Programming (Java) Summer Training

About this Class

Code that holds up when it matters most. ITKAN's programming curriculum is about more than writing code. Students learn to think algorithmically, break complex problems into clear solutions, and debug with confidence — because the best code isn't just code that works, it's code that holds up when it matters most. Across the 8-week intensive, students build a foundation in month one — developing control systems and autonomous routines — then in month two integrate their code with the team's CAD designs into a competition-ready robot. The program culminates in a live Mock Season: an off-season competition where students experience alliance selections, match strategy, and the full energy of a real field. When the official season arrives, nothing is unfamiliar and nothing is intimidating. What students take with them: • Algorithmic thinking and problem decomposition • Java fundamentals applied to robotics • Control systems and autonomous routines • Debugging with confidence under pressure • Integrating code with hardware for competition Held at the ITKAN Innovation Hub · 1701 10th Street, Plano, TX 75074 Grades 7–12 · Ages 11–18 · Summer 2026 · 8 weeks