Atlanta Summer Camps

In 1955, Fred and Evelyn Greenberg started Timber Ridge Camp in the beautiful Shenandoah
Mountains of West Virginia. Their vision was to provide a place where children from around the country and world could have new, exciting and unique experiences in a safe and caring environment. With over 50 successful summers under the same family ownership, many camps have emulated our programming and look towards Timber Ridge as the leader in the industry.

There's something for everyone at Timber Ridge! We are known for our extensive selection of quality and diverse activities taught in an enthusiastic, fun-filled environment. Our
experienced instructors and coaches are trained to teach campers of all ability levels. Whether a camper is a beginner or an expert, every camper feels like a pro!

Over the years we have developed a welcoming culture that promotes a caring and nurturing camp family to look after the well being of every child. At Timber Ridge, we believe children experience everything camp has to offer by creating strong and lasting bonds with
their cabin mates and counselors.

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.

Camp Tall Timbers is situated on 120 privately owned acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of West Virginia, and serves children aged 7 to 16. Camp Tall Timbers celebrating its 42nd year offers campers a close-knit community that stresses educational, moral and physical development. Camp Tall Timbers has the ability to offer individualized, exciting and rewarding programs to our campers. Camp Tall Timbers is the perfect place for your children to swim in our pool, ride at our stables, water-ski at the lake, play some tennis or do a gazillion other cool things. 1, 2 and 3 Week Sessions for boys and girls in grades 1st - 10th, from June to August.

We offer programs that help to foster a camper's personal development
via participation in a broad range of activities.

Accredited by the American Camp Association, references available upon request.

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

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.

Located on 100 acres of Lake Allatoona shoreline we focus on Christian community building through traditional resident camping activities including swimming, arts & crafts, campfires, canoeing, archery and more. 50 years of summer camping excellence! Online registration.

Art Smarts summer camp is offered for children ages 6-14. Art Smarts camp takes place Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Savannah Arts Academy or The Galloway School. Aftercare is available Monday-Thursday until 5 p.m. Programs are led by educators from the host school assisted by SCAD graduate teaching students. Each camper chooses one art class per session. Students bring their own lunch and snacks.

Each session ends with a Parent Showcase featuring an exhibition of campers' work.

Dates
Session I: Up in the Air, July 9-13, 2012
Session II: Ocean Commotion, July 16-20, 2012
Session III: Enchanted, July 23-27, 2012

Program and Aftercare Fees
The program fee is $225 per week. This includes all workshop supplies and activities. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged.

Aftercare is available Monday-Thursday for an additional $75 per camp session. Aftercare may be purchased by camp session only; it is not available by the day. Aftercare must be purchased at least two weeks prior to the session camp start date. Space is limited.

A shuttle service is available for the Atlanta location.

Online registration is available at the SCAD website.

The Spruill Center for the Arts offers theme-based camp sessions in the visual and performing arts.

Visual arts campers are encouraged to have fun while exploring their creativity. Projects may include painting, pottery, sculpture, papier-mache, collage, printmaking, jewelry making, drawing, origami, and tie-dye. Campers will exhibit their work at the end of the session.
Performing arts campers will learn techniques in dramatics, creative movement, music, song, dance, puppetry, masks, and prop-making. They will perform in an informal production at the end of the session.

If your interested in becoming a Model, Fashion Designer or stylist. This summer you get the chance to make your dream come true. We have fashion focused learning activities for ages 8-15.From day 1 camppers will learn the basics of sewing and by the completion of their camp session students will have completed a fashion garmet. All campers will have the opportunity to engage in a fashion show and compete for wonderful fashion related prizes. Don't miss the chance of a lifetime as we bring your childs dream to life.

Each day begins with relaxation and focus exercises; and moves on to connection exercises, scene and character study. Once we have developed good acting form within the improvisational scene work, we practice and learn many fun improvisational games.

On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to join us as we show off what we’ve learned over the week through a full fledged Improv Show!

Week One: June 11 - 15
Week Two: June 25 - June 29
Week Three: July 9 - 13
Week Four: July 23 - 27
Week Five: July 30 - August 3


* Camp meets Monday through Friday, 9am - 2pm

(Drop off begins at 8:45am)

* Performance on Friday at noon.

* Children should bring lunch every day

Early enrollment before April 1, 2012 will receive $25 off!

The specific philosophy behind PushPush Theater's youth program, Small Tall, unique to the Atlanta theater community, is that the more young audiences are exposed to challenging work, the easier it will be to present them with high-quality work when they are older. Finding metaphors and motifs in classic drama that reflect young people's life experience can help youth understand difficult themes in challenging works of art and ensure that masterpieces are kept alive and fresh for new audiences. In essence, our mission is to develop young audiences to grow up to be valuable cultural patrons of, and participants, in the arts.

Kids who participate in theater get better SAT scores, have improved reading and communication skills, learn collaboration and problem-solving, and have improved confidence! You'll notice a difference

We are offering workshops that will include theater, film, and improv components, and will allow students to try their hand at work behind and in front of the lights. The story will unfold utilizing all three components. Some workshops will culminate in a lively public performance/screening on the final day of the program. Our goals with Small Tall programs are to enhance participants’ imagination, communication, confidence, and thinking skills while sensitizing them to team work. Teens and youth will work separately but come together to create the final performance. The workshops are challenging and require focus, but they are also fun and tremendously rewarding. We invite your young person to come play! All camps are taught by leading professional artists in their related fields.

*Film Starting 2/6/12 & 2/23/12
~Pre/post production for Teens (ages 13-17) Mondays & Thursdays 4:30pm - 7:30pm
~Film Acting for Teens (ages 13-17) Thursdays 4:30pm - 7:00pm

*Stage Starting 2/22/12 & 3/6/12
~Introduction to Theater (ages 4-7) Wednesdays 4:30pm - 6:00pm
~Acting (ages 8-12) Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00pm

Play a character!
Make a prop!
Design a costume!
Learn stage directions!
And put on a show for your friends and family!

All this and more in one week! Theater can give your child the perfect opportunity to develop character, learn valuable life skills, discover new interests and make new friends. Classes are taught by actors and directors who specialize in children's theater. The week will conclude with a performance for friends, family and guests. Proceeds will benefit Stronghold Atlanta. This is a fabulous opportunity to have a blast at camp and make a difference in the lives of others!

ACT 1: is for any level actor! You'll get to do everything from play a character to design a prop!

Date: July 19-23
Time: 9 AM-12 PM
Who: Pre-K — 5th graders
Where: Peachtree Corners Baptist Church
Cost: $175 (Non-PCBC member) $150 (PCBC member)

NIKE/Elite Hoops Basketball camp will focus on individual skill improvement with our morning stations and afternoon 3 on 3 league. Each camper will also play in one 5 on 5 game and participate in our Individual Improvement contests each day. All Elite Hoops Nike basketball camps maintain a player to coach ratio of 8:1. Camp times are Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm and Friday 9am-12pm. Camp concludes Friday with an awards ceremony around 11:45am.Lunch will not be provided, but a concession stand will be available with pizza, snacks and drinks.

SIG at Emory University, GA, provides academically advanced students in ages 5-17 with an exciting and challenging educational experience.

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.

Highland Martial Arts is offering three summer camps this year. Don't miss this chance for your kids to: improve fitness, build character, learn responsibility, increase focus and have fun with traditional Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu! All three camps (June 4, June 18 and July 9) are for children ages 7-11 and run from 9am to 3pm. Learn more by calling 404.872.3978.

SCAD Summer Seminars offer workshops for high school students who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior years. Students have the opportunity to gain a valuable educational experience while trying their hands at exciting art and design assignments and projects.

Students attend one morning and one afternoon workshop each day at SCAD Atlanta or SCAD Savannah, where they have access to the university's extensive facilities, resources and libraries. Workshops may include demonstrations, lectures, studio work and local field trips. Courses are taught by SCAD professors or selected graduate students. A closing exhibition of student work is held at the end of each session.

Preplanned afternoon and evening activities include a variety or social activities, trips, and events. Local, out of state, and international students are encouraged to apply.

Admission to SCAD Summer Seminars is competitive. Applicants should demonstrate academic strength and social maturity as well as a desire to succeed in the arts. Apply online.

Savannah

* Session I: June 24-30, 2012
* Session II: July 8-14, 2012
* Session III: July 15-21, 2012
* Session IV: July 29-Aug. 4, 2012

Atlanta

* Session I: June 17-23, 2012
* Session II: July 29-Aug. 4, 2012

Fees
Application fee (nonrefundable): $35
Residential: $1,100
Nonresidential: $900