CodingCamp:
Zinkerz@Babson
Boston’s most immersive, inspiring, and educational coding experience!
Arrive July 9th - Depart July 16th, 2025
35+
hours of coding instruction
1
AP Computer Science project complete
8
students per class
8
interactive activities and athletics offered
For students in or entering 9th or 10th grade
Coding Camp is an 8-day immersive academic program. Students develop their coding skills through a curriculum that is adapted to their current level. Through lessons, challenges, and independent work, students strengthen their foundations in coding and get a jump start on an App Creation Project.
If students proceed into AP Computer Science Principles, they will already be steps ahead in the create app task!
This is not your typical Coding camp
Learn, Play, Network, and Motivate
Program your own app
{Learn}
Learn the foundations of coding in small, personalized classes. Students will learn the basics of coding through lessons, interactive programs, changing existing programs, and making their own app.
7
Days of Coding
in small groups and individually
6
Hours of Classes per Day
with expert educators
8
Students per Class
grouped based on performance
How it works?
STEPS
1
Take initial coding assessment
2
Get placed among your group level
3
Learn in small groups
4
Collaborate on coding projects
5
Finish your own App
Always adapting,
always inspiring.
EDUCATORS & DEVELOPMENT
Our experienced and trained coding experts guide students through the classes while allowing them time to explore, work collaboratively, and learn from mistakes.
Karly Burke
CIO
Boasting dual Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, Karly has been an influential educator at Newton North High School, enhancing curricula and mentoring upcoming teachers. Now the CIO at Zinkerz, Karly remains a key figure in pioneering educational methodologies and promoting student success.
Scott Rogers
Manager of Math Instruction
He primarily works on AP Math courses, and enjoys helping students make meaning out of complex ideas. Prior to becoming a math teacher, Scott earned his master’s degree in mathematics education at the University of Illinois, and his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Vanderbilt University.
Melanie Maria
Math Curriculum Coordinator
With a solid foundation from her Bachelor’s in Mathematics and a background in high school teaching, Melanie focuses on developing effective learning resources and monitoring student achievements, further enriching her skills with a Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology.
Learn and explore the basic coding concepts
Challenge yourself while modifying other apps
Create your own usable App
Take steps to solidify your future by learning the universal language of coding
Dream
See how coding can help shape your future.
Learn about career options and how the future of AI will affect the world.
Connection
Make lifelong friends and expand your network with others from around the world
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Collaboration
Work together to create complex and innovative projects
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Accomplishment
Create a project for the Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Course
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THE FUTURE IS CODING
Campus Life
BABSON COLLEGE
Stay at beautiful Babson College; experience classes, sports, and dorm life.
Connect with new people and experience college life
Grow
Students develop lifelong friendships with other campers… and even future roommates at college! With fun activities around Boston, and time to explore in small groups, all students create bonds and memories that will forever change them.
Meet new people from
around the world
CONNECTIONS
- Networking
Small groups foster strong bonds
- Friendships
Regrouping classes expands exposure to other students from various backgrounds
- Fun
A variety of activities offers different opportunities to connect with others
Past students were from:
Argentina
Mexico
Brazil
Panama
Chile
South Africa
Colombia
Spain
Costa Rica
Switzerland
Dominican Republic
Uruguay
Honduras
USA
Explore athletics and extracurriculars
ACTIVITIES
Play soccer, basketball, and more on Babson’s athletic facilities.
Let loose with go-kart racing, escape quests, bowling, shopping, and movies