Do you put on summer computer camp for kids? Would you like to put on a computer summer camp but don't know where to start?
If so, this blog is for you.
For the seventh year in a row I put together a summer camp for the local high school students.
It was by far the most successful camp yet due in no small part to the great programming products Microsoft now offers to the public at no charge.
Here are the free Microsoft products and resources students downloaded, installed, and used during the three-day computer camp.
Visual Basic Express 2005
A free streamlined windows application development environment that is focused on the needs of hobbyists, enthusiasts, and students.
Visual Web Developer 2005
A free streamlined web development environment that is focused on the needs of hobbyists, enthusiasts, and students.
SQL Server Express 2005
SQL Server Express is a free, easy to use, redistributable version of SQL Server 2005 designed for building simple data-driven applications.
Introducing Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 for Developers
A free electronic book from Microsoft Press.
During the camp we introduced the Coding4Fun web site and used the on-line Absolute Beginner’s Video Series and Video Series: Visual Web Developer for Beginners.