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2009 Annapolis Holiday Video Game Creation Camp

If your child loves playing computer games then we have just the camp for them. Imagine how much fun they will have designing and programming their very own professional looking video games.  All that’s required is some computer know-how and a bit of imagination because there are no limits! Our camp uses state of the art computers & software combined with expert instruction.

When:
December 28 - December 31, 2009
(4-Day Camp)

Where:
The Key School
534 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403

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Who:
Coeds ages 8 through 16.

Attendance Options:
Morning Session: December 28 - 31, 2009; 9am - 12pm Unavailable
Afternoon Session: December 28 - 31, 2009; 1pm - 4pm
All-Day Session: December 28 - 31, 2009; 9am - 4pm

Cost:
Morning Session: $235.
Afternoon Session: $235.
All-Day Session (1/2 day Chess & 1/2 day Video Game): $350.
 

*Tuition includes all instruction, software license, camp t-shirt, trophy, certificate with group photo and daily snack *

YES! We still have openings!

Registration Options:

Online Registration via Secure Server

Printable Registration Form to Mail or Fax

Details
Once your registration is received you will be emailed a confirmation packet which includes important forms that must be returned on the first day of camp. Please do not mail these forms to us. You must provide an email address with your registration, as this is how you will receive any and all communication about the camp. All registrations and payments must be received by midnight the Friday before camp starts. After this date, add $25 to tuition and then you must register/pay online. Walk-in spots available on a first come, first serve basis and subject to a $25 walk-in fee. Discount rate of $20 off per camper with groups of five or more. Registrations and payments must be mailed together to qualify for group rate. Please call 281.257.0078 for more information or email info@gamebuildercamp.com for more information.

Typical Day
For AM and PM campers, the typical day consists of two classroom lessons lasting an hour each, with an hour break in between for practice and snack. All-day campers follow the same schedule, with an hour-long lunch break for lunch and recess. Campers stay with the same teacher and group for the entire week. The final day of camp is Graduation Day. The graduation events commence with a short informational presentation and Q & A session. Then the campers will receive a trophy, certificate of achievement, CD with games developed and software.

Camper Placement
Classroom size averages 10-12. Placement is based upon age.

Food
Snacks and juice will be provided at the camp during snack time, however lunch is not. Campers are required to bring a complete lunch of their own if attending all day. Refrigeration of lunches will not be available. If your child has specific allergies you will be given the opportunity to describe these allergies in the forms emailed to you upon completion of registration. Since peanut allergies are wide-spread, we attempt to purchase snacks that do not contain nut products. However if your child has an extremely severe allergy of any kind, we recommend that they bring their own snacks to camp.

Disciplinary Policy
We do not anticipate any disciplinary problems during the camp, but we still must set standards. A Chess Camp Code of Conduct is provided to set the standard. If a disciplinary problem arises within the camp, the camper will receive one warning and a phone call home to their parents. If a second disciplinary problem arises, that camper could be expelled from the camp without any financial credit. If a camper’s behavior becomes so severe or endangers other campers, immediate expulsion from camp without phone calls, warnings, or financial credit may be necessary.

Instructors
Our instructors come from various backgrounds and locations. However they all have one thing in common: they are all the best in their field and most teach as full-time professionals.We continually search for the most talented and dynamic children’s chess instructors across North America. We feel strongly enough about our instructors’ abilities, that we fly them to each of our camps across the U.S. from their home cities. For these reasons, our selection process for instructors is highly competitive.  In addition to in-person meetings, interviews and classroom observations, we conduct thorough background checks to ensure only the best instructors in the country are a part of our team. All of our instructors share the ability to teach in an engaging, fun and exciting way. We believe our team is most effective in inspiring children of all ages and levels.We also believe the skills we are sharing are transferable to their daily lives as well.

Cancellation/Change Policy
A full refund minus a $25 service fee is given if cancellation request is received 30 days before camp. After this, refunds will not be given. If a child is sick and is unable to attend the camp, a doctor’s note is required for a refund minus service fee to be given. Switching sessions or camps is permitted based on space available. There will be a $25 change fee accessed for any change.

Registration Options:

Online Registration via Secure Server

Printable Registration Form to Mail or Fax