--- product_id: 11905129 title: "Nerd Camp" price: "€ 23.32" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/11905129-nerd-camp store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Nerd Camp **Price:** € 23.32 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nerd Camp - **How much does it cost?** € 23.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/11905129-nerd-camp) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Nerd Camp [Weissman, Elissa Brent] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Nerd Camp Review: Quirky and Sweet and Funny - My 12-year-old daughter and I read Nerd Camp by Elissa Brent Weissman together. It was the first time we'd buckled down with a read aloud in a long time, and it was just the kind of book we like to enjoy together -- funny and sweet. I'm not big on the word "nerd," because it's used as an insult, and like any insult it makes people feel badly about who they are. However, it totally works in this book. I think that the secret that most adult nerds know deep down is that they don't really care what other people think. The cover shows this delightful juxtaposition perfectly -- there are some mathematical equations for heat and the perfect angle for roasting the marshmallow. The title font shows the different elements, camp (wood), and books, graph paper, and circuitry. Gabe, 10, has been accepted in a prestigious 6-week summer camp, SCGE or the Summer Gift for Gifted Enrichment, which other kids in the school call the Smart Camp for Geeks and Eggheads. He's excited about going, but he wants to impress his step-brother-to-be Zack, the ultimate cool guy, who he's just recently met. He begins wondering how he's going to look in Zack's eyes. He knows that there's a lot of cool things that go on at camp, like boating and swimming and an obstacle course, not to mention Color War. So, he does what any geek gifted kid would do -- he makes a logic proof, which he adds to throughout the summer: Problem: Am I a nerd who has only nerdy adventures? Hypothesis: No The proof is divided into two columns: Things I can tell Zack (I am not a nerd) Things I can't tell Zack (I am a nerd) For example, "My bunkmates are really cool, and we became friends right away!" buuut. . . "They like learning digits of Pi." Gabe and his bunkmates Wesley and Nikhil are great guys. Yes, they are gifted, but that's not all that they are. They know that other kids make fun of them, but they are also proud of who they are. However, Gabe knows that a little self-improvement, like trying out some cooler hairstyles, doesn't mean that he's turning his back on who he is. I really can't say enough good things about Nerd Camp. The author's website has some fun supplemental activities, like a scavenger hunt, word games and logic puzzles. Enjoy it with your favorite nerd (or any kid who loves camp adventures). UPDATED 3/2013 to add that my 8 1/2 year old son read it, and loved it as well! He chuckled aloud and read funny parts to me as he was reading. And I heard that there's a sequel coming out! Can't wait. Review: Be Yourself Book - I'm an adult who dislikes the word Nerd. This book does a fabulous job of explaining how not only is it ok to be who you are, but to embrace it and live your own adventures. The main character Gabe is a 10 year old boy whos Dad is re-marrying. He is getting a brother (who is also 10 and into sports) Wanting so bad for his new brother to like him, he sets out on a quest to prove that he is not a nerd with nerdy adventures. I really saw the struggles on many children in finding themselves within Gabe and thought the author spun a witty tale to highlight the science and math fans in an adventurous light. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #678,984 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #137 in Children's Stepfamilies Books #3,809 in Children's School Issues #9,143 in Children's Friendship Books | | Book 1 of 2 | Nerd Camp | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (197) | | Dimensions | 5.13 x 0.8 x 7.63 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | Grade level | 3 - 7 | | ISBN-10 | 1442417048 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1442417045 | | Item Weight | 6.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 272 pages | | Publication date | May 22, 2012 | | Publisher | Atheneum Books for Young Readers | | Reading age | 8 - 11 years, from customers | ## Images ![Nerd Camp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FBOmnAeAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quirky and Sweet and Funny *by J***X on August 5, 2011* My 12-year-old daughter and I read Nerd Camp by Elissa Brent Weissman together. It was the first time we'd buckled down with a read aloud in a long time, and it was just the kind of book we like to enjoy together -- funny and sweet. I'm not big on the word "nerd," because it's used as an insult, and like any insult it makes people feel badly about who they are. However, it totally works in this book. I think that the secret that most adult nerds know deep down is that they don't really care what other people think. The cover shows this delightful juxtaposition perfectly -- there are some mathematical equations for heat and the perfect angle for roasting the marshmallow. The title font shows the different elements, camp (wood), and books, graph paper, and circuitry. Gabe, 10, has been accepted in a prestigious 6-week summer camp, SCGE or the Summer Gift for Gifted Enrichment, which other kids in the school call the Smart Camp for Geeks and Eggheads. He's excited about going, but he wants to impress his step-brother-to-be Zack, the ultimate cool guy, who he's just recently met. He begins wondering how he's going to look in Zack's eyes. He knows that there's a lot of cool things that go on at camp, like boating and swimming and an obstacle course, not to mention Color War. So, he does what any geek gifted kid would do -- he makes a logic proof, which he adds to throughout the summer: Problem: Am I a nerd who has only nerdy adventures? Hypothesis: No The proof is divided into two columns: Things I can tell Zack (I am not a nerd) Things I can't tell Zack (I am a nerd) For example, "My bunkmates are really cool, and we became friends right away!" buuut. . . "They like learning digits of Pi." Gabe and his bunkmates Wesley and Nikhil are great guys. Yes, they are gifted, but that's not all that they are. They know that other kids make fun of them, but they are also proud of who they are. However, Gabe knows that a little self-improvement, like trying out some cooler hairstyles, doesn't mean that he's turning his back on who he is. I really can't say enough good things about Nerd Camp. The author's website has some fun supplemental activities, like a scavenger hunt, word games and logic puzzles. Enjoy it with your favorite nerd (or any kid who loves camp adventures). UPDATED 3/2013 to add that my 8 1/2 year old son read it, and loved it as well! He chuckled aloud and read funny parts to me as he was reading. And I heard that there's a sequel coming out! Can't wait. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Be Yourself Book *by A***V on September 18, 2015* I'm an adult who dislikes the word Nerd. This book does a fabulous job of explaining how not only is it ok to be who you are, but to embrace it and live your own adventures. The main character Gabe is a 10 year old boy whos Dad is re-marrying. He is getting a brother (who is also 10 and into sports) Wanting so bad for his new brother to like him, he sets out on a quest to prove that he is not a nerd with nerdy adventures. I really saw the struggles on many children in finding themselves within Gabe and thought the author spun a witty tale to highlight the science and math fans in an adventurous light. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for kids who've been to CTY *by S***D on March 16, 2015* This book would be entertaining for someone who had attended a summer camp for "gifted" kids. There is one situation that drags on due just to it being too long, but overall this was fun and interesting. There is very little teasing or mean-spiritedness between "nerd" and non-"nerd" characters, which was nice. ## Frequently Bought Together - Nerd Camp - Nerd Camp 2.0 - Nikhil and the Geek Retreat (Nerd Camp Briefs #1) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/11905129-nerd-camp](https://www.desertcart.be/products/11905129-nerd-camp) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*