Computer Science Bootcamp

Program Description

Our Computer Science Bootcamp is designed to give high school students a comprehensive introduction to modern web development and software engineering practices. Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and technologies while working on real-world projects.

Throughout this intensive program, students will master the fundamentals of web development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, before advancing to modern frameworks like React, Bootstrap, and Vite. They'll also learn essential development practices including version control with Git, team coordination, and project management - skills that are crucial in today's tech industry.

Students will have the unique opportunity to work with LLM-integrated development environments and tackle real-world problems, culminating in a final project showcase at UC Irvine where they'll present their work to peers and instructors.

Eligibility Requirements

• ✓Students must be in High School (grades 9 - 12)
• ✓Students must have interest in Computer Science
• ✓Students must have motivation to learn and work hard outside of class
• ✓Approximately 10 hour commitment of classwork and homework outside of sessions
• ✓50% of paid price is returned if program is completed (if student completes showcase)
• ✓Students must be able to come to UC Irvine approximately 1-2 times total for final showcase and for build time
• ✓No prior experience in Computer Science is necessary
• ✓Students must have device access remotely and portable to UC Irvine

Program Information

• •Program will start June 22nd remotely at 3pm PST
• •Sessions are twice a week for 1 hour per session on each weekend day (1 hour Saturday, 1 hour Sunday)
• •Program terminates on the week of August 10th
• •Students are expected to do homework outside of class to keep up with course pacing
• •Program is hybrid, with virtual sessions coupled with in-person final presentation, laboratory, and build hour days
• •Calendar of topics will be released