Spring Into Summer

Tech Camps offer kids a chance to pursue their geeky interests.

The joys of summer camp are alive and well at tech-focused camps, but instead of singing kumbaya by the campfire and eating S’mores, these kids are designing computer games and building robots. Most of the residential programs offer a more rounded experience, incorporating many traditional summer camp activities.

Tech summer camps are popular and spaces fill up fast. Some offer scholarship programs, but those deadlines are typically in March/April, so you may need to move quickly. Many YMCA programs offer tech camps, as well as many local universities.

Following is a list of camps that offer programs in several states:

1. Internal Drive Camp – ID Camp is for kids ages 7-17 and takes place on college campuses all over the U.S. Of all the camps I’ve reviewed, ID offers the largest variety of classes. They are a bit pricey, but tuition assistance is available
2. Emagination Computer Camp – open to kids ages 8-17 in IL, NY, MA, GA and PA.
3. Giant Campus – Based in WA, Giant Campus is different in that it also offers online courses for students outside the area. Sort of takes the camp out of summer, but if you live in a remote area, this may work for you.
4. Children’s Technology Workshop – CTW offers iCamp for kids in grades 2-8. Classes are offered in animation, robotics, game design and audio engineering.
5. Apple Camp – Each summer, Apple opens up its retail stores to children ages 8-12. Kids learn how to create multimedia projects on their Macs. Registration for this program doesn’t open until May.

GeekBabel, a San Diego website design company, specializes in budget website design in San Diego. We work with a number of san diego web designers to provide website design services San Diego, web development in San Diego, and web design in San Diego.