ETS Summer Camp

Who Is It?

The Education Technology Services STEM Summer Camp is an educational outreach program hosted by the UIC College of Education that introduces students to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. The program encourages curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving by allowing students to explore emerging technologies and scientific concepts in a collaborative learning environment.

Camp participants work with a variety of technologies, including robotics, drones, 3D printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LEGO Robotics, Ozobot, telepresence robots, and other educational technologies. Students also participate in activities related to computer programming, engineering, physics, chemistry, environmental science, animation, multimedia production, web development, simulations, and other STEM disciplines.

The camp is led by UIC faculty, staff, and student instructors who provide guidance through project-based learning, interactive demonstrations, and team activities. In addition to supporting STEM education, the program strengthens community engagement by providing opportunities for students to explore future careers in science and technology while developing valuable 21st-century skills.

Other Service Names

STEM Camp, Summer Camp, Youth STEM Program, Computer Science Camp, Robotics Camp

 

Services Offered

• Hands-on STEM learning experiences.
• Computer programming and software development.
• Robotics and autonomous systems.
• Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects.
• LEGO Robotics and Ozobot activities.
• Drone technology and engineering challenges.
• 3D design and printing.
• Physics, chemistry, and environmental science experiments.
• Multimedia production, animation, and web development.
• Team-based projects that promote creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

 

Who Is Eligible To Use It?

• Faculty
• Staff
• Students
• External

 

Who Can Register For The Summer Camp?

• Camp is open to 8-13-year- old students. Seats are limited, and we will fill them on a first-come/ first-serve basis. You can choose one session, but you cannot choose both. The sessions are the same for different groups.

 

How Do I Register?

Please contact us and we will send you two forms to fill out. We will reply to you regarding the payment. From 2027, all the forms and payments will go online.

To register, please complete the

1. Risk Acknowledgement Form

2. Media Release Form

• Please sign the TWO forms. You can choose between the paper form.
• If you fill out the paper request form, please use the contact us page to email us, fax to (312) 413-3602, or drop off in person.

 

How Much Does It Cost?

There is a $200.00 fee that will partially cover materials for projects. You may cancel your participation, but fees are not refundable.

The registration fee can be combined into a single payment for up to 3 students.

Registration is not final until payment is received.

 

When Is The Summer Camp Held?

Schedule for 2026

Session 1: July 27 to July 31

Session 2: August 3 to August 7

 

How Can I Get Support?

Please use the Request Service button on this page to ask an a question.

 

Commonly Asked Questions

Location & Time:

• Each day, campers meet in the Education Technology Lab, College of Education, UIC, 1040 W Harrison Street. We will send more details later by email.
• Unfortunately, parking is not available at this location.
• The camp starts at 10 AM and ends at 4 PM.

 

Meals:

We will not provide lunch; therefore, every student must bring their own lunch and may not leave the building during lunch. We strongly recommend that participants get a good night’s sleep and have a nutritious breakfast prior to attending each day. This will help them be alert and on task during the sessions.

 

Documentation and Evaluation:

During some sessions, we will document our STEM program with photos and video clips. Some of these will be included in a report that will be prepared for the Dean of the College of Education. We will also collect observational and short interview information from the students during their involvement; this information will help us improve our work. Participation is completely voluntary. Students will not be graded or evaluated in any certain way.

 

Volunteering:

During the summer camp, we need people who can make an impact on the community. We are interested in who are passionate about teaching and helping the communities. You will gain personal experience and to improve the lives in the community. If you have a passion for teaching in the natural sciences, robotics, coding, or any topics in science, we would love to have you volunteer for our Summer camp. If you are interested in volunteering for the Summer Camp, please contact us.

 

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