URI K-12 Computer Science

01/21/2025

Hi all! We will be posting the details soon about our summer camps!

08/05/2024

We had a few last minute cancellations for this week's in person Computer Science Camp on the URI Kingston Campus. If you are interested, you can sign up through the ACN Network https://enrollri.my.site.com/Courses/Courses_SiteLogin
There is no charge when registering through the ACN portal.

The In-Person Computer Science Camp at URI runs M-F from 8:30 - 3:30 daily for students entering grades 5-8. Lunch is included. There is an additional in person Fun with Coding camp that is offered from 3:30 - 4:30. You would also need to choose that option in the ACN portal. There is no charge for this session either.

If you sign up today, you will be placed on a waiting list until the system refreshes at midnight. You would receive your acceptance in the morning. The first six students on the Full Day waiting list will receive offers in the morning and will receive instructions at approximately 7 a.m. about drop off/and a packet to complete.

First time users should click on "Create an Account." Returning users should log in with the same email or mobile number you used to create the account, including those users who previously set up an account for the EnrollRI charter public school common application. There are two types of ACN accoun...

04/24/2024

Free Coding Night! Grades 3-5 and Grades 5-8! Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzR5F_rrGW6iRlH43RZQiYmG3YW48sir-NY_-fLqRq4nqXFA/viewform?usp=sharing

08/17/2023

URI's K-12 Computer Science Team will be at the Power of the Future event!

When: Saturday, Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Rhode Island Convention Center, One Sabin Street, Providence, RI 02903
Who: Middle and high school youth and their families. All youth (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Cost: Free with lunch and parking included

Join us for Power The Future, the area’s premier youth & family workforce development and career awareness event brought to you by United Way of Rhode Island, on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Rhode Island Convention Center.

Our inaugural career summit will introduce youth and their families to a dynamic range of immersive and experiential career readiness sessions, a powerful group of voices shaping Rhode Island’s future, and a diverse array of exhibitors showcasing opportunities and resources to spark attendees' interest or jumpstart their career.

August 19, 2023, Providence, RI

05/22/2023

If you have a child entering grades K-8, there is a !FREE! computer science camp this summer for your child! Funding is provided through the RI Department of Education. It is free, regardless of income!

URI Computer Science Camp 2023 is FREE! Pre-Registration is open! Join instructors and students from the University of Rhode Island to learn computer science in a fun, exciting environment. No previous experience is required for any of our camps. Online Camps: Fun with Coding K-4 July ...

05/04/2022

Are you interested in taking:
* Fun with Coding,
* Coding with Harry Potter, and/or
* Code Cracking and Escape Room with Harry Potter
for FREE with URI online this summer? These courses are for students entering K-8. Sign up today through RIDE's ACN portal! Spots for these fun opportunities will go fast, so don't delay!

Once enrolled, all course specific information will come from the course provider. MANY providers have additional paperwork they require in order to attend, and all dual enrollment courses require registration at the institution. You can see additional details on the course description by clicking o...

02/16/2022

Applications are now open for the next cohorts of computer science teachers! Visit https://www.k12.cs.uri.edu/ for information on each opportunity and the applications.
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11/13/2021

Would you like URI to do a Computer Science Presentation at your school during December for the Hour of Code? Let us know! Call us at 874-7292 or email [email protected]. There are multiple options for K-12 students; however, we have limited availability, so contact us soon.

11/03/2021

Free Virtual Field Trip! - Natural Sciences + Coding!
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Thurs., Nov 18 @ 1pm–2pm (Reg. ends Tues., Nov 16.)

By using computer coding, scientists can analyze data and look for patterns, make discoveries and expand our scientific knowledge! Come and join educators for a behind-the-scenes look into the research labs and learning spaces at the the NC Museum of Natural Sciences! All ages are welcome, but we recommend this program for ages 8 and above.

Have you ever wondered how scientists analyze their data? By using computer coding, they can look for patterns, make discoveries and expand our scientific knowledge! Come and join our educators for a behind-the-scenes look into the research labs and learning spaces here at the the NC Museum of Natur...

10/14/2021

Would you like URI to do a Computer Science Presentation at your school during December for the Hour of Code? Let us know! Call us at 874-7292. There are multiple options for K-12 classes. We have limited availability, so call soon.

10/02/2021

NASA Scientist Student Presentation
Wed, Oct 6; 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Two NASA scientists will talk about their career journeys and how they use data science to build 3D models of the universe. This event will take place Zoom. Registrants will be emailed the link to join the event. Recommended for grades K-5.

Register here:

Hear from two NASA scientists about their career journeys and how they use data science to build 3D models of the universe.

07/09/2021

Next week, we will begin to train 5 cohorts of Computer Science Teachers! Elementary, middle, and high school teachers will all be attending. We can't wait!

The University of Rhode Island’s Computer Science Department is a proud partner in the State of Rhode Island’s CS4RI program that is bringing computer science and computational thinking to Rhode Island’s Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Schools through free course materials, teacher professio...