The program offers a university-level course experience with UCLA-created curricula and UCLA-selected instructors, providing unparalleled access to university facilities.
The UCLA Python for Teens: Coding Program - Summer Discovery is a pre-college program designed for high school students to develop fundamental Python programming skills. Participants will learn to use Python for algorithmic problem-solving and understand computer architecture concepts. The curriculum covers variables, data types, basic syntax, decision structures, loops, and functions. Students will apply these skills to solve practical computing problems and gain an understanding of computer science terminology. The program aims to provide a head start in the rapidly expanding field of computer programming, with students leaving with portfolio-building documentation, including a Course Completion Certificate and a Letter of Recognition from Summer Discovery.
A typical day involves morning announcements and icebreakers, followed by coursework in groups, lunch in the campus dining hall, and more instruction in the afternoon. Breaks include outdoor activities, board games, and campus exploration. Evenings for overnight campers may include free time, sports, gaming, or movie nights.
This program is best for aspiring coders and high school students with an interest in computer programming who want to gain foundational skills and explore a potential career in the field.
UCLA, Westwood, Los Angeles, CA
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