Educational Camp at Cal Poly University

Join high school students from across North America (and the world!) at  California Polytechnic State University, (Cal Poly), one of the most  prestigious university campuses in the US when it comes to the technical field. Here, you'll engage in coursework designed to give you a leg up in the field of your choice and help you decide if this is the educational path for you. Learn from experienced and accomplished instructors (coders, journalists, writers, artists, innovators, authors, university professors, and other academics) and pick the brains of guest speakers in a range of roles.

After morning classes, we'll explore the city and the surrounding area, including day trips to the coast, Hearst Castle, and other track-specific field trips and excursions related to their fields. On the weekend and in the evenings, typical camp fun will ensue: hang out in the quad with your classmates, explore campus, or showcase your special skills in the talent show.

Academic tracks at this campus for 2025 are:

• Web Development & Design
• Visual Culture & Communication
• UX Design
• Storyboarding for Film & Animation
• Public Policy & Political Advocacy
• Printing & Graphic Design
• Podcast Media
• Persuasive Communication & Competitive Debate
• Marketing Bootcamp
• Judicial Politics
• Instructional & Technical Writing
• Indigenous Nations, Sovereignty & Land
• Hip Hop, Poetics & Politics
• Graphic Design / Branding
• Expressive Lettering & Design
• Digital Advertising & Social Media
• Data Journalism
• Contemporary Cinema & Film Critique
• AR (Augmented Reality) Design
• Photography