Code@TACC Bots AI

July 14 – 18, 2025 (Virtual)

Application Priority Due Date: May 5, 2025

Code@TACC Bots AI is an innovative and exciting weeklong, summer program that incorporates a project-based learning approach to expose students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) applications. Students foster their talent and creativity by being introduced to programming, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI).

All current 7th and 8th grade (rising 8th and 9th grade) This camp is for middle school students with no or little coding experience. The camp will be virtual and free.

Students are expected to participate in Code@TACC virtually, Monday-Friday between 10am-3pm Central Daylight Time. Participants will need access to Wi-Fi and a computer or laptop.

Application

Apply Now

Students will be notified of selections by May 16, 2025.

Cost

Free

Prospective Activities

Use a project based-learning approach to foster creativity and problem-solving skills.

Get a virtual private tour of the TACC Visualization Laboratory and Data Center.

Learn about STEM careers.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

What to Bring

Willingness to learn

Program Forms

Forms will be sent through the registration system.

  • Code of Conduct (sent in mail)
  • Release and Indemnification
  • Media Release

Frequently Asked Questions

Dates & Grades

Monday, July 14, through Friday, July 18, 2025. Camp will be from 10am CST – 3pm CST.

During the summer program, participants are rising 8th and 9th grade students (current 7th and 8th grade students in spring 2025). Students with no or little coding experience are encouraged to apply.

Camp Location

This program is virtual and will take place with a provided zoom link.

Common

Parents can review the lessons from each daily session with their student through the AutoAuto learning portal.

There is no cost.

Students will be supervised by camp staff. Staff and have been background-checked (also checked through the national sex offender registry) and have received child protection training.

General

Yes. Participants will need to use a computer or laptop that can access the internet, camera and microphone functions, and use zoom. The curriculum will not be accessible via tablets or phones.

Only camp staff will have access to the camp's zoom link. Minors will have no one on one contact with adults through private chat and private video.

Participants are expected to continue until the end of the program.

TACC Dress Policy

Participants have the right to dress as they choose as long as their dress meets the approved dress and grooming regulations, does not disrupt activities, is not obscene or defamatory, and does not endanger the physical health or safety of themselves or others.

Participants have the responsibility to dress and groom in such a manner so as to reflect cleanliness, modesty, safety and good taste; become familiar with and adhere to approved dress and grooming expectations of the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC).

TACC's summer participant dress code standards are designed to promote an appropriate environment for individuals who are preparing themselves for life. We ask that students not wear the following:

  • Any clothing that reveals undergarments including boxer shorts.
  • Skirts/Shorts that are not within 1 inch of the student's fingertips when their arms are extended by their side.
  • Any clothing that reveals a student's stomach, torso, chest, breasts or cleavage.
  • Halter tops, tube tops, half shirts, see through blouses or backless apron garments.
  • Clothing, accessories, or tattoos with references to alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco, vulgar language, violence, gang related affiliations or other symbols that distract from the learning environment.
  • Clothing, jewelry, shoes, chains, or other accessories that would endanger student's safety or distract from the learning environment are not acceptable.
  • Any bedroom attire is prohibited outside; pajama tops or bottoms, slippers, etc...

If a student's personal appearance or form of dress violates these standards, the student will be allowed to correct the problem. Many details and styles of clothing cannot be covered in the dress code; therefore, the administration (including counselors) of TACC reserves the right to make to final determination concerning appropriateness of a student's attire.

Funding

The camp is funded by the National Science Foundation Leadership-Class Computing Facility Award #2323116.