DIG’NIT Camps
Dig'nIT Camps
“Emulsify” your creativity with chemistry by spending a week studying, developing and testing personal care products such as lip balm, lotion, deodorant and soap. Examine ingredients and properties of matter similar to professional cosmetic chemists. Consider how changing ingredients in personal products can make a healthier product for you and the environment.
Applicants must be 11-14 years old and able to commit to attending all five days of camp.
2019 Camp Details (announced in early 2019)
Camper registration is complete when parents submit the registration form on Eventbrite and download, complete and return the camp waiver. Send waivers immediately to Juli Anderson at julianaa@uidaho.edu.
The Air Force Association (AFA) CyberCamp is designed to energize students who are new to cybersecurity about STEM career opportunities. This camp teaches important cyber defense skills through hands-on instruction and activities. Students will learn how to protect their personal devices and information from outside threats, as well as how to harden entire networks running Windows 7 and Ubuntu operating systems.
The AFA CyberCamp will culminate in an exciting final team competition that simulates real cybersecurity situations faced by industry professionals and mimics AFA’s CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The camp is designed for students ages 12-18 who are new to cybersecurity and not veteran CyberPatriot Competitors. Students must be willing to commit to all five days of camp.
The University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene has successfully partnered with Boys & Girls Club to offer this curriculum in Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls to students who are members of the local clubs. If your student is a member of either the CDA or PF Boys & Girls Club and would like to attend this camp, please connect with their local club about how to sign up. U of I Coeur d'Alene will still be accepting registrations for the Sandpoint camp location.
2019 Camp Details (to be announced in early 2019)
Camper registration is complete when parents submit the registration form on Eventbrite and download, complete and return the camp waiver. Send waivers immediately to Juli Anderson at julianaa@uidaho.edu.
This exciting summer educational camp for middle-school girls will focus on exploring digital innovation and information technology. The four-day camp focuses on computer programming, website development, coding and graphic design. Girls will also get a chance to hear from speakers and play in “maker” style labs.
This camp is open to girls 11-14 years old. Applicants must be able to commit to attending all four days of camp.
2019 Camp Details (announced in early 2019)
Camper registration is complete when parents submit the registration form on Eventbrite and download, complete and return the camp waiver. Send waivers immediately to Juli Anderson at julianaa@uidaho.edu.
Using Apple's iPad app Swift Playground, this camp teaches participants how to code through a fun, app-based learning experience. Campers will solve interactive puzzles to learn the basics of coding with the Swift language. Camp will include indoor and outdoor activities throughout the week and will wrap up with a final showcase event. iPads will be provided for the duration of the camp.
Applicants must be 11-14 years old and able to commit to attending all five days of camp.
2019 Camp Details (announced in early 2019)
Camper registration is complete when parents submit the registration form on Eventbrite and download, complete and return the camp waiver. Send waivers immediately to Juli Anderson at julianaa@uidaho.edu.
Java Coding Workshop teaches the Java programming language using Processing 2.0. Participants complete fun projects throughout the week, such as developing games, and get a taste for real-world programming. No previous programming experience required – just a love for computers and coding! The final day of the workshop features an opportunity for participants to present their projects.
The curriculum is customized for beginner to intermediate learners ages 14-18. Learners must be willing to commit to all five days.
2019 Camp Details (announced in early 2019)
Camper registration is complete when parents submit the registration form on Eventbrite and download, complete and return the camp waiver. Send waivers immediately to Juli Anderson at julianaa@uidaho.edu.
Computer Science is a fast-growing industry with good paying careers and dramatic impact on the economy of our state. The University of Idaho is committed to showing K-12 students statewide the excitement of computer coding and related skills through our summer camp program.
These camps target several different age groups. Explore the camp descriptions to find the perfect one for your needs then go to Evenbrite via the links provided to register.