Bit-By-Bit Camp: Building Computer Fundamentals From the Wires Up

About the Camp

What is a computer? How do we make one? How does pressing a series of buttons translate into binary, the base of all computer code? What is electricity? How can we use it to create computer logic? This camp will answer all these questions and more by blending electrical engineering, computer engineering, materials science, and physics to explain how we build everyday electronics. Campers will spend the week asking questions and exploring electricity, circuits, and computer hardware to develop a foundational understanding of electronics. Come and learn a bit (or maybe even a byte) with us!

Details

Dates: June 22-26, 2024 (Monday-Friday)

Price: TBD

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: University Park

Grades: Students entering grades 5-7 in Fall 2024

Lunch and Snacks: Activity breaks will be taken each day to allow kids to eat their peanut free snacks that they bring from home. Campers will eat lunch in the dining commons Monday through Friday.

Questions?

Office of Science Outreach, 201 Ritenour Building, University Park, PA 16802

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