High-school educator summer QCaMP 2026 at QLab - Applications open now!
QLab is excited to partner with Sandia National Lab, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, and the Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA) to host the 2026 Quantum Computing, Mathematics, and Physics (QCaMP) Summer Camp for Educators. Taking place in person on the UMD College Park campus from June 22–26, 2026, this week-long program offers a unique opportunity for high school teachers to dive into the world of quantum information science (QIS).
- Applications: Open now until Apr. 10, 2026. Apply HERE!
- QCaMP Dates: June 22–26, 2026.
- Location: University of Maryland, College Park campus.
- Cost: The program is free for the selected participants.
- Stipends: QLab offers stipends for participants teaching in Maryland.
A Curriculum for the Future: QCaMP is designed to demystify quantum concepts and provide teachers with actionable resources they can immediately bring back to their classrooms. The 2026 curriculum combines foundational theory with practical application, featuring daily themes that build from basic principles to advanced technologies.
Highlights of the week include:
- Fundamental Concepts: Exploration of quantum bits and gates, superposition, entanglement, and polarization.
- Hands-On Tools: Sessions using the IBM Quantum Composer and other interactive QIS tools.
- Advanced Topics: Introduction to quantum key distribution (QKD) and qubit technologies.
- Lab Tours: Exclusive visits to QLab's state-of-the-art quantum research labs to see science in action.
- Curriculum Development: Dedicated lesson prep and professional-development focus sessions.
Resources for Success: Participants will receive a comprehensive suite of materials to support their teaching, including digital resources (slides, lesson plans) provided via Google Classroom and a kit of materials sufficient to conduct activities for a classroom of 20 students.
Poster: An announcement flyer can be downloaded here.
Schedule:
Green and gray sessions are lead remotely by scientists from Sandia National Lab and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.