AI Innovators Lab
UCA Summer Camp 2026

AI Innovators Lab: From Code to Intelligent Systems

A commuter summer camp designed to introduce young learners to programming, artificial intelligence, and hands-on problem solving through guided activities, team collaboration, and creative project development.

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About the Camp

AI Innovators Lab is a short summer experience that introduces students to the foundations of coding and artificial intelligence in an engaging and an early age coding environment. The camp combines guided instruction, interactive exercises and project-based learning, so students can explore how computers solve problems and how simple AI systems are built.

Camp Purpose: To provide instruction in foundational programming and introductory artificial intelligence concepts for young learners through hands-on activities and guided project work, while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and early interest in computing.
Students learning programming and AI in a summer camp environment
Illustrative camp activities include exploring coding, creativity, teamwork, and introductory AI concepts through hands-on activities.

Daily Schedule

The camp follows a four-day progression from coding foundations to guided AI exploration and final student presentation.

Day 1 — July 6

Theme: Introduction to Programming

  • Camp welcome and check-in
  • Overview of computers, coding, and problem solving
  • Beginner programming concepts through guided activities
  • Interactive practice and group discussion

Day 2 — July 7

Theme: Data and Patterns

  • Introduction to data, examples, and simple patterns
  • How computers use information to make decisions
  • Hands-on learning with beginner-friendly exercises
  • Team-based activities and guided exploration

Day 3 — July 8

Theme: Beginner AI Project Work

  • Introduction to a simple AI-based activity or model
  • Team project planning and guided development
  • Practice with coding, testing, and refinement
  • Preparation for final presentation

Day 4 — July 9

Theme: Project Showcase and Celebration

  • Final project completion and review
  • Student team presentations
  • AI Showcase activity
  • Camp wrap-up and recognition

Camp Details

Who Should Attend?

This camp is intended for students ages 12-18 who are curious about computers, coding, creativity, and how intelligent technologies work.

Camp Format

This is a commuter camp. Students will check in each day at 9:00 AM and check out at 1:00 PM.

Location

Department of Computer Science and Engineering
University of Central Arkansas

Staffing

The camp is expected to be supported by 3 volunteers/staff members.

Registration

Registration fee: $200
Complete the registration form here: Google Form Registration

What Students Gain

  • Computational thinking
  • Basic programming confidence
  • Problem-solving and teamwork
  • Early exposure to AI concepts

Contact

For questions about the camp, schedule, or participation, please contact the camp organizer.

Organizer: Md Jobair Hossain Faruk
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
University: University of Central Arkansas
Email: mhossainfaruk@uca.edu
Website: jobair-hossain.github.io/AI-Innovators-Lab