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Game Camp USA is a program specifically designed for gamers, especially those considering careers in interactive entertainment. As such, it makes extensive use of gaming PCs and consoles. But the campers do more than play video games; they also learn to create them.

Like other formats of narrative art, video games tell stories using words, images and sounds. Unlike other formats however, they also include rules, challenges and interactions. Development of these unique elements, collectively known as game mechanics, is the focus of the curriculum.

Played competitively are video games in the fighting, first-person shooter, racing and real-time strategy genres; and while participation is optional, the prizes make it well worth the effort.

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

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

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 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

Special 30% off of One Full Week of half day and full day camps.

Youth Technology Learning Center (YTLC) is an innovative creative technology based enrichment center offering spring camp for ages 6 to 14. Our camp will turn spring break into an exciting and memorable week of fun! We are offering a choice of full day or half day camp at a daily and a weekly rate. The following is a list of the classes offered:

Lego WeDo Robotics (ages 6 to 8) - Campers will be enthralled with building vivid real world life models with Lego's where they create their own programs for a robotic model that moves and makes a variety of sounds.

Lego Simple Machines & Motorized Mechanisms (ages 9-11) - For the more experienced builder campers will explore motorized mechanisms by building Lego simple machines and experiment with movement through robotic races.

Lego NXT Mindstorms 2.0 Robotics (ages 12 to 14) - The vastly experienced builder will fascinate in the challenges of building a full scale robot, provide programming, and experiment in robotic capability.

Carnival Ride (ages 6 to 14) - Campers will construct carnival ride models utilizing K'Nex kits which will be filmed using stop animation and used in our movie making class.

Video Game Creation (ages 8 to 14) - Campers will create their very own imaginative 2d virtual gaming world, complete with levels of difficulty, backgrounds, protagonist and antagonist characters, and music. Each camper will have their very own created video game provided on disk for them to play and show off to friends!

Movie Making (ages 6 to 8) - Campers can let their imagination and creative spirit combine in a class where they will create a movie utilizing animation, videography, and special effects!