UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps
UT Dallas offers summer camps for K-12 students in various computer science topics like coding, AI, and game design.
▌ Editor's read The UT Dallas Coding Camps website (k12.cs.utdallas.edu) loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer programs. These are day camps offered by the University of Texas at Dallas Computer Science Department, targeting K-12 students with various coding and STEM topics. The website lists specific camp dates, curriculum details for different age groups (e.g., Python for beginners, Java, web development, robotics), and registration information. While the website mentions instructors are often UTD students or alumni, it does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks. The camps are not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'UT Dallas Coding Camps' are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 100 reviews, frequently praising the engaging instructors and the quality of the curriculum. The camp's Facebook page is 'UTDCS'.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 7–18
UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 7–18
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
- Phone: 972-883-4232
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Estimated cost per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps
- What ages does UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps accept?
- UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps is open to children ages 7–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps cost?
- UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps publishes $400/week for the standard session. Estimated cost per week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps's hours?
- UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps?
- UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps provide lunch?
- UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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