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TEMPE, Ariz. -- Hundreds of kids are at summer camp in the Valley, but there's one that's a bit different than the others.

About 300 kids are at App Camp at Arizona State University. One day, they could create a video game or mobile app

"They're making video games, they're actually developing iPhone apps, they're learning robotics, programming," said Karen Thurn Safran of ID Tech Camps. The California-based company runs the camp and others like it nationwide.

"It's pretty amazing what they can do in just one week."

The camp is for kids 7-17.

"The goal is really a S.T.E.M. focus, which is science, technology, engineering and math," said Safran. "It's a huge initiative all of the way from the Obama administration to get kids into these fields and get excited about them so that they will pursue careers in these areas."

Camp started in June, but kids can still sign up. Cost is about $750 for one week.

To learn more visit the website.

Bob McClay, Reporter

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    nowordsforyou wrote...
    Nice advertisement
    This is a private company isn't it? $750 a week. This camp may be worth every penny, but certainly a little elitist in nature to be "Obama-sanctioned." That's really pushing it for a quote. All the way from the Obama administration? I get the drive to get kids into tech fields, but that seems a bit of a leap. I know very few families who could afford this. And I'm sorry, but this could be an interesting article. As it is though, why not just post the web address of the for-profit company and be done with it? Sheesh.
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    akubra wrote...
    $750.00? And who is thier target market?
    Crazy price! These kids are going to develope Apps, then this company hosting the camp will get the profits! I could never afford this camp and I make $60,000 a year!
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