Summer Camp

Overview

Griz Esports at the University of Montana embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do as a team and a program.  We encourage anyone, regardless of background, to participate in everything we do.

This summer, we are hosting a one-week summer camp for rising middle school students (6th through 8th grade) to learn introductory programming skills using applications such as Code Combat, Code.org, Kodu, Scratch, Alice, HTML/CSS, AppInventor, and Minecraft while having fun doing it!  We have some of the best instructors and student-athletes helping to ensure a low teacher-to-student ratio throughout the week.

logo for scratch programming  logo for Alice application  logo for code.org  HTML 5 logoCSS 3 logo  image of Minecraft game Kodu logoApp Inventor logoCode Combat logo

In addition, we want our students to develop teamwork, communication, and creative thinking skills as they participate in various activities throughout the week, whether inside or outside, playing together in the Gaming Den or lawn games in the Oval.

We strive to create a positive learning environment for all participants, allowing them to be creative and use critical thinking skills to solve problems.

 image of a child imagining

*Please note all forms are due by the first day of camp.

Date and Cost

June 19th-23rd
Cost: $450

What does Camp Look Like?

Day 1

  • Dropoff (8:30 AM - 9:15 AM)
  • (9:15 AM - 11:00 AM)Introduction to the week, Code.org, Dance Party, Code Combat
  • (11:00 AM - 11:50 AM)Kodu
  • Lunch Break (12:00 PM - 12:50 PM) 
  • Intro to Billiards/Table Tennis/Lawn Games (1:00 PM - 1:50 PM)
    • Basics and etiquette of Table Tennis
    • Basic Paddle grips and stance
    • Basic rules and gameplay of Table Tennis
  • (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM)Kodu, Code Combat, Minecraft
  • Pickup (4:30 PM - 5:15 PM)

Day 2

  • Dropoff (8:30 AM - 9:15 AM)
  • (9:15 AM - 11:00 AM)
    • Scratch
  • (11:00 AM - 11:50 AM)
    • Alice
  • Lunch Break (12:00 PM - 12:50 PM) 
  •  (1:00 PM - 1:50 PM)
    • Outdoor Games
  • (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
    • Scratch, Alice, Minecraft
  • Pickup (4:30 PM - 5:15 PM)

Day 3

  • Dropoff (8:30 AM - 9:15 AM)
  • (9:15 AM - 11:00 AM)
    • App Lab
  • (11:00 AM - 11:50 AM)
    • App Inventor
  • Lunch Break (12:00 PM-12:50 PM) 
  •  (1:00 PM - 1:50 PM)
    • Outdoor Games
  • (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
    • App Lab, App Inventor, Minecraft
  • Pickup (4:30 PM - 5:15 PM)

Day 4

  • Dropoff (8:30 AM - 9:15 AM)
  • (9:15 AM - 11:00 AM)
    • HTML
  • (11:00 AM - 11:50 AM)
    • CSS
  • Lunch Break (12:00 PM - 12:50 PM) 
  •  (1:00 PM - 1:50 PM)
    • HTML/CSS
  • (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
    • HTML/CSS, Minecraft
  • Pickup (4:30 PM - 5:15 PM)

Day 5

  • Dropoff (8:30 AM - 9:15 AM)
  • (9:15 AM - 11:00 AM )
    • Work on final projects
  • (11:00 AM - 11:50 AM)
    • Work on final projects
  • Lunch Break (12:00 PM - 12:50 PM) 
  •  (1:00 PM - 1:50 PM)
    • Outdoor games
  • (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
    • Presentations
  • Pickup (4:30 PM - 5:15 PM)

Sign up and Payment

Questions

Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Griz Esports
32 Campus Drive
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
Attention: Michael Cassens

Questions?
Michael Cassens
michael.cassens@umontana.edu
406-370-1684