Lab 01
Robotics & Smart Systems
How do the senses of the digital world work?
Collect data with Arduino, take sensor measurements and design smart systems.
Hacettepe Children's UniversityWonder · Explore · Imagine
Hacettepe Children's UniversityWonder · Explore · Imagine
Hacettepe Children's University is a joyful world of learning where science, art and play join hands and every child discovers the inventor within.
Hacettepe Children's University was founded to introduce children early to the university's world of knowledge, experiment and discovery. This is not a school but a vast garden of curiosity: a place where questions are asked with courage, where “what if”s are chased, and where learning is intertwined with play.
A children's university is not merely a place children visit; it is a learning environment where they grow safely alongside real academics and educators, experiment, design, take the stage and enjoy learning together. Our aim is not to have children memorize, but to nurture curiosity, grow imagination and help every child say “I can do it.”
To be a pioneering learning community where every child turns curiosity into science and science into happiness, raising a generation that questions, creates, imagines and looks kindly upon the world.
In all its activities, Hacettepe Children's University upholds the best interests of the child. The following principles are binding for all our educators, volunteers and staff:
You can access the full policy and the parental information notice during application.
Dear children, esteemed parents,
One of a university's most precious duties is not only to produce knowledge, but to open it to curious eyes, questioning minds and dreaming children. We see it as a valuable opportunity for children to encounter the very idea of the university at an early age and to shape their vision of the future accordingly, and we offer this opportunity to our children. The Children's University is a concrete expression of this vision, through which we open our doors to the pioneers of the future. Here our children meet real scientists; they grow safely, explore, and come to know their own potential.
For Hacettepe University, which has always made it a principle to turn its deep-rooted scientific tradition into public benefit, investing in children's curiosity and potential is the most meaningful investment in the future. With this awareness, we consider it an important duty to prepare our children for the future with a sense of responsibility, in a safe environment where knowledge meets art, curiosity meets science, and learning meets ethical values.
With this belief, I warmly invite all our children and their families to this journey of discovery.
Dear children, esteemed parents,
Welcome to Hacettepe Children's University! This is a garden of curiosity; a place where questions are asked with courage, where “what if”s are pursued, and where the scientist, artist and inventor within every child join hands.
We believe that within every child there is a natural curiosity and a unique potential to explore and learn. Our role is to nurture that sparkling curiosity by providing the right environment and guidance — turning the laboratory into a playground, a question into an adventure, and a mistake into a new discovery. Our door is wide open to curious eyes, paint-covered hands and endless “why”s.
Because we believe that a child's curiosity, just like the flutter of a butterfly's wings, can set off a great transformation across generations.
Science, technology, art and curiosity come together in one discovery ecosystem this summer. A festive school of asking, designing and creating over two weeks, for ages 8–13.
Children research, collect data, build models, create with digital tools and present their work. The labs are not isolated; they interact and produce shared outcomes together.
How do the senses of the digital world work?
Collect data with Arduino, take sensor measurements and design smart systems.
Can the laws of nature be rebuilt on a computer?
Simulate rocket dynamics and energy transformations with Python and create a Virtual Universe Atlas.
Where and how will humanity live in the future?
Design space colonies, cities of the future and sustainable living spaces.
How do machines learn?
Build image-recognition systems, smart chatbots and mini AI applications.
How do medicine and physics work together?
Explore medical imaging and design the hospital of the future and digital health apps.
Can science turn into a work of art?
Visualize science, build 3D models and open a virtual science museum.
How will the missions of the future be managed?
Set up operations centers and manage mission maps, crisis scenarios and command panels.
How do scientists share their discoveries?
Create digital stories, science journalism, podcasts and e-book chapters.
Choose an age group and a week to see that week's schedule full of science, art and discovery.
The schedule may be updated as needed. Activities take place at Hacettepe University, Beytepe Campus.
A learning journey full of wonder begins.
From robotics to music, from math to art — 70+ activities across 12 fields. We can't wait to welcome our little explorers aged 8–13 to the world of science and art this summer!
Hacettepe Children’s University, Summer Session: Discover the Future, Develop Your Potential; Be Curious, Explore, Design, Create
Application Process:
After submitting your initial application, please wait for our notification regarding final registration. Thank you.
Program Fee and Content:
A reusable activity bag, T-shirt, breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided as part of the program. The program fee per student is 20,000 TL (including VAT). Regarding course fees: As part of commercial discounts required by business practices, a 25% discount applies to groups of 15 or more who register; a 40% discount applies to veterans, widows and orphans of martyrs, and individuals with at least a 40% disability.
We're building new partnerships with schools and institutions to reach more children.
Read more →The questions little explorers wonder about most, with tiny hints. Tap to see the answer!
New questions and answers can be added here easily. We can also feature questions sent by children!
Hacettepe University
Beytepe Campus, Ankara
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