{ Summer camps }

Programming, fun, & friends.

One-week, cost-free summer camps for students in grades 4-8. Learn the basics of computer science, 9AM-3PM, Monday to Friday.

Campers and mentors at a Steel City Codes summer camp.

Summer camps

Programming, fun, & friends.

Spend a week of your summer learning to code. Our one-week camps — all completely cost-free — teach kids the basics of computer science, 9AM–3PM Monday to Friday.

Camps are open to students entering grades 4–8 (ages 9–14). No prior experience necessary. At in-person sessions the materials students need are provided; virtual campers use their own computer.

A week that sticks

Make friends

Collaborative projects and a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio mean no one gets lost.

Build skills

Curriculums tailored for younger students, from first steps to real projects.

Discover interests

Try Python, Java, or web development and find what clicks.

Pick your track

Try a class the first day — if it's too easy or too hard, we'll help you switch.

Intro to PythonInput/output, looping, graphics, functions. (Grade 4+)

Intermediate PythonOOP, APIs, dictionaries, tuples, lists. (Grade 5+ or after Intro)

Web DevelopmentHTML layouts, CSS design, JavaScript & responsive sites. (Grade 6+)

Intro to JavaInput/output, looping, arrays, functions. (Grade 5+)

Intermediate JavaOOP, ArrayLists, graphics. (Grade 6+ or after Intro)

Project-Based Python/JavaUser interfacing, advanced algorithms, AI. (Advanced)

Good to know

What does it cost?

Nothing. The materials your child needs for in-person camp are provided by us. (Virtual sessions require a student-provided computer.)

Who can participate?

Anyone in 4th–8th grade (ages 9–14) can register as a student. For special circumstances, email contact@steelcitycodes.org.

Can high schoolers volunteer?

Yes — any high-school student (grades 9–12) with a CS background can apply. Volunteer applications open in the spring.

What are the hours?

Camps run one week, 9AM–3PM every day, Monday through Friday.

Find a summer camp near you.

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