Photograph Credit: Microsoft

Our family is down to single digit days until summer. Yes! With only 4 more classroom days remaining, we are in the homestretch.

Besides trying to stay focused on these last few tests to finish the year, we are planning to have fun this summer.

One avenue of fun is summer camp.

The Microsoft summer camp for kids, ages 8-13, is a FREE camp with registration now open. In these week-long in-store camps, the campers are organized by age group:

• Jr. Designers  – campers ages 8-10
• Designers – campers ages 11-13

This summer, Microsoft retail stores will offer these four classes throughout the summer:

• Smart Game Coding
• Smart Game Designing
• Smart Movie Making
• Smart Photo Taking

Though camp times and classes vary by store, each class is two hours in length. Each camper must submit a participation agreement signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to taking the class.

Most of the classes are scheduled during one of these two blocks of time:

• 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

A parent, guardian, or an authorized adult caregiver must remain at the Microsoft store location throughout the duration of the class. Please note this requirement as you cannot drop off your camper and return later for pickup.

The Microsoft summer camp for kids, ages 8-13, is FREE. Classes run from June 2 through August 29. Space is limited, so register any interested camper before classes fill up.

For more details, please contact your local Microsoft retail store. Happy planning!

Question: If you could take one of these classes, which one would you choose?