  This is a report on JamCoders, a four-week long computer-science camp for
high school students in Jamaica. The camp teaches college-level coding and
algorithms, and targets academically excellent students in grades 9--11 (ages
14--17). Qualitative assessment shows that the camp was, in general terms, a
success. We reflect on the background and academic structure of the camp and
share key takeaways on designing and operating a successful camp. We analyze
data collected before, during and after the camp and map the effects of
demographic differences on student performance in camp. We conclude with a
discussion on possible improvements on our approach.
