Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about computer camp. If you have any questions not answered on this page, feel free to contact our program director, Lisa Saunders at lsaunders@brooksschool.org.

Q. How long is Computer Camp?

A. Computer Camp is 6 weeks long and runs Monday-Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Q. Can a Camper attend for more then one week?

A. Campers can attended for as many weeks as they like, based on enrollment availability. While some campers attend camp for one week, others choose more than one week. Campers can choose any combination of weeks that work best for them.

Q. What is the counselor to camper ratio?

A. There is 1 counselor for every 7 campers, this does not include our 5 instructors.

Q. What should I do if my Camper wants to attend Computer Camp?

A. You should contact the Summer Programs Office at daycamp@brooksschool.org or at (978)725-6253 and they will add you to the list to receive mailed information in approximately February 2005.

Q. How many hours a day are the campers on the computers?

A. The kids usually spend about 5 hours of the day on the computers.

Q. What different programs do the campers use at camp?

A. The campers can choose from a wide variety of programs, including Microsoft Frontpage, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, Microsoft Visual Basic, Microworlds Logo, Lego Mindstorms Interactive C , Hyperstudio, SimCity, Incredible Machines, Oregon Trail, The Time Warp of Dr. Brain , The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis, I SPY Treasure Hunt, Dinosaur Adventure 3-D, Thinking Things, AutoSketch and Build Your Own PC

Q. What is the daily schedule at camp?

A.
8:30-9:00 AM- Arrival
9:00-10:00 AM- Introduction to the day's activities, Computer Activity I
10:00-10:15 AM- Outdoor break with Snack
10:15-11:15 AM- Computer Activity II
11:15 AM-12:15 PM- Swimming/Tennis/Playground/Sports & Games
12:15-12:45 PM- Lunch
12:45-1:45 PM- Computer Activity III
1:45-2:00 PM- Outdoor break with Snack
2:00-3:00 PM- Computer Activity IV
3:30-4:00 PM- Enrichment Activities (campers choose from a list of technology related activities)

Q. Where is my camp website / How do I access it?

A.Camper Websites will be available after the last week of camp for this summer. Camper websites can be accessed directly on this website by clicking on the correct week that you attended camp.