CompSciConnect

In summer 2026, the Computing Catalyst will only host Yellow (rising 6th graders) and Terp (rising 8th graders). CompSciConnect will run in two sessions this year: 

Session 1: June 22 – July 2
Session 2: July 13–24
 

• All rising 6th graders will be considered for Yellow ONLY.
• All rising 7th graders will be considered for Yellow or Red ONLY.
• All rising 8th graders will be considered for Terp ONLY.

The cost to attend this program is $400 for two weeks of camp. There is no additional charge for the meetings during the school year. This fee covers program materials and activity costs. Please do not include the fee when applying. The fee is due upon acceptance to the program.

University of Maryland undergraduate students serve as computing instructors by leading campers through the curriculum and supporting them with school-year projects. 

No, CompSciConnect is not a residential program. 

CompSciConnect typically begins with rising 6th graders joining the Yellow group. We usually only accept students into Yellow and Red. CompSciConnect has 45 to 50 spots for Yellow and about 10 to 12 spots for Red.

CompSciConnect is a three-year commitment where students meet during the summer for two consecutive weeks and in the school year for one Sunday per month. Attendance is encouraged at the annual CompSciConnect Showcase in December and Maryland Day in April.

Students should apply between January and March of each year.

Yes. All students are welcome to apply.

If your child is home-schooled, complete the regular application. Their placement will be based on age and previous computing experience noted in the application.

Financial assistance is available for those experiencing hardship. The Computing Catalyst offers a need-based scholarship—email catalyst_k12@umd.edu to learn more.