Only a few spots remain in specific age groups.

7th Graders

Seventh graders will stay together as a cohort throughout the week, fostering a strong sense of community and teamwork. This experience will help them build relationships while preparing for the opportunity to become a TA next year.

1st Block:

Lessons in Leadership

Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Learn the basics and more in this introduction to leadership class! Together we’ll tackle the fundamentals of leadership-group dynamics, conflict resolution, personal growth, and team building! What’s your leadership style? The world is waiting for a leader like you! Are you ready?

*This class is for all 7th grade campers & all first-year TAs that did not take LiL last year.

{Laura Patch}

Friday: Rising 7th graders will shadow another TA to learn hands-on what it will be like next year as a TA!

2nd Block:

Cryptography: The Science of Secret Messages

Do you love solving puzzles and uncovering secrets? In this class, we will learn about the science of secret messages. We will use classic ciphers like the Caesar cipher to encrypt secret messages, learn how recognizing patterns can be used to break those codes, and show how some simple everyday math is used to hide our messages from prying eyes on the internet. Through hands-on challenges and teamwork, you'll learn how to become both a codemaker and a codebreaker! Are you ready?

{Adam Keith}

3rd Block:

Coding the Real World

It's time to take your code off the screen and into the physical world! In this exciting class, we'll start with fun, hands-on activities to easily grasp programming concepts. Then, in small groups, you'll dive into the world of microcontrollers using Arduino to build projects that actually interact with you—programming your own lights, buttons, and motors! No prior coding experience is needed to jump right in, but if you've already conquered environments like Scratch, you'll find plenty of engaging new challenges. Bring your curiosity and get ready to see your code come to life!

{Jim Brooks}