Computer holidays

Press, 26 October 1982, Page 33

Computer holidays

An underprivileged child from the Auckland region will attend a computer holiday camp this summer, thanks to the Auckland Savings Bank and the radio station. IZB. The computer holiday camps are being organised by Data Activity (Auckland). Ltd. a company specialising in computer training skills, and will be held at the Kiwani Campsite. Unia, throughout the summer. For children between the ages of 10 and 15. each one is a six-day residential camp, to provide children with holiday activities, as well as giving them an insight into computers and the part they now play in society. They are being organised by Mr Peter Carr, director of computer instruction for Data Activity (Auckland), Ltd, and Mr Glyn Hurley, a

psychologist with a particular interest in computer technology and its influence on us as "individuals. Subjects covered will include computer programming. and computer awareness, together with specific applications — such as word

processing: and computer games will be available. The youngsters will enjoy a series of leisure activities, including swimming and boating, riding, tramping, rock climbing, physical education. nature study and social history.