A Step Ahead now in it's 11 year is featuring over 8 weeks of summer basketball including it's 5th annual Nike Basketball Camp(s): Newton, Hanover and New Hampton NH

ASA Hoops at Boston Latin School, and ASA Hoops at Brookline High School.

The staff at A Step Ahead Inc. consists of Boston area educators and basketball coaches who thrive on teaching and coaching the game of basketball.

“I’ve been to this camp for 6 years now. The counselors are amazing and the whole experience is something that I wish I could do year round. I learn more in a week at iD than I do in a year at my school.” -Spencer, Student

Visit the website to learn more about iD Tech Camps, read amazing "Do Something Big" camper stories, watch videos, check out specials and read testimonials. You'll quickly see why this camp has become the leading technology summer program.

During this weeklong, day and overnight program, ages 7-17 experience summer tech fun. Students create 2D and 3D video games, model 3D characters with Maya®, modify popular games like Unreal Tournament® 3, design websites with Flash®, build robots then compete against their classmates, learn programming, create a digital arts portfolio, film & edit digital movies, produce stunning blockbuster special effects and more.

With an average of just six students per instructor, students receive hands-on, project-based instruction from fun, tech-savvy staff and are given the attention they need to excel. Students complete a project by the end of the week while also getting first-hand exposure to a university which they may consider attending. By the end of the week students gain a sense of empowerment, independence and self-confidence as they learn to articulate their creativity through technology. And all this while having a complete blast-- no wonder iD students keep returning and choose iD Tech Camps! And the staff love teaching at iD-- more than 70% return each season!!

iD Tech Camps is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and is located at over 60 prestigious universities in 25 states. This includes Stanford, Brown, Columbia, MIT, Northwestern, NYU, Emory, American, UCLA and many more. Visit www.internalDrive.com to see where there is a location near you.

There are also additional multi-week teen programs for Teens age 13-18 include the iD Gaming Academy, iD Film Academy and iD Programming Academy. For the sports enthusiasts, check out the unique Surf & Tech and Sports & Tech programs.

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WHY iD? TOP 10 FACTS
• America’s #1 Tech Camp: Over 100,000 students have enrolled in iD, which is more than any other tech camp. Find out why.
• Top Universities: 60 Prestigious Locations include Stanford, Brown, UCLA, NYU, MIT
• ACA Accreditation: No other computer camp has more sites accredited by the ACA.
• Smallest Ratios: Only iD publishes an average 6 students per instructor for customized, personalized instruction.
• Adult Instructors: iD has trained, adult-only instructors. No CITs. iD staff is known to be the gold standard. Instructors come from Stanford, MIT, UCLA and other top institutions.
• College Credit: Teens can elect to receive continuing education units.
• Fun: iD promotes a well-balanced experience on and off the computer. Learn more about our summer camp activities.
• Tech: iD uses the best products including Maya®, Final Cut Studio®, Adobe® CS4, and more.
• Safety: iD has “one of the best risk management programs in the country.”
• Family Company: We are passionate about our company—and ensuring your kids have an amazing summer experience. You deserve the best. Welcome to iD Tech Camps.

"Of all the camps my son has attended, this is by far the best. As an educator, I'm extremely impressed with the quality of this program." Connie Ryan, Parent

Now in our ninth year, A Step Ahead Inc. has become a year-round operation offering clinics and camps in all seasons. In 2005, over 500 participants have entered our camps and clinics. In 2006 we will once again feature Walter McCarty of the LA Clippers and host our first NIKE basketball clinic. Our participants have come from countries as far away as Japan, Israel and Spain as well as from cities including: Newton, Needham, Waltham, Boston, Brookline, Natick, Saugus, Marblehead, Hubbardston, Washington D.C. and Bangor Maine.

The program uses educational and fun software to teach money skills, pre reading skills and pre vocational skills. Special equipment such as Inteellikeys is available. The program can be integrated into a student's IEP.

Classes are held in Boston and Worcester, two days weekly from 9AM - 2PM.

Education Unlimited®'s East Coast College Tour is designed for students entering the 10th -12th grades to tour university and college campuses with like-minded students and an educated chaperone staff. Lead by Robert Rummerfield, former Asst. Director of Admissions at John Hopkins, the tour meets in Boston and the students will make their way through Providence, Rhode Island, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C., touring two campuses a day.

Students stay in high-end hotels or college dorms and eat in local restaurants and eateries, getting a chance to explore the sites surrounding the campuses. At each school, students will meet with a tour guide (usually a college student) for a full campus tour and will meet with an admissions representative to ask questions about the admissions process or university life. Students will also receive materials to help evaluate and compare each school, and background information on all of the school options.

Students choose two campuses a day from the following list:
Boston:
* Harvard U.
* Boston U.
* Northeastern
* Boston College
* Tufts U.

Rhode Island:
* Brown U.
* Providence College
* Rhode Island School of Design
* Yale
* Fairfield

New York:
* Columbia U.
* Barnard College
* Fordham
* NYU
* Sarah Lawrence

Philadelphia:
* Drexel U.
* Temple U.
* U. Penn
* Swarthmore
* Bryn Mawr College
* Villanova

Washinton D.C.
* American U.
* U. of Maryland
* Georgetown U.
* George Washington U.

Students can either meet in Boston, MA at the airport or hotel, or take our chaperoned flight from the San Francisco Bay Area. The tour ends in Washinton D.C.

Your World...Your Way! Our three- to four-week summer immersion programs and teen tours let high school students combine travel, language study, and adventure for the best vacation ever. Enjoy pre-college programs in exciting destinations throughout the world. An eye-opening trip, incredible new skills, a chance to bond with friends (and make some new ones), and an unbeatable essay topic for your college applications. Why wait?

The Ultimate Study-Abroad Adventure

At the Explorica Summer Academy, you'll combine classroom work with hands-on experience and total immersion in some of the world's most beautiful destinations. Practice your French in the sophisticated Côte d'Azur, learn Spanish on the sunny Costa del Sol or in the Mayan capitals of Mexico, help wildlife conservation experts in South Africa, get a feel for rainforest ecology in Costa Rica, examine Michelangelo's work up close in Rome and Florence, or sample the cultures of Europe as you travel from London to Rome to Paris to Madrid (with many stops along the way!).

You'll learn new skills, travel to amazing new places, and meet new people from around the world. And the benefits won't stop once you get home.

The MFA and Diablo Glass School have collaborated to offer Teen Vacation Camps. Located just blocks from the MFA, Diablo is easily accessible by foot, car or public transportation. Diablo’s facilities offer glass blowing, flame working and kiln forming studios. All camps start with an introduction at Diablo and then a tour of the MFA’s glass collection. At the MFA, we discuss the history of glass, different techniques and artistic inspiration. After that, the teens return to the studio to start their intensive glass studies. Teens chose between Glass Blowing and Flame Working and in the afternoon, they all work in the kiln forming studio to create fused glass pieces.

The Young Artist Residency Program 2010 at The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts is designed for high school students who will be entering their junior or senior year in the Fall of 2010. This intensive program of four-weeks of classes and art-making during July is designed to offer a professional art college experience while living on campus.

A student who applies and is selected to attend will:

*Select a full schedule of classes from over 50 exciting course offerings in the areas of Artistry, Technology, and Professions in the Visual Arts
*Discover Boston, a beautiful world-class city rich in history, the arts, nearby beaches, and consistently ranked #1 of the "Big City College Towns"
*Join a thriving art college community
*Receive 6 college credits for successful completion of courses and enrichment activities
*Earn incentives for applying and enrolling in AIB as a college choice
*Strengthen your portfolio and become the artist you were meant to be
*Learn the high-tech side of art-making by gaining experience with state-of-the-art computer software and hardware

We are particularly excited about recruiting students who live and study abroad to create the most diverse, rich, and creative art-making environment possible.

2010 Young Artist Residency Dates:

Arrival: July 6, 2010
Classes Begin: July 7, 2010
Classes End: July 30, 2010
Art Exhibition: July 30, 2010 (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
Departure: July 31, 2010

Application Deadline: May 17, 2010
International Student Deadline: March 12, 2010

We accept applications on a rolling basis. We encourage interested students to apply early.

Harbor Discoveries camps is a marine science camp focused on learning by discovery, exploration, and fun! Our 1 to 2 week programs have themes ranging from marine mammals, sharks, crabs, and more! One of our signature programs, Schooner Adventures, is a special program that offers marine science with a twist. After a week of preparation and terrestrial exploration, our crew of young explorers will board a Grand Banks schooner and set sail for a five-day, four-night excursion exploring Massachusetts Bay. Campers will study the rich biodiversity of Stellwagen Bank. In addition, they will take part in all the activities that keep the ship afloat, from setting the sails to steering at the helm and even some daily chores. This program is run in cooperation with the Ocean Classroom Foundation.

Mix magic potions, build working robots, care for live animals. These are just a few the things your child could learn this summer! Boston’s Museum of Science offers more than 80 hands-on, interactive, week-long programs throughout the summer. Let you child build his or her own camp experience by choosing different courses in the morning and afternoon, attending multiple weeks, or choosing the extended-day option giving him or her the opportunity to see an Omni show, tour the museum, and play games with fellow students. With the Museum’s resources and instructors, students entering grades 1-9 can study marine science, attend mini-med school, or even become pros at video game design. There is truly something for everyone!