USF Everyone Can Code is an exciting camp designed for 4th-6th graders to explore the world of Minecraft, coding and robotics. Hosted at USF’s Tampa Campus, this engaging experience will introduce campers to the basics of block coding, robotics using Root and Sphero robots, Minecraft coding, and body coding, offering an exploratory look at how coding and how it impacts the world around us.
USF Everyone Can Code Camp Details
Camp Director: Carmen Warner
Location: TBD
Grade Levels: Entering 4th - 6th
Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Cost: TBD
What to Expect
Basics of Coding
Campers will be introduced to various levels of coding, starting with creating clear and effective instructions through body coding, progressing to block coding using Scratch blocks, and advancing to text coding with JavaScript on Root and Sphero robots.
Minecraft Coding Adventures
Campers will learn and practice creation and block coding for character movement and automated tasks with Minecraft for Education. They will also develop problem-solving skills as they design and build projects, apply logic, and explore creative solutions within the game’s virtual environment.
Sphero Robotics: Code, Solve, and Innovate
Code robots to solve mazes, program an LED light display, and even bowl with Sphero, all while tackling a series of engaging challenges. By working through these hands-on activities, campers will develop critical thinking, collaboration, and coding skills as they create innovative solutions to the problems designed to challenge them.
Master Conditional Coding with Root Robot
Learn coding basics with Root Robot! Campers will explore conditional formatting through fun challenges, using if-then statements and loops to guide Root. This hands-on experience builds problem-solving and coding skills in an engaging, interactive way.
Throughout the week, campers will prepare a presentation for the final showcase, where they will demonstrate the coding skills they’ve learned during USF Everyone Can Code. This showcase allows them to highlight their achievements in block coding, robotics, and problem-solving, while sharing their projects with fellow campers.
Useful Information
When does registration open for USF Everyone Can Code?
Registration for all 2025 summer camps will open on February 1, 2025.
What is the capacity of the USF Everyone Can Code Camp?
Each session of the USF Everyone Can Code has a capacity of 30.
What is the refund/cancellation policy?
USF reserves the right to cancel camps, in which case registration fees are fully refunded. If it becomes necessary for USF to cancel, postpone or combine camps, or change a camp location, you will be notified by email or phone. It is important that we have your current contact information. If a camp is cancelled, you will receive a full refund. If a registration is received after the enrollment limit has been reached, a full refund will be issued.
If you need to cancel a camp registration, please email USF Youth Experiences. If the cancellation occurs 10 days prior to camp start date a full refund will be received with the exception of administration fees. However, if the cancellation is received within 10 business days of the camp start date, no refund will be given. No refunds will be issued after the start date of the camp.
Where is the USF Everyone Can Code camp located?
The USF Everyone Can Code camp will be held on both the Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses. Exact locations are still being finalized for each site. Stay tuned for updates!
What time is drop off and pick up for the USF Everyone Can Code Camp?
Our staff will be ready to welcome your child for drop-off at 8:50 AM at the camp location (to be determined), with pick-up beginning at 4:00 PM. If you're running late for drop-off or pick-up, please call our office at (813) 974-3355 to keep us informed.
After registering for the USF Everyone Can Code Camp, when will I start to receiving logistical details, including pick-up and drop off times?
You will receive several reminder emails leading up to the camp start date. Emails will be sent 60, 30, 14, 7, and 1 day prior, each containing important information to ensure a successful experience at the USF Everyone Can Code Camp.
Take a look at photos from last year's USF Everyone Can Code Camp
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