I attended the iD tech camp at the University of Minnesota when I was like 10 or 11. It was one of the funnest camps I've ever been to and really sparked my interest in computers and science. I'd recommend them because the iD program is nationwide and all their camps are really fun.
I'll repeat the same thing I said in the above comment. What most people (clearly you're one of them) regard as "having a life" is socializing and going out with lots of friends. I have friends, don't get me wrong, but that's not why I have a life. I have a life because I'm happy with myself and I like what I do. Also, the best friends I have are almost always the nerdiest. Most nerds are fairly socially akward and they treasure the few good friends they have rather then most people who'd rather hang out with 10,000 d-bags who they barely know and don't really like. There's nothing wrong with exploring an interest in computers. I give the kid credit, he already knows a lot for a 14 yr old. If he's good at coding and likes doing it, nobody should be telling him he needs to get a life.
Yes, you're completely off base. Even though I agree it's not good to get too involved in one specific hobby, summer camps are supposed to be something you really want to learn about for weeks. I'd say I can't think of very many things stupider than going to a summer camp on something you're not going to enjoy.
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I attended the iD tech camp at the University of Minnesota when I was like 10 or 11. It was one of the funnest camps I've ever been to and really sparked my interest in computers and science. I'd recommend them because the iD program is nationwide and all their camps are really fun.
I'll repeat the same thing I said in the above comment. What most people (clearly you're one of them) regard as "having a life" is socializing and going out with lots of friends. I have friends, don't get me wrong, but that's not why I have a life. I have a life because I'm happy with myself and I like what I do. Also, the best friends I have are almost always the nerdiest. Most nerds are fairly socially akward and they treasure the few good friends they have rather then most people who'd rather hang out with 10,000 d-bags who they barely know and don't really like. There's nothing wrong with exploring an interest in computers. I give the kid credit, he already knows a lot for a 14 yr old. If he's good at coding and likes doing it, nobody should be telling him he needs to get a life.
Yes, you're completely off base. Even though I agree it's not good to get too involved in one specific hobby, summer camps are supposed to be something you really want to learn about for weeks. I'd say I can't think of very many things stupider than going to a summer camp on something you're not going to enjoy.