!!!! Coronavirus Update !!!

In light of the coronavirus pandemic's continuing evolution and the traditional nature of this summer camp (all in one room, looking over someone's shoulder to look at a circuit or python code, gym sports during breaks, etc), hosting the Raspberry Pi camp this summer in its traditional form is not possible. However, learning how to tinker with a raspberry pi and writing python scripts is very possible in a virtual environment. This year, the Peabody Raspberry Pi summer camp will be offered online. There will be a few structural changes which are detailed below:

1. Supplies - please purchase this Raspberry Pi kit and this peripheral component kit. Canakits are very dependable and come with everything you need. Both the 2GB or 4GB options will work.
2. Camp Experience - the strength of this summer camp lies in the small class size and 1 on 1 instruction to help students get over the first difficulties of coding and building circuits. To replicate this in an online learning environment, we will use google meet to meet as a group and one on one. The first two days will be introductory lessons but the last three days will consist of working on an individual project. The goal of the camp is to teach everyone how to be a self learner in coding and robotics.
3. Cost - The online instruction portion of this camp will be $150. This will include the morning and afternoon meeting as well as 1-2 individual google meets per day for helping their individual projects progress.

Please feel free to email picamp@peabodyschool.org with any questions.

Once the basics are understood, the imagination can lead to endless robotic and engineering projects!

Your camper will receive:

• One Raspberry Pi 3 Canakit ($80 value)
• One SunFounder programming and circuitry kit specially designed for the Raspberry pi ($45).
• Camp binder detailing the basics of Linux, Python, and simple circuits.
• Step by step instructions for projects such as:
  • Controlling input/ouput with switches, buttons, LEDs, motors, etc.
  • Creating automated messages
  • Resources and direction for starting a personal project

The cost of supplies is $150 (please purchase this Raspberry Pi kit and this peripheral component kit).

The cost of online instruction is $150 payable to The Peabody School.

My son proclaimed Mr. Chain’s camp his favorite of the entire summer. He learned the type of coding/programming he’s been hungry for since third grade (he was 12 last summer). He has long felt that kids his age are capable of doing “real” programming, not just “Scratch,” and in Mr. Chain’s camp he finally found a teacher and group of kids who tackled serious programming in a fun, supportive environment. My son STILL tinkers with Raspberry Pi at home and recently taught himself Python, all of which he credits to Mr. Chain’s camp. Mr. Chain creates a welcoming, structured but enjoyable environment; my son couldn’t wait to get to camp each day. I appreciated Mr. Chain’s organized and clear communication with parents, also. We are grateful to him for filling this gap in tech summer camps in the area, and for generally being such a kind, thoughtful teacher.

Mary - Parent