2020 Summer Science Camps at UMD for K-12 Students

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences offers 2020 summer camps in physics, computer science, biomedical science and more. 

The Amazing Science Discovery Camp: For Rising 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders

July 13-17, 2020

The Amazing Science Discovery Camp is a one-week summer camp for students with an interest in exploring the physical world. Each day is filled with exciting experiments, interesting projects, educational demonstrations and much more. Camp activities engage students in developing curiosity, building knowledge, and increasing their appreciation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in their daily lives and future careers. Registration opened January 24, 2020.

For more information, visit http://umdphysics.umd.edu/events/aboutus-outreach/science-discovery-camp.html

JumpStart Computing Elementary Camp: For Rising 4th and 5th Graders

Session 1: June 22-26, 2020

Session 2: July 27-31, 2020

Elementary students are invited to an interactive learning experience in computing, robotics, and cybersecurity. Undergraduate students will cover topics such as Python Art, Number Theory, Scratch, Cryptography and Robotics over the course of this one-week camp. This event will provide students with the opportunity to explore computing topics, and learning about additional resources to continue their learning. Students should have a basic level of reading comprehension and math skills. Registration opens February 1, 2020. For best consideration, apply by March 9, 2020.

For more information, visit https://inclusion.cs.umd.edu/outreach#camps

Computer Science Connect (CompSciConnect): For Rising 6th, 7th and 8th Graders 

Yellow: Session One: June 22-July 3, 2020 or Session Two: August 3-14, 2020

Red: Session One: June 22-July 3, 2020 or Session Two: July 13-24, 2020

Terp: ​Session One: July 13-24, 2020 or Session Two: August 3-14, 2020

CompSciConnect is a three-year summer camp (Yellow, Red and Terp groups) that typically begins with rising 6th graders joining the Yellow group. Each summer, students learn more advanced skills and also meet once a month throughout the school year to maintain those skills. Through the three years, students explore block programming with scratch (Yellow); web programming with HTML, CSS and JavaScript (Red); and Python and Unity 3D programming (Terp), along with cybersecurity/safety, cryptology, number bases, logic and computer use skills. Through the three years, we emphasize how these skills connect to other areas of study and to making the world a better place. Registration opens February 1, 2020. For best consideration, apply by March 9, 2020. 

For more information, visit https://mcwic.cs.umd.edu/outreach/csc 

Physics of Quidditch Summer Camp: For Rising 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Graders

Session 1: June 22-26, 2020

Session 2: July 6-10, 2020

This innovative summer program combines physics, the real-life sport of quidditch, books and movies from the world of Harry Potter. Camp days are centered on learning physics concepts and playing quidditch. Campers learn about the physical universe by exploring the magic of Hogwarts and the concepts of mechanics, optics, magnetism and modern physics. Participants also learn the exciting sport of quidditch and play daily scrimmages while practicing athletic skills. Campers are sorted into “houses” and compete in a weeklong Try-Physics Tournament and Quidditch Cup. The camp culminates in a luncheon for participants and parents, a presentation of science concepts learned, and the championship quidditch match. Registration opened January 24, 2020.

For more information, visit http://umdphysics.umd.edu/events/aboutus-outreach/outreach-physics-quidditch.html

Physics Summer Program: For Rising 9th Graders

July 27-31, 2020

This program introduces campers to physics through an exploration of classical physics and modern applications. Participants dive into physics with hands-on laboratory experiments, activities and discussions of physics in current events. Physics concepts are brought to life with demonstrations. In addition to physics concepts, participants learn programming through a project linking technology and physics. The program also includes research laboratory tours, interesting speakers and discussions of careers in physics. Registration opened January 24, 2020.

For more information, visit https://umdphysics.umd.edu/events/summer-programs/advanced-physics-summer-program.html

Girls Talk Math: For Rising 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Graders 

July 13-24, 2020

Girls Talk Math is a two-week summer day camp hosted by the Department of Mathematics. Students who attend high school within driving distance of the University of Maryland can apply. Camp activities involve learning mathematics outside of the standard curriculum, attending minilectures on mathematics, as well as recording and publishing a podcast about a famous female mathematician. Registration is open. 

For more information, visit http://gtm.math.umd.edu 

Introduction to Computing 101: For Rising 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Graders

August 2-14, 2020

Come join us for a 2-week residential camp to learn the basic of Python. Students will spend the weeks with current computer science students to explore the field. Students will have lab visits and field trips. Students with previous computing experience should explore one of our other camps as this is created to be an introduction to computing. Registration is open. For best consideration, apply by March 9, 2020. 

For more information, visit https://inclusion.cs.umd.edu/outreach#camps

Make Your Own Wearables: For Rising 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grade Girls

July 27-31, 2020

This one-week camp is designed to introduce students to the world of wearable technology. Here, students will take an inside look at the possibilities of creating wearable technology and the revolution behind such technology. Students will foster their talent and creativity by being introduced to the principles of cloud computing, progressive web application development, electronics and the Internet of Things. This hands-on experience provides students the ability to learn about software, hardware, and applying Arduino programming to create wearable items such as light-up keychains, bracelets, and brooches, as well as time to discover their own passion for creating fashion. Labs will consist of creating a prototype design on a breadboard, and verifying the design works, using our state-of-the-art test and measurement equipment. Registration is open. For best consideration, apply by March 9, 2020. 

For more information, visit http://mcwic.cs.umd.edu/outreach#camps 

Terp Young Scholars: For Rising 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Graders

 July 12-31, 2020

Terp Scholars take one three-credit UMD introductory course and can live on campus or commute from home. For three weeks, Terp Scholars attend class, enjoy field trips or guest speakers, study, work on projects, and prepare for exams. They also participate in seminars, workshops and social activities where they meet and study with other talented high school students from around the U.S. and the world in many of the same world-class facilities used by UMD’s full-time college students. The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences will be offering three courses during summer 2020:

Biological Sciences Program: Environmental Biology

Biological Sciences Program: Modern Medicine

Computer Science: Web Programming

Applications opened January 7, 2020. Applications close June 15, 2020.

For more information, visit https://exst.umd.edu/pre-college-programs/terp-young-scholars?gad_source=1

AI4ALL: For Rising 10th, 11th and 12th Graders

July 13-31, 2020

AI4ALL is a three-week long, residential computer programming and artificial intelligence (AI) summer camp. Students will come away from the camp knowing how AI can be used to help people and an idea of what kinds of careers there are in AI. The camp will be offered to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. Students will be exposed to personal growth, education, and hands-on experiences presented by faculty, guest lecturers,  and students at the University of Maryland. 

Throughout the program, students will experience a blended learning environment with formal instruction, group work with UMD AI faculty and graduate students, as well as field trips, lab visits, and guest speakers. Registration is open. For best consideration, apply by March 9, 2020.

For more information, visit https://inclusion.cs.umd.edu/outreach#camps

Physics Summer Girls - Advanced: For Rising 10th, 11th and 12th Graders

July 27- Aug 7, 2020  

While the rising 9th grader program focuses on classical physics, the advanced program jumps into the exciting world of modern physics. Participants learn about topics including relativity, antimatter, quantum mechanics, physical uncertainty, quantum computing and more. The program is filled with hands-on lab activities, visits to cutting-edge research labs, discussions with professors and graduate students who conduct modern physics research, and a project to make the discussions of modern topics tangible. Students are introduced to topics that they will likely not be offered in their high school classes, from the thought experiments of Einstein to current applications in code breaking. Registration opened January 24, 2020.

For more information, visit http://umdphysics.umd.edu/events/aboutus-outreach/summer-girls.html

The Physics Makers Camp: For rising 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders

Aug 3-7, 2020

This week long camp is designed as a series of exciting, hands-on workshops that emphasize design thinking, problem solving, building, and construction.  Students will have the opportunity to work with various tools, materials, and equipment in the Physics Vortex Makerspace, as well as other STEM related makerspaces on campus. This immersive week aims to provide a snapshot of a STEM professional’s life – technical work, experiment, apparatus creation, and communication of projects and results. Registration opened January 24, 2020.

For more information, visit https://umdphysics.umd.edu/events/summer-programs/physics-makers-camp.html

Cyber Defense Training Camp: For Rising 11th and 12th Graders

July 5-11, 2020 

Cyber Defense Training Camp is an intermediate level (some technical experience is required) one-week residential summer program for both male and female students. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of cybersecurity and gain practical skills through instruction by an experienced security professional, while living on the UMD campus. Students learn about career options in the field, take at least one field trip and hear from a variety of speakers to learn more about how to prepare to enter this exciting profession. Registration is open. For best consideration, apply by March 9, 2020.

For more information, visit https://mcwic.cs.umd.edu/cyber

Jump Start Biomedical Science Program: For Rising 11th and 12th Graders

Session 1: July 13-17, 2020

Session 2: July 20-24, 2020 

The Jump Start Program will invite 50 students to participate in a weeklong summer science immersion program. Students considering a career in the sciences will have the opportunity to learn the tools of modern life sciences research and experience the excitement of discovery. In addition to carrying out laboratory investigations, students will participate in seminars and professional development workshops. This program was developed through a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and is now sponsored by the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. Applications opened December 15, 2019. Applications close March 15, 2020.

For more information, visit https://cmns.umd.edu/news-events/news/2020-summer-science-camps-umd-k-12-students