San Jose Summer Camps

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, 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.

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

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.

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.

Experienced educators team up with drama, art, circus, and movement professionals to offer kids aged 9-16 an opportunity to create and perform their own show.

The first week of the program is spent on skill development. The second week participants choose their specialties and tackle specific show business jobs -- painting flats, memorizing dialogue, creating circus acts, learning dance choreography, and promoting the show.

For kids in grades one to three, our Half Day Program, with week-long sessions introduces younger children to performing and visual arts through games and experiential learning activities.

Program includes professional instruction in:
Circus Arts - Drama - Music - Visual Art

Circus: Juggling, Chinese yo-yo, Partner Acrobatics, Tumbling, Equilibristics
Drama: Improvisation, Acting, Clowning, Pantomime
Music: Singing, Rhythm, Percussion
Visual Art:Set Design, Scenic Art, Drawing

Full Day Program: ages 8-16
Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $299/week

Half Day Program: ages 6-8
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $199/week

*Each session culminates with a performance.


Each participant receives a t-shirt.

Athena Camps build the courage and confidence of girls through self-expression and personal connections. Connecting strong female role models with young girls through sports and creative art creates a powerful energy – magic happens.

Through successful experiences with sports, girls are empowered and gain confidence as their athletic ability grows. Creative art serves as an opportunity for girls to express and share with each other their unique hopes, dreams and fears.

Girls receive positive affirmations from coaches and new found friends. The special connections created at Athena Camps, result in happy, confident, courageous girls eager to return to camp.


Athena Camps connects your six to eleven year old girl with:
• Our Team: Strong Female Role Models
Girls will spend their day learning, connecting, and playing with highly qualified teachers, collegiate athletes and coaches.
• Sports and Play
Girls will learn, practice, compete and experience a variety of games and sports (Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball and Soccer) at a small camp with individual groups of nine or less in a supportive team environment.
• Creative Art and Crafts
Girls will be given the opportunity to express and celebrate themselves through creative art projects and group discussions.

Athena Camp Options
Choose from two locations and seven unique weekly sessions offering full day, half day with extended care available:

River Glen School, San Jose, CA: June 11 - August 3, 2012
West Valley Elementary, Sunnyvale, CA: June 18 - July 13, 2012
Full Day: 9am - 4pm, Half Day: 9am - 1pm, Extended Care 8:30-9am and 4-5pm

Presentation Repertory (PresRep) is a five week summer theatre program for boys and girls ages 12-17. In these five weeks the students take classes in acting, improvisation, dance, vocal technique, and technical theatre, as well as rehearse and perform two musical productions. This year our mainstage full-scale musical is the Broadway hit “Grease,” and the second is the original musical, “CyberLife.” Every student will receive roles in both shows. Throughout the course of the five weeks, not only will the students learn about theatre and enhance their performing skills, they will learn team work, cooperation, leadership, and self-esteem. This fast-paced, high-energy program is always as rewarding as it is fun.

No previous theatre experience is necessary.

June 13, 2011 - July 17, 2011
Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm.

Performance Dates:
“Grease”: July 14-16, 2011 @ 7:30pm; July 17, 2011 @ 2:00pm
“CyberLife”: July 13, 2011 @ 7:30pm; July 16, 2011 @ 2:00pm