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International Summer Language School / July 7 – 25, 2025

The International Summer Language School, organized for the 35th time by the Institute of Language Training at the University of West Bohemia, will offer courses in nine languages this year. The program will run from July 7 to July 25.

The available courses include Portuguese, German, English, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, and Czech for foreigners – both general and professionally oriented courses – at all language levels. The summer school is open to participants of all ages. Courses are available in one-, two-, or three-week formats, with some offering morning or afternoon-only classes. For children aged 6 to 11, an active day camp with English is once again available, along with popular English courses for teenagers aged 12 to 17 and French courses for youth aged 12 to 16. All teachers are qualified professionals.

A new feature this year is English courses for seniors aged 60 and over. “We see added value in the fact that seniors will be in a similar age category, preventing some from opting out simply because they feel uncomfortable studying alongside younger students,” said Zdeňka Hončarová, the main coordinator of ISLS.

The prices of summer language courses have remained unchanged for the past seven years. Detailed information, including pricing, is available on the website www.isls.zcu.cz, where applications can already be submitted. The deadline is May 19.

Contact: Bc. Daniela Kopřivová / dkoprivo@ujp.zcu.cz / 735 713 895

ArtCamp / July 7 – 25, 2025

Jewelry and furniture design, photography, and Japanese calligraphy—three weeks in July will once again be dedicated to art courses at Sutnarka for the 19th time. Every year, around 400 art enthusiasts aged 15 and older participate. The ArtCamp Summer School of Art at the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art offers education and fun in one practical package. This year, 37 weekly courses are available to the public, which can be combined to create a personalized summer program. Applications are open until May 31, but spots are filling up quickly.

“Participants can explore sound creation or gain experience in XR environments, meaning extended reality. After a break, the fashion design course returns, led by Glasgow-based fashion designer Dawn Kelso. Photography enthusiasts will enjoy the opportunity to explore the theme of meta-portrait under the guidance of renowned photographer Libuše Jarcovjáková. For the first time, we will also focus on paper design—origami as a design form will be introduced by artist Ilan Garibi, who has been working with origami for 15 years,” said Lenka Kodýtková, the operational director of ArtCamp.

Courses are suitable for the general public, from beginners to advanced students, as well as for current and future art students (minimum age: 15, high school students). ArtCamp offers courses in both Czech and English. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM in the studios of the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art at the University of West Bohemia campus in Bory, Pilsen, and in open-air settings.

Applications are accepted until May 31, 2025. Detailed information and the application form are available on the ArtCamp summer school website.

Contact: PhDr. Lenka Kodýtková / lkody@fdu.zcu.cz / 732 636 707

Homo Economicus / July 7 – 11, 2025

The Faculty of Economics is organizing the 14th edition of the summer school Homo Economicus, which will take place from July 7 to July 11, 2025, at the faculty’s campus in Pilsen and its branch in Cheb, Karlovy Vary Region. The program is intended for elementary school students and lower-grade grammar school students interested in learning about economics and business through interactive activities.

This year’s theme, Crafts and Trade Through Time, will guide participants through the historical and contemporary significance of Pilsen as a trade hub. The program includes workshops, lectures, games, and outdoor activities that introduce the world of economics and entrepreneurship. The highlight of the week will be a festive graduation ceremony on Friday, July 11, 2025, symbolically marking the completion of their studies. The summer school offers a unique opportunity to gain new knowledge, practical experience, and make new friends.

Applications are due by June 30, 2025. More information is available on the summer school’s website: lsfek.zcu.cz.

Contact (Pilsen & Cheb): Zuzana Marie Hladká / lsfek@fek.zcu.cz / 377 633 025

JuniorFEL / August 25 – 29, 2025

During the last week of August, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen will once again offer five days full of new and exciting experiences. The JuniorFEL Summer University is designed for students in grades 5–9 of elementary school or the corresponding levels of multi-year grammar schools who are interested in electrical engineering.

“Throughout the week, participants will be introduced to fundamental concepts in electrical engineering and electronics in an accessible and engaging way. They will also explore laboratories with unique equipment, create their own projects—some of which they may even take home—and, most importantly, get a taste of what university studies look like,” said Jaroslav Fiřt from the organizing team.

Participants will learn about electricity, how lightning forms, how to create and connect an electric circuit, and what powers trams and trolleybuses. They will also program a robot and compete in electricity generation challenges. The event will conclude with a ceremonial graduation ceremony, attended by event partners and parents.

Applications can be submitted via the website: juniorfel.zcu.cz until April 30. Confirmation of participation and final application forms will be sent out in May.

Participation fee: 1,200 CZK

Contact: Bc. Martina Nováková / novakmar@fel.zcu.cz / junior@fel.zcu.cz / 377 634 011

Summer Children's School FEL Tachov / August 25 – August 29, 2025
Autumn Children's School FEL Klatovy / October, date to be confirmed

For the fifth time, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FEL), in cooperation with regional secondary schools and with the support of the Pilsen Region, is organizing two sessions of the summer school for students from 5th to 9th grade of elementary schools or from the first to fourth year of multi-year grammar schools with an interest in electrical engineering, even outside the regional capital.

At the premises of the Secondary Industrial School in Tachov, from August 26 to August 30, participants will, under the guidance of FEL teaching staff and a professional lecturer, learn basic concepts and interesting facts in electrical engineering and electronics in an understandable and playful manner. They will discover how smart clothing works, how to build and program Lego kits, and how the production of electronic products is controlled. They will learn to create an electronic paper plane, and on the last day of the week, they will visit the laboratories of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of West Bohemia.

A shorter program consisting of selected activities will take place at the Secondary Industrial School in Klatovy. The exact date will be confirmed later.

Contact: Bc. Martina Nováková / Tel.: 377 634 011 / E-mail: novakmar@fel.zcu.cz

Campo Arduino / August 25 – August 29, 2025

The Department of Cybernetics of the Faculty of Applied Sciences is organizing the 13th annual cybernetics camp, Campo Arduino. This robotics camp, where participants will engage in simple tasks with a selected robotic kit, is designed for students of the second stage of elementary schools and secondary schools, as well as corresponding years of multi-year grammar schools. This year, the organizers are preparing classic feedback control tasks, characteristic of Campo Arduino, along with completely new challenges. The course is limited in capacity, and participants will be selected in chronological order based on the date of application submission.

Participation fee: 3,400 CZK
Detailed information and application forms are available at campoarduino.zcu.cz.
Contact: Ing. Miroslav Jiřík, Ph.D. / mjirik@kky.zcu.cz / 377 632 569

Campo Lampone / August 18 – August 22, 2025

For those interested in a higher level of programming, the Department of Cybernetics of the Faculty of Applied Sciences is also organizing the 8th annual summer cybernetics camp, Campo Lampone. This year’s task is intended for those who have previously attended Campo Arduino multiple times and for those who already have some programming experience. At Campo Lampone, participants will program in Python, solving robotic challenges while utilizing artificial intelligence.

Participation fee: 3,400 CZK
More information and applications are available at campolampone.zcu.cz.
Contact: Ing. Petr Neduchal, Ph.D. / neduchal@kky.zcu.cz / 377 632 145

GeoCamp / August 25 – August 27, 2025

The Department of Geomatics at the Faculty of Applied Sciences is preparing the 5th annual summer school GeoCamp, taking place from August 25 to August 27, 2025. GeoCamp is designed for high school students, second-stage elementary school students, and multi-year grammar school students interested in geomatics. Participants will learn the basics of geographic information systems, the workings of 3D printing, uncover some secrets of astronomy, and enjoy some physical activity.

More details can be found on the GeoCamp summer camp website.
Contact: Bc. Petra Bláhová / blahovap@kgm.zcu.cz

MechCamp / August 27 – August 29, 2025

High school students interested in mathematics and physics can apply for the summer school MechCamp, organized by the Department of Mechanics at the Faculty of Applied Sciences. As in previous years, this event will focus on project-based teamwork to conduct theoretical, computational, and experimental research on a selected topic within a chosen subfield of mechanics. “The content of MechCamp will focus on creative work in mechanics, utilizing commercial software as well as custom implementations of simple models. At the end of the event, participants can look forward to an exciting experiment,” says Radek Bulín from the organizing team.

Participation is free, but due to limited capacity, registration is required by June 30 at mechcamp.zcu.cz.
Contact: Ing. Radek Bulín, Ph.D. / rbulin@ntis.zcu.cz / Tel.: 377 632 386

NanoCamp / August 27 – August 29, 2025

The Department of Physics at the Faculty of Applied Sciences is organizing the 6th annual summer school of applied physics, NanoCamp, from August 27 to August 29. Participants will explore advanced thin-film nanostructured materials used in modern technologies, such as smart windows, flexible displays, clean energy sources, and high-speed machining. The summer school is intended for high school students in their 2nd to 4th years with an interest in applied physics, materials engineering, and new technologies.

Detailed information is available at kfy.zcu.cz/nanocamp.
Contact: Ing. Jiří Rezek, Ph.D. / jrezek@ntis.zcu.cz / 723 175 039

Summer School of Computer Science / August 4 – 8, 2025

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Sciences is organizing the Summer School of Computer Science. The event is intended for high school students interested in technology, programming, and exciting projects. The Summer School will have two parallel branches: The branch focused on artificial intelligence will take participants through the world of machine learning and AI, from basics to theoretical concepts and practical applications, such as advanced chat assistants like ChatGPT. An integral part will be working on projects where participants will learn how to effectively use AI to solve practical problems. The computer graphics branch will offer participants the opportunity to familiarize themselves with 3D object modeling, their placement in 3D environments, texturing, and lighting, and ultimately test deploying their project in virtual reality.

Participation fee: 1,000 CZK

Information and registration form can be found on the website.
Contact: Assoc. Prof. Ing. Libor Váša, Ph.D. / lvasa@kiv.zcu.cz / 377 632 424

BootCamp / September 1 – 5, 2025

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Sciences will again welcome its incoming students who have no prior programming experience from high school at the BootCamp preparatory school. This week-long programming workshop will take place two weeks before the start of the winter semester. During it, students will attend lectures on programming theory and work on programming tasks, which will make their transition to the first year of bachelor’s programs at the Faculty of Applied Sciences easier.

Applications are accepted until August 11. Information and registration form can be found on the website.
Contact: Assoc. Prof. Ing. Libor Váša, Ph.D. / lvasa@kiv.zcu.cz / 377 632 424

Summer School of Civil Engineering / September 3 – 5, 2025

Finally, the Faculty of Applied Sciences has prepared the Summer School of Civil Engineering. "Participants will find out how historic buildings are repaired, how the reconstruction of panel houses or factory halls takes place. This year, the focus of the Summer School of Civil Engineering will be on reconstructions," invites Jan Kubát from the Faculty of Applied Sciences. The Summer School is intended for students of the 2nd–4th years of gymnasiums and specialized secondary schools. Participants can look forward to excursions where they will peek into the world of construction transformations, and, of course, lectures and workshops that will introduce Civil Engineering as a promising field of study in a fun way.

Applications are accepted until June 25. Information and registration form can be found on the website.
Contact: Ing. Jan Kubát, Ph.D. / jkubat@kme.zcu.cz / 777 214 727

University of the Third Age Summer School at UWB / July 14 – July 25, 2025

We have not forgotten about the oldest age group. Participants of the University of the Third Age at UWB will once again have the opportunity to spend time in an inspiring environment, among their peers, engaging in activities led by university lecturers. They can attend a photography workshop, a guided tour of Pilsen architecture, a yoga morning, an archaeological dig, or an art plein air. New this year, the branch in Klatovy will also be involved, offering three activities.

A specific program with registration details will be published in May. More information will be available at u3v.zcu.cz.

UPDATE 27 MARCH 2025:

Another 15 summer schools will be added to the 15 summer schools at UWB:

eNCéčko / 21 - 25 July, 2025

The first year of the summer school under the name eNCéčko will be organized this year by the Department of Machining Technology of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. It will take place right in the faculty building on the university campus. The summer school is intended for students in the 3rd-4th year of high school. "We anticipate that students from secondary vocational schools might be particularly interested, but we will start from the beginning, so other secondary school students need not be afraid to apply," said the lecturer Jiří Hruška, Czech champion in CNC milling and also a student of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering with a focus on machining technology.

Participants will have an intensive one-week course full of practical experience. They will learn the basics and more advanced procedures of working in CAM software, try out workshop programming of CNC machines, find out what CNC programming looks like in practice, and gain valuable experience from experts in the field. They will move around in the state-of-the-art laboratory of the Department of Machining Technology, where a number of research activities take place during the academic year, and thus get a taste of the atmosphere of a university environment in advance.

Participation fee: CZK 1,000 (includes lunch and professional facilities)

Interested students can apply via the eNCéčko summer school website until 31 May.

Contact: Lucie Brůžková / bruzkov@fst.zcu.cz / 735 715 854