Exclusive Summer Coding Bootcamp Program for Teens on UC Berkeley Campus

Diverse Discovery! Activities and sights to suit every interest await in the vibrant surroundings:

• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Lawn games, and more.

• Bay Area Exploration: Discover attractions like the Exploratorium and Chabot Space & Science Center, including the NASA Ames Visitor Center.
• Cultural Richness: Embrace the history, sights, parks, and famous landmarks the Bay Area has to offer.
• Berkeley Arts & Culture: Dive into the arts and culture scene with UC Berkeley's vibrant community offerings, including parks, stages, and renowned restaurants.
• California's Great America: A 100-acre amusement park with famous attractions, including the celebrated Gold Striker roller coaster.
• San Francisco Scavenger Hunt: Discover San Francisco's famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf through an interactive scavenger hunt.
• Educational Outings: Participate in academic-specific excursions to leading Bay Area companies and institutions to enrich your study experience.

• Group airport transfers: $95 each way.

• Transfers outside of the official group pick-up and drop-off time window: $195 each way

• Unaccompanied minor transportation: $145 total each way

Arrivals During Flight Window:

• Greeted by campus staff.

• Stay at the airport with staff until the flight window closes and all students have arrived.

• Transported to campus after the flight window ends.

• No immediate meeting by staff; must wait for the official arrival window.

• For late arrivals(within reason), for those that pay a transfer fee will be met at the airport.

General Departure Information:

• Students who opt for departure transfer (with a $95 fee) will arrive at the airport at maximum 10:00am.

• Suitable for flights departing at 12:00pm or later.

• With additional fee, there might be service for flights departing before 12:00pm.

• Learn core coding skills and apply key concepts: variables, arrays, conditionals, loops, functions.
• Courses led by subject-expert faculty from colleges, universities, and professional forums.
• Program Overview:
  • Identify computer similarities across devices.
  • Use p5js for accessible coding experiences.
  • Debug code and articulate algorithmic decisions.
  • Practice cooperative coding for team problem-solving.
• Course Schedule:
  • Five 3-hour classes, 9am-12pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Additional activities and guest speakers on Wednesday afternoons.
  • Separate, structured programs for grades 6-8, with dedicated staff and accommodations.

Criteria for Admission:

• Vaccination Requirements: May be necessary for in-person programs, depending on university policies.
• Academic Requirements:
  • Completion of 6th grade by the program start date.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent).
• Decisions are emailed within 7 to 10 business days after application review.

Sample Tutor:

• Travis Taylor - Coding Educator:
  • 10 years of programming experience as a Data Scientist
  • 5 years of teaching experience at Northwestern University and Design Students League.
  • Served as a subject matter expert and content developer to create curriculum for data and software engineering bootcamps.
  • Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

• Airport Shuttle service: $95 (Each way)

• Registration fee: $99 (Included in course fee)

• **Pocket Money: **We suggest an extra $100 per week.