Computer Camp Makes Learning Fun
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Twenty-six area middle school students gave up a week of summer
vacation to attend Spring Cove School District’s Kids’ Computer Camp. The camp was held June 20-24 at The CENTER in Roaring Spring and was sponsored by Blair Technology Group.
The
camp provided opportunities for students to use computers, digital
cameras, handheld computers and digital music players to explore topics
such as web page design, digital photography, editing digital photos,
graphic design, use of handheld computers, searching the internet,
online messaging and digital music.
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On the last day of camp, students worked in teams to present
information learned during the week as well as sample work from each
student to a group of approximately fifty parents and family members.
In
addition to working with computers and other electronic devices,
students also enjoyed daily games, snacks and outdoor recreation time. At
the end of each day, students spent a few minutes writing in their
journals. On the last day of camp, parents were invited to write a
journal entry regarding the projects that they observed and the
feedback that they received from their students.
Jennifer Wismeyer, mother of Jordan Wismeyer wrote "What a fun camp. I wish you had it all summer. Thanks for making it so fun for the kids. We will be back next year."
Tyler McGraw’s mother, Patty, wrote "Our son had a great time at camp! He wants to come back next year. His web site has already been sent to our Oklahoma family. He's pretty proud of the self-portrait. Thanks for a great week".
The
camp staff was composed of Mrs. Cathy Schimminger, Technology
Administrator, Mr. Arlin Roth, Instructional Technology Specialist, Mr.
Stefan Grill, Learning Support Teacher, Mrs. Lisa King, Library Aide,
Mrs. Elaine Tremmel, Technology Specialist, and Mrs. Becky Pastva,
Administrative Assistant. Mrs. Alice Wilson also attended many of the camp sessions and served as the camp grandmother.
CAMP TEAM
Mr. Arlin Roth, Instructor
Mr. Stefan Grill, Instructor
Mrs. Becky Pastva, Secretary
Mrs. Lisa King, Assistant Aid
Mrs. Alice Wilson, Grandma
Mrs. Elaine Tremmel, Technology Specialist
Mrs. Cathy Schimminger, Technology Administrator
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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8:00-8:30
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Registration
Games in CFL Room
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Games in CFL Room
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Games in CFL Room
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Games in CFL Room
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Games in CFL Room
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8:30-9:30
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Welcome and Preview of Activities for the Week
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Digital Photography
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Graphic Design
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Online Journal/Blogs
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Student presentations to parents.
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9:30-10:00
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Snack Break
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Snack Break
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Snack Break
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Snack Break
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Snack Break
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10:00-11:00
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Web Page Intro and Work Time
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Digital Photography and/or Web Page Work Time
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Graphic Design
Work Time
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Searching the Internet
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Student presentations to parents.
Camp Ends at
12:00 PM
ENJOY THE SUMMER
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11:00-12:30
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Lunch/Recreation
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Lunch/Recreation
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Lunch/Recreation
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Lunch/Recreation
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12:30-1:30
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Web Page Work Time
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Palms & Handhelds
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Graphic Design and Web Page Work Time
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Prepare web page presentations for parents.
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1:30-1:45
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Break
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Break
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Break
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Break
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1:45-2:45
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Games
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Work Time for Digital Photos
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iPod & Digital Music
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Prepare web page presentations for parents.
Burn CDs
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2:45-3:00
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Journal/Clean Up
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Journal/Clean Up
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Journal/Clean Up
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Journal/Clean Up
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