The CS@SC Coding Camps provide K-12 students with an opportunity to explore topics that are not typically covered in traditional curricula, specifically topics in computer science including stand-alone programming, web development, mobile app creation, and robotics. Students will learn how to program various languages designed for K-12 students and we offer both virtual and in-person courses.
Dates: Courses are offered during the school year. Please see our website for the exact dates.
Age group: Grades K - 5
Virtual Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PT (5 week class with 2 sessions covered each week)
In-Person Schedule: Saturdays from 9 AM - 12 PM PT at USC (5 week class with 2 sessions covered each day)
Cost: $200 for Virtual classes and $300 for In-Person classes
Engineering Transformer is a STEM afterschool program at participating LAUSD schools. Students have the opportunity to learn and engage in different avenues of engineering such as computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and more. This program aims to increase student motivation, enhance teacher’s STEM confidence and understanding of STEM, and engage families in STEM experiences.
Dates: 2023-2024 Fall Cohort: August- December, 2023-2024 Spring Cohort: January-April
Mission Science is an after-school STEM program for 3rd-5th grade students. USC students majoring in STEM facilitate the hands-on, inquiry-based science and engineering activities to elementary students once a week, with the support and guidance of a teacher liaison
The CS@SC Coding Camps provide K-12 students with an opportunity to explore topics that are not typically covered in traditional curricula, specifically topics in computer science including stand-alone programming, web development, mobile app creation, and robotics. Students will learn how to program various languages designed for K-12 students and we offer both virtual and in-person courses.
Dates: Courses are offered during the school year. Please see our website for the exact dates.
Age group: Grades 6 - 8
Virtual Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PT (5 week class with 2 sessions covered each week)
In-Person Schedule: Saturdays from 9 AM - 12 PM PT at USC (5 week class with 2 sessions covered each day)
Cost: $200 for Virtual classes and $300 for In-Person classes
MESA College Prep at the University of Southern California is part of a statewide program that partners with local middle and high schools to propel student diversity and achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The MESA Statewide program provides a pathway of academic services from middle school through university level to broaden the diversity of students who graduate with degrees in STEM.
College prep activities at USC include hands-on STEM activities, MESA Day projects and competitions, Catalina Island STEM Exploration, STEM field trips, Student Leadership Retreat, college and career preparation, MESA Day Project Academies, annual Awards Gala, robotics competitions, MESA advisor/teacher trainings, and parent/family empowerment and information sessions.
Dates: MESA is offered during the school year. Please see our website for a list of partnered schools.
NSBE Jr., a pre-collegiate initiative, provides activities to help students discover firsthand how engineering and technology relate to the world around them and discover the excitement of academic excellence, leadership, technical development, and teamwork.
Dates: NSBE Jr is a program offered though MESA during the school year. Please see our website for a list of partnered schools.
The CS@SC Coding Camps provide K-12 students with an opportunity to explore topics that are not typically covered in traditional curricula, specifically topics in computer science including stand-alone programming, web development, mobile app creation, and robotics. Students will learn how to program various languages designed for K-12 students and we offer both virtual and in-person courses.
Dates: Courses are offered during the school year. Please see our website for the exact dates.
Age group: Grades 9 - 12
Virtual Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PT (5 week class with 2 sessions covered each week)
In-Person Schedule: Saturdays from 9 AM - 12 PM PT at USC (5 week class with 2 sessions covered each day)
Cost: $200 for Virtual classes and $300 for In-Person classes
MESA College Prep at the University of Southern California is part of a statewide program that partners with local middle and high schools to propel student diversity and achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The MESA Statewide program provides a pathway of academic services from middle school through university level to broaden the diversity of students who graduate with degrees in STEM.
College prep activities at USC include hands-on STEM activities, MESA Day projects and competitions, Catalina Island STEM Exploration, STEM field trips, Student Leadership Retreat, college and career preparation, MESA Day Project Academies, annual Awards Gala, robotics competitions, MESA advisor/teacher trainings, and parent/family empowerment and information sessions.
Dates: MESA is offered during the school year. Please see our website for a list of partnered schools.
NSBE Jr., a pre-collegiate initiative, provides activities to help students discover firsthand how engineering and technology relate to the world around them and discover the excitement of academic excellence, leadership, technical development, and teamwork.
Dates: NSBE Jr is a program offered though MESA during the school year. Please see our website for a list of partnered schools.
The USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center is no longer offering Code.org professional learning for educators. Our current 2023-24 teacher cohort will finish in April 2024. Interested CA teachers should consult their nearest Code.org Regional Partner (likely Riverside or LAUSD) for information on their schedule of offerings.
Building Opportunities with Teachers in Schools (BOTS) is a year-long K-5th grade teacher professional development program that helps build teachers' knowledge, confidence, and motivation to bring coding and robotics to their classrooms. The program provides teachers with an introduction to basic coding concepts via engaging lessons that use unplugged, Code.org, Root Robotics, and Scratch platforms, an end of year student coding showcase, and the support and guidance from USC computer science students.
Dates: October through April
Applications Open: August each year; contact BOTS Program Manager
