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 2008 is for high school juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing math or computer science in college. We're looking for young people who will appreciate both the academic and recreational aspects of our camp. Our students should have an affinity for math and technology, think logically and creatively, and be willing to work and play hard. No prior computing experience is required.
Dates
Computer Camp 2008 will run from Sunday, June 22 until Saturday, June 28.
Cost
The total cost of our camp is $450 This covers classes, recreation, lodging and meals. The software is free. Scholarships are available for qualified students who cannot afford full tuition.
Registering
Register for camp via email by filling out our registration form using Microsoft Word and mailing it to jpeterson@western.edu. If you have any questions about registration or any other aspect of our camp please let us know.
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 20 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.
Faculty
Dr. John Peterson, Computer Science
Dr. Daniel L. Schuster, Computer Science
Dr. Andy Keck, Mathematics
Dr. Theodore D. Violett, Physics
Dr. Dustin A. Hite, Physics
Contact
Dr. John Peterson, Director
jpeterson@western.edu
(970) 943-2392
Department of Math and Computer Information Science
Western State College
Gunnison, CO 81231
Computer Camp 2006
See pictures from our 2006 camp.
Software used in 2006: