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Computer Science Academy

A 10-week program designed to teach 6th-12th grade students the basics of programming

The Computer Science Academy Returns — Spring 2026: Web Design Academy

The Computer Science Academy atJohn Brown University (JBU) is a 10-week program designed to teach students in grades 6–12 foundational and practical skills in computer science. As technology continues to shape our world, learning web development provides students with valuable tools for creativity, problem-solving, and digital communication. This academy offers hands-on learning guided by on-site student instructors in a two-hour session each week.

Web Design Academy

This course is designed to help students in grades 6–12 build their own unique webpages using industry-standard tools. Students will learn the fundamentals of web design and development, gaining hands-on experience creating modern, interactive, and responsive websites.

Course Curriculum

    • Elements of a Webpage: Learning the building blocks of HTML
    • Layout and Spacing: Using CSS for visual design and structure
    • Interactive Design: Creating pages that respond to user engagement
    • Cross-Platform Design: Ensuring compatibility across mobile and desktop devices

Important Details

    • Cost: $125 Limited partial scholarships are available for students with financial need.
      (For scholarship inquiries, please contact Heidi Smith at       hsmith@jbu.edu
    • Registration: Please click here to register.
    • Course Questions: Please contact the lead instructor at mirandaMA@jbu.edu.

Schedule & Location

    • Time: Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Location: In-person at the JBU Campus, Siloam Springs

Spring 2026 Saturday Dates

  • January 31st
  • February 7th
  • February 14th
  • February 21st (Family Weekend)
  • February 28th
  • March 7th
  • March 14th
  • March 21–29: Spring Break (No class)
  • April 11th
  • April 18th
  • April 25th
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John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News) and No. 2 private university (The Wall Street Journal), JBU enrolls more than 2,500 students from 34 states and 43 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers over 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including business, nursing, visual arts, engineering, teacher education, psychology, computer science, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Twelve graduate degrees are available in business, counseling and cybersecurity.

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