Explore technology in a fun setting at a computer camp! Create 3-D animation, learn about game design and gaming, web development, basic programming, robotics, process digital photos/videos, databases/spreadsheets and much more. From beginners to advanced students, summer camps designed for learning about and using computers are a great way to spend the summer with technology while having fun!
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1. iD Programming Academy: Summer Programming Camp for Teens - Love programming and robotics? Spend 2 weeks w/other Teens who share your interests. Interact w/industry pros & discover a potential career. Courses: iPhone/Android App Dev. or Robotics Engineering. Held at MIT, Yale, Stanford & more. Accredited Continuing Education Units available.
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CA: Palo Alto, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Jose, San Mateo
MA: Boston, Cambridge
DC: Washington D.C., Washington DC, District of Columbia
IL: Chicago, Lake Forest, Evanston
MA: Cambridge, Boston, North Andover, Springfield
NC: Durham, Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro
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What can be better than spending two full weeks with other Teens who enjoy programming as much as you do, and with staff who have the real-world programming expertise to make your projects come to life. A 2-week, pre-college overnight program for Teens, held at prestigious universities nationwide (see below). iD Programming Academy guarantees small class sizes (max 8:1) taught by top-tier instructors who have degrees in the field and impressive backgrounds in programming, computer science, robotics, and application development. Ages 13-18 learn personalized curriculum with a small group of peers to optimize learning and social experiences.

At iD Programming Academy, you’ll meet people from all over the world, collaborate with others who share your same interests, and explore the many things that make programming and robotics so appealing. There’s never been a better or more important time to engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Accredited Continuing Education Units are also available from Stanford or Villanova to demonstrate that you’ve completed course content with college level difficulty.

COURSES
Fun, challenging courses let you dive into a variety of programming interests. From the intro course iD Programming Labs 101 to more advanced courses, choose from one of the following five options:
•iD Programming Labs 101
•iPhone and iPad App Development – Objective-C & Xcode
•Google Android App Development with Java
•Java for the AP Exam
•Robotics Engineering & Coding

iD PROGRAMMING ACADEMY LOCATIONS
Held at Stanford, MIT, Yale, Princeton, UT Austin, Duke, UCLA, American University, and Lake Forest College (in the Chicago area).

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.

OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS
Additional 2-week immersive Teen academies include iD Gaming Academy and iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking and photography). Visit www.iDTeenAcademies.com for courses and university locations. There are also weeklong, day and overnight summer video game and technology camps for ages 7-17 located at 60 prestigious universities in 27 states (www.internalDrive.com).

WHY iD?
Visit www.iDProgrammingAcademy.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.

2. Emagination Computer Camps - Kids & teens who love technology belong at Emagination. Emagination blends technology learning with fun summer camp activities in two-week sessions. Plus we offer a separate Game Design Camp for teens. Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia
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Waltham, Massachusetts
IL: Chicago
GA: Atlanta
PA: Philadelphia
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TECHNOLOGY LEARNING PLUS SUMMER CAMP FUN!
Emagination blends the latest in technology learning with cool non-tech activities that create a well-rounded summer camp experience for kids & teens ages 8 -17. Two-week sessions allow time to make new friends, build self-confidence and become part of a community. Many campers stay longer and return for years.

CAMPERS TAKE THREE TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS
Campers choose three different workshops from a huge selection including: 3D Art, 3D Animation, Flash® Animations, Anime Music Videos, Digital Music. Video Game Design --- RPG, Strategy, Action. Robotics, Radio-Controlled Cars, iApps, Java and many more!

RECREATION IS IMPORTANT
Campers get unplugged in outdoor games, swimming, Color Wars and more. It’s an organized component of Emagination’s program and is also part of the evening program for overnight campers.

SENIOR CAMP FOR TEENS
Senior Camp offers teens (in 8th grade or higher) more independence, free time and special activities.

SPECIAL GAME DESIGN PROGRAM FOR TEENS 15 – 18
Emagination also offers a separate and immersive two-week course in video game development. At Emagination Game Design teens 15 - 18 join a team to build a 3D video game, visit a game development studio, learn from guest speakers and present to a panel of industry experts. Offered in Atlanta, Boston and Los Angeles. Learn more by visiting Emagination’s website.

IT'S WORTH THE TRIP!
Locations near Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Atlanta bring together “kids like me” from nearby towns, states across America and many foreign countries. It’s Worth the Trip!

DISCOVER THE EMAGINATION DIFFERENCE
* Three different technology workshops each day --- learn multiple topics.
* Two-week sessions --- time to make new friends and become a part of a summer camp community.
* More workshops --- more choices and opportunities to progress to advanced levels.
* Recreation and socializing are important --- campers learn tech skills and life skills.
* Weekend activities --- tuition includes Saturday Color Wars and LAN Party.
* Camp locations --- quiet suburban campuses selected for safety and quality facilities.
* On campus in-person training --- on campus training prepares the team for campers.
* Experience --- over 30 years operating summer technology camps.







3. iD Gaming Academy: Summer Gaming Program for Teens - Imagine 250 hours living, dreaming & breathing gaming! Interact w/industry pros & discover a potential career. Courses: 3D Modeling, Level Design, Programming for Xbox 360, or iPhone/Android Game Dev. Accredited Continuing Education Units.
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Summer Teen Programs in Palo Alto, Denver, Chicago, Fort Worth, and more, California
CA: Palo Alto, San Francisco, Bay Area, Santa Clara, San Jose, Stanford, Sunnyvale
CO: Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Lakewood
IL: Lake Forest, Chicago, Boulder, Aurora, Napervile
TX: Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio

What could be better than 2 whole weeks filled with gaming? Prove to others that your hobby is more than a weekend pastime, and apply your gaming interest to learn about the different aspects of creating professional, best-selling video games. 2-week overnight program for Teens, held at prestigious universities nationwide (see below). iD Gaming Academy guarantees small class sizes (max 8:1) taught by top-tier instructors who have degrees in the field and impressive backgrounds in professional game development, game programming, and character design. Ages 13-18 learn personalized curriculum with a small group of peers to optimize learning and social experiences.

Discover a gaming career while interacting with industry professionals and building a portfolio for college. There’s never been a better or more important time to engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Plus, you’ll have plenty of free time to battle it out against others in gaming tournaments with Team Fortress 2 and play other games like Portal 2, Half-Life 2, Left for Dead 2, and more. Accredited Continuing Education Units are also available from Stanford or Villanova to demonstrate that you’ve completed course content with college level difficulty.

COURSES
Fun, challenging courses let you dive into a variety of gaming interests. From the intro course iD Game Studios 101 to more advanced courses, choose from one of the following five options:

•iD Game Studios 101
•3D Modeling & Animation with Autodesk Maya
•Level Design – Unreal Development Kit
•Programming for the Xbox 360
•Game Development for iPhone and Android with Unity

iD GAMING ACADEMY LOCATIONS
Held at Stanford, Harvard, Villanova, Emory, Vassar, the University of Denver, Texas Christian University (in the Fort Worth area), and Lake Forest College (in the Chicago area).

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.

OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS
Additional 2-week immersive Teen academies include iD Programming Academy and iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking and photography). Visit www.iDTeenAcademies.com for courses and university locations. There are also weeklong, day and overnight summer video game and technology camps for ages 7-17 located at 60 prestigious universities in 27 states (www.internalDrive.com).

WHY iD?
Visit www.iDGamingAcademy.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.

4. Digital Media Academy - DMA is critically acclaimed and has been featured in the New York Times, Nintendo Power and ranked by Worth.com as one of the ten best summer camps in the world.
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U of Chicago, Drexel, Swarthmore, U of British Columbia, California (TX, PA, IL, MA, DC, BC, NY)
CA: Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego
PA: Philadelphia
IL: Chicago
BC: Vancouver
MA: Cambridge
TX: Austin

THE DMA EXPERIENCE

Founded in 2002 by technology educators from Stanford University, and led by former Stanford educators and interactive education and entertainment creators from Apple and Walt Disney Studios - Digital Media Academy delivers a world-class digital learning experience.

Learn video game design, iPhone and iPad App development, Google Android app development, robotics, computer programming using Java or C+++, digital filmmaking, digital photography, website design, 3D modeling, animation and so much more.

Beginning to advanced student campers age 6-18 learn by doing with hands-on instruction from industry professionals, with real-world experience. DMA builds and develops STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills - many of DMA’s instructors have literally written the book on the subject that they teach. DMA Alumni include television and music producers, filmmakers, professional photographers as well as game and app developers.

At DMA, students experience life on the campus of a prestigious American university like Stanford, Harvard or UCLA (just to name a few) while making friends and learning with others who share the same interests. Small class sizes (8:1 max) guarantee a personalized experience. Students work on their own personal project in every class.*

*DMA Studios are a group based project learning experience.


WHY CHOOSE DMA?

•Stanford University Accreditation - get Stanford continuing studies credits to enhance a college portfolio or resume
•Separate teaching and activity staff
•The lowest student to staff ratio - ranges from 3:1 or 8:1 depending on classroom needs
•The latest software and hardware - Apple computers
•Balanced experiene for kids, including outdoor activities
•Optional residential program includes organized evening and weekend activities - video game competitions, movie premieres and more
•Family owned and operated - we're parents too!

If it involves creating digital media, we can teach you how to create the future at Digital Media Academy - the world’s best computer and digital arts summer camp.
For experiences beyond the traditional one-week camp, see our 2-week teen academies and immersive DMA Studios experiences below.

DMA is an Apple Certified Training Center and teen camp/courses are accredited by Stanford University.


WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT DMA

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

"DMA is the best camp I have ever been to. I learned how to make iPhone apps in one week!" - Lewis, DMA App Development Student

"I knew absolutely nothing about Maya when I first signed up but now it feels like I could make anything I want with just a little practice" - Sawyer, DMA Maya Student

"The best 2 weeks of my life - I met great friends for life and I gained great filmmaking skills" - Caitlin, DMA Film Student

5. iD Tech Summer Computer Camps for Kids and Teens - Love gaming, programming, or filming? Over 130,000 students ages 7-17 have created iPhone apps, programs, video games, websites, movies, 3D models & robots. Weeklong, day & O/N programs at 60 universities nationwide.
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Summer Camps in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Fort Collins, Middletown, Fairfield, Mi, Arizona
CA: Sacramento, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, San Jose, Moraga, Berkeley, Stanford, Palo Alto, San Francisco
CA: Thousand Oaks, Orange County, Irvine, Los Angeles, LA, La Jolla, San Diego, Santa Barbara
CO: Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Boulder
CT: Middletown, Fairfield, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, Hartford, Waterbury
FL: Orlando, Winter Park, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville. Fort Lauderdale
GA: Atlanta, Augusta, Sandy Springs, Macon, Marietta

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

6. iD Visual Arts Academy: Summer Photography and Filmmaking Programs for Teens - Love taking photos or making movies? Spend 2 weeks engaging in creative expression! Teens beginner to advanced use Photoshop, After Effects or Final Cut Pro to create projects & portfolios. Courses: iD Film Studios 101, Visual FX, or Professional Photography. Held at Stanford & NYU.
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Summer Teen Programs in Palo Alto and New york City, California (NY)
CA: Palo Alto, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Jose, San Mateo
NY: New York, Manhattan, New York City, NY
NJ: Princeton

Imagine having two whole weeks of opportunity to engage in creative expression! At iD Visual Arts Academy, you’ll have the chance to explore historic cities and college campuses, scouring landscapes for the perfect photo or film backdrop. Beginner to advanced students foster creativity and use industry-standard products like Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, high-end camcorders, and more. This 2-week, pre-college, day and overnight program for Teens is held at Stanford and NYU.

iD Visual Arts Academy guarantees small class sizes (max 8:1) taught by top-tier instructors who have degrees in the field and impressive backgrounds in filmmaking and photography. Ages 13-18 learn personalized curriculum with a small group of peers to optimize learning and social experiences. Build your portfolio and let your creative side shine.

COURSES
Fun, artistic courses let you dive into a variety of photography or filmmaking interests. From the intro course iD Film Studios 101 to more advanced courses, choose from one of the following three options:

•iD Film Studios 101
Explore documentary filmmaking from pre-production through post-production in a creative, stimulating setting in California or New York.

•Visual FX with Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects
Designed for students with prior film editing experience, this course lets you develop your own visual effects reel as you delve deep into the best practices of Hollywood post production houses.

•Professional Photography
Learn the advanced technical features of a DSLR camera by finding the balance between light, composition, exposure, shutter speed, aperture, and raw vs. JPG to create stunning digital images.

iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY LOCATIONS
Held at Stanford University, Princeton, and NYU.

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.

OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS
Additional 2-week immersive Teen academies include iD Gaming Academy and iD Programming Academy. Visit www.iDTeenAcademies.com for courses and university locations. There are also weeklong, day and overnight summer film, photography, and technology camps for ages 7-17 located at 60 prestigious universities in 27 states (www.internalDrive.com).

WHY iD?
Visit www.iDVisualArtsAcademy.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.

7. Camp EdTech - Camp EdTech teaches pre-teens and teens entering 5th – 9th grade how to create their own digital movies, photographs, soundtracks, graphic designs, and animations. Choose a 1-week Studio Session for a taste or the recommended 2-week Pro Session for the full experience.
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San Francisco, California

Don’t just consumer media this summer, create digital media art. Camp EdTech teaches pre-teens and teens entering 5th – 9th grade how to create their own digital movies, photographs, soundtracks, graphic designs, and animations. Designed in partnership with the Children's Creativity Museum. Choose a 1-week Studio Session for a taste or the recommended 2-week Pro Session for the full experience. Get the EdTech edge this summer and build skills that last a lifetime! Every week includes a specialized digital media theme, camper contests, art show or movie screening. 8 Bay Area Locations: Palo Alto, Cupertino, San Francisco, Alameda, Oakland, Moraga and Larkspur.

Camp runs June – July and dates vary by location.

Have kids entering K--4th grade? Camp Edmo is for kids pre-K—entering 4th grade to explore, create, have fun and grow. Our Arts & Science and Animation themes are designed by Edventure More in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences, Children's Creativity Museum and MOCHA.


8. PlanetBravo El Segundo - LA's Leader in Computer and Technology Education - The Perfect Place for Today's 21st Century Kid
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El Segundo, California

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 one-week sessions on chosen projects from one of over a dozen fun and exciting courses.

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 Design, Movie Production and Special Effects, Robotics, LEGO Stop Motion Animation and so much 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!

9. Summer at Saint Francis - Saint Francis is proud to introduce, Summer at Saint Francis, a series of fun and creative academic courses for 6th - 12th graders.
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Mountain View, California

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.


10. Camp Edmo - Get curious! Voted one of the Bay Area's "Best Summer Day Camps" and "Educational Support Programs" – 3 Years Running! Camp Edmo is for kids pre-K—entering 4th grade to explore, create, have fun and grow. Our Arts & Science and Animation themes are designed by Edventure More in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences, Children's Creativity Museum and MOCHA.
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San Francisco, California

Get more out of camp this summer! Voted one of the Bay Area's "Best Summer Day Camps" and "Educational Support Programs" – 3 Years Running! At Camp Edmo, Pre-K—entering 4th grade kids build curiosity, confidence and kindness. Our Arts & Science and Animation sessions are designed by Edventure More in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences, Children’s Creativity Museum and MOCHA. Every week includes Costume Day, Wacky Water Day, Family Friday, The Edmo Vibe Game and FREE museum passes. Our Summer 2012 themes include Gizmos & Game Inventors, Animal Survival, Fantastic Flyers and Earth Explorers. Join the fun and Rock the Edmo Vibe!

Need camp in late July and August? Towards the end of summer, we host Edmo in the Park at or near regional parks. A fresh twist on Camp Edmo, this camp features completely different weekly themes. Each theme revolves around local art, science, history or geography and includes nature hikes and special guest presenters. Kids do everything from strike yoga poses to pet baby sharks. For our Pre-K—entering 1st grade campers, special guest presenters or performers that relate to the weekly theme visit the park. Entering 2nd-4th graders take field trips to local museums, wildlife centers and local organizations.

Have kids entering 5th - 9th grade? Camp EdTech is our digital media arts camp that lets middle school kids pursue their digital passions by creating their own video games, movies, photographs, soundtracks, graphic designs, and animations.

Camps run June – August and dates vary by location. Camp Edmo and Camp EdTech are in convenient Bay Area locations in Larkspur, Alameda, Oakland, Moraga, San Francisco, Burlingame, Palo Alto, Cupertino and Los Altos. Early Bird, Mulit- Week, Referral and Sibling Discounts.


11. Camp Discovery - Discovery Science Center offers a variety of hands-on, highly interactive summer science camps for ages 5-13.
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Santa Ana, California

Have a curious young explorer, future veterinarian or aspiring zoologist who seeks out the wilder side of science? Discovery Science Center offers a variety of hands-on, highly interactive summer science camps for ages 5-13.

Camps are offered on-site at Discovery Science Center and off-site at the Santa Ana Zoo and San Joaquin Marsh in Irvine.

12. PlanetBravo's Techno-tainment Camp - LA's Leader in Computer and Technology Education - The Perfect Place for Today's 21st Century Kid
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Los Angeles, California

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 one-week sessions on chosen projects from one of over a dozen fun and exciting courses.

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 Design, Movie Production and Special Effects, Robotics, LEGO Stop Motion Animation and so much 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!

13. Digital Media Adventures - The Summer Computer Camp for Kids - THE SUMMER COMPUTER CAMP FOR KIDS (AGE 9-13)
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Stanford, California

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!

14. 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.

15. Fall/Winter Youth Media & Tech Camp - Our media camps offer filmmaking, stop motion animation, blogging, and digital media making.
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San Diego, California

Media Arts Center San Diego, producers of the San Diego Latino Film Festival, now offers Fall/Winter Youth Media & Tech Camps, to help usher in a new generation of filmmakers. The Fall/Winter Youth Media & Tech Camps are weeklong sessions, which run from November 21 to November 23, December 5 to December 9, December 12 to December 16 and December 19 to December 30. These 3 and 5 day Media and Tech Camps will focus on film making, stop motion and blogging!

Our camps teach campers will know how to collaborate with each other using media and technology arts, while engaging with others in an increasingly connected world. Learning these basic media tools in a fun and collective environment provides our campers with skills to utilize the newest media technologies in a positive and productive way. In turn, it will put them on a path for success in their future careers.

Geared for ages 9-14, they learn about various multi-media practices and software including stop motion animation, movie making, music recording, blogging, and more! These fun-filled camps run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. At the end of the week, parents and family members are invited to a private screening of the work created by campers. They also receive a DVD of their work.

"We found the Media Arts Center on a lucky fluke. Wow, what a find! My two kids, ages 11 and 15 participated in the camp where they learned more about video production and the Internet than I have learned in my entire life. The facility has great equipment, computers, etc. and the instructors made the experience exceptional. The kids loved their time at the Center and learned valuable skills. They produced stop motion animation films, created a web page, and posted videos on You Tube. All in all, an awesome experience," says camp parent, William Ortiz.

Cost is $120.00 for the 3-day session and $185 for th 5-day sessions. Discounts are available for multi-camp registrations and siblings. Become a member today and receive an additional discount.

16. VisionTech Camps & Classes - VisionTech is a non-profit Bay Area Company. We provide technology summer camps to kids ages 6 to 17. Students will work one-on-one with talented instructors and will have access to individual laptops.
Day Camp
Coed
Dublin, California

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.







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