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2023 Summer Camps 

We are proud to announce the IDEAShop Summer Camp Program for 2023. These camps are designed for ambitious high school and middle school students seeking opportunities to learn high-demand technical skills in a fun and challenging environment. Spend your summer at Harper in these exciting camps as you embark on your journey as an engineer, computer scientist, roboticist, or entrepreneur. Learn career skills and critical life skills like teamwork, problem-solving and perseverance.

No prior experience is necessary to attend any of our camps. Sign up soon since enrollment is EXTREMELY limited. We can’t wait to see what you will accomplish this summer!

Please click on each camp title to take you to our enrollment site.

Limited scholarships are available, please apply here: Scholarship Application.


HIGH SCHOOL CAMPS

Artificial Intelligence

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Program Self-Driving Cars, Generative AI, and Robots

Self-Driving Cars, ChatGPT, DALL-E... The future of Artificial Intelligence has arrived. Gain hands-on experience programming self-driving mini cars using the Python programming language. Learn how generative AI tools like ChatGPT work and how to use them. Interact with robots to learn about sensors, data, and machine learning. Explore the positive and negative societal impacts of AI. Discover innovative ways to use AI technology now and in the future! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Ages 13~17.

Days: 06/12-06/23   Time: 1:00P-4:00P   Class: LKD0305   Price: $249

 


Additive Manufacturing

Learn how to build 3D printers.

 

Come join us this summer at Harper College to take the first step in your journey as an open-source machine designer and builder. These hands-on camps will teach you basic skills for designing and building computer-controlled machines like 3D printers and CNC mills. Basic computer skills, use of hand tools, and the ability to focus and follow directions are required.

Limited needs-based FULL scholarships and merit-based partial scholarships are available, please apply here: Scholarship Application.

 

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IDEAShop: Design and Build Open-Source 3D Printers

In this fast-paced and jam-packed camp, you will learn skills in digital fabrication, and model preparation for 3D printing, but you will also learn so much more. You will learn how to design and build 3D printers and CNC machines from scratch by building your very own open-source 3D printer. Ages 13~18. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
At the end of this camp you'll take home the 3D printer you built.

Days: 07/10-07/14  Time: 1:00P - 5:00P   Class: LKD0256    Price: $249 (Grant Funded)

NBT Foundation

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IDEAShop: Design and Build High-Performance 3D Printers

A 8-week course designed to teach you skills in digital fabrication, and model preparation for 3D printing. You will learn how to design and build 3D printers and CNC machines from scratch by building your very own open-source 3D printer.  At the end of the camp, you will not only go home with a 3D printer you built from parts, but with the knowledge of how to fix it, maintain it, upgrade it, or even build an entirely new printer of your own design. Ages 14+.
Your very own 3D printer included in the price

Days: 06/05-08/01   Time: Tuesdays 6:00P - 9:00P   Class: LMK0065    Price: $699.00

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MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPS

 

Come join our exciting and fun camps where you will learn what it means to be and engineer, scientist or entrepreneur. You will learn technical skills, but also careers in these high-demand fields. These camps are in-person and targeted to ages 11 to 15.

IDEAShop: Build a Battlebot and Rumble

Do you love the TV show BattleBots? Would you love to get a start in combat robotics? You will build your very own plastic 1-pound Antweight or 150g combat robot. You will use 3D modeling software to design the robot chassis and structural components, then use a 3D printer to print your designs in plastic. In addition, you will build your own remote-control electronics with DC motors, speed controllers, a battery, and a radio control transmitter and receiver. Finally, you will assemble, test, and compete with your robot against others in a friendly tournament. We will practice engineering design and iteration, 3D computer modeling, 3D printing, soldering, tool use, mechanical testing, and electronics troubleshooting. Cost of the camp includes a robot to take home. Funded by a grant from the Fabricators and Manufacturing Association. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. 

Days: 06/12 - 06/23  Time: 1:00P - 4:00P      Class: LKD0287      Price: $325

IDEAShop: The Vex Robotic Olympics

Welcome to the Robot Olympics! Campers will explore VEX (IQ or V5) by working in groups to build and code their robots to compete in various Robot Olympic Events. Campers will begin by building the Autopilot and using the remote control to play robot soccer against other teams. They will then explore more complex coding and construction to build a Clawbot and code it to compete in the Robot Olympics! Campers learn lifelong skills in teamwork, leadership, and communication, as they go for the gold in Robot Olympics camp. Funded by a grant from the Fabricators and Manufacturing Association. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

Days: 07/10 - 07/21  Time: 9:00A - 12:00P      Class: LKD0290      Price: $275

IDEAShop: IoT - The Internet of Things

Funded by a grant from the Fabricators and Manufacturing Association, ever wonder how smart thermostats, smart doorbells, or other smart home devices work? We live in an expanding world of connected devices. The Internet of Things, or IoT, is the billions of physical devices around the world that are now connected to the internet, collecting and sharing data. Thanks to cheap processors and wireless networks, anything with a sensor can become part of the IoT. Everything is going online, including homes, cars, people, medical devices, even farming equipment. In this camp, students will explore example IoT applications and design and build their own connected device. 

Days: 06/12 - 06/23  Time: 9:00A - 12:00P      Class: LKD0288      Price: $249

IDEAShop: AI Explorations

In this camp you will learn about the prevalence, applications, and potential for computers and artificial intelligence. You will gain an understanding of the importance and challenges of image analysis and build data sets to train machine learning algorithms. From facial recognition to autonomous cars, you will discover that computers and artificial intelligence are everywhere around us! Funded by a grant from the Fabricators and Manufacturing Association.

Days: 06/12 - 06/23   Time: 9:00A - 10:25A    Class: LKD0251     Price: $189

or Days: 06/12 - 06/23   Time: 10:35A - 12:00P

NBT Foundation

IDEAShop: Arduino Programming Powered by TechGirlz *Updated*

In this camp, middle school girls will learn programming, basic electronics, and engineering using the Arduino microcontroller. Students will build an obstacle avoiding robot controlled by an Arduino microcontroller. Students will learn about product design and careers in the electronics industry. On the final day campers will show off their robot to fellow campers and their parents. Funded by a grant from the Fabricators and Manufacturing Association.

Days: 6/26 - 7/7  Time: 9:00A - 12:00P  Class: LKD0248  Price: $249.00

TechGirlzNBT Foundation

IDEAShop: Arduino Programming *Updated*

In this camp, middle school kids will learn programming, basic electronics, and engineering using the Arduino microcontroller. Students will build an obstacle avoiding robot controlled by an Arduino microcontroller. Students will learn about product design and careers in the electronics industry. On the final day campers will show off their robot to fellow campers and their parents.

Days: 7/31 - 8/4  Time: 1:00P - 4:00P  Class: LKD0253  Price: $225.00 (gender neutral camp)

IDEASHOP: Girls in Engineering Powered by TechGirlz *Updated*

Creative middle school girls with an interest in engineering will dive into the engineering design process through hands-on activities and learn about career opportunities as an engineer. Students will learn to think like an engineer by designing and building a roller coaster using common materials, creating and printing 3D models, making wearable electronics, and learning artificial intelligence. Funded by a grant from the Fabricators and Manufacturing Association.

Days: 7/10 - 7/21  Time: 1:00P - 4:00P Class: LKD0249   Price: $275.00

TechGirlzNBT Foundation

IDEAShop: Engineering Explorers *Updated*

Creative middle school kids with an interest in engineering will dive into the engineering design process through hands-on activities and learn about career opportunities as an engineer. Students will learn to think like an engineer by designing and building a roller coaster using common materials, creating and printing 3D models, making wearable electronics, and learning artificial intelligence.

Days: 06/5 - 06/9  Time: 9:00A - 4:00P Class: LKD0252   Price: $325.00 (gender neutral camp)

IDEAShop: Become an Entrepreneur Maker

This Summer Camp puts tools and technology into the hands of middle schoolers and lets them take the lead in creating new ideas and building their own businesses in a supportive, professional environment. During this weeklong day camp, students will go from idea generation to presentation of their prototype and business plan under the guidance of experienced facilitators and developers. On the last day, we will invite parents and the local community to attend virtually as the students present their businesses to compete for a prize! Funded by a grant from the Fabricators and Manufacturing Association.

Days: 6/26 - 6/30  Time: 9:00A - 4:00P  Class: LKD0250   Price: $275.00

NBT Foundation

IDEAShop: Build Your Own 3D Printer (3D Printer Included)

Have you ever dreamt of having your very own 3D printer? In this exciting class, you will build your own Ender3 Neo 3D printer (proposed) from a kit and take it home when completed. Learn the fundamentals of how 3D printers work and the essentials of using CAD (computer-aided design). The first thing you print will be your own creation. A thorough discussion on the usage of your new printer and ways to upgrade it will be covered so you are comfortable using the machine once you have it at home.

Days: 6/26 - 6/30 Time 1:00P - 4:00P      Class: LKD0077     Price: $375.00

or Days: 8/7 - 8/11 Time: 9:00A -12:00P 

IDEAShop: Coding with Drones

This exciting course will allow you to program fun and useful missions using block programming on a Tello drone. You will command the drone to perform a variety of different missions as you learn how to use geometry to determine the best angle to tilt the drone camera, how to loop commands, how to fly in a star pattern, how to take panoramas using the drone camera, and much more. Students will use drones during class times, but do not get to keep their own drones at the completion of the class. You will work in small groups on all projects. 

Days: 7/3 - 7/7 Time: 1:00P-4:00P  Class: LKD0180 - 013  Price: $225.00

or Days: 7/31 - 8/4 Time: 9:00A - 12:00P

IDEAShop: Raspberry Pi Programming *Updated*

The focus of the camp will be on building projects. Students will learn programming, basic electronics, and engineering using the Raspberry Pi embedded computer. The campers’ final project will be a mobile robot programmed to complete an autonomous task. The final day will be a demo and competition for campers to present their robot to fellow campers and their parents. Funded by a grant from the Fabricators and Manufacturing. Get a FREE Raspberry Pi Pico!

Days: 7/24 - 7/28  Time: 9:00A - 4:00P  Class: LKD0254   Price: $275.00

 

NOTES

  • Please contact us at innovate@harpercollege.edu if you have any questions or would like to request accommodations.
  • In-person camps will be held in rooms with enhanced safety features and protocols. Special safety rules must be adhered to by all camp participants.

A special thanks to our partners that made our camp program possible

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Last Updated: 11/11/24