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PlanetBravo's Techno-tainment Camp
Coed Day Camp
Since 2003, PlanetBravo's Techno-tainment Camp has been allowing kids to explore their love of computers and technology, while still ensuring plenty of fun in the sun! Campers at Techno-tainment Camp work in one-week sessions on chosen projects from one of over a dozen fun and exciting courses!
Techno-tainment Camp is available for students entering grades 2-9 and runs Monday - Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Courses taught by our skilled staff of counselors include Video Game Design (including a brand new iOS gaming course that lets students make games for the iPhone and iPad), Movie Production and Special Effects, Robotics, LEGO Stop-Motion Animation and so much more!
Each week, all 30 campers will be assigned their own computer, and with our fixed 6:1 student to staff ratio, every child will get the individual attention they deserve. And to top it all off, this award-winning camp costs hundreds less than any other technology camp!
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iD Tech Summer Computer Camps
Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs for ages 7-17
Love gaming, programming, or filming? Take hobbies further and gain a competitive edge! Over 130,000 students ages 7-17 have enrolled in fun and challenging, weeklong, day and overnight programs held at 60 prestigious universities nationwide including Stanford, Princeton, Columbia, Emory, and others in 27 states. Small classes (max 8:1) are guaranteed, and taught by adult-only instructors for personalized curriculum with a small group to optimize learning and social experiences.
COURSES: Create iPhone apps, programs with C++ and Java, video games, websites, movies, 3D models, robots, films, photos, and more. Accredited Continuing Education Units are available.
YEAR-ROUND LEARNING! New for 2012, students can complement their summer experience by subscribing to iDTech365.com - an online learning community offering tutorials, forums, and video lessons. And don't forget about the FREE monthly online workshops.
TEEN-ONLY PROGRAMS: Also for 2-weeks ages 13-18 immerse in 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.
VISIT 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.
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Emagination Computer Camps
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Technology PLUS Summer Camp Fun! Emagination blends the latest in technology with fun non-tech activities that create a well-rounded summer camp experience for kids & teens ages 8 -17. Two-week sessions allow time to make friends and become part of a community.
Beginners to experts choose three workshops from a selection including: 3D Art, 3D Animation, Flash®, Digital Music, Video Game Design, Robotics, RC Cars, iApps, Java.
Recreation is an important part of the program. Campers get unplugged in outdoor games, swimming, Color Wars and more.
University locations near Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and Atlanta bring together kids like me from nearby towns, states across America and many foreign countries. It's Worth the Trip!
The Emagination Difference
* Three different technology workshops each day --- learn multiple topics.
* Two-week sessions --- time to make new friends and become a part of a summer camp community.
* Recreation and socializing are important --- campers learn tech skills and life skills.
* Weekend activities --- tuition includes Saturday Color Wars and other activities
* Senior Camp for Teens --- more independence, free time and special activities.
Emagination also offers a separate and immersive two-week course in video game development for teens 15-18.
iD Gaming Academy for Teens
Summer video game creation courses for ages 13-18
Are you a gamer? Imagine 250 hours living, dreaming & breathing gaming. Prove that gaming is more than a hobby & gain a competitive edge for college/future careers. 2-week overnight, pre-college program for ages 13-18 w/small classes. Held at universities including Stanford, Harvard, Emory, and more. Immerse in game creation, build a portfolio, interact w/pros & play in gaming tournaments.
COURSES: 3D Modeling w/Autodesk Maya, Level Design w/UDK, Programming for Xbox 360, or Game Development for iPhone & Android. Accredited Continuing Education Units available. Small classes (guaranteed max 8:1) taught by top-tier instructors.
YEAR-ROUND LEARNING! Students can complement their summer experience by subscribing to iDTech365.com - an online learning community offering tutorials, forums, and video lessons. And don't forget about the FREE monthly online workshops taught by live instructors.
OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS: Additional 2-week Teen academies include iD Programming Academy and iD Visual Arts Academy (www.iDTeenAcademies.com). Also weeklong, day and O/N video game and technology camps for ages 7-17 located at 60 universities in 27 states (www.internalDrive.com).
VISIT iDGAMINGACADEMY.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 Programming Academy for Teens
Summer Teen programming, robotics, and engineering courses for ages 13-18
Summer Teen programming, robotics, and engineering courses for ages 13-18
Love programming or robotics? What can be better than spending time with other Teens who share your interests. A 2-week, O/N program held at MIT, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, UT Austin, Duke, UCLA, American, and LFC. Discover a potential career while interacting w/industry pros, building a portfolio for college & engaging in STEM education. Learn in small classes (guaranteed max 8:1) taught by instructors with impressive backgrounds.
COURSES: iPhone and iPad App Development, Android App Development w/Java, Java for the AP Exam, or Robotics Engineering. Accredited Continuing Education Units available.
YEAR-ROUND LEARNING! Students can complement their summer experience by subscribing to iDTech365.com - an online learning community offering tutorials, forums, and video lessons. And don't forget about the FREE monthly online workshops taught by live instructors.
OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS: Additional 2-week Teen academies include iD Gaming Academy and iD Visual Arts Academy (www.iDTeenAcademies.com). Also weeklong, day and O/N programming, robotics, and technology camps for ages 7-17 located at 60 universities in 27 states (www.internalDrive.com).
VISIT iDPROGRAMMINGACADEMY.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.
Emagination Game Design Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Get Inside the Game! Teens 15-18 create a 3D video game. Learn creative and technical skills > Choose a role on the development team --- 3D Animator, Level Designer, Audio Artist, Programmer > Build a playable game > Present to a panel of experts > Tour a game development studio > Learn from guest speakers.
Teens come to Emagination Game Design in Atlanta, Boston or Los Angeles from all across America and many foreign countries. We assist with transportation. It's Worth the Trip!
The Benefits of Emagination Game Design
* Teens learn from a team of highly qualified Emagination instructors.
* Teens experience what it's like to work in today's video game design industry.
* Teens learn industry standard software including Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop® and Unreal Engine 3.
* Teens accept responsibility for part of the game and experience teamwork and deadlines.
* Teens gain public speaking skills as they present their game to a panel of game industry experts.
* Teens see the pros in action on a tour of a game development studio.
* Teens learn from game studio executives who come to campus as guest speakers.
* Teens get unplugged in daily outdoor recreation or swimming.
PlanetBravo's Techno-tainment Camp
Coed Day Camp
Since 2003, PlanetBravo's Techno-tainment Camp has been allowing kids to explore their love of computers and technology, while still ensuring plenty of fun in the sun! Campers at Techno-tainment Camp work in one-week sessions on chosen projects from one of over a dozen fun and exciting courses!
Techno-tainment Camp is available for students entering grades 2-9 and runs Monday - Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Courses taught by our skilled staff of counselors include Video Game Design (including a brand new iOS gaming course that lets students make games for the iPhone and iPad), Movie Production and Special Effects, Robotics, LEGO Stop-Motion Animation and so much more!
Each week, all 30 campers will be assigned their own computer, and with our fixed 6:1 student to staff ratio, every child will get the individual attention they deserve. And to top it all off, this award-winning camp costs hundreds less than any other technology camp!
