarily take place in the Computer Science and Engineering building located at 2260 Hayward St. in Ann Arbor. Students will be escorted to several on campus locations for tours and recreational activities, in addition to field trips to tech companies in Ann Arbor.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have state-of-the-art computer labs and lecture project space where students can work and collaborate to express their creativity through their projects.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This camp is inspired by an older camp, Camp CAEN, that was very successful. It was stopped when it's director retired and now a new camp is reviving the same spirit that established Camp CAEN in the community. Recreational activities are planned to give campers a unique blend of the college experience, the University of Michigan campus, and a taste of Ann Arbor city. These activities include meals at the dorms, campus tours, and field trips to local tech companies.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial scholarships available for students who would be unable to attend without a scholarship. Scholarship applications are available on our website: Our Camp Website Link: mibytes.eecs.umich.edu
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Parents are invited to a final expo session where students present the projects they created at MiBytes camp. Students and parents will have the opportunity to bond with other participants and browse what they created.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
1) Game Design & Development: July 10-14, 2017
This 5-day non-residential program is perfect for students who want to learn about the process of game design and start making their own games. We will work with everything from paper games to computer games in this in-depth introduction to the world of game development. Game design is a process that takes years to master; this intense, weeklong camp will start you down that road!
2) Bits and Chips and Drones!: July 10-21, 2017
This 10-day non-residential program will inspire students who are enthusiastic about computer science and who are eager to learn more about it in greater detail. Three areas in computer science will be explored:
-Robotics using Finch robots
-Building drones with programmable microcontrollers
-Mobile app development using MIT App Inventor
The program will feature introductions to each of the above areas. The majority of the time will be devoted to the campers creating their own projects using various technologies under the supervision of camp staff. Students will also go on a field trip to local software companies and participate in a demo day where they get to showcase all the interesting things they worked on during the program! Programming experience for this program is encouraged, but not required.t.
3) Tinkering with Mobile Apps 1: July 24-28, 2017
This 5-day commuter program is ideal for students who are curious about exploring the basics of computer science. Through engaging lectures and hands-on activities, students will be introduced to fundamental principles of computer science. They will be able to build their own working mobile app with MIT App Inventor. Students learn how to design user interfaces, work with graphics and sound, use sensors and databases to create a functional and interesting app. The final day of the program will feature a Design Expo where students get to show off all the cool apps they made! A field trip and daily recreational activities are planned, including campus tours and socials to give campers a taste of college.
4) Tinkering with Mobile Apps 2: July 31-Aug 4, 2017
Over 5 days, this commuter program will extend skills and knowledge gained from Tinkering with Mobile Apps I and show students the basics of building connected apps. These apps will use databases to request and exchange data, connect to other applications to share information and functionality, use web API (Application Programming Interfaces) to share and collect data to and from the internet, and investigate third-party extensions to explore a world of possibilities. The final day of the program will feature a Design Expo where students get to show off all the cool apps they made! A field trip and daily recreational activities are also planned.
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