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 and area of interest, gain practical skills for the future or just have an incredible time with friends, DMA is unparalleled.


WHY CHOOSE DMA?

* Stanford Continuing Studies accreditation – you won’t find higher standards
* Balanced experience for kids, including outdoor activities
* Pre-college experience for teens
* Optional residential program includes organized activities in the evenings and weekend
* Low student to staff ratio – ranges from 3 to 1 to 8 to 1 depending on class needs
* Separate adult program – parents can take a course too
* Separate teaching and activity staff
* Accomplished, adult instructors who love kids – industry pros and classroom teachers
* Hands-on, project-based approach using the latest software and hardware
* Family owned company – we’re parents too!
* Focus on being the best, not the biggest – quality, quality, quality


COURSES
DMA offers day and overnight courses in the US and Canada in weekly and multi-week sessions for youth, age 6-18. 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 industry professionals and classroom teachers who have a passion for inspiring young minds. An average student to instructor ratio of 6 to1 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.

WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT DMA

"Vastly better than any of the other summer camps we've been to."
- Glen Scott, parent

My son's best week ever!
- Maria Ayala, parent

Girls will LOVE this!
- Susan Anderson, parent

My kids rank DMA as the best camp experience ever!
- Mike Monahan, parent

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT

BOARDING OPTIONS
Every summer, students from across the country flock to central Texas for a one-of-a-kind performing arts experience. Texas Arts Project has quickly become a proven leader in the world of performing arts education. Outstanding teaching, direction, and performance experiences enhance skill, encourage cooperative work, and nurture self-confidence.

Senior Camp runs June 6-June 27, 2010. Campers between the ages of 13 and 18 study all areas of theatre and film, but concentrate in an area of their choosing: Acting, Filmmaking, Musical Theatre and Technical Theatre/Design.

Advanced Camp runs June 6 - July 2, 2010. Senior Campers may apply for the Advanced Program, an extension of the Senior Camp for the serious student wishing to study Acting or Musical Theatre at the collegiate level. Campers integrate with the Senior Camp for three weeks with the addition of an advanced week following camp. There is an option to apply for the Week-long Advanced College Prep Camp only.

Junior Camps, for ages 9-12, focus on singing, acting and dancing. Structured classes combined with an intense rehearsal process and a lot of fun, make the Junior Camp a wonderful experience for the young artist. Broadway style songs and dances are rehearsed and performed at the end of the week. Session 1 (Beg-Int) runs June 13-19, 2010 and Session 2 (Int-Adv) runs June 20-26, 2010

Texas Arts Project is not your ordinary summer camp. While we enjoy many standard camp activities, the real excitement comes when campers discover the joy of creation and the thrill of performance. Outstanding teaching, direction, and performance experiences enhance skill, encourage cooperative work, and nurture self-confidence. St. Stephens' faculty, college professors and regional and national working artists join together as we strive for excellence through an artistic program where students are actively encouraged to find the place where process meets product.

DAY OPTIONS
Texas Arts Project also offers day camp options providing campers the opportunity to engage in week-long camps for performing and visual arts. Led by professional artists and educators, camps emphasize nurturing the imagination and creativity of each camper.

The Youth Art Camp for ages 5-10 runs June 7-11. Campers explore the creative process with a variety of different media ranging from drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking. Activites include building kaleidoscopes, puppets, sunprints,mobiles and more.

The Ceramics Camp is for ages 12-17 and runs June 7-11. Campers enjoy wheel throwing and trimming. Focus deeply on sculptural projects of choice such as plates, bowls, mugs or candlesticks. Projects may utilize slab method or coil method. Several types of firing will be used including the Raku method.

The Youth Musical Theatre Camp for ages 5-10 runs June 7-11, 2010. Campers take classes in Dance, Voice and Acting culminating in a short musical revue at the end of the week. Classes are fun and challenging providing a wonderful introduction to Broadway musicals or a fun extension of previous study.

LOCATION
TAP is located at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, a 428-acre campus near Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, offering breath-taking views and state-of-the-art facilities. The arts facilities include the Helm Fine Arts Center featuring the Temple Family Theatre, a 410-seat performance venue and proscenium stage; the Scanlon Art Gallery; two fully equipped art studios; a 100-seat recital hall; and an open-air portico overlooking Lake Austin.

In addition to Helm, the campus boasts Hines Hall Theatre and Quin Studio, two additional rehearsal/ performance spaces as well as the Clayton dance studio.

ADVENTURE KIOWA and KIOWA U - 2 unique opportunties in "An ideal summer camp for ALL campers!" Camp Kiowa offers, boys and girls, ages 6-17, learning opportunities that stimulate both the mind and body. Through professional instruction, unique enrichment programs, and recreational activities, campers enjoy a fun and creative summer of discovery on a beautiful college campus and a state-of-the-art adventure camp.

Activities include Digital Art & Photography, LEGO Robotics, Cooking, Art & Sculpture, Rock Climbing, Drama, Tennis, Golf, Swimming, Yoga, Dance, Basketball, Archery, Team Building, Leadership, Science, Nature, Creative Writing, and more!

Camp Kiowa morning program allows your child an in-depth exploration of a specific area of interest, while the afternoon activities provides campers with an introduction to a variety of new experiences and challenges. Engaging teachers and counselors work directly with your children. Campers will explore new activities and develop new interests; they may discover passions that will enrich them for a lifetime. Our encouraging environment offers children the opportunity to build character, self-confidence, independence, and strong relationships. Diverse sports and fun field trips round out the camp’s activities. Learn more, meet the directors, and apply online at www.campkiowa.com.

Rock Camp USA is a THRILLING experience! The Camp features intensive performance-oriented instruction given by some of the finest professional musicians in the country. Each two week long Camp culminates with the young Rockers giving a live performance in front of hundreds of people in their own Concert. The Rockers form bands, record a CD, perform live at a real world venue and receive a multi-tracked, professionally edited DVD of the show. (Austin, Fort Worth, New York, Davenport, Miami, Chicago, Rio Grande Valley, Poughkeepsie, Honolulu)

Do you love to play your instrument and want more fun and motivation outside your practice room?

Then the Austin Chamber Music Workshop is for you!

At the Austin Chamber Music Workshop you will:

Learn and perform great music for small ensembles (2-6 players) with friends who are at your age and ability level
Receive coachings and lessons by fantastic local professional musicians and international Artists-in-Residence

Participate in fun and challenging music classes like Percussion Ensemble and Dalcroze Eurhythmics

Take composition and improvisation classes with Austin’s most well-known composers

See amazing performances by world-class ensembles such as the Borromeo String Quartet, Brazilian Guitar Quartet, Cecilia String Quartet, the Gryphon Trio and Meridian Arts Ensemble - free to you and your family!

Camp Stewart is Traditional Resident Summer Camp for over 84 years offering fun and friends for boys age 6 to 16. Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country on the cool banks of the Guadalupe River. Campers come from all over the United States, Mexico, and Europe. Activites include horseback, polocrosse, equitation, show jumping, swimming, ceramics, tennis, basketball, sports of all types, baseball, fencing, target sports, skeet shooting, golf and many more. Everyone is welcome.

Theatrikids Original Rock Musical Comedy Sensation, "How To Be a Rockstar" is a Hit! Check out Theatrikids' Summer Camp Line-up, which includes a mini-version of 'Rockstar,'featuring the class in a music video, a Red-Carpet-Roll-Out Premiere of the in-class made short film for the "On The Big Screen" Camp, and other Exciting Camps including:
Shakespeare For Kids, Once Upon a Fairy Tale, Pirates! Lost at Sea, and I Love Musicals which features Broadway Hits you'll recognize as your old favorites.