Code Masters 2026 / STEM Camps / Young Explorers Camps / Upward Bound
CodeMasters 2026
Learn to Program in Python
Taught by KSU Computer Science Department Professors
Learn to build your own Python program from scratch. No prior experience necessary. Equipment will be provided.
Grades 9-12
June 22, 23, 24, 25
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$95 per student
To register, contact Lifelong Learning 330-672-3100
Summer STEM Camps
Presented by
Kent State University’s Research Center for Educational Technology
Note: When registering, please use your child’s enrolling grade for 2026-2027.
All camps are hosted in the AT&T Classroom/Room 034 of Moulton Hall on the Kent State Campus, EXCEPT for full-day camps offered June & July 2026. Specific meeting dates, times, locations, and registration fees are noted in the camp descriptions.
Questions can be directed to Lifelong Learning at lifelonglearning@kent.edu or 330-672-3100
Cancellations must be submitted via email to lifelonglearning@kent.edu within 5 business days prior to the camp start date to receive a refund.
Full STEAM Ahead with LEGO® SPIKE™ (June Option)
LEGO® SPIKE™ is LEGO’s hands-on learning platform for amplifying children’s understanding of concepts for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Campers will engage in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts as they build with LEGO® elements and program with the intuitive SPIKE™ App.
Note: This camp is also offered July 13-16, 9-11:30 AM.
Suggested Grades: Rising grades 3–8
Dates: June 15-18, Monday-Thursday
Schedule: 9-11:30 AM
Location: AT&T Classroom/Room 034 of Moulton Hall
Cost: $125 through May 10; $150 per camp after May 10
Introduction to Robotics & Coding with Blue-Bots & Ozobots
Campers will be introduced to coding fundamentals using Blue-Bot and Ozobot Evo robots. Through hands-on activities and challenges, students will program their robots to solve mazes, follow paths, and navigate custom-designed maps while building their confidence with basic coding concepts.
Suggested Grades: Rising grades 3–4
Dates: June 22-25, Monday-Thursday
Schedule: 9-11:30 AM
Location: AT&T Classroom/Room 034 of Moulton Hall
Cost: $125 through May 10; $150 per camp after May 10
Exploring Robotics: Coding in Action
Campers will explore coding through hands-on activities with a variety of programmable robots, including mBots, Ozobot Evos, Edisons, and Sphero SPRK+. Participants will program robots to move, respond, and complete challenges while building computational thinking skills in sequencing, problem-solving, and logical reasoning.
Suggested Grades: Rising grades 4-8
Dates: June 29-July 2, Monday-Thursday
Schedule: 9-11:30 AM
Location: AT&T Classroom/Room 034 of Moulton Hall
Cost: $125 through May 10; $150 per camp after May 10
3D Digital Design for Augmented Reality and Printing
Campers will design 3D projects for printing and create interactive AR experiences using tools such as 3DSlash, Maker Empire, CoSpaces, and Merge Cubes. Each camper will also 3D print one project to take home.
Suggested Grades: Rising grades 4-8
Dates: July 6-9, Monday-Thursday
Schedule: 9-11:30 AM
Location: AT&T Classroom/Room 034 of Moulton Hall
Cost: $125 through May 10; $150 per camp after May
Full STEAM Ahead with LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential (July Option)
LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential is LEGO’s learning platform for amplifying children’s understanding of concepts for science, technology, arts/literacy, and math (STEAM). Campers will engage in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts as they build with LEGO® elements and program with the intuitive SPIKE™ App.
Note: This camp is also offered June 15-18.
Suggested Grades: Rising grades 3-8
Dates: July 13-16, Monday-Thursday
Schedule: 9-11:30 AM
Location: AT&T Classroom/Room 034 of Moulton Hall
Cost: $125 through May 10; $150 per camp after May 10
Digital Game Design
Campers will channel their interest in video games into designing and programming their own playable digital games. Using Construct 3, a beginner-friendly 2D game design platform, students will create games such as puzzles, platformer games, racing games, and interactive stories while learning the basics of game design and coding.
Suggested grades: Rising grades 5-8
Dates: July 20-23, Monday-Thursday
Schedule: 9-11:30 AM
Location: AT&T Classroom/Room 034 of Moulton Hall
Cost: $125 through May 10; $150 per camp after May 10
Young Explorers Camps (Rising 3rd–5th Graders)
Smart City Air Rescue
Campers will explore the world of aviation through hands-on activities and interactive challenges in the AT&T Classroom and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE). Throughout the week, students will learn how airplanes fly, how pilots navigate and how engineers design aircraft using age-appropriate technology, simulations and engineering tools.
Smart City Robo Rescue
What if robots could rescue pets, clean the environment and make our cities safer? In Smart City Robo Rescue, campers explore that question by designing their own smart city using LEGO Spike robots, Ozobots, Merge Cubes and 3D-printed creations, then bring it all together in an exciting showcase!
For additional info, contact: Cassy Mendenhall, cmenden6@kent.edu 330-672-3349
Upward Bound Summer Institute
Upward Bound is a federal TRIO program funded by the U. S. Department of Education.
Pre-College/TRIO Upward Bound programs include three federal TRIO Upward Bound programs that seek to increase educational opportunities and diminish barriers for first-generation, low income students and families through comprehensive services in targeted school districts.
There are three Upward Bound programs at Kent State: Classic, Math Science, and Health Professions. TRIO programs help students overcome, class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education.