A Comparison of Four 2009 Computer Camps
A Note to Parents:
There is no better way to select a computer camp than to speak to last year's campers' parents.
Be sure to ask for a camp reference list!
| National Computer Camps | Emagination Computer Camps | ID Tech Camps | Cybercamps | |
| General | ||||
| Residential Camp Price per Week | $985 | $2390 / 2weeks (*) | $1199 (++) | $1278 (**) |
| Day Camp Price per week | $830 | $1670 / 2weeks | $949 | $864 (*) |
| Minimum Stay | 1 week | 2 weeks | 1 week | 1 week |
| Instruction Days per Week | Sunday-Friday | Monday-Friday | Monday-Friday | Monday-Friday |
| Extended Day Camp Hours | 8:00am-9:30pm | 8:00am-7:45pm | 7:30am-7pm | 8:45am-7:30pm (***) |
| Years Since Inception | 32 years | 28 years | 11 years | 13 years |
| Camper to Staff Ratio | 6 to 1 | 6 to 1 | 6 to 1 | 4-7 to 1 |
| Reference List offered | Yes | No | No | No |
| Curriculum | ||||
| Computer & Sports Option | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 2D & 3D Game Design | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Languages | Extensive | Extensive | Limited | Limited (****) |
| Web Design | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Video Production | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Software Applications | Extensive | Extensive | Limited | Limited |
| A+ Hardware Certification | Yes | No | No | No |
| Network+ Certification | Yes | No | No | No |
(**) Residential camp not available at all locations - check availability
(++) Residential camp not available to campers of some ages - check availability
(***) Extended hours not available at all locations - check availability
(****) Programming and other courses not available at all locations - check availability
This comparison was prepared by National Computer Camps in November 2009 based solely on public information available at that time on the Internet at the website of each camp. This comparison is a summary of some important differences and for more information you may want to conduct your own inquiry.