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Data Camp Schedule

Some events may change; a final schedule will be emailed prior to the start of camp. Please note this is not an overnight camp.

Data Visualization Camp 2026

Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25, 2026

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tentative Schedule

Monday

Python & Design Basics

 Focus: Getting comfortable with the environment and the "rules" of good design. 

 

 
  • Introducing various libraries and packages of Python for Data Visualization
  • Data Structures for Viz 
  • Choosing Your Visual Story 
  • The Role of Data in Science
  • Matplotlib Basics
  • Visit to the Oak’s Museum at Messiah University
  • Guided Design Lab Challenge

Tuesday

The Power of Pandas 

Focus: Handling real data files and statistical relationships. 

 

 
  • Pandas 101 
  • Categorical Comparison 
  • Invited Lecture  
  • The Data Detective Tools 
  • The Repair Shop: Pattern Tools 
  • The "Mystery Dataset" Challenge 

Wednesday

Power of Seaborn & Interact with Plotly 

Focus: Spatial data and charts that "react" to the user

 
  • The Seaborn Upgrade
  • Introduction to Plotly
  • Plotly Animation
  • Invited Lecture
  • Ethics and Visual Integrity
  • Final Project Pitch

Thursday

Capstone Project & Showcase

Focus: Creative application and public speaking. 
  • The Great Hackathon
  • Invited Lecture
  • Storytelling Polish
  • Graduation Gallery Walk