Computer Camp
Want to learn about computing, math, and physics? Looking to explore the Rockies? This summer Western State College has the program for you.
Computer Camp 2012 is for 8th and 9th grade students who are interested in math or computer science. We're looking for young people who will appreciate both the academic and recreational aspects of our camp.
Dates
The first session of Computer Camp 2012 will run from Sunday, June 24 until Saturday, June 30. A second session is from Sunday, July 15 until Saturday, July 21.
Cost
The total cost of our camp is expected to be around $750 This covers classes, recreation, lodging and meals.
Registering
We will be registering through Extended Studies.
Program
For five days you'll learn about mathematics, physics and computer science while building 3-D virtual worlds. You'll use the Panda3d game engine and program in a simple, easily understood languages that create the components of the world such as sounds, images, characters, and behaviors. We use specialized educational computer languages that allow anyone to program these virtual worlds without having to learn the details of a complex programming language. The Blender 3D content creation suite is used to design 3-D objects to inhabit your virtual world.
Our goal is to convey fundamental principles of math, physics, and computer science in a fun and exciting way. You'll get individual attention from the CIS faculty and be assisted by Math and Computer Science students who will help turn your ideas into reality. This camp is limited to just 12 students so that everyone will get a chance to work closely with our faculty in a college environment.
You'll also get an opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy some of the finest mountain recreation Colorado has to offer, all led by Western's Wilderness Pursuits program. Each day will combine academic and recreational activities, including hiking, rafting, mountain biking and rock climbing.
See photos and videos from last year's camp.
Faculty
- Dr. John Peterson, Computer Science
- Dr. Daniel L. Schuster, Computer Science
- Dr. Andy Keck, Mathematics
- Dr. Bob Cohen, Mathematics
Contact
Dr. John Peterson, Director
jpeterson@western.edu
(970) 943-2392
Department of Math and Computer Information Science
Western State College
Gunnison, CO 81231
2011 Camp
Information about our 2011 camp is here.
