The camp provides a fun and engaging introduction to AI concepts through a blend of unplugged activities, digital game design, and ethical discussions, led by university faculty.
The 2026 AI Play Summer Day Camp by Elon University offers middle school students a week-long immersive experience into the world of artificial intelligence and digital game design. Campers will engage in hands-on, unplugged activities that explore fundamental AI concepts, building confidence in operating, designing, and creating with emerging technologies. Each day focuses on a different AI principle, allowing students to develop their own projects and gain practical experience. Activities include robot relays to understand how robots interpret environments, classifying candy to learn about AI decision-making, and discussions on the ethics of AI. Students will also learn how AI is used in digital game design, combining creativity with coding and problem-solving skills, primarily using visual coding platforms like Scratch. The camp aims to foster AI literacy and critical thinking about technology's role in everyday life.
A typical day runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with drop-off at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up by 4:00 p.m., focusing on a different AI principle through hands-on activities, project development, and ethical discussions.
This camp is ideal for curious middle school students (rising 6th to 8th graders) interested in exploring artificial intelligence and digital game design through engaging, hands-on activities.
Queens University of Charlotte
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