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6th - 8th grade
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Jun 2, 2025 - Jun 6, 2025
9:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Class Experience
Channel your entrepreneurial spirit with our Startup Project: Wildfire Prevention Through Tech! Firefighters have long struggled with tracking equipment efficiently, and we're tackling this challenge head-on with an innovative equipment geo-tracker.
In this dynamic camp, campers will:
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Innovate for Impact: Brainstorm, design, and prototype cutting-edge tech solutions to help prevent wildfires while embracing startup culture and environmental stewardship. -
Develop Real-World Skills: Dive into web development to build interactive, location-based applications that enhance spatial awareness and strengthen problem-solving abilities. -
Get Inspired: Work on a project inspired by the award-winning “PyroTamer” team project and even have the opportunity to meet the visionary team behind it. Check out their journey here.
Join us to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions that empower our firefighters and safeguard our communities!
“PyroTamer” team project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdwPu82eMK8
Campers will have opportunities to meet the Congressional App Challenge (and other) award winning team and get inspired!
Class Requirements
- Please bring lunch, water bottle, and snack.
- Closed toe shoes are recommended as we have outdoor play time.
Other Things To Know
> Camp can be cancelled prior to start wit $45 processing fee deduction.
> After camp starts, camper can be transferred to other programs but no refund is permitted. Camp credit will be given for the prorated amount.
Reviews for Applied Computing Foundation
5.0 out of 5
Based on 15 provider ratings
Ekaterina A.
Dec 10, 2024
Loved:
Teachers have a great experience to teach the kids robotics and involve them during the class
2024-2025 FLL Robotics Team (Challenge league, Submerged)
Location: Los Altos Christian School
Hsinyi T.
Dec 10, 2024
Loved:
I love to make new robots.
Improvements:
Need more time for class
2024-2025 FLL Robotics Team (Challenge league, Submerged)
Location: Los Altos Christian School
Suzanne S.
Oct 25, 2024
Loved:
My son LOVED every part of this class! He has been so excited every time I pick him up.
After School: Lego Robotics
Location: Lawrence Elementary
Hsinyi T.
Sep 5, 2024
Loved:
Yes.
Improvements:
Instructor needs to give more opportunities to try out during the class if possible.
FLL Robotics Team Tryout
Location: Los Altos Christian School
Raju M.
Dec 29, 2023
Loved:
Coach Brian was amazingly patient with my girls. He truly sparked an interest as both girls spend days after the class finished on updating their projects. Coach Brian was also patient, and skilled a correcting the girls were they getting something incorrect in a gentle fashion. Coach Brian also spent extra time with the girls at almost every session- over and above,
Improvements:
Nothing.
Camp: Scratch Game Making!
Location: Online
Applied Computing Foundation Location
About Applied Computing Foundation
Applied Computing Foundation is a thriving space to intrigue and empower students, young innovators, and their communities with technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship. We empower Gen Z to learn, build, and apply! ACF supports a teen tech entrepreneur community where creativity and passion for a better world thrive. ACF organizes structured team development by sharing best practices and celebrating successes (and teachable moments) in a focused community. At ACF, a Section 501(c) (3) charitable non-profit organization, student ambition is given organized support so it can thrive.
