Robotics Summer Camps Next Camp: June 11-15, 2012 (9am-1pm OR 12pm-4pm) Flyer, Application Form I just wanted to thank you for organizing the Robotics Camp this summer. My son, X enjoyed it very much. Everything-- from the activities to the field trips-- were so well planned and thought out. (X even mentioned how great the lunches were too!) I am also grateful for the sponsors who provided the grants. This made it possible for my child to participate. - Email from Parent - 2011 Summer Camps (VIDEO) - 2010 Summer Camps (PICTURES) - 2009 Summer Camps (PICTURES) The Division of Math and Computer Science at USC Upstate organizes Robotics Summer Camps for younger kids (around the ages of 12-16) interested in science and technology. The kids spend time in the USC Upstate robotics laboratory which houses several Stäubli industrial robotic arms as well as mobile robotic devices like the NXT Mindstorm robots. SEW Eurodrive sponsors the robotics camps every year so that only a small application fee is required. Some of our previous sponsors and partners include: the Spartanburg Youth Council, the Spartanburg Science Center, and the Promised Land Ministries. Make IT Happen Information Technology Camp Next Camp: May 5, 12, 19, 2012 Apply Online Now! Watch the 2011 Make IT Happen Camp SHORT VIDEO Camp activities are geared toward your learning more about the growing and exciting field of Information Technology. Students and Faculty from USC Upstate along with IT industry representatives will discuss the wide range of exciting career options available in IT and the necessary skill sets for pursuing succeeding in these careers. Attendees will be engaged in programming/IT activities designed to reinforce this learning on a netbook computer -- which they keep once the IT Camp ends! Open to 10th and 11th grade students from Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Union, and Spartanburg counties who would like to learn more about computers and technology and who have a potential interest in a career in information technology (IT). Public, private, and homeschooled students are all welcomed to apply. The camp costs nothing! The Camp is free to those selected to attend thanks to our Sponsor - IT-ology. The purpose of the Camp is to encourage high-achieving South Carolina high school students with a proven record of accomplishment to pursue an interest in careers in Computer Science and Information Technology. For more information contact Dr. Sebastian van Delden, svandelden@uscupstate.edu, (864) 503-5292.