Boulder Summer Camps

At the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, SUMMER STUDY at THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO at BOULDER offers a 3-week enrichment program for qualified students completing 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade.

Summer Study has a wide variety of enrichment classes including Expository Writing, Speed Reading, Journalism, Calculus, Study Skills, Introduction to Art, Community Service, Photography, Business/Marketing/Advertising, Theater, the renowned Kaplan SAT Preparation course, Habitat for Humanity community service workshops and more. Students have use of the extensive sports and recreational facilities on campus through organized afternoon activities as well as recreational outdoor hiking, biking and roller-blading excursions conducted daily. In addition, students can join one of eight available clinics in soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, fitness training, yoga, rock climbing or guitar. Fun-filled evenings include concerts, shows, dance clubs, movies, broomball, skit/talent night and other great activities.

To feel the brisk mountain air and experience the great outdoors, students will take 3 WEEKEND EXCURSIONS in the 3-week program to the highlights of Colorado. Students will visit Vail and Breckenridge, winter home of the skiing jetsetters, Pike"s Peak, Colorado Springs,and a whitewater rafting trip. Students in our 5-week program will have 2 ADDITIONAL WEEKEND trips to Rocky Mountain National Park and a Denver Excursion. Both programs will have the option to partake in our exciting weekend camping adventure. These weekend trips afford Summer Study students the opportunity to hike, horseback ride and experience the Colorado wildlife and Western culture all in the perfect summer climate. Our EXCLUSIVE CONCEPT of weekend travel is included in the program fees and completes "THE TOTAL PRECOLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE" at The University of Colorado at Boulder.

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

AO Camps provides traditional nature-based summer camp experiences. We create multilevel connections, with a focus on youth and community development, through nature exploration, choice, and play.

AO Camps is Accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed by the State of Colorado.

Founded and staffed by camp and youth development professionals, AO Camps partners with parents and families to continue to build a powerful camp community throughout the summer.

We offer:
*Day camps from 8:30am to 4:30pm for ages 7-11 in Denver and Boulder
*Day camps from 8:30am to 2:30pm for ages 4.5-6 in Boulder, ages 5-6 in Denver
*Backpacking trips for ages 11-15 in the Denver & Boulder area
*Leadership programs for ages 11-15 in the Denver & Boulder area
*Residential programs for ages 7-15 in the mountains of Colorado
*Extended hours of care available from 7:45am to 6pm

Each day of AO Camps has a consistent structure and routine, but no day is ordinary. On any given day, campers could be hiking a trail, making a journal about their experiences at camp, rock climbing, or learning about the environment and Leave No Trace ethics through nature crafts and games. Our campers are enthusiastic about the natural world, excited to get outside, and be actively engaged during the summer.

Campers will also participate in these developmentally-appropriate activities:

-Hands-on environmental education programs
-Daily opening and closing ceremonies
-Campfire-style events with songs, skits and games
-Teambuilding and low challenge course activities
-Orienteering and mapping adventures
-And much more...

Boulder. Ages 6-18. Unlock the magic of Shakespeare’s language with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s wildly popular summer acting programs. Camp Shakespeare is a 3-week intensive for ages 10-18, in which campers rehearse and perform Shakespeare’s plays on the Mary Rippon stage! Camp Shakespeare runs July 16-August 3 from 1-5 pm. Shakespeare’s Sprites, now in its 2nd year, is a weeklong mini camp for 6- to 9-year-olds, held from 9 am-12 pm. Call (303) 492-1973 to sign up.

PERFORMANCE CAMPS - In rock band format of 5 students, each band will prepare and perform 3 or 4 songs, including one that the band writes during the camp. Each summer "camp" band will name their band, design t-shirts for their band, perform the songs that are prepared in the camp and cut a CD recording of the performance to Keep in their music collection.
RECORDING/ENGINEERING CAMPS - Students will learn the basic skills and techniques associated with recording and producing a song from the ground up. They will learn how to set up a recording template in ProTools that they will use for their sessions. Basic techniques such as tempo, meter, click tracks, fades, cut, past, loops, equalization, and effects processing will be covered. In the cutting room the students will be learning how to position their equipment for the best sound. In addition, they will learn how to place microphones in the appropriate spot as will as patching it through the snakes. Direct injection will be covered, as well, And of course, the students will also develop more aesthetic production skills, such as double tracking vocals, discrete delays and more.

Explore nature in the mountains! Ten-day coed backcountry tent camp focuses on environmental education, conservation, and FUN! Campers study mountain ecosystems while they breathe fresh air and revel in the beauty of their natural surroundings. Enjoy whitewater rafting, bird banding, fishing, volunteering, canoeing, astronomy, campfires & more! With a personalized camp setting, CYP empowers girls and boys to make a difference in our world. Ages 11 to 16. Scholarships available.

Budding musicians learn music theory by playing chord and rhythm games, improve their rhythm by doing African, rock and Latin drumming, compose their own 12-bar blues, and explore Bach to Stravinsky. A perfect supplement to private lessons on all instruments!

Since 1998, the Girls’ Wilderness Program has been providing girls with high quality outdoor adventure, and the inspiration to lead bigger, bolder lives. Our courses are fun, creative, adventurous, and designed specifically for girls. That means lots of laughter, strong and real friendships, challenge at just the right level, and the kind of experience that draws your full self forward.

Why just girls, and why the outdoors?
Girls are different! Our ‘girl-positive’ program recognizes girls’ unique strengths and needs, and balance physical challenge with the development of the healthy relationships that are crucial for girls’ confidence and self-esteem. On GWP courses, girls to learn to speak up for their values and beliefs, to honor their bodies, and to take the appropriate risks that lead to success. On an all-girl expedition, girls are more likely to take leadership, to fully own their experience, and to discover themselves as strong, playful, and capable. And, as a result, to have more fun!

What kind of girl comes to the Girls’ Wilderness Program?
All kinds! Our courses are designed for any girl who wants to give it a try- outdoorsy or not, artistic or not, quiet or bubbly, confident or uncertain. Good health, basic fitness, and the willingness to give it 100% are important, but no previous backpacking experience is necessary, except for the Leadership Course.

2011 Girls’ Wilderness Program Schedule includes:

ADVENTURE CAMP for girls age 12-13 (or entering 7th and 8th grades). Six-day wilderness sampler courses for middle school girls include rock climbing, a three-night backpacking trip, art projects, and an optional peak climb. Dates: June 16- 21, July 7- 12, July 21- 26, August 7-12.

ADVENTURE DAYS for girls age 9-11 (or entering 5th and 6th grades). Five consecutive one-day adventures offer a great introduction to hiking, rock climbing, expressive arts and the wilderness. Last night includes an overnight Dates: June 20-24, July 11-15, August 1-5.

LATINA GIRLS ADVNETURE DAYS for girls age 13-16 (or entering 8th-11th grades). Five consecutive one-day adventures that focus on outdoor experiences with other Latina girls including rock climbing, art projects, and includes an overnight on the last day. Latina women will serve as mentors and leaders. Dates: July 20-24.

WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS for girls age 14-17 (or entering 9th-12th grades). Eight-day backpacking courses include a wide range of outdoor skills, an introduction to rock climbing and the chance to climb a peak. Dates: July 6-13, community service day July 14; July 29-August 5, community service day August 6.

WILD THINGS for girls age 13-16 (or entering 8th-11th grades). Six-day backpacking trip focusing on self-expression through a variety of creative activities, including art projects, rock-climbing, yoga and outdoor skills, focusing on making friends and having a blast. July 17-22.

ROCK CLIMBING CAMP for girls age 14-17 (or entering 9th-12th grades). Four-day rock climbing, camping and outdoor skills course at Vedauwoo, a renowned climbing site in southern Wyoming. Dates July 26-29.

LEADERSHIP COURSE for girls age 15-18 (or entering 10th-12th grades). This twelve-day expedition provides a more advanced backcountry experience with a focus on sharpening leadership skills. Includes rock climbing and an extended backpacking trip. Dates: July 31-August 11, Community Service Day August 12.

DAUGHTER-PARENT ADVENTURES for girls ages 8+. Girls choose from 3 different day-long activities to share with a parent or adult mentor. Learn outdoor skills for adventures together while exploring and sharing stories with other girl-mentor pairs. Dates: Rock Climbing June 26, Fly Fishing August 13.

More info including prices found on website. Tuition includes all gear, clothing and food. Generous full and partial scholarships are available. Mature female staff with safety focus and extensive experience working with teen girls. Courses begin in Boulder, and take place in Colorado and Southern Wyoming. AEE accredited.

At Summit Reading Center, we offer multi-sensory programs for students to quickly close gaps in math and language skills. We work with students of all types, including those with learning differences or other diabilities. Our 1:1 student-teacher ratio means your student will get the attention and focus he or she deserves and parents will see the results in improved grades and increased confidence. Enroll in one of our highly effective Summer Programs to get ahead and stay ahead in the classroom and beyond!