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, Duke, 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.

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.

Find your SPACE to WONDER this Summer! Design a computer game or
build a computer; make a robot or develop a webpage; direct and edit
your own video or animate graphics! Campers can do all of that and
more during our weekly Summer day camps located in Dallas, Houston,
Austin, Washington DC, and in 2011 are adding Chicago!

Our project-based curricula, designed by Rice University graduates
instill technology principles as well as problem solving and critical
thinking skills in a FUN environment. Campers get immediate hands-on
experience from highly trained technology industry staff and
counselors. Small groups of 1 counselor per 6 campers ensure plenty
of 1-to-1 time so that every camper has a customized Summer
experience. Our courses give campers the tools to explore their tech
side while reaching their creative potential. Enroll today and spend
your Summer learning new technology skills while having a blast!
WS welcomes all experience levels and all ages 7-17.

The WS Experience is...

- Interactive: Go hands-on with computer technology as you learn web design, game design, robotics, digital film and computer-building skills!

- Small Camper to Counselor Ratio: Small groups of 1 counselor per 6 campers ensure plenty of 1-to-1 time so that every camper has a customized Summer experience.

- Knowledgeable & Experienced Staff: Campers get immediate hands-on experience from highly trained technology industry staff and counselors. Our staff has attended some of the top schools in the nation, majoring in subjects like engineering, media and graphics design and computer technology. They are not only experienced and highly intelligent, they also love to teach our campers!

- Fun!: Wonder-Space offers a computer camp experience that proves to parents and kids that technology can be both educational and fun. Jason Levy, one of our former campers put it best when he said:"Kids have so much to learn about computers these days that it seems like hard work. At Wonder-Space, working on the computer is actually REALLY FUN!"

- Quality Camp, Low Cost: We think quality computer camps need not "break the bank" or put a strain on your finances. Our full camp price of $675/course is over 15% less expensive than our major competitor. That's a savings of more than $100 ! We also offer other ways to save through discounts, rebates, scholarships and more!

- Convenient locations, Nationwide: Wonder-Space offers computer and technology camps in four convenient locations nation-wide, including Houston, Dallas, Austin and Washington, DC.

Northern Illinois University Academic Summer Camps

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 1, 2012!

2012 Residential Camp dates:


Campers entering grades 6-9:

Sci-Camp Engineering Amusement Roller Coasters to Cotton Candy

June 17-22, 2012


Campers entering grades 9-12:

Speech Camp - June 24-29, 2012

Creative Writing Camp - June 17-22, 2012

Sci-Camp Environment & Sustainability - June 24-29, 2012

Film Camp - June 24-29, 2012

Global Leadership Camp - July 15-20, 2012

Science Research Experience - June 24-29, 2012

Broadcast Journalism Camp - July 15-20, 2012



2012 Day Camp dates:

Campers entering grades 6-8:

Creative Writing Day Camp - July 15-20, 2012



Comments from past campers:

"Very inspirational, learned so much" - Film Camper

"The camp staff cared a great deal" - Speech Camper

"I must say coming to this camp was such a privilege for me. An experience like this is hard to find, and just having this opportunity was a blessing. Thank you for all of your help, it means more than you could imagine" - Speech Camper

"I actually think I learned more in this week than in a whole year at school. The small groups were awesome and it was always fun" - Creative Writing Camper

To download the registration forms and get detailed information about each camp visit: http://www.niu.edu/clasep/camps/index.shtml

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, Northwestern, Princeton, Columbia, Emory 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

SuperCamp is the summer enrichment program that parents and kids love! Now in our 31st year and with over 60,000 graduates worldwide, we'll give your son or daughter the skills, added confidence, motivation and character direction to flourish. SuperCamp can give your son or daughter an academic and personal edge at its exciting 7-10 day academic summer programs held on prestigious university campuses worldwide.

All programs promote an "I can do it" atmosphere in which learning occurs without stress and frustration. Music, games and an attitude of celebration throughout the program make the learning process fun and easy and help students reach beyond the boundaries set by themselves and others. Life-skills courses such as Communication, Problem Solving and an Outdoor Adventure Day develop self-confidence and increase motivation. The learning skills and strategies acquired in courses such as Working Magic With Your Brain (Memory), Write Like a Pro, The Power to Read Your Best, Note Taking and Test Preparation give students an edge in all subjects.

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.

At Robotics camp, held in a friendly, sports-like atmosphere, we focus on team-building, problem solving, creativity and fun for ages 3 - 17. Full day or 1/2 day is available: 9 - 12, 1 - 4 or 9 - 4. Students will be working with the widely known and popular plastic LEGO building blocks, including the more specialized pieces such as axles, gears, beams, wheels, motors, microcomputers, pneumatics and other parts that will enable them to safely create animated and exciting mechanical movements and other effects. The LEGO Technic System has been adopted as the standard material for robotic designers, because of their sophisticated and powerful set of mechanical design components. The fact that they can be disassembled and reconfigured as necessary is essential in testing, design, and instruction.
American Robotics Academy ® camp can provide the guidance and confidence to build simple working robots, as well as the inspiration for more complex robotic inventions.

PLAY OUTSIDE!

Catch Frogs, Go Fishing, Study the Stars at night.

Swift Nature Camp is a small premier Wisconsin residential summer camp for Boys & Girls ages 6-15. SNC is located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin on a 1500 acre lake connected to a county forest, We combine traditional water & land activities along with hands on outdoor Nature Studies. Traditional Adventure camping activities include: Horses, Swimming, Scuba, Team Course, Sailing, Skiing, and much more. Above all else we have FUN. Best of all campers take out of camp canoe and backpack trips. Self-accomplishment is promoted in a noncompetitive and nurturing environment. Two counselors live in each cabin of 8-10 children, fostering cabin spirit, organizing trips and reading stories at night.

Programs are 2, 3 & 6 weeks. Plus a special First Timer Camp!

THE DMA EXPERIENCE

Founded in 2002 by technology educators from Stanford University, and led by former Stanford educators and interactive education and entertainment creators from Apple and Walt Disney Studios - Digital Media Academy delivers a world-class digital learning experience.

Learn video game design, iPhone and iPad App development, Google Android app development, robotics, computer programming using Java or C+++, digital filmmaking, digital photography, website design, 3D modeling, animation and so much more.

Beginning to advanced student campers age 6-18 learn by doing with hands-on instruction from industry professionals, with real-world experience. DMA builds and develops STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills - many of DMA’s instructors have literally written the book on the subject that they teach. DMA Alumni include television and music producers, filmmakers, professional photographers as well as game and app developers.

At DMA, students experience life on the campus of a prestigious American university like Stanford, Harvard or UCLA (just to name a few) while making friends and learning with others who share the same interests. Small class sizes (8:1 max) guarantee a personalized experience. Students work on their own personal project in every class.*

*DMA Studios are a group based project learning experience.


WHY CHOOSE DMA?

•Stanford University Accreditation - get Stanford continuing studies credits to enhance a college portfolio or resume
•Separate teaching and activity staff
•The lowest student to staff ratio - ranges from 3:1 or 8:1 depending on classroom needs
•The latest software and hardware - Apple computers
•Balanced experiene for kids, including outdoor activities
•Optional residential program includes organized evening and weekend activities - video game competitions, movie premieres and more
•Family owned and operated - we're parents too!

If it involves creating digital media, we can teach you how to create the future at Digital Media Academy - the world’s best computer and digital arts summer camp.
For experiences beyond the traditional one-week camp, see our 2-week teen academies and immersive DMA Studios experiences below.

DMA is an Apple Certified Training Center and teen camp/courses are accredited by Stanford University.


WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT DMA

"Vastly better than any of the other summer camps we've been to" -Glen Scott, Parent

"DMA is the best camp I have ever been to. I learned how to make iPhone apps in one week!" - Lewis, DMA App Development Student

"I knew absolutely nothing about Maya when I first signed up but now it feels like I could make anything I want with just a little practice" - Sawyer, DMA Maya Student

"The best 2 weeks of my life - I met great friends for life and I gained great filmmaking skills" - Caitlin, DMA Film Student

We all know how much children love summer, but children who spend it at Champions love it even more! Eleven weeks filled with weekly camp themes, totally different than our school-year programs, will keep your child engaged and delighted al summer long. Designed to be fun for children and convenient for grown-ups, every day starts a new activity and every week starts a new theme, so stay for all eleven weeks or come as often as is convenient for your summer schedule.

Our academic weekly themese include: Wilderness 101, Scienterrific, Spectacular Sports, Animal Antics, Gross and Gooey Science, Kid's Kitchen, Sports Smarts, Art Expo, Splish Splash and Feats of Science.

Monday a special lunch is provided for all children. Tuesday our preschool campers will participate in a special activity, while our school age campers will be on field trips. Wednesday we will have an in house field trip for all campers to participate in. Thursday a special event is planned. We will finish the week on Friday with water play for the preschool campers and a field trip to the Splash Pad for our school age campers.

We offer a flexible schedule with both full day and half day options.

For more information please email us below or contact us at #847/229-1258.

Have your child enjoy the summer by joining Champions. They are sure to have a Champions summer they will never forget!

A new newspaper/journalism summer camp is now offered for middle school students in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.

Campers will write reviews and articles, take photographs and produce comics for KIDZ NEWZ--a real kid-content newspaper that will be distributed, free in libraries and other kid-friendly establishments of Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.

Camp will include special guest appearances by working journalists and photographers. Campers will also attend field trips to the Oak Park Police Department and Village Hall and local newspaper offices.

When: June and August 2011
Session 1 DATES: Wednesdays and Fridays 10am -2 pm June 15, 17; 22, 24; June 29, Jul. 1
Session 2 DATES: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am -2 pm August: 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12
Where: Ascension School: 601 Van Buren Oak Park
Cost: Each 6-class session costs $230 per student. Limit 15 students per class.

Who we are: Camp director Jean Lotus is a working reporter, a substitute teacher and an Oak Park mom of five. She is the parent coordinator of the Ascension School newspaper, “Attention Ascension”. Camp activities will also be staffed by journalism students from Columbia College and DePaul University. Offered with media partnership from Wednesday Journal.

Campers are divided into teams of four where they create, organize, and pitch a business idea. Successful regional entrepreneurs will present topics such as concept development, creativity and innovation, marketing and budgeting - all necessary in today's business world. You'll start developing skills as you have fun and make friends along the way. At the conclusion of the camp, students will present their business plan to entrepreneurs serving as judges to compete for a cash prize. For more information contact Jennifer Zuniga at 217-581-2913 or email us using the form below.

We have something for everyone at Hastings Lake YMCA.

Camp is a great place for children to sharpen skills, advance in existing studies or explore new interests. Young students will also take advantage of our early reading program. In fact, many of our new campers will learn to read for the very first time!

Our preschool campers will do on campus activities that include art, water fun, little explorers club and music fun!

Campers age 4-8 will enjoy themed activities, twice-weekly pool visits and a field trip each week for every class. The love of learning is so alive in this age group and we want to continue it all summer.

Our campers age 8-11 will start the morning with a bit of academics and logic games. Art themed activities, twice-weekly pool visits and a field trip round off the week.

Our 11-14 year old campers begin the day with academic "teasers" that are fun and challenging. Art themed weekly activities, twice-weekly pool visits and a field trip round off each week.

We also offer a Tutoring Camp. Specialized programs are created for the child to boost their academic skills. Call for more details.

Summer Schedule to be announced, however camp will run from June 11, 2012 to August 3, 2012.

Summer is the best time to learn a new language or brush up on the foreign language you already know!!! Have all the fun in other camps and learn a new language. Fun themes every week. Ages 3-5, 5-8, and 9-12, AM (9:00 – 12:00) or PM (12:30 – 3:30). Monday through Friday. June 20 – Aug. 26. 10 weeks summer camp.

Flexible scheduling options: Camp by week or camp by days. Register by April 15th and receive a 10% discount.

Maximum of 8 children per group.

Campers in grades 1-6 can explore science in a fun, interactive way. Our quality hands-on experiments, innovative curriculum and professional instructors bring your child’s understanding of science to the next level. Campers will compete in extreme sports challenges; build a detective kit and use cutting edge forensics science; thrill to building racers, planes and a gigantic roller coaster and launch the High Flyer rocket into the stratosphere. Each topic runs for five days. Full-day and half-day options available. Multi-topic discount if two or more Camps are purchased together. Visit the Science Adventures website or call 1.888.458.1812 to enroll!

Flexible Fun in 2011

You can choose one or two different week-long sessions of camp. The sessions are independent and non-cumulative, so you can choose to enroll in one or both sessions. You can also choose consecutive or non-consecutive sessions. Perhaps you’d like to take a few weeks off between sessions (great for summer vacation plans)? The choice is yours!

Nature Navigators (Session A)

June 13–17

June 27–July 1

July 18–22

August 1–5

Eco Explorers (Session B)

June 20–24

July 11–15

July 25–29

August 8–12

There’s no camp July 4–8 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.