The Dexter and Southfield Schools in Brookline offer what some parents call “one-stop camping.” For kids ages 4 through 15 and interests ranging from sports to drama, the Schools offer seven camps in one, including two 1-week overnight programs at their Cape Cod marine science facility. With seven school bus routes covering many towns around the Boston area, parents can put all their children on one bus and off they go to Day Camp, Science Camp, Hockey Camp Enrichment Camp, Tennis Camp, or take the Mon-Fri shuttle down to Cape Cod for Marine Science or Sailing Camps. The camps offer 8 weeks of program from mid-June to August (June 18 – Aug 10). Depending on the program, prices range from $295 to $895 per week. Over 70 activities at the various day camps, depending on age group, can include model rocketry, astronomy, ham radio, electronics, LEGO robotics, yoga, stained glass, canoeing, theatre, fencing, archery, tennis, ice hockey, and swimming. At the overnight camps on Cape Cod, sailing, kayaking, swimming, and marine science are the primary activities. Some of the specialty programs tend to fill quickly, so parents should make choices by mid-March. There are several open houses during the spring, although private campus tours may be requested at any time.

What could be better than 2 whole weeks filled with gaming? Prove to others that your hobby is more than a weekend pastime, and apply your gaming interest to learn about the different aspects of creating professional, best-selling video games. 2-week overnight program for Teens, held at prestigious universities nationwide (see below). iD Gaming Academy guarantees small class sizes (max 8:1) taught by top-tier instructors who have degrees in the field and impressive backgrounds in professional game development, game programming, and character design. Ages 13-18 learn personalized curriculum with a small group of peers to optimize learning and social experiences.

Discover a gaming career while interacting with industry professionals and building a portfolio for college. 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, Half-Life 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.

COURSES
Fun, challenging courses let you dive into a variety of gaming interests. From the intro course iD Game Studios 101 to more advanced courses, choose from one of the following five options:

•iD Game Studios 101
•3D Modeling & Animation with Autodesk Maya
•Level Design – Unreal Development Kit
•Programming for the Xbox 360
•Game Development for iPhone and Android with Unity

iD GAMING ACADEMY LOCATIONS
Held at Stanford, Harvard, Villanova, Emory, Vassar, the University of Denver, Texas Christian University (in the Fort Worth area), 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 Programming 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.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 who can recommend a customized summer schedule to develop a student’s interest.

Video game design, animation, LEGO robotics, and digital movies are just some of the possibilities for kids in grades 2-8 at Children's Technology Workshop's icamp. Each child creates his or her own experience by choosing an Adventure theme, such as Mission to Mars, Medieval, Fashion Design, or Music Mogul, to develop a story. Then they combine technology applications to make their vision a reality. Every child works on their own projects and laptops, letting them create their own experience working with the stories and technologies that interest them most.

Our trained instructors guide all campers in projects that suit their age, interests, and skill level to ensure a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. We break throughout the day for group and outdoor activities. The week ends with the Friday Showcase of final projects played for parents, and campers take their digital projects home to enjoy and share.

Since 1999 over 130,000 students worldwide have immersed in hands-on learning to create iPhone apps, programs with C++ and Java, video games, websites, movies, 3D models, ad designs, robots, films, and photos. Beginner to advanced students ages 7-17 enroll in these fun and challenging, weeklong, day and overnight summer camps held at 60 prestigious universities nationwide (see below).

Small class sizes (max 8:1) are guaranteed and taught by adult-only instructors, with Teens, pre-Teens, and younger students separated into different classes. Students learn personalized curriculum with a small group of peers, allowing them to optimize learning and social experiences. iD Tech Camps has been at the forefront of technology learning since 1999, and there’s never been a better or more important time to engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Accredited Continuing Education Units from Stanford or Villanova are also available to help build a portfolio for college.

COURSES
•Video Game Design – Game Development
•Programming & Robotics
•App Development
•3D Game Modding – 3D Modeling
•Web & Graphic Design
•Photography & Video Editing

HELD AT 60 PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES
Summer programs are held at Stanford, Northwestern, Princeton, Columbia, Emory and other universities in 27 states nationwide. Check www.internalDrive.com for a complete list of summer programs.

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.

TEEN-ONLY PROGRAMS
Also, ages 13-18 immerse in 2-week specialized, pre-college, overnight summer programs at iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking and photography). Visit www.iDTeenAcademies.com for courses and university locations.

WHY iD?
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 who can recommend a customized summer schedule to develop a student’s interest.

iD TECH CAMPS LOCATIONS
Arizona: held at Arizona State University
California: held at Stanford, UC Berkeley, Sacramento State, Santa Clara, St. Mary's, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, 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 and Rollins College
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 Mexico: held at the University of New Mexico
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
Washington: held at the University of Washington
Washington D.C.: held at American University
Wisconsin: held at the University of Wisconsin

TECHNOLOGY LEARNING PLUS SUMMER CAMP FUN!
Emagination blends the latest in technology learning with cool non-tech activities that create a well-rounded summer camp experience for kids & teens ages 8 -17. Two-week sessions allow time to make new friends, build self-confidence and become part of a community. Many campers stay longer and return for years.

CAMPERS TAKE THREE TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS
Campers choose three different workshops from a huge selection including: 3D Art, 3D Animation, Flash® Animations, Anime Music Videos, Digital Music. Video Game Design --- RPG, Strategy, Action. Robotics, Radio-Controlled Cars, iApps, Java and many more!

RECREATION IS IMPORTANT
Campers get unplugged in outdoor games, swimming, Color Wars and more. It’s an organized component of Emagination’s program and is also part of the evening program for overnight campers.

SENIOR CAMP FOR TEENS
Senior Camp offers teens (in 8th grade or higher) more independence, free time and special activities.

SPECIAL GAME DESIGN PROGRAM FOR TEENS 15 – 18
Emagination also offers a separate and immersive two-week course in video game development. At Emagination Game Design teens 15 - 18 join a team to build a 3D video game, visit a game development studio, learn from guest speakers and present to a panel of industry experts. Offered in Atlanta, Boston and Los Angeles. Learn more by visiting Emagination’s website.

IT'S WORTH THE TRIP!
Locations near Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Atlanta bring together “kids like me” from nearby towns, states across America and many foreign countries. It’s Worth the Trip!

DISCOVER THE EMAGINATION DIFFERENCE
* Three different technology workshops each day --- learn multiple topics.
* Two-week sessions --- time to make new friends and become a part of a summer camp community.
* More workshops --- more choices and opportunities to progress to advanced levels.
* Recreation and socializing are important --- campers learn tech skills and life skills.
* Weekend activities --- tuition includes Saturday Color Wars and LAN Party.
* Camp locations --- quiet suburban campuses selected for safety and quality facilities.
* On campus in-person training --- on campus training prepares the team for campers.
* Experience --- over 30 years operating summer technology camps.

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.

The Gloucester Museum School Project Adventure Summer Camp offers a unique experience for all the children involved. The open spaces of Essex County serve as a backdrop for young people to learn to appreciate and understand the natural resources of their community. In addition campers experience adventure games, problem solving, ropes course, rock climbing, hiking, dory rowing and camping as a vehicle to learn and appreciate themselves through non-competitive personal challenge.

The camp staff uses beaches and other natural and historical areas throughout Essex County in order for our campers participate in the unique activities our community has to offer. GMS draws on the estuarine environment behind Wingaersheek beach to involve participants in a variety of different physical challenges and educational activities including: adventure games and problem solving, ropes course, rock climbing, hiking, dory rowing, and camping.

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.

Register with code CRED before February 25 to save $100 on full-day camp.

Campers create their own experience by choosing one of 11 adventure themes- such as Mission to Mars, Team F1, Medieval, and Fashion Designer, to name a few- to develop a story for their project. Then they combine technology applications to make their visions reality. Project plans and tutorials help teach about programming and design, and our trained instructors guide all campers in projects that suit their age, interests, and skill level to ensure a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. The week ends with the Friday Showcase of final projects played for parents, and campers take their digital projects home to enjoy and share. Call CTWBoston at 617-395-7527 for more information.

Register with code CRED before February 25 to save $100 on full-day camp.

Campers create their own experience by choosing one of 11 adventure themes- such as Mission to Mars, Team F1, Medieval, and Fashion Designer, to name a few- to develop a story for their project. Then they combine technology applications to make their visions reality. Project plans and tutorials help teach about programming and design, and our trained instructors guide all campers in projects that suit their age, interests, and skill level to ensure a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. The week ends with the Friday Showcase of final projects played for parents, and campers take their digital projects home to enjoy and share. Call CTWBoston at 617-395-7527 for more information.

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!

Register with code CRED before February 25 to save $100 on full-day camp.

Campers create their own experience by choosing one of 11 adventure themes- such as Mission to Mars, Team F1, Medieval, and Fashion Designer, to name a few- to develop a story for their project. Then they combine technology applications to make their visions reality. Project plans and tutorials help teach about programming and design, and our trained instructors guide all campers in projects that suit their age, interests, and skill level to ensure a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. The week ends with the Friday Showcase of final projects played for parents, and campers take their digital projects home to enjoy and share. Call CTWBoston at 617-395-7527 for more information.

Campers create their own experience by choosing one of 11 adventure themes- such as Mission to Mars, Team F1, Medieval, and Fashion Designer, to name a few- to develop a story for their project. Then they combine technology applications to make their visions reality. Project plans and tutorials help teach about programming and design, and our trained instructors guide all campers in projects that suit their age, interests, and skill level to ensure a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. The week ends with the Friday Showcase of final projects played for parents, and campers take their digital projects home to enjoy and share. Call CTWBoston at 617-395-7527 for more information.

Campers create their own experience by choosing one of 11 adventure themes- such as Mission to Mars, Team F1, Medieval, and Fashion Designer, to name a few- to develop a story for their project. Then they combine technology applications to make their visions reality. Project plans and tutorials help teach about programming and design, and our trained instructors guide all campers in projects that suit their age, interests, and skill level to ensure a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. The week ends with the Friday Showcase of final projects played for parents, and campers take their digital projects home to enjoy and share. Call CTWBoston at 617-395-7527 for more information.

Register with code CRED before February 25 to save $100 on full-day camp.

Video gamemaker, animation, LEGO robotics, and digital movies are just some of the possibilities for kids 8-14 at Children's Technology Workshop's icamp. Campers create their own experience by choosing an adventure theme to develop a story. Then they combine technology applications to make their vision a reality. Our trained instructors guide all campers in projects that suit their age, interests, and skill level to ensure a fun and rewarding experience for everyone.

Please call our Boston office at 617-395-7527 for more information.

Wild at Art's goal is to provide safe, fun camp that will foster your child's creativity, sense of wonder and understanding of the natural world. Each camp session offers a balance of art and nature exploration along with non-competitive games and free choice activities. Some themes include videoramma, Build It Wild, Aninals of the Night, Fabric Art and Illustration to Animation. Wild at Art is accredited by the American Camping Association. Extended Day is available.

Every child is unique and deserves a camp that is right for them, LINX Camps offers 15 different camp programs to meet the interests of every member of the family. LINX Camps also offers you the convenience of 10 one-week sessions. So make any combination of weeks that fit your summer plans!

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!

Register with code CRED before February 25 to save $100 on full-day camp.

Campers create their own experience by choosing one of 11 adventure themes- such as Mission to Mars, Team F1, Medieval, and Fashion Designer, to name a few- to develop a story for their project. Then they combine technology applications to make their visions reality. Project plans and tutorials help teach about programming and design, and our trained instructors guide all campers in projects that suit their age, interests, and skill level to ensure a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. The week ends with the Friday Showcase of final projects played for parents, and campers take their digital projects home to enjoy and share. Call CTWBoston at 617-395-7527 for more information.

Students work cooperatively with the guidance of CityLab educators to learn concepts and skills associated with biotechnology and to think scientifically and creatively in the context of authentic laboratory challenges. SummerLab offers two curricula:

Clinical Connection: A Medical Research Challenge

Clinical Connection is focused on exploring medical research and techniques. This hands-on week will introduce the use of cutting edge technology to research disease and the processes involved in the development of potential treatments.

Dates: July 23-27

At the end of all sessions on Friday, students will present their work at a poster session, to be followed by a reception. Parents, friends, family, and BUSM faculty are all invited.


Go for the Glow: Production and purification of Green Fluorescent Protein

Go for the Glow is focused on the central concepts and skills of recombinant DNA technology as it applies to biotechnology. The use of green fluorescent protein (GFP) allows students to visualize the processes of gene expression, lysis, and purification.

Dates: July 9-13, July 16-20, July 30-August 3, August 6-10, August 13-17

At the end of all sessions on Friday, students will present their work at a poster session, to be followed by a reception. Parents, friends, family, and BUSM faculty are all invited.