COMPUTE!'s Guide
To Computer Camps

Sharon Darling, Research Assistant

With the snows of winter a memory and warm weather approaching, it's time for computing families to start considering which, if any, computer camps they want to attend this summer. We've compiled a list of camps nationwide which offer a variety of activities for computing enthusiasts of all ages. While it is by no means an exhaustive list of all the computer camps available, it is a representative sampling which should get you started on the right track.
    In the accompanying chart, you'll find information to help you decide which kind of camp is right for you: location, basic curriculum, prices, time spent on computers daily, what types of computers are available, sex and age-range of campers, noncomputing activities available, registration deadlines, staff-to-camper and computer-to-camper ratios, and names and addresses for more information, In the sessions/prices column, we've also indicated whether the camp is a day or residential camp.
    While the majority of camps are for children and teenagers, there are others which families can attend together. There are also camps for adults only. Keep in mind other considerations when deciding which camp is best for you: qualifications of the instructors, curriculum structure, and groupings of campers by computing experience and ability. Most camps include all necessary equipment (hardware and software) in the cost, but some ask that campers supply their own computers.
    Computer camps not listed here may wish to notify COMPUTE! of their programs for possible use in a future issue.

Camp Name/Address	Camp location	Sessions/prices	Curriculum	Computers available	Staff/ camper ratio	Com- puter/ camper ratio	Time spent daily on computers	Sex, age range of campers; # camp- ers per session	Noncomputer activities	Registration deadline
UAB Microcomputer Camp, Ray Hol- land, 917 11th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35294; (205) 934-3870	University of Alabama in Birmingham	3 weeks/$275; day	Programming; class and lab sessions	Apple II+	1:5	1:1	5 firs. class time; 2 hrs. free time	Coed; 13-16; 40 per session	None	June 10
Arizona Computer Camp, Dr. Henry Dahlberg, 2946 Darca Dr., Prescott, AZ 86301; (602) 445-3778	Prescott, AZ	1 week or 2 weeks; $285 per week; res.	Logo, BASIC, applications software, graphics	Apple IIe	1:3	1:1	3 hrs. class daily; 2 hrs. per week free time	Coed camp; ages 8-15; 60 per ses- sion	Include sports, fishing, camp-outs, astronomy	June 15
Genesis Computer Camp, Dr. James Holliday, Box 3143, John Brown Uni- versity, Siloam Springs, AR 72761; (501) 524-3131	JBU, Siloam Springs, AR	1 week/$125; day	BASIC, Pascal; individual hands-on instruction	IBM PC, Ap- ple II+, IIe, Com. 64	1:5	1:1	6-8 hrs. class; 2 hrs. free time	Coed camp; ages 10-17; 25 per ses- sion	None	Beginning of session (June 17 or June 24)
Pegasus '85, Anne Nicksic, Universi- ty Extension, University of California, Davis, CA 95616; (916) 752-6401	University of California, Davis campus	1 week, 9 a.m.-12 noon/$150; 9 a.m.-3 p.m./ $250; day & res.	Problem solving/ pro- gramming in BASIC, Logo, Pascal	UNIX, Apple IIe	Maximum 1:8; usually 1:5	1:1	3-5 hrs. class time, depending on camp length; 1-3 hrs. free time	Coed; jr. and sr high school; 25-40 per session.	Swimming, recreational area	One month before date of first camp meeting
United States International University Computer Camp, Maggie Kositany, 10455 Pomerado Rd., San Diego, CA 92131; (619) 271-8582	San Diego, CA	2 weeks/$850; res.	BASIC, Pascal, assembly; seminars in graphics, mu- sic, robotics, artificial in- telligence	Apple IIe	1:5 staff; 1:8 in- structors	1:1	4 hrs. instruction; 6 hrs. free time	Coed; 7-17; maxi- mum 40 per ses- sion	Include sports, arts and crafts, hiking, jet skiing	Applications accepted April 2 until full
The Original Computer Camp, Inc., Mark J. Zacovic, 559 San Ysidro Rd., Dept. CM, Santa Barbara, CA 93108; (805) 969-7871	Sequoia Lake, CA, Sier- ra Nevada Mountains, Cate School	12 days/$895 + $50 canteen fee; res.	BASIC, Logo, Pascal, Ro- botics, 6502 assembly lan- guage, Forth, graphics, ar- cade game writing	Apple II+, Com. 64	1:4	1:1	Minimum 3 hrs., maximum 5-6 hrs.; 1½ hrs. free time	Coed; 7-15; 80-100 maximum per session	Include team sports, swimming, arts and crafts, movies	Early spring
Cali-Camp Computer Camp, Cali- Camp Summer Camps, Pam Hawley, 1717 Old Topanga Canyon Rd., Topanga CA 90290 (213) 455-1305	Malibu Mountains, CA	10 days/$405 regular; $386 dis- count	Computer lab; topics in- clude theory, keyboard in- struction, programming, graphics	Apple IIe	2:16	1:2	2½ hours class; 45 min. free time	Coed; 7-14; 32 per session	Wide variety of activities and field trips	None
University of Colorado Computer Camp, Suzanne Kincaid, c/o Aca- demic Computing Services, Campus Box 455, U. of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309	University of Colorado, Boulder	6 days/$425 resi- dents; $225 com- muters; day & res.	Programming, applica- lions, communications, electronic mail	IBM PC, Ap- ple, Zenith, VAX	1:10	1:1	Approx. 6 hrs. class time; 2-3 hrs. free time	Coed; 14-19; 32 maximum	Include water sports, ice skating, team sports, hik- ing	June 1
Hemlocks, Carl Larson, Hemlocks Outdoor Education Center, P.O. Box 198, Hebron, CT 06248 Note: Camp serves physically disabled children exclusively.	Hebron, CT	12 days; 6-day option/$300 per week, ability-to- pay for CT resi- dents; res.	BASIC, computer literacy, word processing, use of adaptive equipment	IBM PC, Ap- ples	3:10	1:2	4-6 hrs. class time; 1 hr. free time	Coed; 10-17; 65 pr session	Include adaptive sports and games, water sports,hiking, ropes course	August 1
New England Computer Camp, Clark Adams, Banner Lodge, Moodus, CT 06469; (203) 873-1421	Banner Lodge, Moodus, CT	2 weeks/$945; res.	BASIC, assembly, C, LISP, Logo, Pascal; applications; electronics; utilities; peripherals; hardware	Apple IIe & IIc, Macin- tosh, IBM PC & PCjr	1:4	1:1	5-8 firs. class time; 1-3 hrs. free time	Coed; 8-17; 125 per session	Include professionally taught circus program; field sports, tennis, news- paper, swimming, tennis	May 15
National Computer Camps, Michael Zabinski, Box 585, Orange, CT 06477; (203) 795-9667	Simsbury, CT; Atlanta, GA; Cleveland, OH; Portland, OR; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC	1 week ses- sions/$380 per week; res.	BASIC, Pascal, machine language; artificial intelli- gence, robotics; computer literacy	Apple, TRS- 80, IBM	1:6	1:2	5 hrs. instruction, 5 hrs. free time	Coed; 9-18; 100 per session	Include swimming, tennis, field sports, indoor sports, Dungeons & Dragons	Applications accepted un- til camp is full
Sun Valley Computer Camp, Brad Thode, P.O. Box 1450, Hailey, ID 83333; (208) 788-2164 or 788-4958	Camp Sawtooth, Boul- der Mountains in cen- tral Idaho	1 week/$350; res.	BASIC, Pascal, Logo; spreadsheets, databases, word processing	Apple, Com. 64	1:5	1:2	6 firs. class; l½ hrs. free time	Coed; 8-16; 50 per session	Include environmental, volleyball, swimming	June 30
Computer Day Camps, Kitty Pfutzenreuter, Education Dept., Mu- seum of Science & Industry, 57th & Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637 (312) 684-1414, ext. 422	Museum of Science & Industry	5 days/$230 for members; $245 nonmembers; 2 days/$110 mem- bers; $125 non- members; day	Programming; opportunity to program doll house and army tank	TRS-80, Ap- ple IIe & II+, IBM PC, Com. 64, PET, TI	1:10	1:1	3 hrs. exclusive use	Coed; 10-15; 40 per session	3 hrs. science activities daily	Registration opened Jan. 1; applica- tions accept- ed until full
IER Computer Camps, Sandra Cun- ningham, 793 N. Main St., Glen El- lyn, IL 60137	Chicago suburbs - north, west, and south	11 day sessions/ $225 (9 am.-3 p.m.) Logo ses- sions (9 am.- noon, $125); day	Individual instruction in BASIC, Logo, Pascal, ro- botics, graphics, music, depending on campers' skills	Apple IIe	1:10	1:1.5	6 hrs. instruction; 30 min. free time	Coed; 6-17, 40-120 per ses- sion	None	2 weeks before start of session
Lincoln College 1985 Commodore Computer Camp, Rob Widmer, 300 Keokuk St., Lincoln, IL 62656; (217) 732-3155 Note: Campers asked to furnish equipment; some rentals available.	Lincoln College	5.5 days/$280 + housing, meals, and equipment rental	Various levels BASIC & ML programming; disk operations, COMAL, sound and graphics, hard- ware	Com. 64, PET, Super PET, CBM, Plus/4	1:7	1:1	5 class hrs.; 8-10 hrs. free time	Coed; primarily adults but no age cutoff; 75 maxi- mum per session	Swimming, tennis	May 1

Camp Name/Address	Camp location	Sessions/price	Curriculum	Computers available	Staff/ camper ratio	Com- puter/ camper ratio	Time spent daily on computers	Sex, age range of campers; # camp- ers per session	Noncomputer activities	Registration deadline
Science/Computer Camp, Kitty Pfutzenreuter, Education Dept., Mu- seum of Science & Industry, 57th & Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637; (312) 684-1414, ext. 422	Pilgrim Park Camp, Princeton, IL	2 weeks/$640 members; $660 nonmembers; 6 night option/ $335 members; $350 nonmem- bers; res.	Programming using com- puters in connection with science problem solving	Apple IIe, Com. 64, IBM PC, TRS-80	1:5	1:1	2 hrs. class time; optional evening lab	Coed; 10-15; 90 per session	Include science activities, swimming, team sports, stress/challenge course	Registration opened Jan. 1; applica- tions accept- ed until full
Goshen College Computer Seminar, Doug Caskey, 1700 S. Main St., Go- shen, IN 46526; 800-348-7422; IN residents call (219) 533-3161	Goshen College	1 week/$140 + $20 for text- books; res.	Programming, computer literacy, graphics, Pascal, BASIC, robotics	VAX 11/750, Apple IIe, IBM PC	1:6	1:1	6 hrs. class; 4 hrs. free time available	Coed; grades 10-12; 25-30 per session	Include volleyball, videogames, movies	June 14
Midwest Computer Camp Inc., Liz Moore, 9392 Lafayette Rd., Indianap- olis, IN 46278; (317) 297-2700	Indianapolis, IN	1 week/$400; 2 weeks/$750; res.	Includes BASIC, Logo, PI- LOT, assembly, robotics, graphics, music, speech	IBM, Apple, Atari, Com- modore, TI- 99, Radio Shack	1:3	1:1	Minimum 6 hrs. class time; up to 2 hrs. free time	Coed; 7-18; 60 per session	Include swimming, astron- omy, wildlife, team sports, camp crafts	Discounts prior to March 1, 1985
YMCA Camp Crosley, Terry Jones, 500 S. Mulberry, Muncie, IN 47305	Tippecanoe Lake, North Webster, IN	1 week/$200; res.	Programming, computer literacy	TRS-80, Model III	1:5	1:1	3 hrs. class time; 1 hr. free time	Coed; 8-15 (adult weekends also available); 10 per session	Include water skiing, sail- ing, crafts, sports, fishing	2 weeks prior to session attending
The New RETUPMOC, Dr. Cary Laxer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47803; (812) 877- 1511	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	1 week (BASIC & 8088 assem- bly)/$275; 2 weeks (FOR- TRAN & Pas- cal)/$550; res.	Alternating lectures & lab time; BASIC, FORTRAN, Pascal, 8088 assembly	VAX 11/750, PDP 11/70, IBM PC	1:9	1:1	4-6 hrs. class time; 2-3 hrs. free time	Males who have completed soph. yr. of hs; 35 per session	Full range of athletic facil- ities & off-campus events	June 1
Summer Computer Institute, Galanter Computer School, Inc., 460 Riverside Dr., NY, NY 10027; (212) 222-3344	Amherst College, Am- herst, MA	1 week/$1,295; res.	Programming and applica- lions	IBM, Kaypro	5:1	2:1	13 hrs. class time; free time as de- sired	Coed; 17-88; less than 20 per ses- sion	Include swimming, tennis, museums	June 1
Computer-Ed Camps, Computer-Ed, Inc., Dr. Robert Linstone, 99 School St., Weston, MA 02193; (617) 647- 0054	Residential camps: Bab- son College, Wellesley, MA, and LaSalle Acade- my, Long Island, NY; 1 week session for gifted and talented	2 weeks/$895; 1 week for g&t stu- dents/$550	Includes Logo, BASIC, Pascal, C, assembly lan- guage, CP/M, graphics, game programming, ro- botics, LISP, artificial in- telligence	Include Ap- ple, IBM, Commodore, Acorn	1:4	Varies, de- pending on course of instruction	Campers spend approx. 65% of time in computer- related activities	Coed; 8-17; # per session depends on camp site	Wide range of activities	As soon as possible
Computer Ed Day Camps, address and phone same as above	Wellesley, Cambridge, Concord, & Plymouth, MA; Long Island, NY; Providence & Bristol, RI	2 weeks/$425	Same as above	Same as above	Same as above	Same as above	Approx. 50% of time spent in computer-related activities	Same as above	Same as above	As soon as possible
Compu-Tar, Jim Tartaglia, 72 Cam- bridge St., Worcester, MA 01603; (617) 757-6619	Throughout the north- east	1-2 weeks; cost depends on. camp; res.	BASIC, Logo, computer literacy & software opera- lion; graphics oriented	Apple IIe	Maximum 1:8	1:2	1-2 hrs. class time; up to 2 hrs. free time	Coed; 9-14; varies by camp	Full range of camp activi- ties	Depends on camp
University Computer Camp, Susan Carlson, 2480 Crooks Rd., Troy, MI 48084	Pero Lake Lapeer, MI	2 weeks/$795; res.	Includes programming, graphic design, robotics, word processing	Apple IIe, Macintosh	1:3	1:1	4 hrs. class; 2 hrs. free time	Coed; 8-18; 100-120 per ses- sion	Include swimming, canoe- ing, crafts, hiking	May 1
Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake Hubert, Sam Cote, 3940 W. 49 1/2 St., Min- neapolis, MN 55424; (612) 922-2545	Northern Minnesota	5 days/$90 + tuition for regular camp program; res.	BASIC, Logo, Pascal, key- boarding, graphics, music	Apple IIe	1:8 begin- ning; 1:5 advanced	1:2 begin- ning; 1:1 advanced	3 hrs. class time; 30 min.-1 hr. free time	Coed; 8-17; 10-15 per session	Include sailing, riding, riflery	Summer
Bronx YMCA Day Camp, #2 Castle Hill Ave., Bronx, NY 10473, (212) 931-2500	Bronx, NY	2 weeks/$20 + tuition for regular day camp	Introduction to BASIC, Logo, and computer litera- cy	Com. 64	1:5	1:2	1 hr./day, 3 days/week class time	Coed; 5-14; approx. 250 per session	Include swimming, field trips, sports	None
YMCA-YWCA Camping Services of Greater New York, Kent W. Samp- son, Big Pond Rd., Huguenot, NY 12746; (212) 564-1300, ext. 312, 313, or (914) 856-4382	Huguenot, NY	2 weeks/$420 + $135 for com- puter instruction; res.	BASIC, graphics, speech	Apple IIe	1:8	1:4	2 hrs. class time; up to 2 hrs. free time	Coed; 8-15; 48 in computer program	Include athletic and wa- terfront programs, crafts, dance, drama	June 30
Premier Computer Camp, John Vitelli, Goshen St., Jewett, NY 12444	Jewett, NY	1 week/$425; 2 weeks/$795; 4 wks/$1,550; 6 wks/$2,265; 8 wks/$2,940; res.	Beginning through ad- vanced	Apple, IBM, Commodore	1:4	1:1	4 hrs. class & lab time; free time as desired	Coed; 7-17; 50	Numerous	June 15
Marist College Computer Camp, Dr. Lawrence W. Menapace, Marist Col- lege, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601	Marist College	2 weeks/$875; res.	Programming; 50-50 lec- ture and hands-on labora- tory	IBM PC, Ap- ple, IBM 4341	1:5	1:1	3 hrs. class; 4 hrs. free time	Coed; 9-17; 60	Recreational, social, cul- tural program	Registration accepted un- til full

Camp Name/Address	Camp location	Sessions/price	Curriculum	Computers available	Staff/ camper ratio	Com- puter/ camper ratio	Time spent daily on computers	Sex, age range of campers; # camp- ers per session	Noncomputer activities	Registration deadline
Family Computer Camp, Estella Bray, Conference & Information Center, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY 13676	Clarkson University	1 week/$225 each for first 2 in family; $175 each thereafter; hous- ing extra	Children: programming; adults, programming or applications	Z-100, Apple II, Atari, VIC-20	Varies1 with age group; from1:3 to 1:10	1:1	5 hrs. class; 5 hrs. free time	Coed; 5-adult (children must be accompanied by adult)	Athletic facilities avail- able, evening programs	When capaci- ty reached
Camp Rockmont for Boys, Lake Eden Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711; (704) 686-3885; contact David Bruce	Near Asheville, NC	2-4 weeks/ $1,150 for 4 wks; res.	Includes beginning & ad- vanced programming, game design	Apple IIe, II+	1:3	1:2	2 hrs. class; 1 hr. free time	Boys; 8-16; 400	Myriad	Early enroll- ment encouraged
Tar Heel Computer Careers Camps, Donald G. McLeod, P.O. Box 2328, Chapel Hill, NC 27514	Chapel Hill, NC	1 week/$350; res.	Computer literacy & BASIC; Pascal; emphasis on careers	Apple IIe	1:5	1:2	3.5 hrs. for 3 days, 5.5 hrs. for 2 days class time	Coed; rising hs jrs. and srs. and spring graduates	Numerous	Until class of 25 filled
Western Carolina University Com- puter Camp, Linda Patton, c/o Divi- sion of Continuing Education, WCU, Cullowhee, NC 28723	WCU campus	1 week/$295 res- ident camper; $195 day camper	Programming, use of printer, graphics	Apple	1:6 in- struction & lab; 1:10 dormitory	1:2	3 hrs. class time; up to 3 hrs. free time	Coed; 10-13; 30	Indoor and outdoor recre- ational activities	June 30
Duke University Computer Kamp (DUCK), Pete Boyd/Shirley Greene, DUCK/Computer Science Dept., Duke University, Durham, NC 27706; (919) 684-5645	Duke University	1 week/$500 res- ident; $400 day camp; 2 wks/ $800 resident; $600 day camp; 3 wks/$1,100 resi- dent; $900 day camp	Class & lab combination; programming, field trips, guest speakers	IBM PC	1:5 lab; 1:15 resi- dential life	1:1	3-4 hrs. class time; 6-7 hrs. free time	Coed; 8-17 and adult; 160	Include movies, team sports, skating, swimming	None, but discounts for early registration
Delphian School Summer Computer Camp, Mark Siegel, Rte. 2, Box 195, Sheridan, OR 97378; (503) 843-3521	Sheridan, OR	4 weeks to 11 weeks; cost from $1,295 to $1,495, depending on age, + fees for 13 & under; res.	Introductory & advanced programming, applications	Epson QX10, Molecular, TRS, Com- modore, TI	Varies	1:1	Up to 7 hrs. class time; varies; labs open 24 hrs. a day	Coed; 10-adult; # per session varies	Include horseback riding, bowling, sports	None
Brigham Young University Computer Camp, Ivan Crespo, 297 CONF, BYU, Provo, UT 84602; (801) 378- 6757	Brigham Young Univer- sity	2 weeks/$595; 1 week/$395; res.	Beginning through ad- vanced programming in BASIC, Pascal, machine language	Apple, IBM PC	1:5	1:1	Up to 7 hrs. class time; up to 3 hrs. free time	Coed; 10 and up; 40-50	Includes sports, hiking, making video movies	One week before camp starts
Champlain College Computer Camp, Maureen L. Genzlinger, P.O. Box 670, Suite 50, 163 S. Willard St., Bur- lington, VT 05402; (802) 658-0800	Champlain College, Burlington, VT	2 wks/$885; 4 wks/$1,725; res.	BASIC, Pascal, assembly, and productivity software; individual and group in- struction	Commodore, IBM	1:5	1:1	4 hrs. class; 1.5 hrs. free time	Coed; 10-16; 120	Sports, arts and crafts, dance, photography	Applications accepted un- til camp is full
Legacy International Youth Program, Legacy, Deborah Friedman, 1141 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22201; (703) 522-1407	Bedford, VA	3 weeks/$875; 6 weeks/$1,650; res.	Includes Logo, music, ani- mation, telecommunica- tions, word processing	Com. 64, Franklin Ace 1000	1:4 in class; 1:3 overall	1:1	1.5-2 hrs. per day	Coed; 9-18; 115	Include arts, communica- tion, swimming, hiking, adventure	April 15
Virginia Tech Computer Camp, Nor- man R. Dodl, Room 400 Gym, Vir- ginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061; (703) 961-4850	Blacksburg, VA	2 weeks/$675; res.	Programming, literacy, ar- chitecture, robotics	Apple, IBM	1:3	1:1	4+ hrs. class time; 3+ hrs. free time	Coed; 10-17; 70-80	Full indoor and outdoor recreation program	June 15
COMPUTER FUNdamentals Camp at Hollins, Nancy R. Healy, P.O. Box 9715, Hollins College, VA	Hollins College	2 weeks/$200;day	Includes literacy, compe- tency, Logo, BASIC, ro- botics, graphics, music, databases	VAX 11/780, IBM PC, Ap- ple, Radio Shack, VIC- 20, Atari, Sinclair	1:12	1:2	3.5-5.5 hrs. class time; 1 hr, free time	Coed; 8-18; 75-100	None	None given
Camp Edwards, Merrill Oleson, P.O. Box 16, East Troy, WI 53120	Lake Beulah, WI	6-12 days; $180-$273; res.	Literacy, beginning- advanced programming	Apple IIe	1:10	1:2	4 hrs. class time; 1-2 hrs. free time	Coed; 9-16; 140 (20 in computers)	Include sailing, skiing, riflery, crafts	Until filled
Mt. Rainer Computer Camp for adults and families, Dr. Susan A. Whitt, 9061 NE 34th, Bellevue, WA 98004-1234; (206) 453-8790	Mt. Rainier, Port Townsend, Seattle, and Gold Bar, WA	Weekends/$250; res.	Includes Logo, BASIC, lit- eracy, word processing, spreadsheets, databases; individual projects	Apple IIe, IIc, Commo- dore, IBM compatibles	1:5 class; 1:8 overall	1:1 class; 1:2 overall	8 hrs, per week- end class time; 3-4 hrs. free time per weekend	Coed; 6-adult; 20 maximum	Vary, but include sleigh rides, skiing, fishing	2 weeks prior to camp selected
Mt. Rainer Computer Camp for chil- dren, address and phone same as above	Buck Creek Lodge, Greenwater, WA	6 days/$350; res.	Beginning-advanced BASIC and Logo; creative writing/word processing; build-a-computer; robotics	Apple IIe, IIc, Com. 64, Heathkit	1:5	1:1 in class; 1:2 overall	3 hrs, class time; 3-6 hrs. free time	Coed; 7-16; 60	Include horseback riding, swimming, soccer, art	July 1
Jackson Hole Personal Computer Re- sort, Patrick Going, Star Route, Box 362A, Jackson, WY 83001; 1-800- 443-8616	Jackson Hole, WY	4 days/$295; res.	Introductory course with emphasis on business ap- plications; seminars	IBM PC	1:10	1:2	5 hrs. class time; as much free time as desired	Coed; adults only; 10-12	Include white water raft- ing, snow and cross-coun- try skiing	No official deadline