Grand Rapids Summer Camps

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

Even if kids don't bring home a real gold medal, they're sure to find a little greatness within -and that's golden.
We will offer six exciting themes this summer. Sign up for all six themes, a few weeks, or just your favorite adventure!

* Join the Team
* Fantastic Feats
* Let's Go USA
* Across the Finish Line
* Fuel for the Fire
* I'm a Superstar!

UICA is very excited to offer a spring break art camp that offers contemporary creative experiences for children ages 7-12. We offer real-life design challenges that will inspire, educate, and engage your children’s creativity.

April 4–5, 9 AM–11:30 AM YOUNG DIGITAL FILM MAKERS
April 4–5, 1 PM–4 PM EXPLORING CERAMICS
April 6–7, 9 AM–11:30 AM GREEN FASHION DESIGN
April 6–7, 1 PM–4 PM CREATE IT WITH MOSAICS

By providing real life design challenges in a fun camp environment UICA's Summer Art Camp will inspire, educate and engage your children’s creativity. Each session is designed to correspond to our summer exhibits providing children rich visual interactions with contemporary art.

SESSION I: JUNE 14–18
YOUNG DESIGNERS: 2D & 3D INVESTIGATIONS
9 AM–12 PM
Ages 5–8
Little hands have big ideas! Each day campers will design and create 2D and 3D artwork inspired by current UICA exhibitions’ themes and materials. Campers will learn basic design principles and techniques while exploring their own ideas and projects.

SITE IT: SCULPTURE AND INSTALLATION ART
1 PM–4 PM
Ages 9–13
This studio introduces sculptural techniques used in kinetic, suspended, and site-specific installations. Campers will explore contemporary artwork on exhibit at UICA and will then translate those concepts and materials into their own unique projects.

SESSION II: JUNE 21–25
SMALL BUILDERS: ARCHITECTURE AND PUBLIC SPACES
9 AM–12 PM
Ages 5–8
If you can think it you can build it. Campers will explore the basic elements of architecture with an emphasis on how built structures relate to the natural environment. They will translate their big ideas into images, models and larger scale work.

EXPLORING CERAMICS
1 PM–4 PM
Ages 9–13
Get your hands dirty and explore the fun world of ceramics! Learn hand-building techniques to create contemporary sculpture inspired by UICA’s current exhibitions. From traditional techniques to experimental, campers are encouraged to push the boundaries.

Have you ever thought about a career in game design? Or wondered how to protect your computer from getting hacked? Want to know how to create your own smartphone app?

Ferris State University offers week-long summer camps in Grand Rapids for teens 14 and up. Get a taste of what it’s like to be a computer animator or a game designer. Become a super sleuth, learning how to crack passwords and restore deleted files. Create your own app for a smartphone or tablet. Explore the hottest information technology careers one week at a time. Get a taste of one area or all three and see if you’re cut out for a career in software engineering, digital animation, game design, or digital forensics.

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 smartphones, PCs, the Internet, and Xbox 360 while being introduced to the powerful programming language C#, used by professionals in the gaming industry and businesses around the world. Two advanced levels are also available for those that complete level one.

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. Advanced camps are also available.

Learn the latest trends in computer crime and techniques in information security in the newest camp section, Digital Forensics. You will learn how to recover text messages, restore deleted files and crack passwords!

Students should have familiarity and be comfortable using a Windows PC computer environment. For more information and exact camp dates, contact Ferris-Grand Rapids at (616) 451-4777.