The camps offer hands-on exposure to diverse computer science topics, taught by USC faculty and staff, with a focus on project-based learning and small student-to-teacher ratios for individualized attention.
CS@SC Summer Camps, offered by the USC Viterbi School of Engineering's K-12 STEM Center, provide K-12 students with an opportunity to explore computer science topics not typically covered in traditional curricula. Through hands-on activities and projects, students can delve into areas such as stand-alone programming, web development, mobile app creation, and robotics. The camps emphasize project-based learning, collaboration, and small-group instruction led by USC staff and trained teaching assistants. Virtual programs run over two weeks with daily sessions, while in-person camps take place over one immersive week on USC's main campus. The curriculum is designed to help students understand the fundamentals of programming, build confidence in coding skills, and develop an interest in the field. Specific courses include AI, Arduino, Cybersecurity, Drones, Minecraft Education, Game Design with Unity, Java, Mobile App Development, Python, and Web Development.
For virtual camps, a typical day involves two 1.5-hour sessions, generally from 9 AM–10:30 AM and 2 PM–3:30 PM. In-person camps run from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, including lunch and two sessions each day with activities on the USC campus.
This camp is best for K-12 students interested in exploring computer science topics beyond traditional school curricula, gaining hands-on coding experience, and developing problem-solving skills in a supportive university environment.
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