Location: High Technology High School

This one-week course is designed for middle school students with limited or no computer programming experience. Campers will be utilizing the Python programming language, which is recognized as an official language at Google, to explore programming topics. Subjects such as variables, loops, and data types will be used to design algorithms and perform creative problem-solving. All concepts are taught at a level and pace in a fun environment that allows campers to fully appreciate the beauty of programming. The goal is for students to continue exploring the world of software programming at home upon the conclusion of camp.

• Grade Level: 6th - 8th

• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Camp 1: 7/7 - 7/11

• Camp 2: 7/28 - 8/1

Location: High Technology High School

Campers in this 1 week introduction course learn how to program Arduino microprocessors at an entry level to control lights, motors, and other output components. Students will then program small robots while learning simple electronics at an entry level and incorporating Arduino microcontroller programming to robots. Utilizing their Arduino programming skills, students then compete against each other to test out their new skills at the end of the course.

Students will need email accounts (Gmail preferred) to activate classroom software.

• Grade Level: 6th - 8th

• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Camp Date: 7/7- 7/11

Location: High Technology High School

Are you interested in robotics, coding, and working with others to build awesomely epic robots? If so, this is the camp for you! Working in teams you will obtain hands-on experience building, programming and controlling VEX robots capable of performing various tasks. The course will culminate with an event where the teams of students will be able to race their robots against each other in order to complete the game's goals.

No previous experience is necessary. This camp is open to middle school girls and boys and is taught by members of the VEX Worlds qualifying HTHS VEX teams & HTHS cypHER! Please note that this is a one week camp that is being offered twice (please see the dates for each camp below).

• Grade Level: 6th - 8th

• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Camp 1: 7/7 - 7/11

• Camp 2: 7/14 - 7/18

Location: High Technology High School

Did you know that spending time in nature has been shown to lower stress levels, increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and improve your mood? Nature is all around us, but too often we fail to really see it. Spend the week immersing yourself in nature and practicing your observation and writing skills. Over the course of the week, we will create a nature journal, practice translating our observations into creative nonfiction and poetry, and learn from classic and contemporary nature writing. Who knows- you might even come up with an idea for your college admissions essay! Field appropriate attire is recommended; please bring your own sunblock, bug spray and refillable water bottle.

• Grade Level: 9th - 12th

• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Camp Date: 7/7 - 7/11

Location: High Technology High School

Unlock your creativity and bring your ideas to life in this one-week summer camp focused on Computer-Aided Design (CAD)! Perfect for students eager to explore the world of digital design and 3D modeling, this hands-on course introduces the fundamentals of CAD software, technical drawing, and 3D visualization.

Campers will:
*Learn the basics of CAD software used in engineering and design
*Create and manipulate 2D and 3D models with precision
* Design real-world objects and prepare them for 3D printing

• Grade Level: 6th - 8th

• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Camp Date: 7/14 - 7/18

Location: High Technology High School

This one-week summer camp is perfect for middle school students with little to no experience in web design. Campers will learn the fundamentals of website development using raw HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and explore techniques for creating visually appealing and user-friendly web pages. Along the way, they'll have the opportunity to incorporate essential web technologies like hyperlinks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, and tables to enhance their designs. By the end of the week, students will have built their own website and gained the confidence to continue developing their web skills beyond the camp. No prior experience required—just creativity and a willingness to learn!

• Grade Level: 6th - 8th

• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Camp Date: 7/14 - 7/18

Location: High Technology High School

This is where electrical engineering, the field of designing and developing new electronic equipment begins. Discover the inner workings of circuits by building electronic devices using resistors, LEDs, Integrated circuits, and more. Learn the basics of soldering techniques then move on to more difficult projects. Explore the inner workings of integrated circuit chips by building circuits on computers using logic gates. Completed projects can be brought home after the last day of camp.

• Grade Level: 6th - 8th

• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Camp 1: 7/21 - 7/25

Location: High Technology High School

Machine learning is essential for working with AI. In this camp, students will first learn the fundamentals of programming and modeling using Python. Various machine learning programming techniques will then be covered, including: Tree/Forest & Support Vector Machine (SVM) models, Neural Networks, Image Models & Language Models. No previous Python programming experience is required, however students should be comfortable with basic algebra (algebraically solving and graphing basic equations and functions). This camp is meant for students who have a strong interest in programming/AI and who may want to incorporate machine learning in school projects (such as research projects or science fairs).

• Grade Level: 9th - 11th

• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Camp Date: 7/21- 7/25

Location: High Technology High School

Campers in this one week summer course learn about Magnetic Levitation and Solar Technology. Students design, build, test and race a vehicle across a track. Students learn electronic concepts covering direct current obtained through solar cell power and build solar activated devices and competition skills to race their peers. The aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle shape is outlined in the success of transportation while students perform experiments and compete in races using a mag-lev track & their scaled vehicles. An aerodynamically efficient body shape reduces friction between the air and the vehicle allowing for a scientific and fun filled race. 

Each student designs and builds a solar powered device and magnetic levitation car  to take home. Because we will be using tools, students are required to bring and wear long pants and closed toe shoes while in the technology lab. Safety glasses will be provided.  Students also need email accounts (Gmail preferred) to activate classroom software to create their designs.

• Grade Level: 6th - 8th

• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Camp Date: 7/21 - 7/25

Location: High Technology High School

Campers in the CO2 dragster car camp design, build and race against their peers on a race track. Learn how aerodynamics and compressed air can propel your race car to reach 60 miles per hour while utilizing 3D modeling software and provided parts. Each student will get to keep their dragster cars after the last day of class. Because we will be using tools, students are required to bring and wear long pants and closed toe shoes while in the technology lab. Safety glasses will be provided. 

Students will need email accounts (Gmail preferred) to activate classroom software to design CO2 dragster cars.

CO2 Car Race previous years.

• Grade Level: 6th - 8th

• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Camp Date: 7/28 - 8/1

Location: High Technology High School

Campers in the Historical Technology camp build and test several technologies while comparing the original designs historically and identify the advancements over the years of development. Technologies include, clinometers for measuring height, sundials for measuring time, 8 foot hot air balloons for transportation and other technologies. All students successfully demonstrate their technical products after building and testing. Student hot air balloons can reach 20 feet of height at launch which students find the most memorable activity.

Because we will be using tools, students are required to bring and wear long pants and closed toe shoes while in the technology lab. Safety glasses will be provided. Students also need email accounts (Gmail preferred) to activate classroom software for their designs.

• Grade Level: 6th - 8th

• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Camp Date: 8/4 - 8/8