SCAI Summer Camps

Igniting enthusiasm for discovery

Robotics Camp is back on the schedule for Summer 26.

ASU’s Robotics Camp is an innovative summer program designed for middle school and high school students interested in science and engineering. Expert instructors use component-based robot construction and programming to teach the latest engineering concepts and technologies. Students will work in teams to design, build, and program a robot. By the end of the camp, groups will test their metal in a robotics challenge.

Cost: $900

More info here:

https://venus.sod.asu.edu/roboticscamp/

7UP Middle School Camp

The program will cover robot construction, visual programming language programming, Python programming, robotics programming, Web programming in Service-Oriented Computing, Phone app programming.

Monday-Friday June 1 – June 12th

8:15 AM – 4:45 PM

Room 222 (2nd floor)
Brickyard Engineering Building
699 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

 Registration link is coming in April

 

9 UP High School Camp – NOT offering Summer 26

We will not officially offer a separate camp for students entering grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. For motivated students, we can teach advanced computing and robotics contents within 7Up Camp. The program will cover robot construction, visual programming language programming, Python programming, robotics programming, Web programming in Service-Oriented Computing, Phone app programming.

 

Monday-Friday 
Room 222 (2nd floor)
Brickyard Engineering Building
699 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

 

 

 

 

Desert CodeSprouts – Computer Science Workshop for Middle School Kids 2026 – More information coming soon.

Desert CodeSprouts is an annual full-day computer science workshop for grades 6 – 9 students. The workshop will cover a variety of computer science topics (e.g., programming, machine learning, interaction design, security) developed and run by ASU faculty and student volunteers. Participants will attend the workshop on ASU’s campus and rotate in groups through the activities.

More info here: https://scai.engineering.asu.edu/desert-codesprouts-workshop/

Cost: $TBD

DATE: May 17th, 2025 –
Saturday 9:00-4:00 — Lunch not provided
Room TBA
Brickyard Engineering Building
699 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

 

Game and AI Camp 2026.

Join us in creating fun and interactive 2D games using GameMaker, a beginner-friendly game development platform. This camp is designed for middle and high school students (7th-10th grades) who are interested in game design, coding, and creativity. Through hands-on activities, students will learn how to design characters, build game mechanics, and bring their ideas to life. In addition, campers will explore exciting AI tools to automatically generate 2D images, sound effects, and music, adding a unique touch to their games. The instructor is an ASU professor with over 20 years of experience teaching computer graphics and game development. Each student will have access to a computer and receive step-by-step guidance throughout the camp. As an in-person camp, students will receive prompt assistance and support from ASU student assistants (TAs) in our gaming program within the School of Computer Science. By the end of the camp, students will have created their own original games and gained a solid introduction to both game development and creative AI technologies.

Cost: $1000

Grades 7th – 10th

Participants will:

  • Learn the fundamentals of 2D game development using GameMaker.
  • Develop individual and team-based game projects.
  • Participate in structured lessons on programming logic, game mechanics, and game design.
  • Engage in supervised computer-based development sessions using on-site desktop computers.
  • Present their completed projects on the final day of the program.

All activities are classroom-based and computer-focused. There are no off-campus activities planned.

Monday – Friday (Excluding Saturday and Sunday) June 15 – June 26th, 2026

Monday-Friday 9:00 – 4:00 — Lunch not provided
Room M1-11 (Mezzanine Level)
Brickyard Engineering Building
699 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

Registration will open in April.