CCI's Premier Summer Program: Drexel University Digital Development Camp, VirtuaQuest
The Drexel University Digital Development Camp, VirtuaQuest, is a specialized three-week in-person summer program led by College of Computing & Informatics (CCI). It provides participants with the chance to engage deeply with technology and digital development topics, guided by expert faculty and student leaders. Participants gain hands-on experience in areas such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, programming, and game development while building technical skills and exploring future paths in computing.
A highlight of the camp is the Auerbach Cybersecurity Camp Scholarship, which provides funding for students passionate about cybersecurity. This scholarship covers the camp registration fee, making the camp program more accessible for those eager to further their education in this critical field. Additionally, the Isaac L. Auerbach Cybersecurity Scholarship offers up to $5,000 to students who complete the camp and enroll in the BS in Computing & Security Technology program, supporting their continued education and career goals in cybersecurity.
The camp is open to rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors and accepted CCI first-year students.
Drexel's Digital Development Camp — VirtuaQuest 2025
This past summer, CCI professors and counselors led 87 campers through a three-week exploration of AI, VR, and cybersecurity, including hands-on projects and immersive tech experiences.
Check Out the 2025 Camp Highlights
Testimonials
Students in previous Digital Development Camp sessions reported that they felt more confident in their Web development skills, and were inspired to learn more and pursue studies — and potentially a future career — in computing. Our campers shared the following testimonials about their experience:
- "Coming into this camp, I had a basic understanding of HTML and CSS but had never created a website using the languages. Over the course of this camp, I was able to gain a working knowledge of these languages and feel more comfortable in my ability to succeed in this field. This was especially beneficial because I hope to become a front-end developer in the future."
- "Before I came to this camp, I had only heard of HTML and CSS but personally never used them before. I was really nervous coming to the camp because I wasn’t sure how much I could contribute to the group. However, throughout the two weeks here, I continuously learned more and more through workshops, the counselors, and my teammates, and now feel as though I have a solid foundation in the two languages."
- "Through this camp I learned how to use HTML and CSS in a different way. It was also interesting to learn how to use a different collaborative browser-based IDE to code in other than the one I used in school. I learned a lot more about styling websites and how to make them more user friendly than I had in school as well. Next year I am taking Computer Science III Honors and I will definitely use my new skills to better my websites."
View the 2024 Camp Recap
Contact Us
For additional information or any questions, please email us at CCISummerPrograms@drexel.edu.