Will my son/ daughter have fun? Yes! Our camps are loaded with a number of activities in addition to the instructional sessions. The only way a camper wouldn't have fun is if they don't want to. As with any instructional setting...the degree of learning depends on the individual student and their willingness to put into the camp what they want to get out of it. We have had students learn enough to obtain summer internships.....and students who have decided to spend their time in class playing video games. The majority of campers typically fall somewhere in between....and most of them learn a good deal. The instructional sessions are delivered by people who know their stuff, and typically consist of Purdue faculty or graduate students with teaching experience. The instructional material is based on material disseminated in the Purdue CGT program, so the lessons plans are time-tested. What is the age-range of campers? Students range from 7th grade-12th grade. To our knowledge, age has never been an issue for campers. The program is designed to provide a social environment with campers getting along quite well. What is the ratio of males to females? The ratio varies from year to year….but it is somewhere between 3:1 – 2:1 (male/female.) We have noticed an increase in female campers in recent years. The job of monitoring is split between the directors, instructors, and camp counselors. Counselors consist of graduate students and occasionally faculty. We have both female counselors and male counselors...a necessity since we split up the men and women to different floors in the residence halls. Counselors are the “full-timers” who stay with the campers in the residence halls. They are also responsible for getting them from Point A to Point B at every event and educational session. There are a minimum of 4 role calls each day…and typically there are more as every time the campers travel from location to location we call role. In short, we know where they are at any given time. The only exception to this rule comes at the end of the week when we give groups of students a couple of hours to explore campus…but even then we call role immediately thereafter. During the instructional sessions (two 3.5 hours sessions per day), the instructors take on the role of monitor. Are there any scholarships available? On any given year, the number of scholarships we offer is dependent on the amount of support we receive from our sponsors. We are currently waiting to hear from these sponsors to see if their support will include funding for scholarships. Should the funds become available to support student scholarships, we will immediately post notifications on the camp web site and via the camp e-mail news list. Does my deposit ensure my place at the Camp? Yes! Students will be registered the day their deposit arrives. Deposits received after all spots are filled will be promptly returned in full. Yes! Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Registration will be closed when all the spots at the camp are filled. If I change my mind after registration, can I cancel? Of course! We understand that plans sometimes change. After all, we see that every semester here on campus. If you wish to cancel your registration, all you need to do is mail or fax us a letter asking us to release your place at the camp. Cancellations received on or before June 1, 2008, will receive a full refund of deposits and/or full fees. Unfortunately, after June 1, we will be unable to return your deposit and fees. Will I be able to visit my student at the camp? Yes, you are invited to an Orientation Dinner on Sunday, June 22nd, and the Awards Luncheon (our concluding activity) on Friday, June 27th. Meals for the Orientation Buffet may be purchased on-site the day of registration. Tickets to the Awards Luncheon for parents, family members, or friends, must be purchased during check-in on Sunday June 22nd. Are there any hidden costs or fees that we will have to pay when we arrive? No! The full registration fee covers everything for the camper. When your application is received, you will be mailed a Student Camp Packet. The packet contains recommendations for items each student should bring to the camp (personal items, types of clothing, spending money, etc...) The only two items that you will pay for (if you wish), is the Orientation Dinner on the first day and the Awards Luncheon on the last. This cost is kept separate from the campers fees because we don't know how many people you want to bring to both meals. Of course, these are not mandatory fees, and is optional to attend. Do I have to be a computer "whiz kid" to participate in the camps? Not at all! Don't be shy if you don't know which end of the keyboard to use. That's why we're here. If I am a computer "whiz kid," will these camps be a waste of my time? Not at all! We have sessions planned for every level of competency and projects that will knock your socks off! We typically have two tracks for each educational module: beginning and advanced. The only thing that will keep your child from learning is if he/ she doesn't try to do so. Other factors to consider:
Are there any scholarships available? On any given year, the number of scholarships we offer is dependent on the amount of support we receive from our sponsors. We are currently waiting to hear from these sponsors to see if their support will include funding for scholarships. Should the funds become available to support student scholarships, we will immediately post notifications on the camp web site and via the camp e-mail news list. Should I sign up for the Beginning or Advanced Camp? There is no hard and fast rule for which camp to register for. As a Rule of Thumb, if you have participated in the Beginners Camp in the past, you should probably sign up for the Advanced Camp. How is the Advanced Camp different from the Beginning Camp? In short....fewer activites, more learning. Designed for serious students with a passion for computer graphics, this advanced program is designed to provide a rigorous complement to the material learned in the beginning camp. The general no-frills approach of the advanced camp focuses on intensive day-long workshops designed to maximize learning and retention of applied computer graphics skills. In an effort to provide an effective educational experience, the camp will limit it’s enrollment to ensure that each student receives the ideal amount of personal attention and instruction. The instructional sessions in the advanced camp are intended to be rigorous, concentrated learning experiences. Unlike the introductory half-day sessions offered in the beginning camp, the advanced instructional modules will consist of intensive, day-long segments on single areas of advanced graphics focus. By doing so, the camp directors and instructors intend to provide students with an efficient and effective educational environment that will maximize learning and instruction. Although campers will spend the majority of their time in instructional sessions, there will be opportunities for camp members to use various Purdue facilities throughout the week. When not working in the labs, students will have opportunities to visit the Purdue Co-Rec Sports Facility where they can engage in a number of activities including swimming, basketball, indoor soccer, and table tennis. Students will also have the opportunities to play billards, bowling, and computer games in the Purdue Memorial Union. |
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