Code@TACC Little Bots AI

June 8 – 12, 2026

Location: University of Texas at Austin  
J.J. Pickle Research Campus, 10505 Exploration Way, Austin, TX 78758

Code@TACC Little  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 7- to 11-year-olds with little to no coding experience are encouraged to apply.

Students are expected to participate in Code@TACC, Monday-Friday between 8:30am - 4:30pm Central Daylight Time. 

Cost

$550

Refund Policy: To ensure we can adequately prepare supplies, staffing, and program activities for all participants, registration fees are non-refundable. If your child is unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible. While refunds cannot be provided, we appreciate advance notice of cancellations.

Prospective Activities

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

Learn about STEM careers.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

What to Bring

Willingness to learn

Program Forms

Forms will be completed through registration system.

  • Release and Indemnification
  • Media Release
  • Medical Treatment Authorization
  • Transportation Form
  • Code of Conduct (sent in mail)

Camp Program

Camp Communication Plan

Frequently Asked Questions

Dates & Grades

Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12, 2026.
Parents drop off at your child at 8:30–9:00am.
Parents pick up at your child from 4:00–4:30pm.

During the summer program, participants are 7–11 years old.

Camp Location

This program will be located on the J.J. Pickle Research campus of The University of Texas at Austin from 8:30am–4:30pm. (J.J. Pickle Research Campus, 10505 Exploration Way, Austin, TX 78758).

Common

$550.00

Please email our office at outreach@tacc.utexas.edu or call English: 512-553-2502, Español: 512-730-1131.

The camp instruction is led by Edgar Garza and Dawn Hunter, TACC experts in STEM education and outreach with backgrounds in computer science and engineering, alongside TACC research scientists who provide hands-on coaching in AI and cyberinfrastructure. Together, they combine deep educational expertise with world-class technical research to guide students through the forefront of modern computing.

Campers are responsible for bringing their own nut-free sack lunch and a refillable water bottle each day. On Wednesday, we are planning to take a field trip to UT's main campus and will provide lunch at the J2 Dining Hall.

General

Participants will not need to bring laptops from home.

At least two staff members will always be with students.

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

Participants will be unable to have visitors. Adults with access to our campers require background checks (also checked through the national sex offender registry) and training on protecting children from abuse. Also, adults (including counselors) are never allowed to be alone with a camper.

Health

Please let us know of any dietary restrictions so that food options will be offered to fit your student's dietary needs.

We will contact the emergency contact.

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.