Coding Camps

 

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Students learn to program AutoAuto’s self-driving cars using Python at a camp hosted at Palo Alto College during the summer of 2019.

We believe in bringing opportunities to engage with code and technology year-round. From Python to self-driving cars to connecting tech to community issues, we partner with local organizations to offer a variety of camps to K-12 students — both on- and offline.

Our camps are a great way for students to get in-depth and hands-on experience with different computer technologies, as well as meet other students who share their interests.

Each camp has a project component where students can work together or individually to showcase what they learned from the camp.


Register for our 2025 Summer Camps!

PAc Coding Camps

Machine Learning and AI: Intro to Machine Learning & AI Concepts & AutoAuto

June 2nd - June 13th, 2025 | This camp is open to middle schoolers.

Students will explore machine learning/AI through a variety of technologies, including self-driving cars, Python, computer vision with Scratch Lab, and activities based around ethics in AI. With AutoAuto, students will deep-dive into  Python and use self-driving cars to explore the world of machine learning and AI

Coding: Intro to App Development & Coding: Congressional App Challenge

July 7th - July 18th, 2025 | This camp is open to middle schoolers.

Using Code.org App lab, students will use visual programming to create prototype mobile applications. Applying their skills in Code.org’s App Lab, students will solve problems by creating prototyped mobile applications and have an opportunity to submit the applications to the congressional app challenge.

Game Design: Intro to Game Development & Arcade Game Maker

July 21st – August 1st, 2025 | This camp is open to middle schoolers.

Students will explore gaming concepts through a variety of technologies and apply their coding skills by creating games of their own. Students will deep-dive into Microsoft’s MakeCode Arcade to develop their coding and game design skills. Students will create their own arcade-style games and arcade controllers.


CAMP AWESOME! WE:Code

Join the Autism Community Network and Youth Code Jam for a fun summer Coding Camp!

This camp is geared towards middle - high school students.

Your child will learn coding fundamentals through a survey of different technologies and hands-on, project-based learning. We understand kids learn in different ways, so we use different techniques to pique your child's interest. We use a combination of physical technology as well as other methods to explore code, such as creating retro-style games on the computers. Your child will build their confidence and sharpen future skills. 

On top of learning, this is a camp to make friends and have fun along the way!

Registration coming soon.