Summer Camps

 All summer camps run from 9:00am-3:00pm

Computer Forensics

Come learn how cyber-investigators catch the bad guys and gain hands-on experience using the tools of the trade. Students will learn to analyze evidence drive, recover deleted files, and recover forgotten passwords in the "media forensics" section. Students will also learn to reveal network locations used in emails and computer viruses and to research online activities using Open Source Intelligence tools. Explore whether a career in cyber crime investigation is for you, while also learning tricks and techniques to protect yourself and your family online.

Contact:

Telephone: (205) 934-8620

Address: 1201 University Blvd, 4th floor

E-mail: camps@cis.uab.edu

Website: http://www.cis.uab.edu/programs/camps/compfor

Camp Information:

Ages: Rising 9-12 graders

Dates: July 11-15, 9am  - 3pm

Location: University Boulevard Office Building (UBOB) 4th floor. The building is located on University Boulevard and 13th street, behind the parking deck.

Ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of Windows and be comfortable with the concepts of the Internet. A letter of recommendation from a current teacher is a plus.

Registration Information:

The registration fee is $300 and the maximum capacity is 15 students. To register visit the link above and follow instructions.

Graphics

The camp is designed to introduce students to computer science at a deeper level than they may have seen before, develop some fun working software for real problems, and prepare students for potential study at the university level. Past projects have included the geometric modeling of smooth objects, visualization of sorting algorithms, and motion design.

Contact:

Telephone: (205) 934-2213, (205) 975-5633

Address: 1300 University Blvd.

E-mail: camps@cis.uab.edu

Website: http://www.cis.uab.edu/cscamp/

Camp Information:

Ages: 9-12 Graders

Dates: June 20-24, 9:00am-3:00pm

           Location: Campbell Hall room 145

Registration Information:

The registration fee is $300 and the maximum capacity is 15 students. To register follow this link:

Registration for Graphics Camp

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations received up to 2 weeks before the start date will receive 100% of the refund. After 2 weeks and before the start date will receive 50% of refund. Cancellation on the day the summer camp starts or beyond will not be eligible for refund.

Java Programming

Students will be introduced to java, which is an object-oriented programming language. Students will learn to design and compile programs, learn the basic constructs of a programming language, and practice their new knowledge on fun projects. The exercises throughout the week will be focused on media computation, which will involved writing programs that modify pictures, movies, and audio.

Contact:

Telephone: (205) 934-8606, (205) 934-2213

Address: 1300 University Blvd.

E-mail: camps@cis.uab.edu

Camp Information:

Ages:  9-12 Graders

Dates: Two camps June 6-10 or June 13-17, from 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Campbell Hall room 145

Registration Information:

The registration fee is $300 and the maximum capacity is 15 students. To register for one of these camps follow the appropriate link:

Registration for Java Programming -Week of June 6-10

Registration for Java Programming -Week of June 13-17

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations received up to 2 weeks before the start date will receive 100% of the refund. After 2 weeks and before the start date will receive 50% of refund. Cancellation on the day the summer camp starts or beyond will not be eligible for refund.

Introduction to Game Programming with Alice

Alice is an interactive 3D-programming environment from Carnegie Mellon University. The goal of Alice is to offer the best possible first exposure to programming for students by providing a more intuitive environment for teaching object-oriented programming. During this camp, students will learn common programming constructs, basic algorithm design, and story boarding of movies/games. Projects will involve the creation of video games and movies. A showcase event is held at the end of the week where family members are invited to attend and various prizes are awarded to students.

Contact:

Telephone: (205) 934-2213]

Address: 1300 University Blvd.

E-email: camps@cis.uab.edu

Camp Information:

Ages: Rising 6-8 graders

Dates: Two camps July 18-22 or July 25-29

Registration Information:

The registration fee is $350 and the maximum capacity is 15 students. To register for one of these camps follow the appropriate link:

Registration for Game Programming with Alice -Week of July 18-22

Registration for Game Programming with Alice -Week of July 25-29

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations received up to 2 weeks before the start date will receive 100% of the refund. After 2 weeks and before the start date will receive 50% of refund. Cancellation on the day the summer camp starts or beyond will not be eligible for refund.

Other Relevant Events:

Digital Film Festival

The UAB Digital Film Festival, hosted by the Department of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS), provides an opportunity for Alabama K-12 students to create video games and animated movies using Alice or Scratch and submit them to a competition. Movies and video games from the film festival are shown at a special event and great prizes and awards are given in several categories.

Contact:

Telephone: (205) 934-8697

Address: 1300 University Blvd.

E-mail: dff@cis.uab.edu

Contest Information:

Ages: K-12 Graders

Registration deadline: May 9th

Submission deadline: May 8th

Festival and Award Ceremony: May 14th

Registration Information:

The registration fee is $10 and the maximum capacity is 200 students. To register for the DFF follow the link below.

Registration for the Digital Film Festival

High School Programming Contest

The State of Alabama High School Programming Contest (HSPC) hosted by UAB brings talented students from high schools throughout Alabama to the UAB campus to participate in an organized competition. Students individually compete to demonstrate their programming skills and problem solving abilities by attempting to solve six programming problems within a three hour period. Schools that have more than three contestants are also eligible for team awards.

Contact:

Telephone: (205) 934-2213, (205) 934-8606

Address: 1300 University Blvd.

E-mail: hspc@cis.uab.edu

Contest Information:

Ages: 9-12 Graders

Dates: May 14th

Registration Information:

The registration fee is $20 and the maximum capacity is 20 students. To participate please register by following the link below.

Registration for the High School Programming Contest