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.

Academic summer institute for Advanced studies at White Mountain School in NH offers challenging academics, a diverse learning environment, an innovative global curriculum, and leadership training. Intensive Chinese Immersion program in Shanghai or Beijing is designed for American students to gain intensive Chinese language instruction and understand the Chinese culture.
-2 weeks in July at the White Mountain School in NH focused on academic skills, hands-on learning, excursions and team work.
-2 weeks in August at Eastern Language School in Shanghai or Beijing, China designed for American students to learn the Chinese language and understand the Chinese culture.

Summer Session focuses on skills building, and offers three academic core courses, with electives that include science, computer graphics, video editing and Instructional Support. Credit may be obtained for successful completion of a core course. Each of the core programs listed below meet two hours daily and will have daily homework; to be completed in mentor supported study halls:

1. The English program offers an intensive course in reading and writing skills.
2. The Mathematics program offers intensive courses in pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II.
3. The English as a Second Language program focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

The optional Instructional Support (IS) program is an opportunity for one or two students to meet with a teacher for skills support. This class meets daily as an elective course. The IS teacher targets areas that need improvement, and coordinates with the core course teacher. Students are given support with reading, writing, math, study and/or organizational skills based on their specific needs. Instructional Support has an additional fee.

The afternoon adventure recreation program enhances problem-solving, team-building and critical thinking skills with activities including: rock climbing, wilderness skills, canoeing, kayaking, studio art, field sports, and use of the gymnasium and fitness center. On weekends, there will be a variety of activities and scenic, fun and cultural field trips.