CSExplore Camp

CSExplore Camp at the University at Buffalo (UB) is a free, three-day summer computer science day camp for high school students entering grades 9 through 12. It is run by UB's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The 2026 camp ran July 28 to July 30, 2026 on UB's North Campus in New York. Campers learn how computing works at every level, from the circuits inside hardware to the logic of writing software. Hands-on projects include programming a robot and designing a video game. The group also takes occasional trips to campus research labs where computing is used to solve real-world problems. There is no cost to attend.

Open to students entering grades 9-12 in the fall. No prior programming, computer science, or engineering experience is required. The camp gives priority to students from local high schools, but students from outside Erie and Niagara counties can also take part. Students apply through an online application. For the 2026 camp, applications were due Friday, May 30, and later applications were placed on a waitlist.