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UC Berkeley Campus, USA

Exclusive Summer Coding Bootcamp Program for Teens on UC Berkeley Campus

age icon 11-13 years old

time icon 1 weeks

book icon Weekly hours: 26

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Unlock the Digital World: Join our Middle School Coding Bootcamp!

  • Dive into a thrilling week of coding adventure and master the essentials of programming.
  • Get hands-on experience and crack the code to problem-solving with variables, arrays, loops, and functions.
  • Transform your ideas into algorithms and level up your coding skills. Enroll now and start your journey to becoming a coding whiz!

This program is not run by the campus partners. Universities and their affiliated departments are not responsible for this program in any way.


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Location

The University of California, Berkeley, is ranked as one of the top public universities in the world!

  • Its faculty has garnered over 70 Nobel Prizes and 14 Pulitzers.

  • Its excellence in academics, alongside its abundant recreation opportunities and prized location in the San Francisco Bay Area, affords the ideal program experience for students.

What's Included

Full Board - Residential Students:

  • Includes: all meals, lodging, excursions, academic course, and evening activities, application fee $99

  • Excludes: optional airport pickup and drop off service (available for an additional fee)

Day Course - Commuter Students:

  • Includes: lunch, academic course, excursions, programming from 9am to 6pm on Monday-Thursday and 9am to 2:30pm on Friday, application fee $99

  • Excludes: lodging, breakfast, dinner, and evening activities

Activities

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

  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Lawn games, and more.

Accommodations

Experience the true first-year students lifestyle on UC Berkeley campus!

  • Share a gender-segregated dorm room without A/C, accommodating two to four students, in the iconic Unit 1 or Unit 2 Residence Halls.

  • Rooms contain an extra-long twin size bed, desks, drawers, mirror and a closet.

  • Bed sheets and linens will be provided (but extra blankets and towels are recommended).

  • Shared common bathrooms, just like first-year college students.

  • 24-hour security and electronic keys to enter each building and dorm room.

  • Enjoy meals at the bustling Crossroads Dining Hall or explore local Berkeley eateries.

  • Catering to most dietary needs, ensuring everyone has delicious and healthy meal choices.

Excursions

  • 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.

Transportation

  • 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.

Lesson Plan

  • 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.

Extras

  • Airport Shuttle service: $95 (Each way)

  • Registration fee: $99

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

Requirements

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.


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Session Dates

Good News! You are not going to pay the full fee today, just a small deposit. After paying today, you will first get an enrollment form, and then receive a booking confirmation.

July - Day Camp

Start 7/21/2024
End 7/26/2024
Duration 1 Weeks
Price $2,197

July - Boarding

Start 7/21/2024
End 7/26/2024
Duration 1 Weeks
Price $2,997

July - Day Camp

Start 7/28/2024
End 8/2/2024
Duration 1 Weeks
Price $2,197

July - Boarding

Start 7/28/2024
End 8/2/2024
Duration 1 Weeks
Price $2,997

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