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Summer 2025 Registration Has Closed D<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Summer 2025 Workshops Listed by Week<\/span>
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June 16\u201320, 2025 (four days
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\"\"Computer Science Principles for Middle School Students
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\n<\/strong>You have used computers your whole life. Mostly you don\u2019t even think about it. Your phone has several computers in it, your i-Pad, kindle, TV, car, and more have several in it unless it is an antique. Most devices with an on\/off switch contain computers these days.\u201d -Dr. Beth Simon, phD, Computer Science, UCSD.<\/p>\n

Given the ubiquity of computers in our lives today, it is important for students to understand HOW computers receive instructions to do exactly what we want them to do. This course gives students an introduction to the foundational concepts of computer science and programming. We will learn how computers receive instructions, and the basic logical approaches involved in coding. This course will assume that students have little to no experience in programming, but will use familiar computer applications – such as cartoons and video games – to teach programming. We will also learn some basic computer science concepts by doing \u201cunplugged\u201d activities. By the end of the course, students should be able to show off more than one programs that he\/she created from scratch. We will be using a block programming language, such as Scratch or Google Blockly.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a> the complete workshop description.<\/div>\nInstructor:<\/strong> Trevor Neeb, Sweetwater Unified School District
\nGrade Level<\/strong>: Open to students entering grades 6-8
\nCourse Fee:<\/strong> $340.00
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\"\"How to Make a Great Podcast: Plan, Record and Launch for Success!
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\nPodcasting is the fastest growing segment of digital media\u2014no other medium is growing faster in terms of content, distribution, and industry! This course guides students through the process of analyzing the techniques that make for good storytelling, interviewing and podcasting. In this course, students will analyze the techniques that are implemented during all stages of podcast production: Planning with powerful storytelling, recording and interview production, and final launch of their podcasts<\/p>\n

By letting your students create one, they get an authentic audience and get a voice in a big way!<\/p>\n

Download<\/a> the complete workshop description.<\/div>\nInstructor:<\/strong> Anthony Palmiotto, San Diego Unified School District
\nGrade Level:<\/strong> Open to students entering grades 8-12
\nCourse Fee:<\/strong> $340.00
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June 22-26, 2020<\/span><\/h4>\n

\"\"It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a Drone! Learn All About Drones as You Begin to Fly Your Very Own!
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\n<\/strong>Students will gain an understanding in simple Drone Technology through experimentation and repetition. In pairs, students will learn to navigate drones together as a team. Each student will learn to fly (hover, pitch, roll, etc…) simple drones hands on. Students will also learn the law concerning drones and their use. Course design in Floorplanner will also be used.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a> the complete workshop description.<\/div>\nInstructor:<\/strong> Jeff Ranoa, Poway Unified School District
\nGrade Level<\/strong>: Open to students entering grades 6-8
\nCourse Fee:<\/strong> $400.00 (includes $60 for student’s personal drone)
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\n\"\"Introduction to Object Oriented Programming with Java
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\nThis workshop introduces object oriented programming development and design using the Java programming language. Students will learn basic programming language concepts including Java syntax: control structures, input\/output and memory allocation. Object oriented concepts will be introduced including Java classes containing variables and methods. Students will focus on problem solving skills learning sound software engineering practices of algorithm design and development.<\/p>\n

This course will start with the very basics, assuming no students have any previous Java programming experience or any other programming experience. During the course we will cover the College Board\u2019s AP Computer Science A Java subset for students interested in challenging the AP exam in May, 2021 at their respective high schools. Additional information regarding online sites will be provided where they can continue to hone their java skills throughout the 2020-21 school year in anticipation of taking the AP Computer Science A exam.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a> the complete workshop description.<\/div>\nInstructor:<\/strong> Joe Pistone, Founder, San Diego Computer Science Teachers Association
\nGrade Level:<\/strong> Open to students entering grades 9-12
\nCourse Fee:<\/strong> $340.00
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June 29-July 2, 2020 (four days)<\/span>
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\"\"Programming Sphero Robots to Explore the Country’s Amusement Parks
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\n<\/strong>How to program a Sphero Mini robotic ball to navigate through a mini amusement park made just for Sphero Mini devices. Use Sphero Edu block programming language to write, save, and run navigational programs that control the Sphero as it goes on mini amusement park rides. Add extra fun movements such as spins, twirls and jumps\u2014even make the Sphero Mini light up!<\/em><\/p>\n

This course focuses on how to program a robotic ball called a Sphero Mini so students can make it move, jump, spin, and dance. Learn how to navigate the Sphero Mini through a fun-filled course that includes rides and thrills in a mini amusement park. Save your code so that the Sphero Mini will be able to race through the park at lightening speeds. Exciting rides include the roller coaster, bumper cars, and merry-go-round. Use your programming skills to command the Sphero Mini to win the arcade games and to navigate through the fun house. No prior coding skills needed.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a> the complete workshop description.<\/strong><\/div>\nInstructor:<\/strong> Ruth Maas, Retired, Sweetwater Unified School District
\nGrade Level<\/strong>: Open to students entering grades 6-8
\nCourse Fee:<\/strong> $272.00
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\"\"Learn to Develop Your Own Apps for Your Android Mobile Dev9ce
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\nThis workshop introduces students to object oriented mobile app development using the Java programming language and Google\u2019s Android Studio. All software is free and cross platform. Students will learn basic haptic programming concepts and techniques including tap selection, animation, sliders, list tables, along with many other interactive constructs. All apps students design and create can be instantly loaded for use on their Android devices: phones and\/or tablets.<\/p>\n

Students should have some familiarity with the Java programming language prior to taking this class. In addition, while the Supercomputer Center will provide students with desktop computers during the week, they are encouraged to bring their own laptops, either a Windows or MacBook.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a> the complete workshop description.<\/div>\nInstructor:<\/strong> Joe Pistone, Founder, San Diego Computer Science Teachers Association
\nGrade Level:<\/strong> Open to students entering grades 9-12
\nCourse Fee:<\/strong> $272.00
\nSign Up Today!<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

July 6-10, 2020<\/span><\/h4>\n

\"\"3D Star Wars Animation with Alice Programming
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\n<\/strong>How to create a 3D animated virtual reality video using ALICE 3.0 object-oriented software, experience virtual reality in the ALICE world, code in block or Java side-by-side view, run and evaluate your programs, export video files of your 3D animations to share with family and friends.<\/em><\/p>\n

. You can even record your animations and share them with your family and friends. Prior coding experience recommended but not necessary to enroll in this course.<\/p>\n

In this course students will program their custom made avatars to travel through the universe in action packed adventures while learning to code. Using the 3D object-oriented software called ALICE, this course begins by showing student projects including spacecrafts flying through the galaxy, avatars bearing lightsabers, and Star Wars adventures taking place in the virtual world of ALICE. Students will learn computer programming principles and get a taste of using the Java programming language. Students will create several of their own 3D animations from conception to finished product. Students will be able to export and share their video animation files with others.<\/p>\n

Downloa<\/a>d the complete workshopp description.<\/div>\nInstructor: <\/strong>Ruth Maas, Retired, Sweetwater Unified School District
\nGrade Level<\/strong>: Open to students entering grades 6-8
\nCourse Fee:<\/strong> $340.00
\nSign Up Today!<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

July 13-17, 2020<\/span><\/h4>\n

\"\"Building Minecraft Action-Filled Games with SCRATCH Programmingi
\n<\/strong>View Workshop Description<\/span>

\nProgram your own interactive Minecraft animations and games using the fun and easy block coding language called \u201cScratch.\u201d Think like a computer programmer by using Boolean Logic to plan a challenging Minecraft adventure. Create Minecraft games for one or more players with multiple skill levels. Import sound effects, design unique backgrounds, and program multiple-path Minecraft adventures,<\/p>\n

Download<\/a> the complete workshop description. <\/div>\nInstructor:<\/strong> Ruth Maas, Retired, Sweetwater Unified School District
\nGrade Level<\/strong>: Open to students entering grades 5-6
\nCourse Fee:<\/strong> $340.00
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\"\"Classic Game Coding with Sphero Robotics
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\n<\/strong>Do you love to figure things out? Do you like to solve problems? Do you enjoy games? This fun and exciting class will have you working in teams to provide solutions to design challenges through coding and robotics ultimately designing a classic arcade game.<\/p>\n

Students will learn the following through daily design challenges:<\/p>\n