Application
Application closes April 27, 2026.
Code@TACC Robotics AI
June 14–20, 2026
Application Due Date: April 27, 2026
Code@TACC is an innovative and exciting 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, electronics, and artificial intelligence (AI).
All current 9th and 10th grade (rising 10th and 11th grade). This camp is for high school students with no or little coding experience. Selected students will be housed in a campus dorm at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin at no cost.
Students are expected to participate in Code@TACC Sunday – Saturday until the conclusion of the program. All students will be invited to participate in quarterly Back@TACC STEM workshops upon completion of the program.
Prospective Activities
Program an autonomous vehicle.
Use a project based-learning approach to foster creativity and problem solving skills.
Use hands-on technology to learn the basics of embedded programming languages and artificial intelligence.
Get a private tour of the TACC Visualization Lab and data center.
Interact with TACC's cutting-edge technology systems.
Collaborate with peers, college students, scientists, researchers and engineers.
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dates & Grades
Sunday, June 14 through Saturday, June 20, 2026.
During the summer program, participants are rising sophomores and juniors in high school.
Camp Location
This program will be located on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin.
Students will be housed in a campus residential hall (campus dorm). Participants are responsible for their travel to and from the UT campus at the start and conclusion of program.
Participants will be able to wash and dry clothes in their residential halls. There is no cost to wash or dry clothes in their residential halls. Generic laundry detergent and softener will be provided by camp.
Participants will be able to wash clothes in their residential halls therefore participants should bring at least three sets of clothes. See dress code policy for specific allowable dress. Participants are also encouraged to bring comfortable shoes as we do lots of walking and "nice" dressy clothes for their dining etiquette dinner.
General
Participants are asked not to bring personal laptops. Laptops will be provided for use throughout the camp.
Participants will be provided with bed linen, and pillows however participants are responsible to bring their own toiletries (deodorant, hair products, etc).
Program is designed to prepare students for college life, including getting to know a new roommate.
Health
Please let us know of any dietary restrictions so that food options will be offered to fit your student's dietary needs.
We have an on-campus health service for minor treatment (512-471-4955), Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm. For emergency treatment, students will be transported to St. David's Medical Center (919 E 32nd St 78705).
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 of the dorms; 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 and the Leadership Class Computing Facility grant.