The SoC and VII are offering an AI Summer Camp to rising 9-12th graders in Summer 2026! The global job market is being shaped by AI, and early literacy helps students make informed academic and career choices as AI becomes central to many industries. This event will demystify AI, make AI feel approachable, and build a foundation of confidence in preparation for STEM fields. The summer camp will build awareness of AI’s impact at the societal, local, and personal scales, and promote thoughtful digital citizenship. We are committed to sustaining an inclusive environment and making accommodations necessary for students to have a positive learning experience.
Who: The summer camp is designed for rising 9th – 12th graders. Due to lab capacity and instructor support, the summer camp will accept at most 30 students. The sign-up link can be found on the Summer Camp website.
Registration Deadline: June 15th, 2026 (first consideration, rolling admissions after)
Event Dates: July 27th – July 31st, 2026
Schedule:
| 8:30–9:00 AM | Drop-Off / Sign-In |
| 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Morning Sessions |
| 12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00–4:00 PM | Afternoon Sessions |
| 4:00–4:30 PM | Pick-Up / Sign-Out |
Location: Most of the program will consist of classes and activities in the Information Technology and Engineering Building at the UConn Storrs Campus.
Personnel: This summer camp day program will be led by UConn SoC faculty members, Profs. Jinbo Bi (main contact), Derek Aguiar, Tingting Yu, Sheida Nabavi, and Yufeng Wu, along with PhD student instructors.
Pricing: The camp cost is $250; this includes morning snacks, lunch and all supplies for the program. We will utilize high performing computers at UConn, so a laptop/personal computer is not needed. Financial assistance at 50% or 100% of camp costs is available for students with demonstrated financial need. In the application, there is a question to indicate if you would like to be considered for financial assistance, and upload relevant documentation.
Administrative Details: All camp staff will be approved by UConn office of Protection for Minors with training so they are authorized adults to interact with students. A few legal forms (e.g., UConn Liability Waiver, Emergency Contact) will need to be signed by parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the students. Lunches will be chaperoned.