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Game Camp USA is a program specifically designed for gamers, especially those considering careers in interactive entertainment. As such, it makes extensive use of gaming PCs and consoles. But the campers do more than play video games; they also learn to create them.

Like other formats of narrative art, video games tell stories using words, images and sounds. Unlike other formats however, they also include rules, challenges and interactions. Development of these unique elements, collectively known as game mechanics, is the focus of the curriculum.

Played competitively are video games in the fighting, first-person shooter, racing and real-time strategy genres; and while participation is optional, the prizes make it well worth the effort.

Imagine having two whole weeks of opportunity to engage in creative expression! At iD Visual Arts Academy, you’ll have the chance to explore historic cities and college campuses, scouring landscapes for the perfect photo or film backdrop. Beginner to advanced students foster creativity and use industry-standard products like Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, high-end camcorders, and more. This 2-week, pre-college, day and overnight program for Teens is held at Stanford and NYU.

iD Visual Arts Academy guarantees small class sizes (max 8:1) taught by top-tier instructors who have degrees in the field and impressive backgrounds in filmmaking and photography. Ages 13-18 learn personalized curriculum with a small group of peers to optimize learning and social experiences. Build your portfolio and let your creative side shine.

COURSES
Fun, artistic courses let you dive into a variety of photography or filmmaking interests. From the intro course iD Film Studios 101 to more advanced courses, choose from one of the following three options:

•iD Film Studios 101
Explore documentary filmmaking from pre-production through post-production in a creative, stimulating setting in California or New York.

•Visual FX with Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects
Designed for students with prior film editing experience, this course lets you develop your own visual effects reel as you delve deep into the best practices of Hollywood post production houses.

•Professional Photography
Learn the advanced technical features of a DSLR camera by finding the balance between light, composition, exposure, shutter speed, aperture, and raw vs. JPG to create stunning digital images.

iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY LOCATIONS
Held at Stanford University, Princeton, and NYU.

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 Programming Academy. Visit www.iDTeenAcademies.com for courses and university locations. There are also weeklong, day and overnight summer film, photography, and technology camps for ages 7-17 located at 60 prestigious universities in 27 states (www.internalDrive.com).

WHY iD?
Visit www.iDVisualArtsAcademy.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.

For more than 50 years, summers at Appel Farm have sparked the imaginations of thousands of young people as they interacted with artists from around the world in a beautiful part of rural southern New Jersey. Safety, community, personal growth, and fun have always guided our program and continue to ensure that every child experiences a summer that will last a lifetime. Our dynamic learning program, with classes in music, theater, dance, visual arts, photography, video, recording arts, and creative writing, sports and swim, places emphasis on the creative process, hands-on learning and collaborative projects as campers work toward performances and exhibitions for their families to enjoy at the end of each session. With a balanced schedule of classes, free-time, workshops, trips, campfires, performances and special events, summers at Appel Farm are full of fun!

Most of our campers, boys and girls age 9-17, attend for 4 weeks, though a two-week session is a great way to try out camp for the first time. Sessions can be combined in order to stay for 6 or 8 weeks. With only two opening days, campers start together for each set of sessions.

8-week summer program for approximately 100 children ages 5-14 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Our aim is to provide enriching activities which include daily Bible study, educational, grade-related review of math, reading and writing in a fun environment, crafts, swimming, trips to State Parks, community service projects and at the conclusion of the program a trip to an amusement park.