Since 1999 over 130,000 students worldwide have immersed in hands-on learning to create iPhone apps, programs with C++ and Java, video games, websites, movies, 3D models, ad designs, robots, films, and photos. Beginner to advanced students ages 7-17 enroll in these fun and challenging, weeklong, day and overnight summer camps held at 60 prestigious universities nationwide (see below).

Small class sizes (max 8:1) are guaranteed and taught by adult-only instructors, with Teens, pre-Teens, and younger students separated into different classes. Students learn personalized curriculum with a small group of peers, allowing them to optimize learning and social experiences. iD Tech Camps has been at the forefront of technology learning since 1999, and there’s never been a better or more important time to engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Accredited Continuing Education Units from Stanford or Villanova are also available to help build a portfolio for college.

COURSES
•Video Game Design – Game Development
•Programming & Robotics
•App Development
•3D Game Modding – 3D Modeling
•Web & Graphic Design
•Photography & Video Editing

HELD AT 60 PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES
Summer programs are held at Stanford, Emory, Princeton, Columbia and other universities in 27 states nationwide. Check www.internalDrive.com for a complete list of summer programs.

YEAR-ROUND LEARNING
New for 2012, students can complement their summer experience by subscribing to iDTech365.com – a new online learning community that offers exclusive tutorials, forums, and video lessons. And don’t forget about the FREE monthly online workshops taught by live instructors, available to iD alumni and students registered for the 2012 season.

TEEN-ONLY PROGRAMS
Also, ages 13-18 immerse in 2-week specialized, pre-college, overnight summer programs at iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking and photography). Visit www.iDTeenAcademies.com for courses and university locations.

WHY iD?
Visit www.internalDrive.com for more information and to register online (check real-time-up-to-the-minute-availability). Or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) to speak to a Program Advisor who can recommend a customized summer schedule to develop a student’s interest.

iD TECH CAMPS LOCATIONS
Arizona: held at Arizona State University
California: held at Stanford, UC Berkeley, Sacramento State, Santa Clara, St. Mary's, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, Cal Lutheran University, and UC Irvine
Colorado: held at the University of Denver and Colorado State University: Fort Collins
Connecticut: held at Sacred Heart University and Wesleyan
Florida: held at the University of Miami and Rollins College
Georgia: held at Emory University
Illinois: held at Northwestern University and Lake Forest College
Indiana: held at Purdue University
Maryland: held at Towson University
Massachusetts: held at MIT, Merrimack, Amherst, and Bentley
Michigan: held at the University of Michigan
Minnesota: held at Macalester College
Missouri: held at Washington University (St. Louis)
Nevada: held at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada (UNLV)
New Jersey: held at Princeton and Seton Hall
New Mexico: held at the University of New Mexico
New York: held at Columbia, NYU, Pace, RPI, NYIT, Vassar, and Adelphi
North Carolina: held at UNC-Chapel Hill
Ohio: held at Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve
Pennsylvania: held at Villanova and Carnegie Mellon
Rhode Island: held at Brown University
Tennessee: held at Vanderbilt University
Texas: held at Trinity University, St. Edward’s University, Southern Methodist University, and the University of Houston
Virginia: held at the College of William and Mary
Washington: held at the University of Washington
Washington D.C.: held at American University
Wisconsin: held at the University of Wisconsin

Join the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Discovery Program for a summer full of creative and meaningful exploration. The wonders of the Colorado Plateau will be an inspiration as you join experienced local educators for a hands-on tour of the region’s traditions of fine arts, natural sciences, and Native cultures. Week-long classes for youths ages 4 to 17 are offered each summer. Registration opens each year around the beginning of April. Contact the Discovery Program for this year’s classes and registration information. Let your creativity and curiosity run wild this summer!

If you can Dream. You can Draw. Art is all about feeling the freedom to take risks, to explore the unknown, to trust your own judgment. Because when you are free to dream, you find the power to create. Students of all ages are introduced to the delightful world of creative arts at KidzArt. Expanding on KidzArt's popular after school drawing program, children will explore dimensional artist mediums bring home projects sure to impress the family. Summer Camp sessions start May 29th and run Monday through Thursday. Programs available for ages 5-12. In addition to our studio, KidzArt Camps will also be held on site in partnership with several Valley Rec Centers. Register online or call (480) 785-6360. Register by April 15th and get 5% off! Code: WCMPCHL06

The academy immerses children in the martial art of Aikido and Japanese culture. We emphasize a balance of fitness and creative/ visual arts.

Every camp will have new material. Each camp will have theme days in which the camp will do projects and will make their day around the theme. Cheers, Chants, Dances, Stunts and a lot of fun gymnastics will be learned in the cheer, dance, & gymnastic camps. Gymnastic camps are highly encouraged for both boys and girls. We will focus on many different gymnastic skills throughout the day. Stunts and gymnastics are highly recommended for younger and older girls. Stunt and gymnastic camps are great for any girls interested in their school spiritlines, all star teams and will focus on the necessary skills needed for both of these activities. NEW this year for boys and girls will be our hip hop camps. Learn the latest trick and innovative fun hip hop routines. These camps are for both girls and boys.

Camps will be broke into age appropriate levels. Each day the camp will have an evaluation on the material learned that day, with an awards presentation daily to every participant. Scrap booking, Crafts, and other specialty sports such as jump roping, artistic gymnastics, power tumbling, Hip hop moves and tricks and much more will be every morning along with a movie during lunch. For the scrap booking portion of the camp the child will need 10 to 15 photos provided for that portion of the camp. Srapbooking will be for 6yrs and up. If they are 6ys and younger they will do a craft and optional classes while the rest of the camp scrapbooks. You may choose an extended movie time for younger children. Lunch will be approximately 30 minutes. We suggest either sending a sack lunch or parents are more than welcome to bring their child lunch daily. A snack in the morning and afternoon will be provided for every child. Lunch will be the parent’s responsibility. If your child can not attend all 4 day we will provide a pricing for each individual day.

Our World (K-2): Explore the world of solar, plants, animals and air as you create all sorts of cool products using science, technology, engineering and math. To camp off the fun, you'll get a chance to see what sells in a simulated marketplace.

Camp 4 a Cause (3-5): Experiment with acids, bases and sensory science as you use engineering to formulate your own brand of lemonade. Then use your creativity and strategic- planning skills to set up your lemonade stand business. Social entrepreneurship is the name of the game where you'll learn the importance of giving back to your community.

Science & Business of Household Products (6-8): Dig deep into the physical and chemical properties of everyday products while understanding how they clean and deodorize. You'll then use your knowledge, research and engineering skills to develop a new product for the marketplace.

Camp runs from 9 am to 1 pm July 29 - August 2.

Chauncey Ranch YMCA Camp in Mayer, Arizona

Sunday, June 10th – Saturday, June 16th, 2012

Children who have epilepsy or seizure disorders are often ridiculed and tend to have low self esteem. Camp Candlelight is one week of summer camp activities that allow campers the opportunity to have fun, free from judgment, while developing a sense of self-worth, independence and personal responsibility.

Camp Candlelight features activities such as rock climbing, zip-lining, making S’mores around the campfire, horseback riding, arts and crafts and nature hikes. More important than the activities, Camp Candlelight is an opportunity to bond with other children who experience the seizure disorder.

Children ages 8 to 15 with a primary (or secondary) diagnosis of epilepsy, are eligible to attend Camp Candlelight. The Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona and our generous supporters have committed that no child will be denied a summer camp experience due to financial limitations, full and partial scholarships are available for those who qualify.

While epilepsy may be equal in prevalence to cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease combined, it is one of the most historically underfunded and misunderstood disorders known. Epilepsy can carry with it a host of psychological and social problems – depression, rejection, anger, frustration – that for most children are more difficult than the disorder itself. Some children manage with drugs, some will grow out of it, but for almost thirty percent of individuals with epilepsy, seizures are a part of their everyday lives.

CALLING ALL ASPIRING YOUNG MUSICIANS! Our fun and enriching week-long music camps offer a fun and friendly learning environment for students ages 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Camp musicians choose one or two favorite instrument classes: piano, singing, violin, viola, cello, flute, or acoustic guitar. Computer music games, songwriting, music composition, and music-themed art uniquely supplement the learning experience. Each week finishes with Grand Finale Friday, showcasing student performances and music creations.

Weekly sessions run from June 4th through August 3rd. Families choose from morning (9am-12noon), afternoon (1pm-4pm), or take two sessions to make a full-day (9am-4pm). Cost is $125 per half-day week or $250 per full-day week. Add extended hours to fit your schedule: early drop-off (8am-9am), lunch hour from 12noon-1pm, or late pickup at 5pm. $10 additional fee for each extended-hour option or $30 per week.

CHOOSE 1 OR 2 MUSIC INSTRUMENT CLASSES:

PIANO KEYS FOR KIDS: Campers will learn music reading and rhythm skills by playing familiar tunes and participating in rhythm and music games.

PIANO DUO FUN: Pianists will practice their group piano-playing skills by learning fun and motivating piano duets. Group-playing skills develop rhythmic and music listening skills in a fun and exciting way! (For experienced pianists Ages 7-9 and 10-12 only.)

MOVE TO THE BEAT & SING: Kids will explore their natural singing voice while learning basic breathing techniques and music reading skills. Older kids will learn how to add meaningful movements to their songs as they perform, and younger singers will play movement and music games to help them feel the rhythm of the songs.

STRUM SOME CHORDS: All playing levels welcome for the group acoustic guitar class! Campers will learn to play their own individual musical parts with the rest of their class. Not only will guitarists learn to play a song with multiple parts, they will further explore music reading and rhythm skills.

FLUTE AND RECORDER CLASS: Campers will learn to play some familiar tunes on their instrument along with developing music reading and rhythm skills. (For ages 7 and older only. Ages 7-8 will play recorders, and ages 9-12 will play flute.)

GROUP STRINGS (VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO): Campers can choose their favorite stringed instrument and learn beginning playing skills for the first time, or enjoy improving their existing level of playing skill. Campers will learn to play familiar tunes on their instrument while developing better musical tone and improving music reading and rhythm skills.

CHOOSE 1 OR 2 MUSIC SUPPLEMENTS:

MUSIC THEORY FUN & GAMES: Campers will learn more about music reading, rhythm, notation, and listening skills through participating in group theory games, organized and supervised by the instructor. Each camper will also have a turn to play fun and interactive music learning computer games.

SONGWRITING/COMPOSITION: Campers will learn basic composition and music notation skills by writing a song for their favorite instrument.

MUSIC-THEMED ART: Campers will participate in coloring, drawing, and art projects that coordinate with music learning.

Be like Hannah Montana and the stars of High School Musical at our Summer Pop Academy - learn to sing with wireless microphones & professional equipment, dance the latest moves, star in a show! Learn to be a Broadway star at our Broadway Boot Camp! Brush up on your dance technique at our 3-day Dance Intensive! Make a TV show or movie at our Summer Cinemagic Camp! Brush up on your acting technique at our Actor's Toolbox!

Summer Pop Academy (choose 1-4 weeks!)
June 13-24
July 11-22

Broadway Boot Camp: June 6-11

Summer Cinemagic Camp
June 27-July 1

Dance Intensive: July 7-9

Actor's Toolbox: July 11-15

For more details, visit our website!

Studio 3 Performing Arts Academy is dedicated to providing a quality arts education that promotes wholesome values, modest costumes, and age appropriate curriculum

Young people learn to use their hands and imagination to paint, draw, capture photos, create animation and much more. Youths are encouraged to express themselves and make friends with other creative young people while learning skills they can show off to friends and family. Scholarships and extended day options available. Call for more information. Class size is limited. Enroll today!

A unique and exciting way for your child to spend the summer, Yoga Kids Camp will challenge and entertain your child while fostering healthy and balanced growth. Each two-week session will encompass an exciting bland of physical postures, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques along with stories, games, music, and creative expression through arts and crafts. This special camp is not to be missed.

Full- and half-day Language Immersion (ages 3 - 5) and Half-day AM Language Immersion (ages 6 - 11). Half-day PM (ages 6 - 11) Chess, Dance, Drumming, Mathematics, Puppetry, Science, Yoga and Creative Writing. Half-day programs may be combined to make full-day. Additional programs may be offered. Please contact the School for details.

The Summer Art Academy is celebrating its 22nd year serving east valley families. Morning and afternoon art classes are held from June 3 – June 27, for students entering the 1st-8th grades (in the fall). Class sessions begin at 8:30, 11:00 and 1:30. One and two week classes are available. Students can enroll in classes the entire month of June. The Visual Arts classes offered are: sculpture, clay, jewelry, cartooning, painting, drawing and themed mixed-media. All the classes are taught by Gilbert School certified, art-degreed teachers. The Summer Art Academy meets at New Hope Education Building, 1380 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert, Arizona. $65 for 8 hours of class. $120 for 16 hours of class. For additional information call Crystal Bray at (480)201-1893.

We offer seasonal Martial Arts Camps including Summer, Fall Break, Winter Break and Spring Break. Your child will learn new skills, make new friends and have hours of fun in a safe, controlled environment. It's a great way for a beginning child to build basic martial arts skills or for the experienced martial artist to better their skills.

At our Camps, kids enjoy three formal martial arts classes each day in traditional Shorin-Ryu Karate, Jujitsu, Okinawan Weapons, History, Fitness and more. Classes also include agility exercises and drills to build strength, endurance and coordination for the Martial Arts. They gain life-skills like problem solving, conflict resolution, respect, discipline and confidence. Hours of fun are spent playing structured games and sports that challenge kids mentally and physically. Kids also participate in weekly field trips like the Valley Youth Theatre, bowling, the Japanese Friendship Garden, rock climbing and more. It's a new day, everyday!

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