iD TECH CAMPS - NORTH AMERICA'S #1 TECH CAMP!

“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

Experience North America's most reputable and distinguished summer technology program for beginner to advanced students. Over 100,000 kids and teens worldwide have learned to create 2D and 3D video games, websites with Flash, digital movies, C++ and Java programs, iPhone and Facebook apps, graphic designs, robots, 3D models and animations with products experts use in their professions. Enroll in these fun and challenging, week-long, day and residential summer camps, located at over 60 prestigious universities in the U.S. and Canada including Stanford University, Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, UCLA, Brown, MIT, Emory University and more.

Inquire about accredited Continuing Education Units. Alumni can hone their skills before and after summer with iD 365 – Endless Summer, complimentary online workshops led by live instructors year-round. Additional multi-week summer camp teen programs for ages 13-18 include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy and iD Programming Academy.

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WHY iD:

* America’s #1 Tech Camp: More students enroll at iD than any other computer camp. Over 100,000 students have participated in the past 11 years. Find out why.

* Top Universities: Over 60 prestigious locations, including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Brown, UCLA, NYU, Emory, Northwestern, MIT and more throughout the U.S. and Canada.

* ACA Accreditation: No other computer camp has more sites accredited by the ACA.

* Smallest Ratios: Only iD publishes an average of 6 students per instructor for customized, personalized instruction. If we exceed an 8:1 ratio during your course session, you get to return for a free week of camp at equal value. And it’s only at iD Tech Camps! (Not valid for Teen Academies.)

* Adult Instructors: iD has trained, adult-only instructors without any CITs. iD staff is known to be the gold standard, and come from Stanford, MIT, UCLA and other top institutions.

* iD 365 – Endless Summer: Upon registration at iD, you now immediately get access to our monthly FREE online workshops, taught year-round by live instructors.

* Best Products: iD uses the best products including Maya®, Final Cut Studio®, Photoshop®, Illustrator®, Wacom® Pen Tablets and more.

* Earn Continuing Education Units: Students entering their Junior and Senior years in high school are eligible.

* Safety: iD has “one of the best risk management programs in the country.”

* Fun: iD promotes a well-balanced experience on and off the computer.

* Refer-a-Friend: Save $50! And your friend saves $50 too!

* Family Company: We are passionate about our company, ensuring your kids have an amazing summer experience. You deserve the best. Welcome to iD Tech Camps.

EEmagination Computer Camps
Learn why kids who love technology belong at Emagination. Unleash creativity in 3D Animation, Flash, Game Design, Web Design, Robotics and more. Emagination balances technology learning with fun summer camp activities in two-week sessions. Over 20 Technology Workshops. Plus we offer specialty camps in Game Design, 3D Animated Film and RC Car Racing. Suburban campuses near Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia. We help with transportation. It’s Worth the Trip!

The Emagination Difference
* Two-week sessions - time to make friends and develop relationships at summer camp
* Three different technology workshops each day - more variety means more learning
* Over 20 Tech workshops - more choices and opportunities to progress to advanced levels
* Recreation and socializing are important - a balanced program facilitates social development
* Week-long in-person staff training - on campus training builds a team that's ready for campers
* Experience - Over 25 years operating summer technology camps

Emagination Game Design Camp
Create your own FPS game. Learn creative and technical skills using 3D Studio Max. Then choose your role on the development team----Graphic Designer, Level Designer, Audio Artist, Programmer. Present your game to industry pros. Learn from guest speakers and a game studio tour. For teens who are serious about learning game design and development as practiced in the industry today. Daily recreation. Gaming at night. Get Inside the Game! Offered at Bentley University near Boston, MA and Mercer University in Atlanta, GA. We help with transportation. It’s Worth the Trip!

The Benefits of Emagination Game Design
• Teens learn how video games are created in the $13 billion industry by experiencing the process first hand.
• Teens learn valuable creative and technical skills using industry standard game design software including 3D Studio Max.
• Teens experience teamwork, milestones and deadlines by selecting a role on a development team and working collaboratively to build a playable video game using a customized Design Document.
• Teens gain presentation skills as they present their game to a panel of game industry experts for review and critique.
• Teens see the pros in action on a tour of a game development studio.
• Teens learn about the industry and building video games from guest speakers.
• It’s the perfect pre-college experience for teens who are serious about game design and may be considering a career or degree program in digital media.

Emagination 3D Animated Film Camp
Create a 3D animated short film. Learn to create 3D characters, images and backgrounds using 3D Studio Max. Then choose your role on the film crew----Character Modeler, Static Modeler, Rigger, Texture Creator, Audio Artist. Create your short film and present to animation industry pros. Learn from guest speakers and an animation studio tour. For teens who are serious about developing skills and learning how to create animated films. Daily recreation. Films at night. Step Into The Animated World! Offered at Bentley University near Boston, MA. We help with transportation. It’s Worth the Trip!

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 a possible career path, gain practical skills or just have an incredible time with friends, DMA is unparalleled.

Why kids, teens, and their parents are choosing DMA:
Stanford University accreditation for all teen courses
Balanced experience for kids including outdoor activites
Accomplished instructors
Hands-on, project-based approach using industry-standard, professional software tools
Pre-college experience at campus locations such as Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Irvine and UC San Diego – 20 locations in the US and Canada
Evening and weekend activities for kids and teens living on campus

COURSES
DMA offers day and overnight courses in weekly and multi-week sessions for youth, age 7-18. 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 accomplished professionals who have a passion for inspiring young minds. An average student to instructor ratio of 6 to 1 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.

THE TEEN EXPERIENCE
DMA’s teen courses for 2009 include Robotics, Digital Filmmaking, 3D Animation, Web Production, Programming, and Music and Video Production - just to name a few.
Teens may commute or stay on campus in university housing. Separate DMA couselor staff live in the dorm coordinating evening and weekend activities while ensuring a fun and safe experience for everyone. Teens living on campus receive breakfast, lunch and dinner in a university dining hall. Commuting students may purchase a dining hall lunch pass or buy their own lunch at one of several restaurants on campus.

THE YOUTH EXPERIENCE
DMA’s 2009 youth courses (called Digital Media Adventures) include Robotics, Digital Filmmaking, Game Creation, Web Design & Flash, Cartoon & Comic Book Creation and Surfing & Filmmaking. To create a more balanced experience, we incorporate outdoor recreation breaks throughout the day – we beleive, like you, that kids should move! Additional activities, such as sports, board games and weekend adventures are offered to youth in our residential program.

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.

Serious fun. Serious gaming.

This weekend is devoted entirely to the fun of games. Although there is some learning that takes place as you discover tricks to modding your characters, or how to tweak your settings while you overclock your machine, this weekend is about getting your game on! And on, and on!

Your Games...Your Play.

You guide the games you play at Weekend Gamerz. Want something a little less wired? No problem, we’ll have plenty of board and card games available for un-plugged entertainment.

WELCOME TO HILLSIDE SUMMER TERM
If there's a question most frequently asked of independent schools regarding their summer programs, it's this: "Is it academic, recreational or a combination of the two?" Our answer is a resounding yes!
The Program

Located on 200 acres of land in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the Hillside School campus is home to our summer term. Our expansive facility includes academic buildings, dormitories, computer access, library, student center and dining hall. The campus offers many on-site activity choices including an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, playing fields and a working farm. In addition, your son or daughter may participate in variety of educational and recreational off-campus activities. The summer term includes academic enrichment in English, Math and the Computer Sciences, Outdoor Adventures, the farm experience, as well as athletic offerings.

Academic Enrichment

Academic enrichment courses are offered in language arts, mathematics and computer science. Specific topics include reading, writing and study skills, creative writing, arithmetic, pre-algebra and geometry, and various levels of computer programming and instruction.

Leadership Training

Outdoor Adventure gives students the opportunity to build self-confidence and leadership abilities through a ropes course, climbing wall, hiking and the School's working farm program. Sports and recreational offerings include, basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming, and volleyball. In addition, a full-day soccer program that focuses on technical and tactical fundamentals is offered in two one-week sessions.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Designed for our international
students, our ESL courses focus on the major strands of the English language, which include reading, writing, structured grammar,
listening, speaking and vocabulary. Additionally, the small groups learn about American culture.

The Soccer Experience

In addition to our Summer Program, the school offers an opportunity to improve your soccer skills with us. The clinic is directed by Rex Osae, our Varsity Soccer Coach. Two one week sessions are offered with the option of enrolling in one or both weeks for a full or half-day.

Enrollment and Registration

Our coed program is for children ages 5-14 who may enroll in our day or boarding program. We also offer a Counselors-in-Training Program for students who are at least 15 years of age. The summer term runs for 4 weeks, divided into two week sessions.

Welcome to Game Camp USA by Convergenesis, Inc. (est. 1999)

Don't just play video games all summer. Build your own, make new friends and have the time of your life!

Whether you're experienced or an absolute beginner, you'll learn industry-standard software from professionals and students (at the college upper class and graduate levels). More importantly, you'll develop the problem solving skills vital to success in college.