5-Day Quantum Computing Summer Camp
April 13-17, 2026 โข Professional Development for High School and Elementary Teachers
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Join us for an intensive 5-day professional development program designed for high school and elementary teachers. Gain hands-on experience with quantum computing concepts, tools, and curricula to bring cutting-edge quantum education to your classroom.
Designed specifically for high school and elementary teachers seeking to integrate quantum computing into their curricula.
Work with real quantum computers and simulators, gaining practical experience you can bring back to your students.
Receive curriculum materials, lesson plans, and ongoing support to implement quantum computing education in your institution.
Day 1
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Baseline Assessment & Introduction
What prior conceptual frameworks about computing and physics need to be restructured to understand quantum mechanics?
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
DISCUSSION: State Vectors & Dirac Notation
How does the mathematical representation of quantum states encode both probabilities and phase information?
10:00 AM - 12:00 NN
ACTIVITY: State Vector Simulation Lab
Why must quantum states be described by complex vectors in Hilbert space rather than classical binary states?
12:00 NN - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
DISCUSSION: Entanglement & Bell States
How does quantum entanglement fundamentally challenge our classical understanding of correlation and information locality?
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
ACTIVITY: Entanglement Verification
What experimental evidence confirms that quantum correlations cannot be explained by classical hidden variable theories?
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
SHORT MENTORING
What are the philosophical implications of entanglement for our understanding of reality and locality?
Day 2
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
DISCUSSION: Gates as Unitary Matrices
How do unitary transformations preserve quantum information while enabling computational advantages?
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ACTIVITY: Gate Matrix Operations
How can we verify that quantum operations are truly unitary and what are the consequences of non-unitary evolution?
11:00 AM - 12:00 NN
SHORT MENTORING
Why are certain gate sets universal and how do we determine the minimal resources needed for quantum computation?
12:00 NN - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break & Runtime Complexity Overview
How does quantum advantage manifest in algorithmic complexity? Exploring Grover's โN vs classical N, and Shor's polynomial time vs exponential classical approaches.
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
DISCUSSION: Deutsch-Jozsa Algorithm
How does quantum parallelism exploit superposition to solve problems with exponentially fewer queries than classical algorithms?
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
ACTIVITY: Implementing Deutsch-Jozsa
What makes the exponential speedup in Deutsch-Jozsa possible and why can't classical algorithms achieve similar performance?
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
SHORT MENTORING: Practical Quantum Advantage
Why isn't Deutsch-Jozsa practically useful despite its exponential speedup, and what does this teach us about quantum advantage?
Day 3
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Amazing Race Briefing
How can we apply abstract quantum concepts to solve practical problems under time constraints?
09:30 AM - 12:00 NN
AMAZING RACE: 10 Challenge Stations
Teams tackle 10 stations testing quantum understanding, problem-solving, and collaboration under pressure. Each station presents unique quantum challenges requiring both theoretical knowledge and practical implementation skills.
12:00 NN - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Race Completion, Analysis & Awards Ceremony
What problem-solving strategies were most effective? How do race challenges mirror real quantum research obstacles? What does effective collaboration look like in cutting-edge scientific fields?
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
DISCUSSION: Quantum Applications
How do we identify problems where quantum computing offers not just speedup but fundamentally new capabilities?
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
ACTIVITY: Research Paper Analysis
How do we critically evaluate claims of quantum advantage and distinguish between theoretical potential and practical implementation?
Day 4
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
IDEATION WORKSHOP
What real-world problems are both important and potentially solvable with near-term quantum technologies?
10:00 AM - 12:00 NN
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
How do we translate a quantum idea into a technically feasible proposal with clear milestones and success metrics?
12:00 NN - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
DISCUSSION: Quantum Ethics & Society
How do we ensure quantum technologies develop in ways that are equitable, secure, and beneficial to humanity?
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
FINAL PROJECT PREPARATION
How do we communicate complex quantum concepts and their potential impact to both technical and non-technical audiences?
Day 5
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
QUANTUM INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM - Project Presentations
How can we effectively advocate for quantum solutions while maintaining scientific integrity about current limitations?
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Symposium Presentations Continue
Teams demonstrate technical understanding and communicate potential impact to judges and peers, showcasing their quantum education projects and lesson plans.
11:00 AM - 12:00 NN
GUEST EXPERT PANEL
What does the realistic development timeline look like for practical quantum computing, and what breakthroughs are needed? Q&A with quantum professionals discussing career paths and research frontiers.
12:00 NN - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
AWARDS & CLOSING CEREMONY
Final recognition of educator achievements, distribution of certificates, and inspirational closing remarks about bringing quantum computing to the next generation.
Our comprehensive evaluation framework ensures educators develop both technical mastery and pedagogical excellence in quantum computing education.
Demonstrates ability to identify classical baseline algorithms and articulate quantum speedup benefits. Educators must explain how quantum approaches reduce computational steps compared to classical methods (qualitative explanations acceptable for elementary level).
Articulates why current cryptographic schemes are computationally hard, explains quantum threats to existing security, and proposes post-quantum cryptographic alternatives for future-proof security.
Develops age-appropriate lesson plans that translate complex quantum concepts into engaging, accessible learning experiences for students at various educational levels.
Every participant receives a comprehensive teaching resource package to immediately implement quantum computing education in their classroom.
Complete slide decks for high school and elementary levels, A4 algorithm comparison card decks, Deutsch-Jozsa physical demonstration props, and optional Grover's algorithm student notebooks.
Presentation materials for both levels, printable cipher wheels, one-time pad bead activities, modular arithmetic clock handouts, and RSA algorithm toy worksheets for hands-on learning.
State vector simulation guides, entanglement verification experiments, quantum circuit building exercises, and access to cloud-based quantum computing platforms for student projects.
Alignment guides for existing math and physics standards, scaffolded lesson progressions, assessment rubrics, and suggested classroom timelines for semester-long or unit-based implementation.
Access to online educator community, quarterly webinars with quantum researchers, troubleshooting resources, and continuing education credits for professional development hours.
Age-appropriate reading materials, video tutorials, interactive simulations, project templates, and competition information to inspire the next generation of quantum scientists.
Meet the dedicated team of quantum educators and researchers bringing this transformative professional development program to life.
We are Quantum Computing Society, also known as OneQuantum Philippines before.
Our vision is to be a global force for good in Quantum Tech and support humanity's transition into the quantum era in an inclusive way, enabling everyone to contribute, grow and make a positive impact.
Our mission is to accomplish this by providing a global community with local chapters, professional mentoring, career opportunities and quantum tech skills.