Accredited by Stanford University, DMA is "The Summer Digital Art and Technology Camp for Kids and Teens!" DMA is ideal for students of all ages wanting exposure to the most relevant software used in Hollywood and the entertainment industry, video game design, and web design while gaining hands-on experience under the eye of accomplished professionals. Whether to explore and area of interest, gain practical skills for the future or just have an incredible time with friends, DMA is unparalleled.


WHY CHOOSE DMA?

* Stanford Continuing Studies accreditation – you won’t find higher standards
* Balanced experience for kids, including outdoor activities
* Pre-college experience for teens
* Optional residential program includes organized activities in the evenings and weekend
* Low student to staff ratio – ranges from 3 to 1 to 8 to 1 depending on class needs
* Separate adult program – parents can take a course too
* Separate teaching and activity staff
* Accomplished, adult instructors who love kids – industry pros and classroom teachers
* Hands-on, project-based approach using the latest software and hardware
* Family owned company – we’re parents too!
* Focus on being the best, not the biggest – quality, quality, quality


COURSES
DMA offers day and overnight courses in the US and Canada in weekly and multi-week sessions for youth, age 6-18. DMA courses accommodate a wide variety of digital media interests in a more sophisticated learning environment than other summer computer camps. All courses are project based and taught by industry professionals and classroom teachers who have a passion for inspiring young minds. An average student to instructor ratio of 6 to1 allows for plenty of individual attention as students explore, create and immerse themselves in an environment that is more like a production studio than a classroom.

WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT DMA

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

My son's best week ever!
- Maria Ayala, parent

Girls will LOVE this!
- Susan Anderson, parent

My kids rank DMA as the best camp experience ever!
- Mike Monahan, parent

At the Hanover Park Park District we offer the follwoing day camps: Lil Discovery ( 3 & 4 yrs), Discovery ( 5 - 6 yrs), Adventure (7 - 11 yrs), Teen (11 - 14 yrs), Drama (7 - 13 yrs), Nature Kids (6 - 10 yrs), Jr Sports ( 5 - 7 yrs) & Sports ( 8 - 13 yrs). Camp Sunrise offers care beginning at 6:30 - 9 am and serves breakfast; Camp Sunset offers care from 3 - 6pm and provides snack. All Camps go on a field trip each session. Day Camps for 4 - 14 yrs offers swim time and camp special event. Our sessions are one week long with the exception of our 4 week long drama camp. For more information, please contact us. To sign up, please come in person to register.

French at Camp aims at introducing or improving French language and culture to 6 to 13 year old children (2nd to 7th grade) in a friendly and highly structured manner.

French at Camp combines the rigor of the curriculum with the quality of hands on activities throughout the day in the Overnight Camp. Instruction is provided by highly experienced native French speakers. This Immersion Program takes place in the beautiful Laredo Taft Recreation center, south of Rockford in Oregon (2 hours of Chicago) for a selection of two weeks

(two last weeks of June)

Camp Carew is located approximately 9 miles south of Carbondale, Illinois. We are located on a 60 acre site sitting on a 900 acre lake. We are surrounded by the natural settings of a wildlife refuge, national forest and a state park. This setting provides ample opportunities for a variety of activities.

Join Chicago’s premiere children’s theater for the summer in over 30 locations! Camps are from June 9-mid August.

* Disney on Broadway Theater Day Camp features awesome songs & dances from Beauty & the Beast, Tarzan, Lion King, Mary Poppins, Little Mermaid & Aida for ages 5-12.
* Ages 7-12, M-F: 9am-3pm, $160 early/$175 after
* Ages 5-6, M-Th: 9am-noon, F: 9am-3pm, $110early $125 after
* Every day features theatrical training, games and team competitions. All campers work toward a final showcase performance.
* CYT also offers Camp Glee (ages 11-17) and overnight (Highlights from Andrew Lloyd Webber for MS/HS) camps.
* To register: Call, fax or visit our website. 847-516-2298

Learn to Dance, Sing & Act!

* Great for beginners & advanced students (No experience needed)
* Daily game time and team spirit competitions
* Meet new friends
* Let by qualified, fun counselors
* Every student performs in the showcase

Free t-shirt and Friday pizza included!

Summer in the Arts at Northern offers junior and senior high school students a chance to take their visual art, theatre, or jazz skills to the next level. Camps begin on Sunday and end with a show on Friday. All are on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. Camps are Theatre Arts Camp Junior for grades 6-8, Visual Arts Camp for grades 8-12, NIU Jazz Camp for grades 8-12, and Theatre Arts Camp Senior for grades 9-12. Camp directors and staff are NIU faculty, students, and alumni. Campers stay in NIU residence halls and enjoy an intensive and fun week. Phone (815) 753-1450.

We have something for everyone at Hastings Lake YMCA.