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Code Camp

Code Camp is a learning and hacking experience. The code camp approach can be defined as a collaborative learning setting that aims to promote profession-oriented skills. In code camp, the term camp refers to a situation where students assemble and stay a while together. The term code refers to coding, i.e. writing computer programs. During a code camp, students write programs together, solve problems related to their work together, eat together and even might relax together in a sauna.

This page is a portal that compiles information about all the Code Camps that are going on at LUT and cooperating universities. Usually at LUT there is one or two Code Camps for each semester (fall, spring and summer). Course signup method depends on the arranging organisation and persons. Please read more information and the find the sign up link about each Code Camp in its individual section. Also, check out our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/lut.tech/ !

Current Code Camps

Upcoming Code Camps:

Week	Date	Topic	Course ID (cr)	More information
Week 3	20.1. - 22.1.2017	Global Game Jam FGJ CodeCamp 2017 pages	CT10A7040 - Code Camp (4op)	Participate to the Lappeenranta event of the Finnish Game Jam! You get the credits by 1. Signing up to the event in Eventbrite 2. Giving your student details in LUT sign-up form 3. Participate to the event full time 4. Participate to the project presentations in late January. More information was broadcasted on a webcast on 13.1. at 13:00. Recording of the cast and the course info PDF with requirements is posted on the course page (link on the left). Remember to sign up to the FGJ event before all places are reserved!
Week 6	8-9.2.2017 (Wednesday & Thursday)	Digitalization & Innovation (Two companies, Hub logistics & VR are offering support and more specific topic areas for participants)	CT10A7040 - Code Camp (3op)	The companies choose a certain number of teams to this event. Apply to join with the application form. Find more information in the event description. This is a really great opportunity to work on innovation challenges with major companies! The event is at Holiday Club Saimaa. Selected teams have free transportation, lodging and mentoring by the companies. Opportunity to talk about summer jobs and thesis work topics, also possibility to get past interviews and job lines (choose your words carefully in your application form, it will count!) • Free access on 2 day DigiKaappaus seminar (presenter like Anssi Vanjoki (LUT), Timo Vuorensola (Iron Sky movie director), Johanna Pystönen (Vincit) and others on stage. Please note, at least some presentation will be in Finnish.
Week 9	27.2-3.3.2017 (Monday - Friday)	Home Automation	CT10A7040 - Code Camp	xxx

More information and schedule: Gadget CodeCamp 2016 pages

There's a weekend-long Gadget Code Camp at Lappeenranta University of Technology! Brainstorm and bring out your most creative ideas! Develop for all sorts of gadgets from eye trackers to brainwave scanners. We will bring out all the exotic gadgets that the IT department has collected into its storage through the years. What's the most creative you can implement with these devices? The weekend event will be held at the university beachfront sauna.

Course arrangements and news, in brief:

Location: LUT Beachfront Sauna
Main contact persons are Antti Knutas (firstname.lastname@lut.fi)
Bring your own laptop (no PCs available)

See the summer school description at http://www.lut.fi/web/en/admissions/lut-summer-school/academic-guidelines/courses . (For summer school participants - everyone can sign up for the Gadget Code Camp, even if you are not participating in the summer school!)