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College prep programs offer young adults the opportunity to experience college life in a controlled classroom setting and living environment during the summer months. Take advantage of summer enrichment courses which often entail earning college credits. College prep summer camps often span a wide spectrum of academic disciplines and recreational offerings.
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1. SuperCamp - SUPERCAMP - Over 25 Years of Raising Grades, Confidence & Motivation! Kids & teens gain an academic edge with learning & life skills at fun 10-day summer residential programs held at prestigious U.S. colleges.
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"It was the best 10 days of my life." - SuperCamp graduate
"It was the best thing I ever did for my child." - Parent of SuperCamp graduate

Discover what over 50,000 SuperCamp graduates and parents already know - that SuperCamp is unmatched as an enriching, personal growth experience for middle school, high school, and college students.

At SuperCamp, students gain powerful learning skills, motivation and confidence in dynamic 8 and 10-day residential summer programs - and they have fun doing it! Programs are held at prestigious colleges nationwide: Stanford University, Cornell University, Claremont Colleges, Colorado College, California State University-San Marcos, University of Washington, Drake University and Wake Forest University.

SuperCamp is considered by many to be the nation's leading learning and life skills summer success program. Life skills courses such as Effective Communication, Building Relationships, Listening Skills, Problem Solving and an Outdoor Adventure Day improve self-esteem, develop more confidence and increase motivation.

SuperCamp's Quantum Learning methods have impacted over 3 million students through programs for teachers, students and school administrators.

Program Levels:
Junior Forum (10 days) - for students entering grades 6-8)
Senior Forum (10 days) - for students entering grades 9-12)

In addition, Quantum U is our college success program for current and incoming college students. Held at Colorado College August 2-9, Quantum U helps students succeed in college by sharpening learning skills and addressing such life skills as time management, money management, leadership, team-building and communication skills.

SuperCamp also offers a very popular 3-day Parent Weekend where parents gain a valuable insight into what their kids are learning in SuperCamp. Parent Weekend is held at four of our locations and coincide with the final three days of a Junior Forum or Senior Forum session.

"In less than two weeks, SuperCamp accomplished what I've been trying to accomplish for 16 years. The experience was worth every penny." - Parent of SuperCamp graduate

Our programs fill up very early every year. Call 800-285-3276 to request a free SuperCamp DVD and brochure. Or visit our website.

2. iD Film Academy: Teen Filmmaking Immersion Program - Lights, camera, action! Filming on location in the SF Bay Area or Montreal, teens will produce their own documentary with Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects. During this 2 week immersion program, students also experience life on campus at UC Berkeley or McGill University in Montreal. Save with code WD29.
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“The iD Film Academy is a dream. I learned how to make my own film from scratch. We got to tour San Francisco and learn the art of filmmaking. I can’t wait to come back.” -Samantha, Student

The iD Film Academy offers multiple 2-week sessions of intensive study in filmmaking and post-production for teens ages 13-18. Film on location at UC Berkeley in California or McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Learn from top tier professional filmmakers who have an insider’s knowledge of the industry and film festival circuit. Use Apple computers and the industry-standard editing programs Apple® Final Cut Studio® 2, Adobe® After Effects® CS4, Final Draft® AV and Sonicfire® Pro to produce and edit an amazing documentary of your experience! Enhance your movie with leading plug-ins like Delirium, Primatte Keyer™ Pro, Magic Bullet™ Looks and Trapcode Particular.

Additional technology and game development programs are available at over 60 prestigious universities nationwide. These programs include the iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy and weeklong kids’ camps and teen camps at the flagship iD Tech Camps (America’s #1 Tech Camp).

WHY iD? TOP 10 FACTS
• Real-World Skills: The movie industry is expanding at a fast rate. Why not learn the skills to launch your future career?
• Top Universities: Many universities are now offering film “Majors.” Mirroring this trend, the iD Film Academy is offered at 2 prestigious universities with strong filmmaking legacies: UC Berkeley and McGill University
• Instruction: Learn from the best! iD faculty are fun, energetic staff with serious professional filmmaking credentials. Learn from our elite faculty.
• College Credit: Teens can elect to receive continuing education units.
• Fun: iD promotes a well-balanced experience on and off the computer. The iD experience encompasses movie screenings, excursions to local attractions, optional, sports, and more.
• Best Products: iD uses the best products including Apple computers and the industry-standard editing programs Apple® Final Cut Studio® 2 and Adobe® After Effects® CS4.
• Excursions: Get out and see San Francisco or Montreal! These two areas are renowned for their film cultures. Students will be supervised.
• Safety: iD has “one of the best risk management programs in the country.”
• Family Company: We are passionate about our company—and ensuring our teens have an amazing summer experience. You deserve the best. Welcome to the iD Film Academy.

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3. iD Tech Camps: Summer Fun Technology Camps! - Over 100,000 kids and teens have created video games, websites, movies, C++ and Java programs, iPhone and Facebook apps, robots, 3D animations and more. Located at over 60 prestigious universities in the U.S. and Canada. Save with code WD29.
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iD TECH CAMPS - NORTH AMERICA'S #1 TECH CAMP!

“I’ve been to this camp for 6 years now. The counselors are amazing and the whole experience is something that I wish I could do year round. I learn more in a week at iD than I do in a year at my school." -Spencer, Student

Experience North America's most reputable and distinguished summer technology program for beginner to advanced students. Over 100,000 kids and teens worldwide have learned to create 2D and 3D video games, websites with Flash, digital movies, C++ and Java programs, iPhone and Facebook apps, graphic designs, robots, 3D models and animations with products experts use in their professions. Enroll in these fun and challenging, week-long, day and residential summer camps, located at over 60 prestigious universities in the U.S. and Canada including Stanford University, Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, UCLA, Brown, MIT, Emory University and more.

Inquire about accredited Continuing Education Units. Alumni can hone their skills before and after summer with iD 365 – Endless Summer, complimentary online workshops led by live instructors year-round. Additional multi-week summer camp teen programs for ages 13-18 include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy and iD Programming Academy.

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WHY iD:

* America’s #1 Tech Camp: More students enroll at iD than any other computer camp. Over 100,000 students have participated in the past 11 years. Find out why.

* Top Universities: Over 60 prestigious locations, including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Brown, UCLA, NYU, Emory, Northwestern, MIT and more throughout the U.S. and Canada.

* ACA Accreditation: No other computer camp has more sites accredited by the ACA.

* Smallest Ratios: Only iD publishes an average of 6 students per instructor for customized, personalized instruction. If we exceed an 8:1 ratio during your course session, you get to return for a free week of camp at equal value. And it’s only at iD Tech Camps! (Not valid for Teen Academies.)

* Adult Instructors: iD has trained, adult-only instructors without any CITs. iD staff is known to be the gold standard, and come from Stanford, MIT, UCLA and other top institutions.

* iD 365 – Endless Summer: Upon registration at iD, you now immediately get access to our monthly FREE online workshops, taught year-round by live instructors.

* Best Products: iD uses the best products including Maya®, Final Cut Studio®, Photoshop®, Illustrator®, Wacom® Pen Tablets and more.

* Earn Continuing Education Units: Students entering their Junior and Senior years in high school are eligible.

* Safety: iD has “one of the best risk management programs in the country.”

* Fun: iD promotes a well-balanced experience on and off the computer.

* Refer-a-Friend: Save $50! And your friend saves $50 too!

* Family Company: We are passionate about our company, ensuring your kids have an amazing summer experience. You deserve the best. Welcome to iD Tech Camps.

4. iD Gaming Academy: Teen Gaming Camp - LEARN FROM THE PROS! Game On! Teens explore the dynamic world of video game development learning 3D Modeling with Maya®, Level Design with Unreal® Engine 3 or Game Programming for Xbox® 360. Get ready for late night gaming and LAN parties! University Locations: Stanford, Emory and Villanova. Save with code WD29.
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“I’ve always wanted to make my own video game—like the ones I play at home. I had no idea where to start. After coming to the iD Gaming Academy, now I know what I want to study in college.” -Peter, Student

Game On! Learn first-hand from faculty with game development experience how industry professionals create premier commercial video games. During this 2-week teen program, ages 13-18 are immersed in the dynamic world of video game development, learning 3D Modeling with Maya®, Level Design with Unreal® Engine 3 or Game Programming for Xbox® 360. Get ready for gaming fun with late-night NVIDIA-hosted gaming tournaments and LAN parties! You'll also tour a major game development studio. Students can opt to receive College Continuing Studies credit. iD Gaming Academy locations include Stanford University, Emory University and Villanova University.

Visit www.iDGamingAcademy.com for info, to see current promotional specials and to register. Use promo code WD29 for additional savings.

iD Gaming Academy Courses:

GAME MODELING WITH MAYA® - Updated!
New this season, each student will run Autodesk® Maya® Unlimited. This awesome summer video game camp for teens uses Maya, the professional-grade, industry standard program used by big-name game studios and movie houses. Autodesk tools are used to develop 90% of contemporary video games and provide one of the leading effects packages used in The Lord of the Rings™, Spider-Man®, Star Wars® and other blockbuster films.

GAME PROGRAMMING - New!
Program games and challenge your friends on your Xbox 360®! Deploying the groundbreaking XNA™ framework from Microsoft®, you’ll develop games for delivery on your PC or Xbox 360. Didn’t think you could create games for a gaming console? Think again! XNA is an advanced set of tools that facilitate computer game development and management. XNA attempts to free game designers from writing repetitive code and bring different aspects of game production into a single system. Note: Beginning students will learn to code games in C++ with Microsoft Visual Studio® Express.

LEVEL DESIGN-UNREAL® Engine 3 - New!
Modify Unreal Tournament® 3 with custom maps, storyboards and character treatments. Learn what makes a game addicting and the strategies behind compelling game play as you create your own levels. Take home a copy of Unreal Tournament 3. Dedicated gamers and game developers will be introduced to a variety of tactics and strategies developed by our curriculum and faculty experts.

Additional technology and game development programs are available at over 60 prestigious universities nationwide. These programs include the iD Film Academy, iD Programming Academy and weeklong kids’ camps and teen camps at the flagship iD Tech Camps (America’s #1 Tech Camp).


WHY iD? TOP 10 FACTS

• Real-World Skills: The game development industry is expanding at a fast rate. Why not learn the skills to launch your future career?
• Top Universities: Many universities are now offering game development “Majors.” Mirroring this trend, the iD Gaming Academy is offered at 3 prestigious locations including Stanford, Emory and Villanova.
• Instruction: Learn from the best! iD faculty are fun, energetic staff with serious gaming credentials. Learn from our elite faculty.
• College Credit: Teens can elect to receive continuing education units.
• Fun: iD promotes a well-balanced experience on and off the computer. The iD experience encompasses gaming tournaments, LAN parties, sports, excursions, and more.
• Best Products: iD uses the best products including Maya® Unlimited, Unreal® Engine 3, Adobe® CS4, Microsoft® XNA for Xbox® 360, and more.
• Studio Tour: Visit a major game development studio.
• Safety: iD has “one of the best risk management programs in the country.”
• Family Company: We are passionate about our company—and ensuring our teens have an amazing summer experience. You deserve the best. Welcome to the iD Gaming Academy.



5. iD Programming Academy - Code for the real world! - CODE FOR THE REAL WORLD! The iD Programming Academy offers 2 weeks of intensive study in programming for teens at Stanford University. Interact with NASA researchers and top Silicon Valley professionals. Space is limited. Save with code WD29.
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“At 15 I wrote Programming Video Games for the Evil Genius (McGraw-Hill, 2008). At 16 I became a programmer developer for the Apple iPhone. Last summer I led my rocketry club to the national “Team America’s Rocketry Challenge” competition and was recently approved by NASA as a government contractor. The common denominator in all these activities is my love of programming and engineering which took root at iD Tech.” -Ian, Student

The iD Programming Academy offers 2 weeks of intensive study in programming and software development for teens at Stanford University. Interact with and present to NASA researchers and top Silicon Valley professionals. Silicon Valley has a world-renowned reputation for innovation in science and technology, and is home to NASA Ames Research Center, Facebook®, Google®, HP®, and ebay®. Bridge the gap between writing code in the lab and watching functions come to life in the real world.

Additional technology and game development programs are available at over 60 prestigious universities nationwide. These programs include the iD Film Academy, iD Gaming Academy and weeklong kids’ camps and teen camps at the flagship iD Tech Camps (America’s #1 Tech Camp).

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WHY iD? TOP FACTS
• Real-World Skills: The software development industry is expanding at a fast rate. Why not learn the skills to launch your future career?
• Stanford University: Thinking of majoring in computer science or programming? The iD Programming Academy is offered at Stanford University—in the world-renowned Silicon Valley.
• Instruction: Learn from the best! iD faculty are fun, energetic staff with serious software development credentials. Learn from our elite faculty.
• College Credit: Teens can elect to receive continuing education units.
• Fun: iD promotes a well-balanced experience on and off the computer. The iD experience encompasses gaming, excursions to NASA Ames Research Center, optional sports, and more.
• Real Presentations: Want to present your code to elite Silicon Valley professionals? Look no further.
• Safety: iD has “one of the best risk management programs in the country.”
• Family Company: We are passionate about our company—and ensuring our teens have an amazing summer experience. You deserve the best. Welcome to the iD Programming Academy at Stanford University.


6. Digital Media Academy - DMA is "The Summer Digital Art and Technology Camp for Kids and Teens!" DMA is ideal for students of all ages wanting exposure to the most relevant software used in Hollywood and the entertainment industry, video game design, and web design while gaining hands-on experience under the eye of accomplished professionals.
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Accredited by Stanford University, DMA is "The Summer Digital Art and Technology Camp for Kids and Teens!" DMA is ideal for students of all ages wanting exposure to the most relevant software used in Hollywood and the entertainment industry, video game design, and web design while gaining hands-on experience under the eye of accomplished professionals. Whether to explore a possible career path, gain practical skills or just have an incredible time with friends, DMA is unparalleled.

Why kids, teens, and their parents are choosing DMA:
Stanford University accreditation for all teen courses
Balanced experience for kids including outdoor activites
Accomplished instructors
Hands-on, project-based approach using industry-standard, professional software tools
Pre-college experience at campus locations such as Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Irvine and UC San Diego – 20 locations in the US and Canada
Evening and weekend activities for kids and teens living on campus

COURSES
DMA offers day and overnight courses in weekly and multi-week sessions for youth, age 7-18. DMA courses accommodate a wide variety of digital media interests in a more sophisticated learning environment than other summer computer camps. All courses are project based and taught by accomplished professionals who have a passion for inspiring young minds. An average student to instructor ratio of 6 to 1 allows for plenty of individual attention as students explore, create and immerse themselves in an environment that is more like a production studio than a classroom.

THE TEEN EXPERIENCE
DMA’s teen courses for 2009 include Robotics, Digital Filmmaking, 3D Animation, Web Production, Programming, and Music and Video Production - just to name a few.
Teens may commute or stay on campus in university housing. Separate DMA couselor staff live in the dorm coordinating evening and weekend activities while ensuring a fun and safe experience for everyone. Teens living on campus receive breakfast, lunch and dinner in a university dining hall. Commuting students may purchase a dining hall lunch pass or buy their own lunch at one of several restaurants on campus.

THE YOUTH EXPERIENCE
DMA’s 2009 youth courses (called Digital Media Adventures) include Robotics, Digital Filmmaking, Game Creation, Web Design & Flash, Cartoon & Comic Book Creation and Surfing & Filmmaking. To create a more balanced experience, we incorporate outdoor recreation breaks throughout the day – we beleive, like you, that kids should move! Additional activities, such as sports, board games and weekend adventures are offered to youth in our residential program.

7. ASA College Prep at University of California-Berkeley - Experience college life with 9-12th graders around the world! Hands-on enrichment and college credit classes in SAT prep, writing, psychology, photography and more; plus fun activities, sports, surfing. Trips to San Francisco Bay Area!
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University of California-Berkeley College Prep program provides hands-on enrichment and college credit courses such as psychology, writing, photography and SAT Prep with The Princeton Review. Classes are kept to maximum of 12 students to ensure personalized attention and interaction. After classes, our team of dedicated resident assistants organize sports like surfing, arts and other fun activities. Students have access to Cal's incredible recreational resources: sailing, yoga and more. Only 30 minutes from San Francisco, students have plenty of opportunities to visit the city's main attractions, museums, concerts, sports events.

ASA also offers College Prep programs at Oxford (UK) and UMass-Amherst; College Admissions programs at Columbia U, Tufts U and UC-Santa Barbara; and Study Abroad in Spain, France and Italy. Please visit our website or request a brochure for details about all our programs.

8. Academy by the Sea / Camp Pacific - Academy by the Sea / Camp Pacific has a spectacular oceanfront campus perfect for summer fun and learning. Programs include academic enrichment, credit, ESL, surf, recreation, leadership and more! Register by March 31st and save! Call 760-434-7564 today!
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With a beautiful oceanfront setting, Camp Pacific has the perfect location for an exciting fun-filled summer! Our popular three-week recreation camp and one-week Surf and Bodyboard session, attract campers from all around the world summer after summer. Recreational activities and sports include: tennis, surfing, soccer, arts and crafts, riflery, basketball, water polo, snorkeling, guitar, weight training, surf, bodyboarding, and many more activities that have made our camp a huge success since 1943. On the weekends campers will enjoy trips to local theme parks and attractions. Come create endless summer memories at Camp Pacific this summer! For more information or to request a free brochure please call 760-434-7564. (Ages 8-17)


The Academy by the Sea provides a unique boarding school learning environment. Our co-educational academic programs are designed for students in grades 4-11. Following a disciplined and structured schedule through-out their four-week stay, including a proctored evening study hall, students will learn and develop study and time-management skills. We keep our class sizes small so that we may provide each student with the individual teacher attention they need (1:10 teacher to student ratio). Students will receive class instruction in the mornings, and participate in recreational activities during the afternoons (so long as all class work has been completed). Weekends will consist of trips to local theme parks and places of interest. Students taking courses for credit follow a separate schedule. Please refer to brochure for details. For more information or to request a free brochure please call 760-434-7564.(Grades 4-12)

Come create your own adventure at The Academy by the Sea / Camp Pacific this summer!

9. Education Unlimited - Education Unlimited:Summer Learning Adventures for Kids & Teens grades 4-12! Since 1993, EU has provided students quality academic summer- enrichment programs such as SAT prep, public speaking, science camps and acting. All programs held at major US college campuses
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Education Unlimited is a privately held California Corporation, founded in 1993 with the mission of giving every high school student the best possible chance of gaining acceptance into the college of their choice.

While our summer program offerings have grown considerably since then, we still maintain our original commitment to hire only the highest caliber instructors and provide the best possible experience for all our participants.

Today Education Unlimited is the leading summer academic enrichment program provider in the nation. We are proud of our variety of unique summer offerings including:

* College Admission and SAT Prep Camps: both 11 and 18- day programs for 11-12th graders
* Prep Camp Excel: PSAT and high school prep for 9-10th graders
* A+ Summer Achievement: advanced academics for high school students
* Sally Ride Science Camps for Girls: Marine science, robotics, and astronomy for 6th-9th grade girls
* East Coast College Tours for 10th-12th grade students
* Summer Focus at Berkeley—earn college credit and live on campus!
* Public Speaking Institute
* Computer Camps—HTML, Java, video production or desktop publishing
* American Legal Experience—mock trial camp at Stanford University and UC Berkeley
* Actors Workshop—3 sessions: Middle School, High School and Intensive, 2-3 weeks long at UC Berkeley
* Competitive Debate camps: both Lincoln-Douglas and Policy, 1-3 week programs

We are very proud that last summer over 1,200 students from across the country and around the globe chose to attend an Education Unlimited summer program.

10. Summer Academic Camp in ACE - ACE Summer CAMP is an academic focused camp
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ACE Summer CAMP is an academic focused camp for students at all levels. Programs will be writing, reading, math (from elementary level through calculus), and SAT preparation. ACE uses the most advanced curriculum combined with an engaged learning environment.
We provide half-day and full-day programs by including academics, arts, and fun activities.






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