“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.

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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.

“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.

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.

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.

“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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The Digital Media Academy offers separate courses for kids, age 9-13 (at all its campus locations), called Digital Media Adventures. Like DMA's teen courses, the hallmark of Adventures is its superior instructors. Other summer computer camps, by necessity, hire young people barely out of high school as instructors. At Digital Media Adventures, we have a more sophisticated approach. Our master instructors have a level of expertise you simply will not find at other computer camps. They are real-world industry professionals, working in the fields of 3D animation, video production and game design who also have a passion for teaching kids. Our instructors are older, have more experience, are more professional, and are paid more than those at other computer camps...and it shows. With a typical instructor-to-staff ratio of 5 to 1, kids get lots of attention. Choose from the following weekly sessions:
Adventures in Robotics
Adventures in Filmmaking & Effects
Adventures in Game Design
Adventures in 3D Game Design Extreme
Adventures in Web Design & Flash

Kids typically stay 2 or more weeks, combining topics for a more rounded experience or taking the same course a second or third time to explore more advanced techniques. Kids staying on campus are housed separately from teens, grouped by gender and age, and supervised by our dedicated Adventures live-in adult counselors.

A Well Rounded Experience for Your Child

At Digital Media Adventures, we strike a balance between in-class learning and out-of-doors fun. We recognize that kids need to move! We take breaks for recreation in the morning and afternoon that may include soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, basketball, scavenger hunts and other crazy outdoor games. Evenings and weekends are packed with more organized outdoor activities with weekend trips to amusement parks, Lazer Tag facilities, video arcades and more. And of course, our adult supervisors ensure a fun and safe time for everyone!

Since 2003, PlanetBravo's Techno-tainment Camp has been allowing kids to explore their love of computers and technology, while still ensuring plenty of fun in the sun! Campers at Techno-tainment Camp work in either one-week sessions on chosen projects, or two-week Expanded Studio Sessions, where they will use new ideas and techniques to enhance their first week's work.

PlanetBravo has several locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area, and camps are available for students entering grades 2-9. Courses taught by our skilled staff of counselors include Video Game Creation, Movie-Making, 2D and 3D Animation, Web Design, Programming, Robotics and more! Each week, all 30 campers will be assigned to their own computer, and with a minimum of 3 counselors per week, every child will get the individual attention they deserve.

And to top it all off, this award-winning camp is hundreds less than any other technology camp!

Saint Francis High School is proud to introduce Summer at Saint Francis, a series of fun and creative academic courses for 6th - 9th graders. Our Middle School Camps are open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, while The Freshman Experience is open only to newly enrolled Saint Francis freshmen.

Whether you are interested in expanding your writing or math skills or if you want to learn new artistic or musical theater techniques, our Middle School Camps are for you! The camps make it possible for you to explore new interests and make friends while experiencing a high school campus.

The Freshman Experience is perfect for you if you are enrolled at Saint Francis. Meet your new classmates and explore our campus before school officially begins. The coursework in this program is designed to prepare you for Saint Francis classes in a creative and interactive style.

Whether you are interested in repeating a course for high school credit or if you want to prepare for the challenging year ahead, our expanded high school curriculum is bound to meet your needs. Every academic department is offering courses for high school credit and we have wide array of new enrichment courses.

VisionTech is a non-profit; family owned and operated San Francisco Bay Area Company. We are dedicated to bringing a variety of technology classes to kids in a nurturing environment right in their neighborhood schools. We have taken great steps to create lesson plans that are structured yet flexible enough to encourage creativity in young minds. Robotics, 2D & 3D Game Design, 3D modeling & Animation, Build a PC, Web Design and Digital Film Making are a few of our 2006 summer camp courses available to campers. In all of our camps, students will work one-on-one with highly talented instructors who enjoy working with kids. All students will have access to individual laptops. Carefully planned lessons and emphasis on hands-on learning are a few of our unique features that make us a very popular tech camp in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Since 2003, PlanetBravo's Techno-tainment Camp has been allowing kids to explore their love of computers and technology, while still ensuring plenty of fun in the sun! Campers at Techno-tainment Camp work in either one-week sessions on chosen projects, or two-week Expanded Studio Sessions, where they will use new ideas and techniques to enhance their first week's work.

PlanetBravo has several locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area, and camps are available for students entering grades 2-9. Courses taught by our skilled staff of counselors include Video Game Creation, Movie-Making, 2D and 3D Animation, Web Design, Programming, Robotics and more! Each week, all 30 campers will be assigned to their own computer, and with a minimum of 3 counselors per week, every child will get the individual attention they deserve.

And to top it all off, this award-winning camp is hundreds less than any other technology camp!

Serious fun. Serious gaming.

This weekend is devoted entirely to the fun of games. Although there is some learning that takes place as you discover tricks to modding your characters, or how to tweak your settings while you overclock your machine, this weekend is about getting your game on! And on, and on!

Your Games...Your Play.

You guide the games you play at Weekend Gamerz. Want something a little less wired? No problem, we’ll have plenty of board and card games available for un-plugged entertainment.

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.

We partner with Zeum and the Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC) to feature digital movie-making, digital music-making and clay animation programs for kids entering 5th-9th grades. Brand-new state-of-the-art cameras, computers, editing and sound machines. Student-instructor ratio 6:1. Produce movies. Create music. Animate. Limited space, enroll today!