As a middle-class father of teenagers, I've looked into game development summer camps (which sell out pretty quickly each season) and sadly concluded that these

As a middle-class father of teenagers, I've looked into game development summer camps (which sell out pretty quickly each season) and sadly concluded that these are primarily a rich kid indulgence. Obviously, most middle class families can't afford the fees but they'd be pocket change to wealthy families and provide a place to send Johnny or Jane while Mom and Dad go on European holiday. Digital Media Academy : http://www.digitalmediaacademy.org/ http://www.digitalmediaacademy.org/ * $1000-$2000 1 or 2-week course iD Gaming Academy : http://www.internaldrive.com/idga/ http://www.internaldrive.com/idga/ * $3,599-$3,799 2-week course The bitter irony of these programs is that while they probably represent merely "fun, free time" for rich kids, the same skills could be life-changing for average or poor kids.