San Diego Summer Camps

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

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

Camp Focus: Tennis technique, strategy, tactics, and match play. Daily schedule includes stretching, games, strength training, lunch and snacks/breaks. UCSD Men's Tennis Coach completes a 2-page evaluation on strokes, level of play, and potential to play in college for all high school aged campers. This is either a day camp or a resident camp where the athletes stay in UCSD dorms with meals provided. Please visit the UCSD Tennis Camps website for more information.

Ages: Boys & Girls 7-18

BOYS & GIRLS INDIVIDUAL DAY CAMPS
Dates for Day Campers: June 18-22, 2012; June 25-29, 2012; July 9-13, 2012; July 16-20, 2012; July 23-27, 2012; August 6-10, 2012.
Cost: $375/week

BOYS & GIRLS RESIDENCE/OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Dates for Overnight Campers: June 24-29, 2012; July 8-13, 2012; July 15-20, 2012; July 22-27, 2012; August 5-10, 2012.
Cost: $795/week

Antoine Cason Football Camp - June 29-July 2 - Ages 7-18 - Join San Diego Charger Cornerback Antoine Cason and members of the San Diego Chargers for one of the best football weeks of your life. This will be the 19th amazing year for this camp. Performance Magazine rated Sports International's football camps among the top ten summer camps in the nation! This summer will be the 29th successful year for Sports International’s football camps having graduated over 91,000 athletes with many going on to play in the NFL and at the highest college level. San Diego Chargers that have attended this camp include Eric Parker, Quentin Jammer, Jyles Tucker, Ryan Mathews, J.R. Redman, Darren Sproles, Junior Seau, Michael Goff, Scott Mruczkowski, Keenan McCardell, Marlon McCree, Brandon McKinney, Greg Camarillo, Cletis Gordon, Jaremy Sheffey, Tyronne Gross, Lorenzo Neal, and many more. You will not find a better football camp - period!

Sports International Passing & Receiving Academy - July 7-9 at San Diego State University - Outstanding staff as instructors at camp including Jason Reyes, Quarterbacks Coach, Chapman University, David Roberts, Wide Receiver, University of Arizona, Jerome Pathon, Former NFL Wide Receiver and Current Wide Receivers Coach, University of San Diego, and Erik Monson, Wide Receivers Coach, California Lutheran University.

High school players aged 15-18 are eligible for the exclusive “Gridiron Club”. A detailed information packet on each member of the "Gridiron Club" will be sent to over 1,500 college football coaches to help each player receive recognition at the college level. Limited Enrollment in both camps!

Sports International Kicking, Punting, and Long Snapping Camp - June 28-29 - Ages 8-18 - Why is this the best football camp in the USA? My son learned more about kicking and punting from the kickers and punters at this camp than he did from his high school football coach in one year. Sports International will have an outstanding university level kicking, punting, and long snapping staff including: Tom Malone, Former Punter, USC, Joe Houston, Former Kicker, USC, David Green, Kicker and Punter, Stanford, Greg Woidneck, Former Punter, USC, Brandon Bogotay, Kicker, Georgia, and Eric Morris, Long Snapper, Syracuse. This is an amazing staff!

High school players aged 15-18 are eligible for the exclusive “Gridiron Club”. A detailed information packet on each member of the "Gridiron Club" will be sent to over 1,500 college football coaches to help each player receive recognition at the college level. Limited Enrollment in both camps!

For information email us below or call 301-575-9400.

Outpost Summer Camps provides unique and high quality day camp adventure programs for children ages 5-14 which includes door-to-door transportation to many areas in North County San Diego.

The camp day includes your child being picked up and dropped off at your home and a blend of group activities that explore the wilderness. Campers participate in a variety of hiking adventures, group games, daily swimming, special events and enjoy opportunities to build self-confidence and create lasting friendships. Staff to camper ratios are at least 1:6.

Located in the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve, OSC offers flexible enrollment options to parents seeking a quality summer camp experience for their children. Our highly skilled directors bring years of recreation and child development expertise to our program while training and supervising the highest quality staff members.

A Senior Outpost program is offered for campers entering 6-9th grade. Senior Outpost is a unique day camp program specifically designed for middle-school campers who are ready for the excitement and exploration of a daily travel adventure program. The program is designed to offer positive risk taking experiences and opportunities to try new activities and learn advanced skills. Each Senior Outpost session includes three high adventure programs: rockclimbing, sailing, and snorkeling. In addition to these programs, beach trips, teambuilding activities, swimming, and old-fashioned adventure round out the three week session. Because of the many exciting activities, Senior Outpost is a 5-day per week program only. Senior Outpost campers experience opportunities to learn healthy risk-taking and create lifelong friendships.

SEACAMP San Diego's mission is to provide exciting, innovative, hands-on, and interactive marine education opportunities, to students across the country and around the world. SEACAMP San Diego offers three unique camp opportunities: SEACAMP I, SEACAMP II, and SEACAMP III. Each camp immerses students in the fascinating world of marine biology through interactive marine science classes and field experiences. SEACAMP instructors utilize on-site aquarium facilities to teach hands-on labs. The topics of SEACAMP I labs include intertidal invertebrates, fish adaptations, night adaptations, marine mammal, and shark ecology. Labs are then all followed with field activities including several snorkel excursions, kayaking, and boogie boarding.

San Diego Surf School can help teach your child the fun and safety of surfing in our week-long summer surf camps. Children from age 5-17 can enroll and learn how to surf the warm, beautiful beaches of San Diego, California.

San Diego Surf School le puede ensenar a su hijo la diversion y le seguridad de surfear en nuestra sesion de surf por una semana. Los ninos desde 5 a 17 anos de edad se pueden inscribir y aprender como surfear en las playas hermosas y calientede San Diego, California.

San Diego Junior Theatre's summer day camps are age-specific and run Monday through Friday.

One- week sessions with half-day activities are open to pre-schoolers and kindergartners.

Two week sessions, which run from 9 a.m. through 3 or 3:30 p.m., are open to students in elementary, middle and high school.

All camps feature acting, singing and dancing; and each one is led by a teaching artist. Additionally, SDJT camps are available throughout June, July and August. Space is limited, so parents are encouraged to enroll their children sooner than later.

For beginners to advanced musicians ages 8-15. If you never played an instrument, this is a fun and interactive way to get a jump-start. If you’re an experienced player, it’s your chance to study with the best musicians in town and perform in a band. Campers choose from guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals or horns and learn from our professional teachers in a friendly and creative curriculum-based environment.

Camp hours are Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM. During the week campers will:

o Develop creativity
o Improve musicianship
o Gain confidence in performing
o Learn teamwork skills
o Build self-esteem
o Aspire to further develop their musical skills
o Participate in a Friday Night Concert for family and friends
o Every concert is recorded and each camper receives a CD or MP3 file at the end of the summer.

For a free brochure call us 1-800-295-5956 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (EST). Our office staff will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

DayJams has 21 locations nationwide! If you'd like to register please select the location nearest you.

Alexandria, VA
Baltimore, MD (Brooklandville)
Boston, MA (Newton)
Medford, MA
Des Plaines, IL
Winnetka, IL
Farmington Hills, MI
Houston, TX
Las Vegas, NV (Summerlin)
Westbury, NY (Long Island)
Los Angeles
Manhattan
Pasadena, CA
Philadelphia, PA (Chestnut Hill)
Rockville, MD
San Diego, CA (La Jolla)
San Fernando Valley, CA (Winnetka)
San Francisco, CA (Belmont)
Seattle, WA (Bellveue)
St. Paul, MN
Westchester, NY (Hartsdale)

Boot Camp - All levels welcome. Kids learn band roles, have instruction tailored to each instrument, and learn to play as a cohesive group. The week culminates in a performance for family/friends.
Songwriting & Recording Camp - Intermediate and advanced students use their skills to write, arrange, and perform their own music. The week ends with a day in the recording studio where each student lays down tracks for their very first album!

Our Mission is to provide fun and creative cooking education. Our classes and services are offered to people of all ages and skill levels. We focus on fun, informative and creative food courses. We do this with our well-trained, experienced, fun, diverse chefs and food experts who are trained as educators. We do this as we believe in the balance of life, the importance of teaching, encouraging socially responsible food choices, healthy living, and promoting "Family Time."

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.