Sandbox Lab

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The Sandbox Lab is an Apple Community Education Initiative (CEI) program and a dedicated technology and research hub. Our mission is to bridge the gap between where students are today and where they have the potential to go. We empower learners from all academic backgrounds to drive innovation through hands-on technology education.

 

Swift Training & Certification Center: An intensive 8-week coding bootcamp teaching Swift programming to learners of all skill levels. At the conclusion of the program, students are prepared to take their official Swift Certification exam. Note: While this bootcamp is an independent Sandbox Lab initiative and not accredited by UIC, Sandbox covers all certification costs for participating students.

 

Creative Workshops: Interactive sessions utilizing Apple’s Everyone Can Create curriculum to unlock digital artistry, design thinking, and practical problem-solving.

 

Health Access Lab: A collaborative environment where interdisciplinary research directly integrates Sandbox programming to tackle real-world challenges, particularly in the health sector.

 

Spatial Computing & Vision Pro: Front-line exploration and development using Apple Vision Pro hardware to design immersive virtual environments, games, and next-generation spatial applications.

 

Everyone is welcome. Sandbox Lab participants explore the “why” behind coding applications. Our curriculum has been developed to help participants boost their career prospects, learn Swift syntax and fundamentals and stretch their creative minds. Getting involved in Sandbox programming means you’ll be joining a community of next-gen doers. Ready to dive in? 

Spring 2026 Schedule

Any questions? Reach out to our email sandbox@uic.edu

 

Interested? Register today!

  • Swift Basics Participants in this 9-week program commit to two synchronous weekly meetings and are ready to sit for Swift certification at the end.

  • Everyone Can Create What do Apple Pencils, podcasts and stop motion films have in common? You can learn about them in this four session program!

  • Spatial Computing Explore augmented reality (AR) & virtual reality (VR) to understand how the Apple Vision Pro (AVP) will change how we interact with computers.

Self-Led Activities: Everyone Can Code

Self-Led Activities: Everyone Can Create

Self-Led Activities: Professional Enrichment

Self-Led Activities: Apple Vision Pro