Minneapolis Summer Camps

GIRLS HORSE CAMP!!
Hey Girls! Here we go again!  Another season will soon be here and it'll be time to saddle up and ride!
     This year we're going to be hosting some very special guests.  "Dr. Erica", a veterinarian, will be here to explain what it takes to be a horse doctor.  "Jen", the farrier, will take us through the process of trimming and shoeing a horse.  And of course Kayla and Kaylee will be here once again giving hands on lessons on training and showing your horse.
All that and still get 3 hours of riding every day!
     Your day will start with a very special "alarm clock"!  After breakfast you will get your own horse to love and learn on.  Each day before you head out for your first ride you will be grooming, saddling, and bridling your horse.  After riding, your day will be filled with horse craft time, riding, games, secret pasture picnics, more riding, hayrides and of course an evening campfire to share your stories from the day.  
     As you can see, we're all about the horses here, that's why Wild West is the best!
 
The horses are here! Will you be?
Sign up soon, I expect this will be a very busy summer for
Wild West Girls Horse Camp!

PLAY OUTSIDE!

Catch Frogs, Go Fishing, Study the Stars at night.

Swift Nature Camp is a small premier Wisconsin residential summer camp for Boys & Girls ages 6-15. SNC is located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin on a 1500 acre lake connected to a county forest, We combine traditional water & land activities along with hands on outdoor Nature Studies. Traditional Adventure camping activities include: Horses, Swimming, Scuba, Team Course, Sailing, Skiing, and much more. Above all else we have FUN. Best of all campers take out of camp canoe and backpack trips. Self-accomplishment is promoted in a noncompetitive and nurturing environment. Two counselors live in each cabin of 8-10 children, fostering cabin spirit, organizing trips and reading stories at night.

Programs are 2, 3 & 6 weeks. Plus a special First Timer Camp!

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

The summer camp experience at Minnehaha Academy is designed for students entering preschool through eighth grade, as well as a few programs for young adults. Students are grouped with other students in similar grade levels, which allows our counselors to choose topics and plan activities that work best for students in those grades. Counselors guide their groups through daily devotions and prayer, games, indoor and outdoor activities, and more. Each group also visits three specialists on a regular basis: art, music/drama, and science. There are both extended day programs (7am-6pm) as well as half day programs. There also is a shuttle at the Bloomington campus to the Minneapolis campus to benefit those families that live in the Bloomington area.

Children will also experience their faith throughout each camp session. The emphasis on Christian teachings is a positive benefit of the Minnehaha Academy summer camp experience. Another important piece to note is that children do not need to attend Minnehaha Academy during the school year to be able to enroll in any of the camps offered.

All camps provide children with fun, knowledge, friendship, and faith!

The Bakken believes that every student is a scientist at heart! In the Super Science! Day Camps, students will:

Investigate concepts related to electricity, invention, and other scientific topics through hands-on activities, experiments, and creative dramatics. Explore The Bakken's exhibits and medicinal gardens. Examine the life and work of interesting historical scientists, and recreating their experiments. Engage in team problem-solving games and challenges, both indoor and outdoor. Discover science by learning the secrets behind magic tricks. Learn how to use materials and tools in our student workshop. Design and build their own creative and unique projects and inventions.

2009 Summer Camps Dates:
For youth entering grades 2nd & 3rd (max 20 students)
Session 1am June 22-26 (co-ed morning; 9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Session 1pm June 22-26 (co-ed afternoon; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)

For youth entering grades 4th, 5th, & 6th (max 24 students)
Session 3 July 6-10 (co-ed; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Session 4 July 13-17 (co-ed; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Session 5 July 20-24 (co-ed; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Session 6 July 27-31 (girls only; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Session 7 August 3-7 (co-ed; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Session 8 August 10-14 (co-ed; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)

For youth entering grades 7th, 8th & 9th (max 20 students)
Session 2 June 29 – July 2 (4-day camp; co-ed; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Session 9 August 17-21 (co-ed; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)

Scholarships are available. Please call for more information!

Girls Rock N Roll Retreat, Minnesota's first Girls Rock Camp is an annual day camp (9am-5pm daily) that offers 5 days of music lessons, playing in a band, art classes, exciting workshops and a big Friday night rock concert. Our camp is offered to girls who play or want to learn electric guitar, electric bass, drums, keyboards or vocals. We accept girls of all levels on each instrument. We use music as a means to increase self-confidence, team work and friendship in our campers. In addition to our music emphasis, we offer seminars and workshops about body image, self-esteem, self defense and more!

Graffiti and Aerosol Art Camp
Learn the history of and techniques behind graffiti art!
Monday through Thursday, July 11-14
9am-4pm

B-Girl Be Camp
Flip traditional expectations of women in Hip-Hop using spoken word, dance, and art in this girls-only camp!
Monday through Thursday, July 18-21
9am-4pm

Digital Filmmaking Camp
Learn every aspect of film creation and watch your final film on the big screen!
Monday through Thursday, July 25 - 28
9am-4pm

Tuition for the above day camps is sliding scale. Financial assistance is available for some students. Ask about discounts for attending multiple weeks!

Stenciling
Learn how to design, cut and paint with your own stencils!
Friday, July 15
12-3pm
$25

Hip-Hop Dance
Learn and perform the basics of hip-hop dance!
Friday July 22
12-3pm
$25

Digital Photography
Use digital cameras and Photoshop to create your own photographic artwork!
Friday July 29
12-3pm
$25

All camps and workshops will be taught by outstanding local artists and will take place at Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408.

Contact Michael by email (below) for more information on how to register!

Inspire a passion for science in your child! New activities every year, over 50 locations and four different kinds of Camp Invention programs in Minnesota, Iowa, North and South Dakota.

Kids participate in each of these activities every day:

Saving Sludge City – Learn how to clean up pollution and build safe landfills, and design a “green” city
Imagination Point: Ride Physics - Experiment with physics as you build roller coasters and other amusement park rides
Problem-Solving on Planet Zak - Crash land on an alien planet and try to survive
I Can Invent: Edison's Workshop - Work with real tools to take apart a small mechanical device, use the parts and other materials to build an invention and become America's next great inventor!
Game On: Power Play - Stretch your muscles, explore new games, and add your own twist to indoor and outdoor high-energy challenges!


Directed and taught by qualified local educators, Camp Invention is a national STEM enrichment program from the nonprofit Invent Now in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Activities also focus on developing 21st Century learning skills such as teamwork, critical thinking skills, decision-making, creative problem-solving, and working through failure.

Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2011
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
For students entering grades 1-6

Registration fee of $250 includes a camp T-shirt
Discounts of up to $35 off; check our current offer.