NMSU’s Department of Computer Science and YWiC (pronounced “why wick”) offer summer camps designed to achieve four major goals:

1. Build a community of students through computing.
2. Increase interest in computing and technology.
3. Provide hands-on experience with programming languages and artificial intelligence.
4. Boost confidence in computer science skills.

Each goal is accomplished through carefully structured activities that encourage computational thinking, programming, and teamwork. Participants will engage with interactive software tools, team-building exercises, career exploration, and leadership activities to demonstrate that computer science is a dynamic and rewarding field.

Join us to explore computer science and AI through engaging projects and coding challenges! The skills you develop today will open doors to exciting career opportunities in the future. Through hands-on projects, you'll learn how technology can solve real-world problems and enhance communities.

This summer camp introduces students to the exciting world of tech through hands-on projects in computer science, cybersecurity, AI, and game development. Campers will learn Java basics, build games, explore cryptography, detect phishing scams, and create AI-powered projects like a chatbot, desktop pet, and sign language interpreter. They'll also get an intro to 3D printing, neural networks, and knowledge networks, gaining real-world skills while having fun.

NMSU is a nationally ranked Carnegie Foundation research institution known for excellence in teaching and learning. To support ongoing improvements, all participants will take part in pre- and post-assessments, surveys, and interviews to enhance the learning experience.