Computer camp

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A computer camp is a summer camp which focuses on computer instruction. These camps usually operate on college campuses during the summer months due to the availability of housing, computer labs, and dining facilities. Campers are usually between 8-18 years old.

Computer camps began to appear in the United States in the late 1970s. In 1977 Dr. Michael Zabinski, a professor of engineering at Fairfield University started the National Computer Camps and thus coined the phrase 'computer camp'. Some computer camps focused exclusively on computers and related technology, while others included traditional camping activities like horseback riding, canoeing and campfires. Since then, many computer camps have opened, some of them operated by large companies in multiple locations.

Computer camps teach courses in a wide range of subjects such as hardware, networking, programming, game design, image manipulation, video production, web design, robotics, A+ and Network+ certification preparation, and software applications including office and productivity suites, HTML and web editors, video editors, and 3D and 2D animation and graphics programs. Although computers are the main focus, camps also offer sports and recreation programs.