Fairfield 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

For 35 years, the camp has offered children with an active summer of friendships and fun. The camp consists of two programs, one for students who have completed grades K-6, and a junior high program for students who have completed grades 6-9. (6th graders may choose either camp) Activities take place on the church property as well as parks, beaches, and other public facilities. Days include Bible stories, hikes, crafts, drama and music, games, picnics and more! Special trips are taken to museums, boats, theaters, amusement parks, and many other fun locations.


A Typical Day at Summer Adventure:

Each morning, campers gather for announcements and fellowship together. Singing, skits and group games help us get energized for the day ahead.

After morning opening, campers split into three grade level groups to hear lessons from the Bible. Fun interactive stories, music and games help us to learn important values God wants to teach us.

Following Bible time, campers have a choice of going to one of three skill group centers:

Sports: Test your athletic skills in a variety of group sports and active games.
Cooking: Bake yummy treats in the kitchen to enjoy with lunch or take home at the end of the day.
Crafts: Express your creativity through arts and crafts projects that will grace your home art gallery.

Each day after the morning activities, the camp sets out on our daily trip to a number of fun locations. Whether it’s cruising the Thimble Islands, hiking Sleeping Giant St. Park, riding the roller coasters at Lake Compounce or checking out the sharks at the Maritime Aquarium, Summer Adventure finds new and exciting places to visit each day that will make your summer a memorable one. Frequent full and extended-day trips are taken to maximize the amount of time on some of our longer distance trips.


Any questions about Summer Adventure registration, programming, cost and availability can be answered by calling (203) 255-3401. Summer Adventure is licensed as a day camp by the State of Connecticut and is open to children who have completed grades K-9 regardless of race, creed or color.

TURN UP THE VOLUME THIS SUMMER!

The School of Rock / Fairfield is offering 5 one-week Rock Performance Camps, which are ideal for musicians from ages 7-18 who want an immersive learning experience.

During these one-week all-day sessions, campers meet and interact with other talented young musicians to hone their performance and ensemble skills. Programs are taught by our staff of professional musicians who combine years of technical expertise and knowledge with extensive experience working with kids.

Rock Performance Summer Camps are great for current students as a complement to our year-round programs or for new students as an introduction to the School of Rock.

Summer Camps feature:
- Guitar, drum, vocal, keyboard, and bass clinics;
- Speed-learning song parts;
- Music theory courses;
- Crash course on the nuts and bolts of live performance;
- Private and group instruction;
- Closing day live concert for your family and friends.

FIVE SESSIONS AVAILABLE:
Session 1: JUNE 27- JULY 1
Session 2: JULY 11 - JULY 15 - BEATLES CAMP!
Session 3: JULY 25 - JULY 29
Session 4: AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 12
Session 5: AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 26

Students will have the opportunity to get lunch at Rawley's Drive-In or Subway. Packed lunches may also be brought. Remember -- lots of water!

All sessions are $599.00. Camp week runs Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MAKE A STATEMENT THIS SUMMER BY DOING SOMETHING TRULY EXCEPTIONAL - create movies, from script-to-screen! With Filmmakrs Ink, aspiring young filmmakers will gain knowledge in every aspect of filmmaking. We offer film camps all over CT. The first week will focus on screenwriting with the Filmmakers Ink staff guiding your child through the script development process as they write their own screenplay. Our staff of professional filmmakers will then guide all of the young filmmakers as they work together as a team to produce films from these scripts with actors from our Acting For Film Program. From script development to creating lighting design and shot lists, the process of making your film will build confidence, hone your ability to work as a member of a team and leave you with a finished film to add to your portfolio. Filmmakers Ink Summer Film Camps are currently being held in NYC, Scarsdale and Harrison, NY; Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, New Haven and Middlesex Counties in CT; Longmeadow, MA; and Santa Fe, NM.

The mission of the Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) is to provide the highest quality educational and social opportunities for academically gifted and talented students through programs designed to meet their abilities and needs.

SIG at Fairfield University, CT, provides academically advanced students ages 6-14 with an exciting and challenging educational experience. A Saturday Program for students in grades 1-6 is also available.

The program combines remarkable academic courses with cultural, social, and recreational opportunities. The academic program is central to the design and purpose of SIG. Our programs provide students with academic challenges designed to fit their abilities and interests. It also provides them with the opportunity to engage with other students who have similar abilities and interests. Because of our small classes, low teacher-student ratio, and the presence of an assistant in every class, we are able to individualize the program for each and every student.

The richness of a broad range of geographical, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, the stimulation created by talented and intellectually engaged students working and playing together, the depth and diversity of the SIG faculty and staff, and the beautiful and well-equipped college campus environments create a perfect atmosphere for learning, growing and accomplishing meaningful goals.