IMMERSE IN THE WORLD OF VISUAL ARTS!

"My 13-year old son attended the camp at McGill University. It literally transformed his life. He found in his camp experience a group of people who understood the artist in him and appreciated his passion.” -Andrew, Parent

Immerse in the world of photography, filmmaking and website design. For two weeks, ages 13-18 choose from one of three courses: Film Production with Final Cut Studio®, Professional Photography or Professional Web Design. Students will use industry-standard products like Photoshop®, Lightroom®, After Effects®, Final Cut Studio®, DSLR cameras, Flash®, Dreamweaver® and Wacom® Pen Tablets. Graduates leave with a portfolio and the tools to excel in the rapidly changing field of visual arts. Participate in fun, supervised excursions and visit nearby studios to see how the pros work. Locations include Stanford University, UC Berkeley and McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Additional film, photography, and web design camps are available at over 60 prestigious universities nationwide at iD Tech Camps (North America’s #1 Tech Camp).

WHY iD:

•Real-World Skills: The movie industry is expanding at a fast rate. Why not learn the skills to launch your future career?

•Top Universities: Many universities are now offering film “Majors.” Mirroring this trend, the iD Visual Arts Academy is offered at three prestigious universities with strong filmmaking legacies: Stanford University, UC Berkeley and McGill University.

•Instruction: Learn from the best! iD faculty are fun and energetic with professional filmmaking credentials.

•Fun: iD promotes a well-balanced experience on and off the computer. The iD experience encompasses movie screenings, excursions to local attractions, optional sports and more.

•Best Products: iD uses the best products including Apple computers and the industry-standard editing programs Apple Final Cut Studio®, Adobe After Effects®, Flash® and more.

•Excursions: Get out and see San Francisco or Montreal! These areas are renowned for their film cultures. Students will be supervised.

•ACA Accreditation: No other computer camp has more sites accredited by the ACA.

•iD 365™ – Endless Summer: Upon registration at iD, you now immediately get access to our monthly FREE online workshops, taught year-round by live instructors.

•Earn Continuing Education Units: Students entering their Junior and Senior years in high school are eligible.

•Safety: iD has “one of the best risk management programs in the country.”

•Fun: iD promotes a well-balanced experience on and off the computer.

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•Family Company: We are passionate about our company, ensuring your kids have an amazing summer experience. You deserve the best. Welcome to iD Tech Camps.

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English or French…Brébeuf is simply the best! Professional instructors take language learning for teens to a new level. Whether looking to improve your ESL or FSL skills, the summer campus programme at the Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf in beautiful Montréal is the programme for you. 15 hours of language instruction per week, a bilingual environment combined with fun activities and excursions…it’s a complete immersion programme for students aged 9 – 17 in Canada’s truly bilingual and most vibrant city.

Facilities: Students are accommodated in single or semi-single residence rooms at the college, they are divided by age and gender. Complete washrooms and shower facilities are available on each floor. Programme staff also stay on the same residence floors, ensuring that an adult is available at all times. Meals are eaten in the buffet-style school dining hall. Large, modern classrooms, lounges with email access, and a large gymnasium are just a few of the many features of this beautiful campus.

Language Programme: Summer school need not be boring. The educational language programme at Brébeuf is both fun and exciting. International students join Canadian students in a cultural exchange of ideas. Professional language instructors provide a bilingual environment for students coming to learn or improve their French or English. Students indicate choice of either French or English at time of application. Once they arrive, students are given coloured lanyards to ensure that staff communicate with them in their language of choice. Students receive 15 hours of in-class language instruction per week. Placement testing upon arrival ensures that students are in the most-appropriate language level. As they improve…they move to new levels.

Sports and Activities: Students can take advantage of the many sports available on campus during their leisure time including: Basketball, foosball & ping-pong, hockey (best to bring own skates if possible), soccer, swimming, tennis (best to bring own raquets if possible), volleyball, water sports in the pool, art, movies on campus, social games, theme games, computer use with internet access.

Scheduled Excursions: 1 full day excursion, 1 half day excursion and 1 cultural evening per week are included in the programme. Excursions include Acro-Nature forest adventures & Sugar Bush, a Montréal city tour and full day trips to Ottawa, Québec City or Mont Tremblant. Half day excursions include visits to local places of interest in Montréal such as Tam Tams at Mount Royal, Beach, McGill University, St. Joseph’s Oratory or Shopping in the "Underground City". Cultural events may include excursions to museums, a Jazz festival, "Just for Laughs" comedy festival, Nuits d'Afrique Festival or Francofolies Music Festival. Included in the programme package is a weekly bus/metro pass for unlimited travel. For local excursions and activities, students will use public transportation including buses or underground metro. For longer excursions outside Montréal, buses or coaches will be used.

Optional Activities: In addition to the included excursions, students may choose to participate in optional excursions at an additional minimal cost. Examples of optionals include: Jet Boating, La Ronde Amusement Park, Summer festivals, Granby Zoo, movies, museums and much more.

Our Staff: The high quality of the language and excursion programme is further augmented by our staff of sensitive, dedicated and professional instructors and counselors. They truly care about each student, and ensure that students receive the attention and care needed to make them feel safe and secure.

So why wait? Register today for the ultimate summer learning adventure at Brébeuf!