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. iD Gaming Academy: Teen Gaming Camp - Multi-Week Teen Academy. Choose from Modeling & Animation with Maya®, Programming for Game Consoles, Level Design-Unreal® Engine 3 or Flash® Scripting for Web Games.Locations: Stanford, Villanova, Emory, Lake Forest & UW. Use code WD29.
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Stanford in Palo Alto, Emory in Atlanta, Lake Forest in Chicago, UW in Seattle and Villanova in Phil, CA, GA, IL, PA & WA

“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

Learn first-hand how industry professionals create premier commercial video games. Ages 13-18 immerse in the dynamic world of video game development and choose from one of four courses: Modeling & Animation with Maya®, Programming for Game Consoles, Level Design - Unreal® Engine 3 or Flash® Scripting for Web Games. Locations include Stanford, Villanova, Emory, Lake Forest (Chicago) and University of Washington (Seattle). Get ready for late-night gaming tournaments and tour a game studio.

Additional technology and gaming camps are available at over 60 prestigious universities nationwide at iD Tech Camps (North America’s #1 Tech Camp).

Learn first-hand how industry professionals create premier commercial video games. Ages 13-18 immerse in the dynamic world of video game development and choose from one of 4 courses: Modeling & Animation with Maya®, Programming for Game Consoles, Level Design - Unreal® Engine 3 or Flash® Scripting for Web Games. Locations include Stanford, Villanova, Emory, Lake Forest (Chicago) and UW (Seattle). Get ready for late-night gaming tournaments and tour a game studio.

Additional technology and gaming camps are available at over 60 prestigious universities nationwide at iD Tech Camps (North America’s #1 Tech Camp).

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WHY iD:

•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 5 prestigious locations including Stanford, Villanova, Emory, Lake Forest (Chicago) and UW (Seattle).

•Instruction: Learn from the best! iD faculty are fun and energetic with serious gaming credentials.

•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®, Unreal® Engine 3, Photoshop®, Microsoft® XNA and more.

•Studio Tour: Visit a major game development studio.

•ACA Accreditation: No other technology camp has more sites accredited by the ACA.

•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.

•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.”

•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.


2. SuperCamp - SUPERCAMP - Over 25 Years of Raising Grades, Confidence & Motivation! Kids & teens gain an academic edge with learning & life skills at fun 7-10 day summer residential programs held at prestigious U.S. schools.
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In 8 Cities, California (CO, WA, IL, RI, NC)

Discover what over 52,000 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 7 and 10-day residential summer programs - and they have fun doing it! Programs are held at prestigious schools nationwide: Stanford University, Brown University, UCLA, Loyola Marymount, Colorado College, California State University-San Marcos, University of Washington, Lake Forest Academy 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 (7 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 Cal State San Marcos August 4-11, 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 two 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.

3. iD Programming Academy - Code for the Real World! - Teens learn from top instructors and interact with industry professionals and/or NASA researchers in this 2-week programming academy. Courses: iPhone® App Development, Facebook® App Development or C++ Programming & Rocket Science. Locations: Stanford & MIT. Save with code WD29.
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Stanford in Palo Alto or MIT in Boston, CaliforniaMap

“They were exposed to programming as it truly occurs in the workplace, learning code integration firsthand and collectively brainstorming solutions to obstacles as there were encountered.” -Patrick Hogan, Program Manager, NASA World Wind

The iD Programming Academy offers teens 2 weeks of intensive study in programming and software development at Stanford University or MIT. Ages 13-18 choose from one of three courses: iPhone® App Development, Facebook® App Development and C++ Programming & Rocket Science. Here’s your chance to bridge the gap between writing code in the lab and watching functions come to life in the real world.

Please note that there are other programming and robotics courses offered at the iD Gaming Academy and iD Tech Camps (North America’s #1 Tech Camp).

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WHY iD:

•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 and MIT: Thinking of majoring in computer science or programming? What better way to immerse in programming than at Stanford University or MIT.

•Instruction: Learn from the best! iD faculty are fun and energetic with strong programming experience.

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

•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.

•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. Academy by the Sea / Camp Pacific - The Academy by the Sea/Camp Pacific has a spectacular oceanfront campus with enriching academic & recreational summer programs. We offer Academic Enrichment Courses and Credit Courses, ESL, Recreational Camp, Surf Camp, Band Camp, & JROTC Leadership Camp. Co-ed, ages 8-16
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Carlsbad, California

With a beautiful oceanfront setting, the Academy by the Sea/Camp Pacific has the perfect location for an exciting and educational fun-filled summer! The Academy by the Sea offers educational programs with a focus on college preparatory and interdisciplinary studies; while Camp Pacific offers programs with a focus on teamwork, athletic and recreation skills, and building self-confidence. We invite you to visit our website and discover why our residential summer programs have attracted young men and women from all over the world since 1943!

At Camp Pacific, our popular Recreation Camp and Surf Camp sessions are filled with exciting day activities such as: 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! In the evenings enjoy warm camp fires, movie nights, and more! Sea World, Magic Mountain, and Knott’s Berry Farm are only a few of the places you will visit on the weekends! Ages 8-17

The Academy by the Sea provides a unique boarding school learning environment that offers enrichment and credit courses. Our academic programs are structured and follow a disciplined schedule, yet they are enriching and full of recreational activities once class time is over.

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 receive class instruction in the mornings, and participate in recreational activities during the afternoons (so long as all class work has been completed). On the weekends Sea World, Magic Mountain, and Knott’s Berry Farm are only a few of the places they will enjoy.

Some of our enrichment courses are Media Production, Computer Journalism, ESL, Math, Oceanography, and Guitar. History, Math, and English are only a few of the subject we offer for credit (remediation only). For a complete list of course please visit our website. The credit program includes a proctored evening study hall is held Monday-Friday so that students will learn and develop study and time-management skills.

Come create endless summer memories at the Academy by the Sea/Camp Pacific this summer! For more information or to request a free brochure please call 760-434-7564, or visit our website.

5. 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 film, video games, and web design while gaining hands-on experience under the eye of accomplished professionals.
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U of Chicago, Drexel, Swarthmore, U of British Columbia, California (TX, PA, IL, RI, MA, DC, BC)
CA: Palo Alto
PA: Philadelphia
IL: Chicago
BC: Vancouver
MA: Cambridge
TX: Austin

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 and area of interest, gain practical skills for the future or just have an incredible time with friends, DMA is unparalleled.


WHY CHOOSE DMA?

* Stanford Continuing Studies accreditation – you won’t find higher standards
* Balanced experience for kids, including outdoor activities
* Pre-college experience for teens
* Optional residential program includes organized activities in the evenings and weekend
* Low student to staff ratio – ranges from 3 to 1 to 8 to 1 depending on class needs
* Separate adult program – parents can take a course too
* Separate teaching and activity staff
* Accomplished, adult instructors who love kids – industry pros and classroom teachers
* Hands-on, project-based approach using the latest software and hardware
* Family owned company – we’re parents too!
* Focus on being the best, not the biggest – quality, quality, quality


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DMA offers day and overnight courses in the US and Canada in weekly and multi-week sessions for youth, age 6-18. 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 industry professionals and classroom teachers who have a passion for inspiring young minds. An average student to instructor ratio of 6 to1 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.

WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT DMA

"Vastly better than any of the other summer camps we've been to."
- Glen Scott, parent

My son's best week ever!
- Maria Ayala, parent

Girls will LOVE this!
- Susan Anderson, parent

My kids rank DMA as the best camp experience ever!
- Mike Monahan, parent

6. 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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Palo Alto, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Austin, Chicago, Tempe, Phoenix, Stanford, AZ,CA,CO,CT,FL,GA,IL,IN,MA,MD,MI,MN,MO,NC,NJ,NY,OH,PA,RI,TN,TX,UT,VA,WA,WDC, BC
Boston, Cambridge, North Andover, Northampton, Waltham, Princeton, Baltimore, MA
Thousand Oaks, Orange County, LA, La Jolla, San Diego, Tempe, Phoenix, Fort Collins, Denver, CA
Atlanta, Nashville, Raleigh-Durham, Charlottesville, Orlando, Coral Gables, Miami, GA
Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Williamsburg, TX
New York, Garden City, Poughkeepsie, Bronx, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Providence, Fairfield, NY
Vancouver, Waterloo, Montreal, Quebec, Ontario, Toronto, BC

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 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.

7. iD Visual Arts Academy: Photography, Filmmaking and Web Design - Teens choose from: Film Production with Apple Final Cut Studio®, Professional Photography or Professional Web Design. Graduates leave with a portfolio and tools to excel in visual arts field. Locations: UC Berkeley, Stanford or McGill University in Montreal. Save with code WD29.
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Berkeley, Palo Alto and Montreal, CA & QC

IMMERSE IN THE WORLD OF VISUAL ARTS!

"My 13-year old son attended the camp at McGill University. It literally transformed his life. He found in his camp experience a group of people who understood the artist in him and appreciated his passion.” -Andrew, Parent

Immerse in the world of photography, filmmaking and website design. For two weeks, ages 13-18 choose from one of three courses: Film Production with Final Cut Studio®, Professional Photography or Professional Web Design. Students will use industry-standard products like Photoshop®, Lightroom®, After Effects®, Final Cut Studio®, DSLR cameras, Flash®, Dreamweaver® and Wacom® Pen Tablets. Graduates leave with a portfolio and the tools to excel in the rapidly changing field of visual arts. Participate in fun, supervised excursions and visit nearby studios to see how the pros work. Locations include Stanford University, UC Berkeley and McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Additional film, photography, and web design camps are available at over 60 prestigious universities nationwide at iD Tech Camps (North America’s #1 Tech Camp).

WHY iD:

•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 Visual Arts Academy is offered at three prestigious universities with strong filmmaking legacies: Stanford University, UC Berkeley and McGill University.

•Instruction: Learn from the best! iD faculty are fun and energetic with professional filmmaking credentials.

•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®, Adobe After Effects®, Flash® and more.

•Excursions: Get out and see San Francisco or Montreal! These areas are renowned for their film cultures. Students will be supervised.

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

•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.

•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.

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8. Summer Academic Camp in ACE - ACE Summer CAMP is an academic focused camp
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Fremont, California

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.

9. 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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Berkeley, California

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.

10. 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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All Girls
Berkeley, California

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.






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