iD TECH CAMPS - NORTH AMERICA'S #1 TECH CAMP!

“I’ve been to this camp for 6 years now. The counselors are amazing and the whole experience is something that I wish I could do year round. I learn more in a week at iD than I do in a year at my school." -Spencer, Student

Experience North America's most reputable and distinguished summer technology program for beginner to advanced students. Over 100,000 kids and teens worldwide have learned to create 2D and 3D video games, websites with Flash, digital movies, C++ and Java programs, iPhone and Facebook apps, graphic designs, robots, 3D models and animations with products experts use in their professions. Enroll in these fun and challenging, week-long, day and residential summer camps, located at over 60 prestigious universities in the U.S. and Canada including Stanford University, Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, UCLA, Brown, MIT, Emory University and more.

Inquire about accredited Continuing Education Units. Alumni can hone their skills before and after summer with iD 365 – Endless Summer, complimentary online workshops led by live instructors year-round. Additional multi-week summer camp teen programs for ages 13-18 include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy and iD Programming Academy.

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WHY iD:

* America’s #1 Tech Camp: More students enroll at iD than any other computer camp. Over 100,000 students have participated in the past 11 years. Find out why.

* Top Universities: Over 60 prestigious locations, including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Brown, UCLA, NYU, Emory, Northwestern, MIT and more throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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

* Smallest Ratios: Only iD publishes an average of 6 students per instructor for customized, personalized instruction. If we exceed an 8:1 ratio during your course session, you get to return for a free week of camp at equal value. And it’s only at iD Tech Camps! (Not valid for Teen Academies.)

* Adult Instructors: iD has trained, adult-only instructors without any CITs. iD staff is known to be the gold standard, and come from Stanford, MIT, UCLA and other top institutions.

* 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.

* Best Products: iD uses the best products including Maya®, Final Cut Studio®, Photoshop®, Illustrator®, Wacom® Pen Tablets and more.

* 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.

* Refer-a-Friend: Save $50! And your friend saves $50 too!

* 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.

Outstanding camps at the exceptional grounds and facilities of the University of Virginia for boys and girls ages 10 - 18 of all ability levels. All of our academic enrichment programs at the offer a summer filled with fun, stimulating classes and new friendships. Each program includes as a part of the program all evening and weekend activities. Our excellent reputation has been on people and programs that ensure at safe, fun, and exciting summer experience, "summers that last a lifetime." Choose from a variety of courses or SAT Prep or American Studies.

Our mission in the Academic Program is to help provide students with the type of experience and mentoring which will foster the personal growth. Academics is a particularly outstanding strength of our camp. Instructors are experienced secondary school teachers, advanced graduate students and other professionals in their fields, hired for their expertise and dedication to young people. Classes are small stress personal interaction between students and teachers.

4 Star Golf -- Developed and refined over the years by a staff of PGA pros and our own golf professionals, 4 Star Camps has created the total summer golf program second to none. We combine the best of supervision with quality instruction and fun, non-golf activities to provide an unforgettable summer experience.

4 Star Tennis -- Improve your tennis skills or begin to play the game in our nationally renowned Tennis Camps. Small group instruction plus private lessons along with a singles and doubles development program helps all levels achieve their tennis goals.

4 Star Tennis PLUS Golf -- Players attend ½ day of Tennis Camp PLUS ½ day of Golf in a fun and friendly format.

Academically motivated students, (grades 5-7), experience campus life at this co-ed residential camp while participating in a variety of fun activities and challenging projects. Enrichment classes scheduled for 2009 include: Abobe Photoshop, Cooking 101, Crime Scene Investigators I & II, Disease Detectives, Dragon Lore and Literature, Here Comes the Sun, Living 1800s Style, Spanish I & II, The Art of Paper, The Ferrum Challenge--(Ropes Course), "Web"-Cast Away, Web Page Design and A Week at Hogwarts Academy. Traditional summer camp fun includes swimming, skit night, dance, theme days and more. 2009 camp dates are July 12-18 and July 19-25. Cost $585.00 per week. 20th year.

At FCSEC, we believe that a healthy self-concept is essential for fully developing one's talents and skills. The daily academic program is balanced with a variety of social and recreational activities designed to promote personal growth, team-building and an appreciation of individual differences and abilities. The camp motto is reinforced daily in a variety of ways as campers are encouraged to approach new learning situations with an "I CAN DO IT" attitude.

Classes involve active participation with a variety of daily projects and group activities. Instructors are specially chosen for their unique abilities to make learning come alive. Average class size is 15 participants. Campers are enrolled in four classes.

Located 35 miles south of Roanoke, Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ferrum College provides a relaxed, informal atmosphere with the conveniences and security of a small campus. Residence halls, classrooms, dining hall and sports facilities are located within easy walking distance. Specially selected counselors are assigned to each group of 8-10 campers and provide supervision at all times. Campers and staff are housed in air-conditioned Bassett Hall, in suites with private baths; males and females on separate floors.

Hargrave Military Academy’s comprehensive summer program and camp offers both academic growth and outdoor challenges for all students. And, the Academy’s structure provides the backbone for each day, keeping students on task, on target and engaged.

During the summer Hargrave students enjoy a relaxed uniform, shorts and short sleeve shirts, while maintaining a wide range of guided activities and programs for all students. Come learn something new, and join the fun!

Welcome to Game Camp USA by Convergenesis, Inc. (est. 1999)

Don't just play video games all summer. Build your own, make new friends and have the time of your life!

Whether you're experienced or an absolute beginner, you'll learn industry-standard software from professionals and students (at the college upper class and graduate levels). More importantly, you'll develop the problem solving skills vital to success in college.

Serious fun. Serious gaming.

This weekend is devoted entirely to the fun of games. Although there is some learning that takes place as you discover tricks to modding your characters, or how to tweak your settings while you overclock your machine, this weekend is about getting your game on! And on, and on!

Your Games...Your Play.

You guide the games you play at Weekend Gamerz. Want something a little less wired? No problem, we’ll have plenty of board and card games available for un-plugged entertainment.

Campers in grades 1-6 can explore science in a fun, interactive way. Our quality hands-on experiments, innovative curriculum and professional instructors bring your child’s understanding of science to the next level. Campers will compete in extreme sports challenges; build a detective kit and use cutting edge forensics science; thrill to building racers, planes and a gigantic roller coaster and launch the High Flyer rocket into the stratosphere. Each topic runs for five days. Full-day and half-day options available. Multi-topic discount if two or more Camps are purchased together. Visit the Science Adventures website or call 1.888.458.1812 to enroll!

The Ryoshin-Kan Karate Summer Day Camp will be conducted 22 June to 4 September 2009. The Karate Camp includes Martial Arts Training, Games, Movies, Talent Shows, Demos, Contest, Awards and fun….. This Day Camp will be conducted at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. "Home of the World & National Karate Demo Team Champions"
We will also have field trips and movie trips.
Anyone can attend so bring a friend and participate.
Day Camp Fee and All Donations will be use to support the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and the Dragon Force National Karate Demo Team.

At Randolph-Macon Academy's Academic Camp, students entering grades 6-8 this fall focus on academics in the morning and fun in the afternoon. Students choose three morning classes, focusing on Art, Reading Comprehension, History in Action, World Events, Concrete Mathematics, Abstract Mathematics, Technology, or Study Skills.

Students learn community life skills, team building, and community service, while also participating in swimming, basketball, rollerblading, miniature golf, cookouts, movies, bowling, and hiking. Each Wednesday, students participate in academic field trips to area museums and attractions, such as the Marine Corps Museum, Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum, and the Kennedy Center.

On Saturdays, all students go to an amusement park. On Sundays, they have activities such as whitewater rafting, paintball, and laser tag.

Students entering grades 9-12 in the fall, or who need to make up a class to graduate at the end of summer, may attend Randolph-Macon Academy's Upper School Summer Program. Twenty courses are offered for new and/or repeat credit, including most courses required for graduation, SAT Prep, Art, and Photography. Classes are held Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., and from 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. on Saturdays. Summer School course hours meet or exceed Virginia State guidelines.

During the weekday evenings and/or on Saturday afternoons, all students participate in trips to major theme parks. On Sundays, students may walk into the town of Front Royal to go shopping or to the movies. Other activities include swimming and athletic activities.

An English as a Second Language (ESL) program is available to international students entering grades 6-12 in the fall. The program provides the non-English speaking student with practical instruction in ESL. The course combines classroom group sessions, individualized self-paced computer programs, cultural experiences, and other activities to provide a total-immersion program of the English language. The program includes Beginner ESL, Intermediate ESL, Advanced ESL, and TOEFL Prep.

Randolph-Macon also offers a flight program including aviation ground school (tailored to soloing in a Cessna 152 or 172), approximately 15 hours of dual flight instruction, and an FAA medical examination (if necessary). Federal Aviation Regulations state that a student must be at least 16 years of age or older to earn solo wings. For safety reasons and because students' abilities vary, Randolph-Macon does not guarantee either solo status or certification regardless of the flight time or costs incurred.

At Astar Education Institute's Explore China Global Leadership summer camp, kids will not only learn a new language, they will develop leadership skills, express their creativity, discover an appreciation another culture, and even make friends from China!

In the mornings children learn to speak Chinese using Astar's proven curriculum that make learning a new language fun and engaging through songs, stories, games, and music from China! They also attend leadership workshops where hands on activities build students confidence and responsibility as they creat skits, invent new solutions, and discover the world around them. Afternoons are filled with exciting activities with Chinese students who are also participating in the camp like outdoor team games and sports, traditional Chinese dance lessons, Chinese chess tournaments, calligraphy and brush painting, and a culminating leadership tour to Washington, DC. This is a great opportunity for students to use Chinese as it's meant to be used - to communicate and make friends with people from China!

We can't wait to see your children at our camp. Use the form below to contact us for more information today!