2026 Early IT Summer Camp Application
Deadline to submit application is March 13, 2026
The Early IT Summer Camp runs from June 1–June 18 and requires full attendance. Instruction is scaffolded, and students will collaborate in groups over the course of the camp to complete a final project. Missing days may significantly impact both learning and group progress. Can your student attend the full camp session?
Yes
No
Student Personal Information
Student's Name
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First Name
Last Name
Birth Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
How did you hear about the UC Early IT Summer Camp?
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High School Classmate
High School Teacher/Counselor
University of Cincinnati Staff/Faculty
Social Media/Website
Family/Community Member
Other
Demographic Information
We rely on the generosity of grants and industry partners to make this camp available for free. University of Cincinnati School of Information Technology is committed to diversity and to ensuring equal opportunity for students wishing to benefit from our program and services. In order to monitor the effectiveness of our programs and services, we collect and invite applicants to voluntarily disclose their gender, race and ethnicity. This information obtained will be compiled for aggregate data only.
To which gender identity do you most closely identify?
Female
Male
Transgender Female
Transgender Male
Gender Variant/ Non-Conforming
Not Listed
Prefer not to answer
Are you Hispanic/Latino/Spanish origin?
Yes
No
How would you best describe yourself?
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African-American
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Prefer not to answer
Student High School Information
High School Name
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Year in High School (for the 2026-2027 school year)*
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Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Do you have any family or friends applying for the Early IT Summer Camp?
Yes
No
If you would like to be placed in the same group as a family member or friend, please list their name below.
IT-Related Knowledge and Experience
It is our goal to provide the you a solid foundation of Information Technology by engaging you in interactive IT- related activities (industry presentations, group project work, hands-on activities, etc.). In order to do this, we want to know more about your IT related knowledge and experiences.
Have you taken one or more of the following Early IT courses at your high school? (Check all that apply)
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Fundamentals of Information Technology
Fundamentals of Web Development
Computer Networking
Computer Programming
Database Management
System Administration
I have not taken of the Early IT courses
Please rate your IT knowledge level:
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0 - You are not comfortable using a computer
1 - You are comfortable using a computer and common applications and internet
2 - You are comfortable troubleshooting computer/networking issues and/or creating websites
3 - You are comfortable building computers/networks and/or programming applications
What topics are you interested in learning more about in this camp? (Check all that apply)
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Video Game Development
Cybersecurity
Software Development
Cloud and Data Technologies
Internet of Things (IoT)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Other
What do you hope to gain from this summer camp?
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Emergency Contact Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Relationship
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Please Select
Mother
Father
Grandparent
Aunt
Uncle
Sibling
Babysitter/Nanny
Other
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
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example@example.com
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