Summer Programs

Programs for

CS @ SC Summer Camps

The CS@SC Summer 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.

group of CS@SC students

Dates: Courses are offered during the summer. Please see our website for the exact dates.
Age group: Grades 9 - 12
Virtual Schedule: Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT or 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT (2 week class with 1 session covered daily)
In-Person Schedule: Mondays- Fridays from 8:00 AM - 3 PM PT at USC (1 week class with 2 sessions covered each day)
Cost: $200 for Virtual classes and $600 for In-Person classes

Energy of STEM

During the virtual camps, students will have the opportunity to explore concepts around Green Energy (elementary) and Electronics (high school). The camps will include demonstrations and lessons, hands-on projects and group-work, and time for connecting and sharing with peers in a fun, engaging environment. All materials needed for the camp will be provided and mailed to students' homes prior to the start of the camp, along with a camp schedule. Activities will be led by USC Viterbi Center staff and USC students..

students learning project from a teacher

Dates: July 15 to July 19, 2024 (tentative)
Age group: Grades 3-5
Schedule: 5 days
Cost: Free

CS @ SC Summer Camps

The CS@SC Summer 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.

group of CS@SC students

Dates: Courses are offered during the summer. Please see our website for the exact dates.
Age group: Grades 9 - 12
Virtual Schedule: Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT or 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT (2 week class with 1 session covered daily)
In-Person Schedule: Mondays- Fridays from 8:00 AM - 3 PM PT at USC (1 week class with 2 sessions covered each day)
Cost: $200 for Virtual classes and $600 for In-Person classes

Summer Engineering Camp

During the two week camp, students will explore aerospace, electrical, civil and mechanical engineering with hands-on activities such as rockets, circuits, bridges, and robots. Students will also explore computer science by learning to code and write apps.

students learning using laptops

Dates: July 15 to July 26, 2024
Age group: Currently enrolled in 5^th, 6^th or 7^th grade
Format: In-person
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Cost: Free

Project Payload

During this two week summer camp, middle school students will design, build and launch their rockets and high-altitude balloon sensor device at STARBASE in Los Alamitos. Students will use the scientific method and engineering design process to experiment and gather data on their launches.

students launching a huge white balloon

Dates: July 15 to July 26, 2024
Age group: Currently enrolled in 5^th, 6^th or 7^th grade
Format: In-person
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Cost: Free
Requirements: B average in Science and Math classes

Zero Robotics

This six-week camp introduces students to computer programming, robotics, & space engineering. Students will compete against teams across the country, while astronauts referee the final competition live from space.

group of students posing for a photo with the teacher

Dates: TBD
Age group: Currently enrolled in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade
Schedule: M & F in person at USC campus, T-Th virtually on Zoom
Cost: FREE
Requirements: B average in Science and Math classes

SHINE

The Summer High School Intensive in Next-Generation Engineering (SHINE) offers a seven-week immersion in a professor’s lab, with close mentoring by the research team plus SHINE cohort activities.

Students performing science experiments

Dates: June 10, 2024-July 28, 2024
Age group: Rising 9-11th graders
Schedule: 20 hours/week, usually Mon, Wed, Friday
SHINE Application Fee: $50
Cost: $6,330
Application Fee waivers: students who apply on time, are income eligible and send us an email with proof by 2
Scholarships: Students who demonstrate both income eligibility and academic merit.
Requirements: Strong track record of independence and STEM engagement (unweighted GPA > 3.4)

CS @ SC Summer Camps

The CS@SC Summer 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.

group of CS@SC students

Dates: Courses are offered during the summer. Please see our website for the exact dates.
Age group: Grades 9 - 12
Virtual Schedule: Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT or 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT (2 week class with 1 session covered daily)
In-Person Schedule: Mondays- Fridays from 8:00 AM - 3 PM PT at USC (1 week class with 2 sessions covered each day)
Cost: $200 for Virtual classes and $600 for In-Person classes.

Viterbi ISI Stimulating STEM Summer Program

The Stimulating STEM Summer Program (SSSP) is a free 4-week residential summer program designed to promote an interest in STEM among students from marginalized communities historically underrepresented in the industry. Students are exposed to robotics, coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, space engineering, and more through a hybrid curriculum that includes 3-4 hours of daily instruction, one-day workshops, seminars, summer activities, mentorship, and tours.

group of students posing for a picture

Dates: June 23 to July 19, 2024
Age group: Ages 15-19
Schedule: 4 week Residential Summer Program
Cost: Free

Discover Engineering

In this college course, students will explore various disciplines of engineering through academic lectures and classroom discussions. Students will gain practical experience through hands-on projects which involve designing, building and testing and will learn how to conduct research using design thinking and the engineering design process. Students receive 3 units of USC elective credit upon successful course completion.

discover engineering kids working on mesh project

Dates: TBD
Age group: Completed at least 9th grade by June 19, 2022
Cost: $6,105
Scholarships: Not available
Housing: None
Requirements: Students who will not have completed Pre-Calc/Trig before June 19, 2022 but who wish to be considered for this course must submit the Pre-Calc/Trig Waiver with their application

Energy of STEM

During the virtual camps, students will have the opportunity to explore concepts around Green Energy (elementary) and Electronics (high school). The camps will include demonstrations and lessons, hands-on projects and group-work, and time for connecting and sharing with peers in a fun, engaging environment. All materials needed for the camp will be provided and mailed to students' homes prior to the start of the camp, along with a camp schedule. Activities will be led by USC Viterbi Center staff and USC students.

energy of STEM student working on a tower project

Dates: July 15 to July 19, 2024
Age group: Grades 9-12
Schedule: 5 days
Cost: Free

Code.org

The USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center is no longer offering Code. org professional learning for educators. Interested CA teachers should consult their nearest Regional Partner (likely Riverside or LAUSD) for information on their schedule of offerings.

teachers having a meet on zoom

Energy Transitions

The Virtual Colloquium on Energy Transition sponsored by Chevron will be held during July 22-23 2024 at USC.

The colloquium is intended to provide the participating high school science teachers an opportunity to become acquainted with educational aspects of Energy Transition for the benefit of their students before the start of the new school year.

To apply please visit Workshops - Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition or Center for Interactive Smart Oilfield Technologies – Viterbi School of Engineering

energy transitions student seating for a professional gathering

Dates: July 22-23, 2024
Age group: All High School Science Teachers

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CS @ SC Summer Camps

The CS@SC Summer 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.

group of CS@SC students

Dates: Courses are offered during the summer. Please see our website for the exact dates.
Age group: Grades 9 - 12
Virtual Schedule: Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT or 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT (2 week class with 1 session covered daily)
In-Person Schedule: Mondays- Fridays from 8:00 AM - 3 PM PT at USC (1 week class with 2 sessions covered each day)
Cost: $200 for Virtual classes and $600 for In-Person classes

Energy of STEM

During the virtual camps, students will have the opportunity to explore concepts around Green Energy (elementary) and Electronics (high school). The camps will include demonstrations and lessons, hands-on projects and group-work, and time for connecting and sharing with peers in a fun, engaging environment. All materials needed for the camp will be provided and mailed to students' homes prior to the start of the camp, along with a camp schedule. Activities will be led by USC Viterbi Center staff and USC students..

students learning project from a teacher

Dates: July 15 to July 19, 2024 (tentative)
Age group: Grades 3-5
Schedule: 5 days
Cost: Free

MIDDLE SCHOOL

CS @ SC Summer Camps

The CS@SC Summer 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.

group of CS@SC students

Dates: Courses are offered during the summer. Please see our website for the exact dates.
Age group: Grades 9 - 12
Virtual Schedule: Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT or 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT (2 week class with 1 session covered daily)
In-Person Schedule: Mondays- Fridays from 8:00 AM - 3 PM PT at USC (1 week class with 2 sessions covered each day)
Cost: $200 for Virtual classes and $600 for In-Person classes

Summer Engineering Camp

During the two week camp, students will explore aerospace, electrical, civil and mechanical engineering with hands-on activities such as rockets, circuits, bridges, and robots. Students will also explore computer science by learning to code and write apps.

students learning using laptops

Dates: July 15 to July 26, 2024
Age group: Currently enrolled in 5^th, 6^th or 7^th grade
Format: In-person
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Cost: Free

Project Payload

During this two week summer camp, middle school students will design, build and launch their rockets and high-altitude balloon sensor device at STARBASE in Los Alamitos. Students will use the scientific method and engineering design process to experiment and gather data on their launches.

students launching a huge white balloon

Dates: July 15 to July 26, 2024
Age group: Currently enrolled in 5^th, 6^th or 7^th grade
Format: In-person
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Cost: Free
Requirements: B average in Science and Math classes

Zero Robotics

This six-week camp introduces students to computer programming, robotics, & space engineering. Students will compete against teams across the country, while astronauts referee the final competition live from space.

group of students posing for a photo with the teacher

Dates: TBD
Age group: Currently enrolled in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade
Schedule: M & F in person at USC campus, T-Th virtually on Zoom
Cost: FREE
Requirements: B average in Science and Math classes

HIGH SCHOOL

SHINE

The Summer High School Intensive in Next-Generation Engineering (SHINE) offers a seven-week immersion in a professor’s lab, with close mentoring by the research team plus SHINE cohort activities.

Students performing science experiments

Dates: June 10, 2024-July 28, 2024
Age group: Rising 9-11th graders
Schedule: 20 hours/week, usually Mon, Wed, Friday
SHINE Application Fee: $50
Cost: $6,330
Application Fee waivers: students who apply on time, are income eligible and send us an email with proof by 2
Scholarships: Students who demonstrate both income eligibility and academic merit.
Requirements: Strong track record of independence and STEM engagement (unweighted GPA > 3.4)

CS @ SC Summer Camps

The CS@SC Summer 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.

group of CS@SC students

Dates: Courses are offered during the summer. Please see our website for the exact dates.
Age group: Grades 9 - 12
Virtual Schedule: Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT or 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT (2 week class with 1 session covered daily)
In-Person Schedule: Mondays- Fridays from 8:00 AM - 3 PM PT at USC (1 week class with 2 sessions covered each day)
Cost: $200 for Virtual classes and $600 for In-Person classes.

Viterbi ISI Stimulating STEM Summer Program

The Stimulating STEM Summer Program (SSSP) is a free 4-week residential summer program designed to promote an interest in STEM among students from marginalized communities historically underrepresented in the industry. Students are exposed to robotics, coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, space engineering, and more through a hybrid curriculum that includes 3-4 hours of daily instruction, one-day workshops, seminars, summer activities, mentorship, and tours.

group of students posing for a picture

Dates: June 23 to July 19, 2024
Age group: Ages 15-19
Schedule: 4 week Residential Summer Program
Cost: Free

Discover Engineering

In this college course, students will explore various disciplines of engineering through academic lectures and classroom discussions. Students will gain practical experience through hands-on projects which involve designing, building and testing and will learn how to conduct research using design thinking and the engineering design process. Students receive 3 units of USC elective credit upon successful course completion.

discover engineering kids working on mesh project

Dates: TBD
Age group: Completed at least 9th grade by June 19, 2022
Cost: $6,105
Scholarships: Not available
Housing: None
Requirements: Students who will not have completed Pre-Calc/Trig before June 19, 2022 but who wish to be considered for this course must submit the Pre-Calc/Trig Waiver with their application

Energy of STEM

During the virtual camps, students will have the opportunity to explore concepts around Green Energy (elementary) and Electronics (high school). The camps will include demonstrations and lessons, hands-on projects and group-work, and time for connecting and sharing with peers in a fun, engaging environment. All materials needed for the camp will be provided and mailed to students' homes prior to the start of the camp, along with a camp schedule. Activities will be led by USC Viterbi Center staff and USC students.

energy of STEM student working on a tower project

Dates: July 15 to July 19, 2024
Age group: Grades 9-12
Schedule: 5 days
Cost: Free

TEACHERS

Code.org

The USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center is no longer offering Code. org professional learning for educators. Interested CA teachers should consult their nearest Regional Partner (likely Riverside or LAUSD) for information on their schedule of offerings.

teachers having a meet on zoom

Energy Transitions

The Virtual Colloquium on Energy Transition sponsored by Chevron will be held during July 22-23 2024 at USC.

The colloquium is intended to provide the participating high school science teachers an opportunity to become acquainted with educational aspects of Energy Transition for the benefit of their students before the start of the new school year.

To apply please visit Workshops - Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition or Center for Interactive Smart Oilfield Technologies – Viterbi School of Engineering

energy transitions student seating for a professional gathering

Dates: July 22-23, 2024
Age group: All High School Science Teachers