Richmond Institute of Technology and Science

We’re proud to host the Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp in partnership with AI Ready RVA, and applications are officially open. It’s a free program where students in grades 9 through 12 learn to actually use AI, build a real project, and work alongside our team and other students who share their interests.

No experience needed. No cost to attend. Just three Saturdays with us.

Know a student who’d be into this? Send it their way. Applications close September 30. Link in bio to apply.

Summer Camp 2026 wouldn’t have been possible without the speakers and mentors who shared their time, expertise, and encouragement with our students.

A huge thank you to Carrie Peterson, Michael McClure, Vincent Vu, Erdem Topsakal, Ravi Hadimani, and Srdjan Lesaja for helping inspire our students. Your insight and support helped make this year’s camp an experience our students won’t soon forget!

We couldn’t have done it without our counselors and staff! Their energy, dedication, and support helped make RITS Summer Camp 2026 an unforgettable experience for every student. From guiding hands-on activities to encouraging students throughout the week, they helped bring every part of camp to life. We’re so grateful for the time, care, and enthusiasm they shared with the RITS community.

RITS Summer Camp 2026 has come to a close.

Hosted at the VCU College of Engineering, students spent the week exploring artificial intelligence through hands-on projects, expert instruction, and real-world applications. From computer vision and biomedical sports science to vibe coding and robotics, campers learned how emerging technologies work, and built projects of their own. Throughout the week, students strengthened their creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and confidence.

We’re incredibly proud of everything our campers accomplished. Thank you to our students, families, mentors, speakers, partners, and supporters for making this year’s camp possible. The future started here! 🚀

More information about what’s next for RITS is coming soon, so stay tuned!

At RITS, we prioritize exposing students to the tools shaping today’s engineering and technology landscape.

As part of our 2026 AI Summer Camp, students will explore Lovable AI — a platform that enables rapid prototyping and AI-assisted development. Through guided instruction, students translate ideas into functional prototypes, learn how AI-assisted development works, and evaluate outputs critically.

This aligns with our broader mission: hands-on AI education, ethical literacy, and real project outcomes — all hosted at the VCU College of Engineering.

🔗 Link in bio to register.

In today’s world, AI literacy is becoming foundational. But true understanding comes from building — not just observing.

At RITS AI Summer Camp (July 20–24, 2026), students ages 13+ spend a week immersed in hands-on AI learning at VCU’s College of Engineering. They work with real tools, explore computer vision and coding applications, and build projects they can confidently explain and present.

The result isn’t just technical exposure — it’s growth in problem-solving, independence, and confidence. Hosted in a university engineering environment and guided by experienced mentors, this program helps students see what’s possible for their future in STEM.

🔗 Link in bio to register.

We’re excited to highlight our partnership with AI Ready RVA, an organization committed to preparing our region for the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence.

Our mission is to introduce middle and high school students to AI, engineering, and emerging technologies through hands-on, project-based learning. Community partnerships make that mission stronger and more equitable .
Our AI Summer Camp (July 20–24, 2026 | VCU College of Engineering) reflects this shared commitment — giving students real exposure to AI tools, mentors, and university-level environments .
We’re grateful to AI Ready RVA for their leadership in strengthening Richmond’s AI ecosystem.

If you're an educator, nonprofit, or community organization interested in partnering, we’d love to connect.

Summer is right around the corner—and the question isn’t just how your teen will spend it, but who they’ll become because of it.

From July 20–24, 2026, RITS AI Summer Camp at VCU’s College of Engineering gives students ages 13+ a full week of hands-on exploration in artificial intelligence, computer vision, biomedical applications, and more . They won’t just learn about AI—they’ll build real projects, collaborate with motivated peers, and present what they’ve created with confidence.

Hosted on a real university campus and guided by experienced mentors, this is a summer experience designed to spark curiosity and expand what students believe is possible.

🔗 Link in bio to register.