Dig'nIT Camps

“Emulsify” creativity using chemistry concepts. Spend a week developing and testing personal care products such as lip balm, lotion, deodorant and soap. Guided by seasoned local science teachers, campers will examine ingredients and properties of matter, just like professional cosmetic chemists, and determine how to make products healthier for people and the environment by adjusting ingredients. Campers will create cosmetics to take home for family and friends to test. Working in teams, campers build their own unique brand and develop pitches to present to family at the end of the week.

Camp Eligibility
Girls age 11-14
Applicants who have never attended this camp before
Must commit to attending all five days of camp

Location
U of I Coeur d'Alene, Harbor Center, 1031 N. Academic Way, Coeur d'Alene

Schedule
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, 2019
*On Friday, campers will host a showcase at approximately 2:15 p.m. for parents, family and friends to hear the pitch presentation campers developed during the week.

Register for Cosmetic Chemistry Camp

Registration Deadline
June 16, 2019

Meals/Snacks:
Campers must bring their own lunch
Snacks are provided throughout the week
Pizza lunch is provided on Friday (send your child with a lunch if they cannot have traditional pizza)

Camp Fees and Payment
U of I Coeur d'Alene has instituted a "pay what you can" policy for the Dig'nIT summer camps to ensure these educational experiences are accessible to all.

Suggested value of Cosmetic Chemistry Camp: $150 for the week

If you cannot afford some or all of registration this year, we understand. No need to explain. While completing the Eventbrite registration, enter the amount you feel is fair for your financial position.

The standard camp liability waiver needs to be submitted on the first day of camp in order for campers to participate.

The University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene has partnered with Chinese organizers iDVENTURE to create the Panda Ambassador Youth Program. Launched in 2018, this initiative brings middle-school aged students from China to Coeur d’Alene to participate in a week-long summer camp.

Chinese students and local American youth pair up to learn Swift coding. They also participate in STEAM lab and outdoor activities. Each day after camp, the group visits local sites such as Gizmo-CDA Makerspace, the Gathering Garden, the Coeur d’Alene Carousel and the Coeur d’Alene Farmer’s Market. Through these adventures, Chinese and American students learn, play and contribute to the community together. In 2018, students even got the chance to meet the mayor!

iDVENTURE RETURNS IN 2019

U of I Coeur d’Alene is partnering with iDVENTURE again in 2019 to bring a new cohort of Chinese youth to Coeur d’Alene to experience this learning opportunity alongside American peers. Local students are welcome to participate in after-camp activities as their schedule allows.

Schedule
Standard camp: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19, 2019
After-camp outings: begin around 3:30 and run until 5-5:30 p.m. Schedule updates will be provided as plans firm.

*On Friday, campers will host a showcase at approximately 3 p.m. for parents, family and friends attend to see a presentation on all the fun activities of the week.

Location
University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene, Harbor Center, 1031 N. Academic Way, Coeur d'Alene

Camp Eligibility
Youth ages 11-15
Must attend all five days of camp; after-camp activities are optional
Interest in working with international peers who will speak English in varying degrees of proficiency and sharing your perspective on life in the U.S.

Register for Panda Ambassador Camp

Registration Deadline
July 7, 2019

Meals/Snacks
Lunch and snacks provided for this camp only. See “meal and snack guidelines” on the camp registration page regarding allergen policy.

Camp Fees and Payment
U of I Coeur d'Alene has instituted a "pay what you can" policy for the Dig'nIT summer camps to ensure these educational experiences are accessible to all.

Suggested value of Panda Ambassador Camp: $150 for the week

If you cannot afford some or all of registration this year, we understand. No need to explain. While completing the Eventbrite registration, enter the amount you feel is fair for your financial position.

The standard camp liability waiver needs to be submitted on the first day of camp in order for campers to participate. 

The University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene is committed to providing accessible, high-quality educational opportunities for the youth of North Idaho. With that in mind, the University center and the Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County have teamed up to offer the U of I Coding Camp experience at club locations in Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene.

New for the summer of 2019, U of I CDA is taking two of its flagship Dig'nIT camps out into the community rather than hosting them at the Harbor Center. The traditional Girls Coding Camp curriculum will be offered to both boys and girls the week of July 22-26 at the Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene Boys & Girls Club locations. The traditional Swift Coding Camp curriculum will be offered at the two locations the week of July 29 to Aug. 2.

Scratch Coding Camp Session Details
July 22-26
Coeur d'Alene club sessions, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Post Falls club sessions, 1-3 p.m.

Registration for these camps is managed by the Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County. Contact the club directly to enroll.

The University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene is committed to providing accessible, high-quality educational opportunities for the youth of North Idaho. With that in mind, the University center and the Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County have teamed up to offer the U of I Coding Camp experience at club locations in Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene.

New for the summer of 2019, U of I CDA is taking two of its flagship Dig'nIT camps out into the community rather than hosting them at the Harbor Center. The traditional Girls Coding Camp curriculum will be offered to both boys and girls the week of July 22-26 at the Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene Boys & Girls Club locations. The traditional Swift Coding Camp curriculum will be offered at the two locations the week of July 29 to Aug. 2.

Swift Coding Camp Session Details
July 29 to Aug. 2
Coeur d'Alene club sessions, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Post Falls club sessions, 1-3 p.m.

Registration for these camps is managed by the Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County. Please contact the club directly to enroll.

The STEAM Lab Camp is made up of single, half-day sessions for campers of various age ranges. Energetic expert instructors will lead campers in hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Individual sessions will be held 9 a.m. to noon, July 29-31.

Plans for the 2019 STEAM Lab Camp are coming together now. Topics may include water science, art, chemistry and technology.

Check back for details on the STEAM sessions later in the spring.

Campers who attended the U of I Coeur d'Alene Coding Swift Camp in 2017 or 2018 now have a chance to dive back into the Swift Coding language. Campers will learn more complex components through the same Swift Playgrounds app. Interactive STEAM lab breaks will be incorporated, and a presentation for friends and family will allow campers to show off their accomplishments at the end of the week.

Schedule
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug 5 through Friday, Aug. 9

*On Friday, campers host a showcase at 2:15 p.m.for parents, family and friends to see presentations on the camp experience.

Location
U of Idaho Coeur d'Alene, Harbor Center, 1031 N. Academic Way, Coeur d'Alene

Camp Eligibility
Youth ages 11-14
Must commit to all five days of camp
Campers must have attended one of the following: 2017 Swift Coding Camp, 2018 Swift Coding Camp or 2018 Panda Ambassador Camp

If your child has not attended an original Swift Coding Camp but has experience with the Swift Playgrounds app and would benefit from this camp, please contact Kary Wells, kary@uidaho.edu to discuss further. This camp is not recommended for campers who have already completed the Learn To Code 3 lessons.

If you have read and confirmed your camper meets the prerequisite requirements, register them for Swift Coding 2 Camp.

Registration Deadline
July 28, 2019

In order to successfully facilitate this camp, there must be a minimum of 12 registrants. If the camp is canceled, registration fees will be refunded.

Meals/Snacks
Campers must bring their own lunch
Snacks are provided throughout the week
Pizza lunch is provided on Friday (send your child with a lunch if they cannot have traditional pizza)

Camp Fees and Payment
U of I Coeur d'Alene has instituted a "pay what you can" policy for the Dig'nIT summer camps to ensure these educational experiences are accessible to all.

Suggested value of Swift Coding 2 Camp: $150 for the week

If you cannot afford some or all of registration this year, we understand. No need to explain. Simply enter the amount you feel fair for your financial position upon registration.

The standard camp liability waiver found here needs to be submitted on the first day of camp in order for campers to participate.