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Senior Coding Club (ages 13-16) - Summer Camp


Event date: 01/07/2025 10:00 - 10/07/2025 16:30 Export to calendar

Calling all secondary school students eager to explore the world of coding!

Delve into MakeCode and Python Programming for Raspberry Pi devices while vying for exciting prizes. Our coding club spans 8 days over the summer, tailored for students aged 13 to 16.

Completely free of charge, the course will be held on-campus at NCI.

Whether you're curious about computing or keen on mastering cutting-edge technologies with college lecturers, secure your spot today by filling out the form below! No prior experience necessary.

Senior Coding Club

When:

  • 1st - 10th July 2025

Schedule:

  • Tuesday 1st: 10:15am - Introduction to Senior Coding Club
  • Daily: 10.30 to 4.30 pm (1 hour project development for Hackathon)
  • Thursday 10th: 11.00 to 12.00 pm - Hackathon – presentation, prizes, and refreshments

Parents and Guardians of the students are invited to attend the Hackathon on the final day. 

Where: NCI Campus, Mayor Square, Dublin 1
Cost: Free (but places are limited)
How to Register: Complete the form below.  Please note there is a maximum number of 30 students for the camp.
Prizes: Attractive prizes for the winning teams

Lunch will be provided to students during the duration of the camp.

Selected students will design programs that take advantage of real Internet of Things (IoT) hardware and their sensors. At the end of the week, students will also compete to create the best overall project, receiving prizes and a certificate for participation.

Technologies covered:

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • Raspberry Pi Camera
  • Raspberry Pi Senser Hat

Further information: events@ncirl.ie

How to Register

Sign up via the form below to secure your place.

Other Events

Can't make this event? Don't worry, we are hosting another summer camp for secondary school students this July too, details of which can be found below: