Dinner with David and Computer Camp Assistant Director

Computer Camp at Stanford: Dinner with 56

Ironic isn't it.  We sent David to Kennolyn Camp for 2 weeks.  They purposely do not let children bring or use computers or cell phones.  The purpose is to get them back to the basics like swimming, rope climbing, pottery and you get the idea - a break from the digital addiction.

What's ironic you ask?  David is enrolled in computer camp at Stanford this week.  He is immersed in Minecraft and YouTube videos of almost every game imaginable.  Of course, he is learning to program and make apps and all the rest at this camp.

I surprised him by arranging for a dinner date with his former computer camp teacher and Assistant Director of the program.  Her tag or camp name is 56.  They had a great time chatting about alumni (both teachers and students).

She tries to stay in touch with David.  She thinks he is unusually smart and sensitive.  She is studying for her final exams this week and next. We wished her luck and thanked her for taking the time to join us for dinner.  It was the highlight of David's day (and possibly week). It also highlights how even computer camp can help you get back to the basics of human warmth and sensitivity.