Every year I get asked by parents to recommend a summer computer camp for their student. Since most require an early sign up in order to guarantee a spot during the summer I’ve compiled a list of interesting possibilities. Some of them are already filling up- make sure to get your kids enrolled ASAP!
eMagination Computer Camps
Held at Bentley College in Waltham, these two-week sessions are filled with technology workshops on game design, programming, and digital art, as well as regular summer camp outdoor activities. The core of the camp is made up of 11-13 year olds, perfect for your middle school student.
eMagination Minecraft Xtreme
Teens ages 13-17 will learn to code and create Minecraft mods. This camp is for kids with some programming experience- “the curriculum is progressive so campers with more advanced programming knowledge spend more time expanding Java coding skills while making Minecraft mods. Less experienced campers focus on learning Java coding skills while making their mods.”
iD Tech Camps
“Develop a mobile app, learn to code in C++/Java/iOS, create a video game, mod in Minecraft, or make a movie. Imaginations soar as ages 7-17 transform interests into projects of their own. Beginner to advanced students collaborate with friends and develop problem-solving and technical skills, gaining confidence and a competitive advantage. Weeklong day and overnight STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) summer programs.” These camps are also held at Merrimack College, an easy commute for Andover residents.
Harvard Digital Media Academy
Harvard’s DMA Tech Camps offer teen campers (12-17) one-week summer courses, two-week summer academies and premium production studios (for ages 15-18). They have all kinds of courses, from Adventures in Film-Making and Special Effects, to Advanced Robotics with Lego, to Game Design for iPhone and iPod.
Mass Academy of Math and Science: Computer Quest
Computer Quest is a great camp for students to learn programming, publish their own web page using HTML, and create interactive art with computers. The camp is for incoming 7th and 8th graders only.
eMagination Computer Camps
Held at Bentley College in Waltham, these two-week sessions are filled with technology workshops on game design, programming, and digital art, as well as regular summer camp outdoor activities. The core of the camp is made up of 11-13 year olds, perfect for your middle school student.
eMagination Minecraft Xtreme
Teens ages 13-17 will learn to code and create Minecraft mods. This camp is for kids with some programming experience- “the curriculum is progressive so campers with more advanced programming knowledge spend more time expanding Java coding skills while making Minecraft mods. Less experienced campers focus on learning Java coding skills while making their mods.”
iD Tech Camps
“Develop a mobile app, learn to code in C++/Java/iOS, create a video game, mod in Minecraft, or make a movie. Imaginations soar as ages 7-17 transform interests into projects of their own. Beginner to advanced students collaborate with friends and develop problem-solving and technical skills, gaining confidence and a competitive advantage. Weeklong day and overnight STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) summer programs.” These camps are also held at Merrimack College, an easy commute for Andover residents.
Harvard Digital Media Academy
Harvard’s DMA Tech Camps offer teen campers (12-17) one-week summer courses, two-week summer academies and premium production studios (for ages 15-18). They have all kinds of courses, from Adventures in Film-Making and Special Effects, to Advanced Robotics with Lego, to Game Design for iPhone and iPod.
Mass Academy of Math and Science: Computer Quest
Computer Quest is a great camp for students to learn programming, publish their own web page using HTML, and create interactive art with computers. The camp is for incoming 7th and 8th graders only.