Illinois Space Camps, Astronomy Camps, Summer Space Camps on the Camp Channel

Experience the wonders of the universe at a space camp this summer. Incorporate math, science, and astronomy into a hands on approach to understanding our solar system and beyond. Become familiar with the use of telescopes, build model rockets, or step into a real simulator at a space camp this summer.

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1. iD Programming Academy: Summer Programming Camp for Teens - Love programming and robotics? Spend 2 weeks w/other Teens who share your interests. Interact w/industry pros & discover a potential career. Courses: iPhone/Android App Dev. or Robotics Engineering. Held at MIT, Yale, Stanford & more. Accredited Continuing Education Units available.

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New Haven, Connecticut
CA: Palo Alto, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Jose, San Mateo
MA: Boston, Cambridge
DC: Washington D.C., Washington DC, District of Columbia
IL: Chicago, Lake Forest, Evanston
MA: Cambridge, Boston, North Andover, Springfield
NC: Durham, Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro

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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.

2. Science Adventures - 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.

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Multiple Locations across the US, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI

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!