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The QCRI Creative Space Summer Camp 2025 is an exciting opportunity for children aged 7 to 17 to learn in a fun and engaging environment.
This year, the camp offers eleven enriching programs, featuring a range of workshops over three weeks. Children will engage in activities geared towards teaching coding, electronics, and computational thinking, with the aim of fostering creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Please note: Online registration does not guarantee a spot. Selected applicants will receive an email confirmation. Registration fees should be paid in person after confirmation.
The courses offered are:
Week 1 (July 27 - July 31)
Exploring Robotics with WeDo 2.0
Students from 7 to 10 years old will learn the basics of robotics building and programming using LEGO's WeDo 2.0. They will discover how engineering and programming work together to make exciting creations.
| Date | Time | Age | Course fees |
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| July 27 - July 31, 2025 | 09:30 - 12:00 | 7 - 10 |
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Introduction to Python Programming
Students aged 13 to 15 years old will learn Python basics with Tracy the Turtle on CodeHS. They will learn Python commands, functions, control structures, and more by solving fun puzzles and guiding Tracy step-by-step.
| Date | Time | Age | Course fees |
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| July 27 - July 31, 2025 | 09:30 - 12:00 | 13 - 15 |
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Makey Makey
Students aged 10 to 13 years old will develop their own inventions using the Makey Makey microcontroller along with household items, developing their innovation, engineering, and critical thinking skills.
| Date | Time | Age | Course fees |
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| July 27 - July 31, 2025 | 13:00 - 15:30 | 10 - 13 |
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Smart App Development
Students aged 15 to 17 will learn the basics of AI and machine learning, and will develop a smart mobile app that employs machine learning. Basic knowledge of block coding and App Inventor is required.
| Date | Time | Age | Course fees |
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| July 27 - July 31, 2025 | 13:00 - 15:30 | 15 - 17 |
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Week 2 (August 3 - August 7)
Sphero
Students aged 7 to 10 will develop critical thinking, teamwork, and coding skills, leveraging the Sphero BOLT robot. They will be able to demonstrate proficiency with the drawing canvas, learn how to use block programs to manipulate lights and sounds, and create loops and conditionals.
| Date | Time | Age | Course fees |
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| August 3 - August 7, 2025 | 09:30 - 12:00 | 7 - 10 |
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Movie Making
Students aged 13 to 15 years old will learn how to create movies using their phones or tablets. They will learn the basic theoretical and practical aspects of filmmaking, including storyboarding, scripting, shooting, and editing.
| Date | Time | Age | Course fees |
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| August 3 - August 7, 2025 | 09:30 - 12:00 | 13 - 15 |
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DIY Mini Drone
Students aged 15 to 17 will explore the science and engineering behind drones through hands-on building and flying activities. They will learn basic physics concepts and work with sensors and Arduino to enhance their drones. By the end of the program, students will build, test, and lift their own mini drones while developing problem-solving and teamwork skills.
| Date | Time | Age | Course fees |
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| August 3 - August 7, 2025 | 13:00 - 15:30 | 15 - 17 |
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App Inventor for Beginners
Students aged 10 to 13 will learn the basics of coding and mobile app development. They will also develop their own simple app and/or mobile game. Basic knowledge of block coding or Scratch is recommended.
| Date | Time | Age | Course fees |
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| August 3 - August 7, 2025 | 13:00 - 15:30 | 10 - 13 |
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Week 3 (August 10 - August 14)
Detective School
The five-day Detective School is designed to enhance analytical reasoning, scientific inquiry, and advanced problem-solving skills. Students will construct a personalized detective identity and an ethical oath, cultivate observational acuity, decode nonverbal communication, and apply forensic analysis through fingerprint and DNA activities, as well as cryptographic challenges. The program culminates in a comprehensive team-based investigation where students integrate all acquired competencies to solve a high-level mystery and receive an official detective badge in recognition of their mastery.
| Date | Time | Age | Course fees |
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| August 10 - August 14, 2025 | 09:30 - 12:00 | 13 - 15 |
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Exploring micro:bit
Students aged 10 to 13 will learn how to program electronics using the BBC micro:bit, a microprocessor designed specifically to teach programming through physical computing.
| Date | Time | Age | Course fees |
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| August 10 - August 14, 2025 | 13:00 - 15:30 | 10 - 13 |
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Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Students aged 15 to 17 will dive into the world of cybersecurity by learning how networks work and how to protect them from real attacks. They will explore ethical hacking, digital defense, and use real-world tools like Wireshark, TryHackMe, and a Cyber Range. By the end of the program, students will collaborate in a cyber team quest and solve challenges inside simulated environments.
| Date | Time | Age | Course fees |
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| August 10 - August 14, 2025 | 09:30 - 2:30 | 15 - 17 |
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Sign up for a summer filled with creativity and fun at the QCRI Creative Space Summer Camp 2025!