ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code Camp (Grades 4-6)

Join Us for Fun Coding Activities for 4th-6th Graders at USF’s Tampa & St. Pete Campuses — Explore Tech & Creativity!

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code is an exciting camp designed for 4th-6th graders to explore the world of Minecraft, coding and robotics. Hosted at USF’s Tampa Campus, this engaging experience will introduce campers to the basics of block coding, robotics using Root and Sphero robots, Minecraft coding, and body coding, offering an exploratory look at how coding and how it impacts the world around us.

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code Camp Details

Camp Director: Carmen Warner

Location: ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏTampa and ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg

Grade Levels: Entering 4th - 6th

Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Cost: $349.99


ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code Offerings

Dates Campus Register
June 2nd - 6th, 2025 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏTampa
June 9th - 13th, 2025 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏTampa
July 7th - 11th, 2025 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg
July 21st - 25th, 2025 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏTampa

What to Expect

Basics of Coding

Campers will be introduced to various levels of coding, starting with creating clear and effective instructions through body coding, progressing to block coding using Scratch blocks, and advancing to text coding with JavaScript on Root and Sphero robots.

Minecraft Coding Adventures

Campers will learn and practice creation and block coding for character movement and automated tasks with Minecraft for Education.  They will also develop problem-solving skills as they design and build projects, apply logic, and explore creative solutions within the game’s virtual environment.

Sphero Robotics: Code, Solve, and Innovate

Code robots to solve mazes, program an LED light display, and even bowl with Sphero, all while tackling a series of engaging challenges. By working through these hands-on activities, campers will develop critical thinking, collaboration, and coding skills as they create innovative solutions to the problems designed to challenge them. 

Master Conditional Coding with Root Robot

Learn coding basics with Root Robot! Campers will explore conditional formatting through fun challenges, using if-then statements and loops to guide Root. This hands-on experience builds problem-solving and coding skills in an engaging, interactive way.

Throughout the week, campers will prepare a presentation for the final showcase, where they will demonstrate the coding skills they’ve learned during ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code. This showcase allows them to highlight their achievements in block coding, robotics, and problem-solving, while sharing their projects with fellow campers.

Camper at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code

Useful Information

When does registration open for ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code?

Registration for all 2025 summer camps will open on February 1, 2025.

What is the capacity of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code Camp?

Each session of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code has a capacity of 30.

What is the refund/cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel a camp registration, please email youthxp@usf.edu. If the cancellation occurs 10 business days prior to camp start date, you will receive a refund with the exception of administration fees. However, if the cancellation is received within 10 business days of the camp start date, no refund will be given. No refunds will be issued after the start date of the camp.

We make every effort to run all camps exactly as scheduled. In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to cancel, postpone or combine camps, or change a camp location, you will be notified by email or phone. It is important that we have your current contact information. If ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcancels the camp, you will receive a full refund. If USF reschedules a camp you will have the option to receive a full refund. 

Where is the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code camp located?

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code camp will be held on both the Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses. Exact locations are still being finalized for each site. Stay tuned for updates!

What time is drop off and pick up for the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code Camp?

Our staff will be ready to welcome your child for drop-off at 8:50 AM at the camp location (to be determined), with pick-up beginning at 4:00 PM. If you're running late for drop-off or pick-up, please call our office at (813) 974-3355 to keep us informed.

After registering for the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code Camp, when will I start to receiving logistical details, including pick-up and drop off times?

You will receive several reminder emails leading up to the camp start date. Emails will be sent 60, 30, 14, 7, and 1 day prior, each containing important information to ensure a successful experience at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code Camp.

Take a look at photos from last year's ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEveryone Can Code Camp

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