PLAY OUTSIDE!

Catch Frogs, Go Fishing, Study the Stars at night.

Swift Nature Camp is a small premier Wisconsin residential summer camp for Boys & Girls ages 6-15. SNC is located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin on a 1500 acre lake connected to a county forest, We combine traditional water & land activities along with hands on outdoor Nature Studies. Traditional Adventure camping activities include: Horses, Swimming, Scuba, Team Course, Sailing, Skiing, and much more. Above all else we have FUN. Best of all campers take out of camp canoe and backpack trips. Self-accomplishment is promoted in a noncompetitive and nurturing environment. Two counselors live in each cabin of 8-10 children, fostering cabin spirit, organizing trips and reading stories at night.

Programs are 2, 3 & 6 weeks. Plus a special First Timer Camp!

Since 1999 over 130,000 students worldwide have immersed in hands-on learning to create iPhone apps, programs with C++ and Java, video games, websites, movies, 3D models, ad designs, robots, films, and photos. Beginner to advanced students ages 7-17 enroll in these fun and challenging, weeklong, day and overnight summer camps held at 60 prestigious universities nationwide (see below).

Small class sizes (max 8:1) are guaranteed and taught by adult-only instructors, with Teens, pre-Teens, and younger students separated into different classes. Students learn personalized curriculum with a small group of peers, allowing them to optimize learning and social experiences. iD Tech Camps has been at the forefront of technology learning since 1999, and there’s never been a better or more important time to engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Accredited Continuing Education Units from Stanford or Villanova are also available to help build a portfolio for college.

COURSES
•Video Game Design – Game Development
•Programming & Robotics
•App Development
•3D Game Modding – 3D Modeling
•Web & Graphic Design
•Photography & Video Editing

HELD AT 60 PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES
Summer programs are held at Stanford, Princeton, Columbia, Emory and other universities in 27 states nationwide. Check www.internalDrive.com for a complete list of summer programs.

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.

TEEN-ONLY PROGRAMS
Also, ages 13-18 immerse in 2-week specialized, pre-college, overnight summer programs at iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking and photography). Visit www.iDTeenAcademies.com for courses and university locations.

WHY iD?
Visit www.internalDrive.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.

iD TECH CAMPS LOCATIONS
Arizona: held at Arizona State University
California: held at Stanford, UC Berkeley, Sacramento State, Santa Clara, St. Mary's, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, Cal Lutheran University, and UC Irvine
Colorado: held at the University of Denver and Colorado State University: Fort Collins
Connecticut: held at Sacred Heart University and Wesleyan
Florida: held at the University of Miami and Rollins College
Georgia: held at Emory University
Illinois: held at Northwestern University and Lake Forest College
Indiana: held at Purdue University
Maryland: held at Towson University
Massachusetts: held at MIT, Merrimack, Amherst, and Bentley
Michigan: held at the University of Michigan
Minnesota: held at Macalester College
Missouri: held at Washington University (St. Louis)
Nevada: held at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada (UNLV)
New Jersey: held at Princeton and Seton Hall
New Mexico: held at the University of New Mexico
New York: held at Columbia, NYU, Pace, RPI, NYIT, Vassar, and Adelphi
North Carolina: held at UNC-Chapel Hill
Ohio: held at Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve
Pennsylvania: held at Villanova and Carnegie Mellon
Rhode Island: held at Brown University
Tennessee: held at Vanderbilt University
Texas: held at Trinity University, St. Edward’s University, Southern Methodist University, and the University of Houston
Virginia: held at the College of William and Mary
Washington: held at the University of Washington
Washington D.C.: held at American University
Wisconsin: held at the University of Wisconsin

Living Sustainably - June 15-22
Living "green" is not just an idea. Dr. Judith Peyton and Michael Peyton will introduce you to some of Bayfield County's residents to experience first-hand the environmentally sustainable principles they have applied to their homes and jobs. You'll visit a solar and wind-powered homestead and organic farm, a kayaking adventure business on Lake Superior, an organic cafe, a sustainable forest cooperative, a native plant nursery, and more. The class will culminate at the Midwest Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair in Custer, Wisconsin, the world's largest renewable energy educational event.

Lake Superior Studies - June 21-28
Find yourself on the water and in the water with the researchers and natural resource stewards who know it best. Led by Northland College biology professor Andrew Goyke, you will gain first-hand experience in the Lake Superior watershed. Participants will assist fresh water biologists, fishery scientists, and ornithologists as they identify bog vegetation, collect fish population data, sample water quality, and study the habitats of loons, osprey, and eagles. Learn how a love for water and wild things can be the foundation of a professional career.

Wildlife Discovery and Adventure - July 6-13
Howl for wolves, band birds, and track elk during this hands-on journey toward a career with wildlife. Biology professor Gus Smith leads participants on an exploration of the north woods side by side experienced scientists and researchers from Northland College, the Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Forest Service. Participants in this program have a different field experience each day and numerous opportunities to meet and interact with professionals whose work in the biological sciences takes them outdoors.

Writing in the World of Nature - July 13-20
Paddle your way to the place where writing in nature begins! In the tradition of America's most powerful writers, students will immerse themselves in the natural world. Guided by Northland College English Professor Alan Brew, participants will explore Lake Superior's Apostle Islands via kayak while learning the art of keeping journals and composing stories, poems, and creative essays.

Storms and Stars - July 27-August 2
This is a scientific look at our dynamic atmosphere and amazing cosmos through high tech tools. Work with Northland College Professor of Physics and Atmospheric Sciences Robert Wilson in the College's observatory and state-of-the-art laboratories. Learn the basics of forecasting weather and how to examine global climate changes, severe storm dynamics, and the quality of the environment. Use the College's computer-controlled telescope, stellar photometers, and electronic imaging devices.

Learn to Lead - July 27-August 2
An outdoor adventure that will catapult you into leadership! This is the week for students who want to be challenged. Grant Herman, a dedicated environmental educator, will guide participants as they work together through ropes course challenges, trust-building group activities, and kayak out to the Apostle Islands for a night in the wilderness. Team members will interact in a supportive community to discover leadership potential and practice the skills needed by tomorrow's responsible, effective, and caring leaders.

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!

Applied Scholastics Academy - Janesville is a non-profit, non-religious private school that offers summer and year-round programming. We offer truly individualized programs for students aged 2 to 18. Our program is proven to improve a student's academics substantially. We also provide an opportunity for a student to excel in areas of excellence. We have an Environmental Education focus with 2 field trips per week. We offer a well-rounded program for students of all ages and abilities.

Our mission is to provide worldwide experiences with professional instruction, competition, and cultural touring. In addition to playing and competing on top courses, golfers and their families will explore important points of interest and historic sites, learn about host country culture, and meet other serious athletes that share passion for golf - all in an atmosphere that fosters learning and character development.

New for 2008 is a Golf and English Language Immersion Program for Asian, European, and South and Central American junior golfers