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

Michigan State University College of Engineering offers summer camps for all ages! Learn about different types of engineering and engineering majors, with short lecture, demonstrations, hands-on experiments, team-based problem solving, and tours.

The Michigan Technological University Summer Youth Program will introduce you to careers and allow you to develop new skills through laboratory, classroom, and field experiences. The program includes more than seventy one-week explorations, scheduled over multiple weeks. You may attend only one exploration per week, but can register for multiple weeks. Last summer, almost 900 students attended SYP from all over the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Columbia, Monaco and Spain.

We offer 4 different types of programs:
* Summer Camps: Explorations for current 6th - 8th graders
* Career and Adventure Explorations: current 9th - 11th graders
* Competitive Scholarship Programs: current 9th - 11th graders
* Courses for College Credit: current 10th - 11th graders

An exploration is an intensive week-long look at a particular field or area of interest and is offered in six different categories designed to introduce you to a world of opportunities. Explorations allow you to learn to use a computer, rappel, or perform diagnostic chemical tests. In other explorations you could fly a plan, backpack through a scenic wilderness area, or cast molten metal. Each exploration is led by a Michigan Tech faculty member, graduate student, or other specialist in that particular field. You will spend approximately thirty-two hours investigating your area of interest through classroom activities, hands-on laboratory exercises, field trips, and discussions with your instructors and other students.

Enrollment is open until each class reaches seating capacity. Classes are limited to 20 students or less.

Biotechnology Camp: July 10-15, 2011 $650
An excellent opportunity to explore one of the most fascinating and rapidly developing fields of biology.

Computer Technology Camp: June 19-22, 2011 $325
Experience hands-on learning and discuss current hot topics in the information technology industry.


Television & Digital Media Production Camp: June 19-24 $575
Learn many skills in producing and directing a “live” television show in a state-of-the-art television studio.

Biz Camp: June 26-28, 2011 $259
Working with simple to use software, students will manage a realistic business while competing with other corporations for sales, profits, an dmarket share.

Engineering & Technology Exploration Academies:
July 17-22:Design & Manufacturing $499
June 26-29:Inventors $349
July 17-22:Architecture, Construction & Graphics $499
July 10-15:Energy $559
Interested in a career in Design, Engineering, or Technology? Then make plans to explore these careers at the 2010 Engineering & Technology Exploration Academy!

FSU - Grand Rapids Summer Camp Workshops:
July 11-15:Intro to Animation & Game Design
July 18-22:Intro to Animation & Game Design
July 25-29:Advanced Animation & Game Design

We offer 3, 6, and 8 hour camps for children ages 3 and up. Our offerings include digital animation, robotics, engineering, video game animation and design projects in weekly camps. We have a different theme each week such as: Digital Moviemaking Week, Video Animation Week, Future Engineers Week, Young Scientists Week and Multimedia Week. Participants work on creative technology-based projects in a team setting to develop analytical, leadership and collaborative skills. Camp activities involve using tools such as digital microscopes, stop-motion photography, green screen technology and LEGO materials in creative projects.

Have you ever thought about a career in 3D animation? Or wondered how they make the video games you play? Ever wanted to create your own iPhone application?

Ferris State University - Grand Rapids offers two, one-week summer camps in June and July for ages 13 on up. Anyone interested in a career in digital animation, game design, or software engineering will find these exploration camps of great value. Both workshops have an introduction series and advanced level. Students interested in computer software and what makes technology run will enjoy the Digital Media Software Academy. In this series, you will learn how to develop and create applications for the iPhone, PC, Internet, and the Xbox 360 while being introduced to the powerful programming language C#, used by professionals in the gaming industry and businesses around the world. You also learn the fundamentals and integral parts of computer programming, using the professional software development tools, while creating your software masterpiece.

The Digital Animation & Game Design series is a workshop to learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting and animation and create game levels using a 3D real-time game engine. We will help you develop a 3D game level or 3D animation that will be presented on the afternoon of the final day of camp. Students should have familiarity and be comfortable using a Windows PC computer environment.

Contact Ferris-Grand Rapids for more information at (616) 451-4777.

Jafferson Computers & Software is a family owned business that has been operating since 2002. In our computer summer camp, students engage in hands-on activities from beginners to the advanced level. Our lessons inspire them to think out-of-the-box solutions for today’s technical challenges. The quality of our program exceeds the expectations of our students and their parents. We set the standard for innovative and stimulating technology education, creating long-term and wide-ranging benefits for all children. Our mission is to provide hands-on quality technology based summer camps and classes in a fun, challenging, and enriching environment.
We are accepting registration for our 2010 Summer Computer camps. We will be holding 2010 summer camp at our Packard Rd location. We work with the students from amongst them, rather than standing at the front of the classroom and giving lectures. The small class size allows students maximum individualized learning opportunities. If you are interested in registering for the camp please go to Jafferson.com or contact us at 734.975.7263