Jr. DEEP Coding
Jr. DEEP Coding's curriculum is designed to provide students with the opportunity to quickly master the basics of coding.
Program Highlights:
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Amplify your coding knowledge in this crash course that explores the fundamentals of computer engineering!
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Explore the software and hardware used in creating the computer systems we interact with daily.
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Get started with the basics of the most popular and in-demand programming languages!
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Every classroom has 2 to 3 instructors, allowing students one-on-one time with instructors to ask questions, get help and receive personalized feedback on projects.
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Enhance your STEM knowledge and leadership skills!
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Make friends, solve problems and get ready to code!
Registration Is Open
Registration for the 2023 season will open on April 24, 2023 at 8 AM ET.
When
Next season: July 10 – August 25, 2023
* See below for detailed schedule
Where
U of T St George Campus
Who
Grades 5/6
Grades 7/8
Program Fee
$435 per week
Program Details:
About Jr. DEEP Coding
On your mark. Get set. CODE!
Jr. DEEP Coding is a crash course that will provide students with the opportunity to master the basics of coding. They will be introduced to various coding languages and explore how to create their own programs, with an emphasis on coding logic, programming functionality, and theory.
Are you ready? Because we are!
Participants may only attend one week of the coding program as the content repeats week after week. Please note that curriculum covered in our Jr. DEEP Coding program is very similar to that covered in Girls' Jr. DEEP Coding. We would encourage you to consider one of our other Jr. DEEP courses this summer.
Dates
Please note that the content for each individual course repeats each week.
Week 1 - July 10 to July 14, 2023
Week 2 - July 17 to July 21, 2023
Week 3 - July 24 to July 28, 2023
Week 4 - July 28 to August 1, 2023
Week 5 - August 14 - 18, 2023
Week 6 - August 21 - 25, 2023
Schedule
Monday – Friday — 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM*
*We offer before care (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM) and after care (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM) free of charge for students in grades 5/6. All students in grade 7/8 will be dismissed at 4 PM.
Grades
This program is offered to students in Grades 5/6 & 7/8 (2022/2023 academic year.)
Creating an Active Account
If this is your first time registering for one of our programs, you will be prompted to create an Active account as you register. If you are successful in getting a spot in the workshop, your spot will be held for you as you complete the registration form, so no need to rush.
Please note that it is not possible to create an account before the registration date.
Waitlist
If you see that a course is waitlisted on the registration page, that means there are no available spaces. If a space opens up in the course, those on the waitlist will be notified immediately in the order that they registered.
Cost
$435/week
Please check back closer to course registration for the most up-to-date information.
Cancellation Policy
A refund or a credit, less a $80 administrative fee is available for cancellation requests received by 11:59 PM ET on the Monday before the session start date. No refunds or credits will be issued after this point. Please note that this charge is to cover administrative processing fees. Thank you for your understanding! For more details regarding cancellation deadlines, please refer to your confirmation email once you have completed the registration process.
Your health and the health of our community are important to us. In light of circumstances around assessing symptoms, refund requests for programs that are received after the cancellation deadline will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Bursaries
Bursaries are available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons who demonstrate financial need. See the application form find out more about our bursary application process and to apply.
Do you have questions about Jr. DEEP Coding?
Contact us at outreach@engineering.utoronto.ca
Previous Course Descriptions
Python: Level 1
During this interactive Python course, students will dive into the basics of Python (variables, conditional statements, and loops!), build their knowledge-base, and work to create a game that will let you, the user, play against the computer and keep score!
Python: Level 2
During this interactive Python level 2 workshop students will learn more about game creation! In level one, students created a text-based game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Students will continue to work and build off of level 1 content to learn how to add some simple graphics to make the games more interactive. This course focuses on learning functions, loops, libraries, stacks/queues and vectors.
Website Creation (HTML/CSS): Level 1
In this interactive Website Creation course, students will be creating their own customized web pages by learning the basics of popular industry-standard tools such as HTML and CSS.
HTML/CSS: Level 2
In this Level 2 course, students will explore more tools that HTML and CSS have to offer (buttons, labels, validation checks) and build their own login page! They will also learn the basics of JavaScript and work to build a fun mini-project.
Registration is Open
Please Complete the application form using the following link.
Space is limited, register soon!
Registration is Opening Soon
Registration for the 2023 season will open on April 24, 2023 at 8 AM ET. Please join our mailing list for updates on future programs and registration times.
