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National Computer Camp - Fairfield University

Fairfield University · $1,250/week · ★ 4.2 (5 reviews)

National Computer Camp at Fairfield University offers day camps focused on computer programming, robotics, and game design for ages 6-18, with a history dati...

▌ Editor's read National Computer Camp at Fairfield University is a day camp program, part of a larger organization that has been operating since 1977, making it one of the oldest computer camps in the world. The camp offers a variety of STEM-focused activities including computer programming (Python, Java, C++), AI, robotics, web design, and game design for campers aged 6-18. The founder, Michael Zabinski, is a professor at Fairfield University. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the website emphasizes experienced instructors. Google reviews for 'National Computer Camp' generally show a positive rating of 4.5 stars from over 100 reviews, with parents often praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable staff. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @nationalcomputercamp and a Facebook page 'NationalComputerCamp'.
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Since 197947+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–18

National Computer Camp - Fairfield University is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1979 (47 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 7–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Residential camp. Scholarship available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about National Computer Camp - Fairfield University

What ages does National Computer Camp - Fairfield University accept?
National Computer Camp - Fairfield University is open to children ages 7–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does National Computer Camp - Fairfield University cost?
National Computer Camp - Fairfield University publishes $1,250/week for the standard session. USD. Residential camp. Scholarship available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are National Computer Camp - Fairfield University's hours?
National Computer Camp - Fairfield University runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs National Computer Camp - Fairfield University?
National Computer Camp - Fairfield University is operated by a private business, with 47 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does National Computer Camp - Fairfield University provide lunch?
National Computer Camp - Fairfield University does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does National Computer Camp - Fairfield University compare to other stem camps in Fairfield?
National Computer Camp - Fairfield University is one of 24 stem camps in Fairfield that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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