What could be better than 2 weeks with other teens who also love gaming! Prove to others that gaming is more than a hobby, and apply your gaming interest to create a video game, talk to industry professionals, and build a portfolio. We guarantee small class sizes (max 8:1), and courses are taught by top-tier instructors who have degrees in the field and impressive backgrounds in professional game development, game programming, and character design.

iD Gaming Academy is a 2-week, overnight, pre-college immersive summer program held at prestigious universities nationwide. This includes Harvard, Stanford, Villanova University, the University of Denver, Lake Forest College, Emory University, the University of Washington, UT Austin, TCU, and Vassar.

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, 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. You’ll also have access to year-round learning opportunities with free monthly online workshops as well as iD Tech 365 – an online subscription service where students learn from tech tutorials, compete in gaming tournaments, and stay connected through community forums.

COURSES
Fun, challenging courses let you choose from a variety of gaming interests:
• iD Game Studios 101
• 3D Modeling & Animation with Autodesk Maya
• 3D Level Design – Unreal Development Kit
• Programming for Xbox 360
• Game Development - Minecraft
• Game Development for iPhone & Android with Unity

iD Tech Camps is the leading summer technology program, featured yearly in esteemed publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Businessweek, as well as on networks including CNN, the Today Show, and other national TV news stations.

OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS
Want more? iD Tech Camps offers weeklong game development and technology summer programs for ages 7-17 located at 60 prestigious universities in 26 states (www.internalDrive.com). Additional Teen Academies include iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking and photography) and iD Programming Academy (www.iDTeenAcademies.com).

QUESTIONS?
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. Flexibility! Enroll now and make changes up until 3 weeks before the start of your session without penalty fees.

How do you get into the college of your dreams? Break into the gaming industry? Publish your own iPhone and Android Apps? Design websites for companies? Create animated films for festivals? Or build functioning robots? Your game plan starts here.

At iD Tech Camps, beginner to advanced students ages 7-17 create iPhone and Android apps, video games, programs with C++ and Java, movies with special effects, websites, 3D models, robots, photos, and more.

WHY 140,000 STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN iD TECH CAMPS
• Fun, un-school environment with an emphasis on experiential learning and creating a final project.
• Summer programs held at 60+ prestigious universities in 27 states. This includes Stanford, Columbia, Princeton, NYU, Emory, and others.
• Small class sizes (max 8:1 guaranteed) separated by age group for personalized 1-on-1 instruction.
• Personalized curriculum with a small group of peers; learn and socialize with kids and staff who share similar interests.
• Exciting college campus environments where students experience project-based STEM (Science, Technology, Education, and Math) learning, blended with traditional camp activities.
• Qualified, trained staff who come from top universities.
• Year-round learning opportunities with free monthly online workshops as well as iD Tech 365 – an online subscription service where students learn from tech tutorials, compete in gaming tournaments, and stay connected through community forums.
• Accredited Continuing Education Units available from Stanford or Villanova to help enhance your college application.
• New iD Game Plan, a learning platform for best results with long term skill development.
• Flexibility! Enroll now and make changes up until 3 weeks before the start of your session without penalty fees.

iD Tech Camps is the leading summer technology program, featured yearly in esteemed publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Businessweek, as well as on networks including CNN, the Today Show, and other national TV news stations.

GAIN A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
• Matthew secured an internship at Facebook and has published multiple iPhone apps.
• Katherine became an award-winning, nationally-televised director for her animated shorts.
• Mark used his iD Tech Camps experience and MIT degree to secure a job at game company, Harmonix.
• Casey is pursuing a Game Development degree and works as a 3D modeling contractor.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy – Ages 13-18 immerse in 2-week, specialized, pre-college summer programs, where they build a portfolio for college and interact with industry professionals. Held at select prestigious universities, including Yale, Stanford, Princeton, and more. Visit iDTeenAcademies.com.

QUESTIONS?
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. Flexibility! Enroll now and make changes up until 3 weeks before the start of your session without penalty fees.

iD TECH CAMPS LOCATIONS
Arizona: held at Arizona State University
California: held at Stanford, UC Berkeley, Sacramento State, San Francisco State, Santa Clara, St. Mary's, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly Pomona, 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, Rollins College, and the University of South Florida
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 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 and the University of Virginia
Washington: held at the University of Washington (in the Seattle area) and UW Bothell
Washington D.C.: held at American University
Wisconsin: held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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.

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 newly renovated NIU residence halls and enjoy an intensive and fun week. Phone (815) 753-1450.