FAQs

Q: Are there any prerequisites for the camps?
A: There are no prerequisites for any of the camps.

Q: How do I know if this program is right for my child?
A: Pre-college summer camps are intended for mature, self-motivated teenagers. If your child is responsible, independent and interested in the subject matter, the program should be appropriate.

Q: Will my child earn college credit?
A: School of Computing and Informatics pre-college summer camps are not offered for college credit.

Q: Is CampGame an educational as well as an entertaining experience?
A: The program provides a rich learning environment for students. Fundamental concepts for each discipline are explored, with a focus on the practical nature of each subject. Courses concentrate on real world application of the subject. Students learn teamwork and responsibility through participation in group projects presented to industry professionals, friends and family.

Q: Do students have to attend for the duration of camp?
A: Students are expected to attend the camp for which they register in its entirety. Group projects require involvement from all team-members of the camp. If your child needs to miss one or more weeks of the program due to family, school or other obligations, we encourage you not to apply. The subject matter of each camp is condensed into a short period of time, so missing even a few days can be detrimental to a student's understanding of the material and their ability to participate.

Q: What level of supervision is provided?
A: Instructors and team leaders supervise students during the hours of class (lunch-break excluded). Students are accompanied on off-campus trips during course hours. It is mandatory for parents of students under 18 to sign and submit the Field Trip Permission Form before any child is permitted to leave campus with our faculty. This form is included in the packet of materials sent after registration.

Q: What happens if there is an illness or emergency?
A: In the event that a student becomes ill during the camp or does not arrive within one hour of the course start time on any given day, we will call the emergency contact number. Parents will be asked to provide this emergency contact number at registration.

Q: Are there any additional costs?
A: The camp fees do not include the cost of lunch. For the middle school camps, students will not have the opportunity to leave the camp and will need to bring their lunch with them. For the high school camps, students will have the opportunity to leave the camp and there are many restaurants in the immediate area and places to eat lunch on the premises.

Q: Are there any scholarships available?
A: Scholarships are not available this year, tuition has been drastically reduced to accommodate for this.

Q: Whom may I call with additional questions?
A: For more information and questions, contact us by email at scisummercamps@asu.edu or call 480.965.3199.