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4-H Code Camp returns in 2026 with drones, robots and more
Behind every piece of technology is the code that makes it work. From February 20-22, 2026, middle and high school students will be able to learn behind-the-scenes problem solving at West Virginia University Extension’s 4-H Code Camp, a weekend of interactive coding workshops for students in grades 6 to 12 held at WVU Jackson’s Mill.
4-H Code Camp is designed with all skill levels in mind. Whether you’re learning computer science for the first time or already have a grasp on coding languages, like Java or Python, students can participate in beginner, intermediate or advanced workshops to improve their understanding of how technology works in the real world.
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