Overview

Boy working on robotic car at UNH EPIC Camp
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EPIC - Elementary Programming

Please note that both sessions of EPIC are full and there is not a waiting list for this program.

EPIC is designed to inspire the next generation of computing innovators by engaging young students in learning computational thinking skills and programming fundamentals. We offer various levels of classes on different subjects so students can build confidence in technologies within a well-balanced learning environment. Our hands-on activities are designed to promote problem-solving and logical thinking skills as well as to encourage social interactions, participation, and fun! 

Let students’ imagination soar as they collaborate with new friends and are guided by our experienced tech-savvy staff. EPIC is in its 8th year helping young students learn about the amazing world of computing technologies. All summer 2022 sessions are held at the UNH Durham campus.

EPIC 2022:

Session

Dates

Times

Grades (Fall 2022)

Cost

Registration close date (unless full earlier)

Robotic Programming Explorer

August 1-5

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Gr 4-6

$275

July 18

Physical Computing Creation

August 8-12

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Gr 5-7

$275

July 18

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Click the '+' sign on the appropriate block on the right to enroll.

Online Registration Instructions: please review before enrolling for the best outcome. Family Accounts are recommended for families enrolling multiple children in any UNH youth program.

Although final COVID-19 protocols may change by summer 2022, UNH’s current mitigation strategies can be reviewed here: COVID-19 health measures. Updated information will be communicated to participants directly from the camp director closer to the start date. Feel free to contact the director if you have questions or concerns.

For more information about EPIC, contact Karen Jin: epic@cs.unh.edu

 

Program Staff

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EPIC - Elementary Programming

  • Karen Jin

    Karen Jin is the Director of the EPIC camps. During the academic year, she is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Department of Applied Engineering and Sciences at UNH Manchester.

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EPIC 2022

 

Robotic Programming Explorer:

Our campers will work on building and programming EV3 Mindstorms robots to tackle simulated real-world challenges. The activities are designed to stimulate creativity in young students, while showing them what computer science is about and how it impacts our daily life through innovations. Students will work together, make friends, and create robots from day one. No prior programming experience is required. Includes both indoor and outdoor activities.

 

Physical Computing Creation:

Join us to learn about basic computing concepts through interactive physical media. The activities include building mobile apps or working with programmable electronic devices, e.g., Micro:bit. Instead of just being a consumer of technologies, you will become a creator of fun computing artifacts. Work together, make friends and learn the fundamentals of computer science through fun projects. Some prior programming experience (Mindstorm, code.org, Scratch, etc.) is recommended but not required. Includes both indoor and outdoor activities.

We use kids-friendly programmable electric circuit boards to teach programming and basic circuitry on platforms such as here and here. Campers will build their own projects with these systems along with craft materials, while learning the principles of programming (using either block-based or text-based languages). A light-activated sun visor and a sound-controlled dancing belt are among the projects our campers had created during this week-long program. 

This course is currently unavailable.