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DayJams Rock Music Day Camp

Coed Rock Music Day Camp

Create, Play, have Fun! Your child will be in a rock band, write a song, perform in a concert and make a recording in just one week. DayJams helps build confidence, instills creativity and develop strong team building skills in a supportive and safe environment.

Want to know how to give your child an amazing summer experience? Call us today! 1-800-295-5956 let our knowledgeable staff help you design the perfect program for your little rock star.

Ages 8-15
No musical experience required

Coed Camp Website: www.dayjams.com
(800) 295-5956
Established in 1999

Held at Stanford in Palo Alto, MIT, Yale, Duke, UT Austin, Princeton, UCLA, American, and Lake Forest College

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.

Coed Camp Website: www.iDProgrammingAcademy.com
(888) 709-TECH

McLean, Virginia - Workshops held at St. Luke School

Fun Bot Lab

Coed Day Camp

Fun Bot Lab is a unique robotics and media camp for boys and girls focused on having as much fun with robots as humanly possible. We start with the basic Lego and NXT systems and then modify them, add hardware, submit them to complex challenges all the while teaching important skills in math and science. In the afternoon, we turn to creative digital media formats to create images, music and videos of our experiences.

In the past, students have created animations with Flash, mixed music, created panoramic photography, created commercials, explored DC, made claymation movies and of course - designed, built, programmed all manner of robotic inventions. We have a fun and enthusiastic staff that know their stuff and want to share it with our campers.

Coed Camp Website: www.funbotlab.com
(202) 709-6151
Established in 2005

Locations include prestigious Universities: Stanford, UCLA, UCSD, U. of British Columbia, UT Austin, U. of Chicago, Drexel, Swarthmore, Harvard, Concordia (NY), and George Washington U.

Digital Media Academy Summer Computer Camps

Residential and Day coed computer camps

Digital Media Academy is a critically acclaimed computer and digital media camp and has been featured in the New York Times and Nintendo Power magazine. It is ranked by Worth.com as one of the ten best summer camps in the world!

No other camp offers DMA's unique, high-tech experience. Instructors are industry professionals sharing their knowledge. Campers get hands-on experience while taking part in high tech adventures! Learn video game design, iPhone and iPad App development, Google Android app development, robotics, computer programming using Java or C+++, digital filmmaking, digital photography, website design, 3D modeling, animation and so much more in our Stanford accredited programs.

At DMA, students experience life on the campus of a prestigious American university like Stanford, Harvard or UCLA (just to name a few) while making friends and learning with others who share the same interests. Small class sizes (8:1 max) guarantee a personalized experience.

If it involves creating digital media, we can teach you how to create the future at Digital Media Academy - the world's best computer and digital arts summer camp. Visit our website or call us to speak with a Guest Experience Representative for more information today!

Coed Camp Website: www.digitalmediaacademy.org
Toll Free Number: (866) 656-3342

Luray, Virginia

Shenandoah Summer Camp

Coed Residential Adventure Camp

Dear Families,

Are you ready for the most unique camping experience of your life? Welcome to Shenandoah Summer Camp : the place where fun, adventure, and friendships combine for thrills, chills and excitement!

Come experience rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, a slip-n-slide & water activities, white water rafting, campfires, 500' zip line, backpacking, ropes courses and more!

While summer camp is about fun, it's also a whole lot more to us. We believe that positive friendships are formed by sharing challenging experiences and overcoming obstacles. We offer 130 acres of unspoiled wilderness where you will be surrounded by a beautiful healthy environment, caring adults and positive teen role-models. We also offer exciting opportunities to explore some of the most scenic mountains, rivers and cliffs of Virginia and West Virginia. This sets the stage for gaining the confidence to scale a rock wall, building new friendships and strengthening old ones, finding leadership, and discovering nature!

Coed Camp Website: www.mountaincampus.org
(540) 743-6603
Established in 1971

College Park, Maryland

University of Maryland, Young Scholars Program

Coed residential camp

The Young Scholars Program invites HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS to an amazing pre-college experience at the University of Maryland. Students with exceptional ability and promise pursue academic interests, discover career opportunities, earn three college credits, and explore the independence of university life.

The program offers a selection of over 20 courses that are at the cutting-edge of theory, thought, and technology. Courses are enriched with field trips and guest speakers, taking Young Scholars from theory to practice. Beyond the classroom, seminars, workshops, and social activities further the exchange of ideas with equally talented peers.

Coed Camp Website: ysp.umd.edu/page
(301) 405-7762

Locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Delaware

ESF Summer Day Camps

Coed summer day camps

ESF offers three different camps: Day Camp for boys and girls ages 3-8; Sports Camp for boys and girls ages 7-14; and Senior Camp for boys and girls ages 9-15.

Pennsylvania Locations- Chester Springs, Chestnut Hill, Haverford, Newtown Square.

New Jersey locations: Lawrenceville and Moorestown.

Connecticut Location: Greenwich

Maryland Locations: Baltimore & North Bethesda

Day Camp activities include swimming, arts & crafts, sports, science, performing arts, martial arts, fencing, archery, and special events. Sports Camp activities include soccer, baseball, basketball, flag football, street hockey, European team handball, lacrosse, golf and swimming. Senior Camp activities include swimming, sports, art, cooking, broadcast media, music production, mythbusters (science exploration), outdoor adventure, martial arts, fencing, archery and more. 2 to 10 week options. Extended day available.

Coed Camp Website: www.esfcamps.com
(800) 529-2267
Established in 1982

North Bethesda, Maryland

Washington Nationals Baseball Camp

Coed Baseball Day Camp

The Washington Nationals Baseball Camp is the official baseball camp of the Washington Nationals!

Located on the campus of Georgetown Prep, the Washington Nationals Baseball Camp is in early August.

For boys and girls; ages 7 - 14.

Coed Camp Website: www.nationalscamps.com
(301) 493-2525

Washington, DC

Camp Arena Stage

Coed Day Camp

Camp Arena Stage is a 4 or 2-week day camp during the months of June, July and August, on the campus of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School. Campers explore, discover and create in a hands-on environment choosing from a host of introductory and advanced classes in music, dance, visual arts and theater.

Enrollment is open to students aged 8 to 15. Registration is online at arenastage.org/camp. Scholarships are available.

Coed Camp Website: www.arenastage.org/camp
(202) 600-4064
Established in 2005

Sandy Spring, Maryland

Summer at Sandy Spring

Coed Day Camp

Summer at Sandy Spring is known for having a variety of camps; low staff to camper ratios, experienced and caring adults responsible for each program, excellent facilities and a beautiful, wooded campus. We are located on Sandy Spring Friends School 140-acre campus, near Olney, Wheaton and Silver Spring.

We offer a wide range of different programming options ranging from sports to art to academic to adventure programs for grades PK-12 in both half and full day settings. Please feel free to schedule a free tour to see the beauty of our campus and quality of our programs for yourself.

Coed Camp Website: www.ssfs.org/summercamp
(301) 774-7455 ext. 167
Established in 1992

College Park, Maryland

University of Maryland, Young Scholars Discovery

Coed residential camp

Young Scholars Discovery welcomes MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS to an exceptional learning opportunity at the University of Maryland. For two challenging weeks, Discovery nurtures academically talented students who share similar interests, abilities, and goals. Students discover career opportunities, engage with experts in innovative fields, collaborate during interactive seminars, and learn about university life.

The program offers diverse courses that encourage creative reasoning and problem solving. Field trips and guest speakers highlight real-world challenges, introducing students to possible career paths. The learning continues beyond the classroom with interactive afternoon seminars and evening social activities.

Coed Camp Website: ysdiscovery.umd.edu/page
(301) 405-7762

Located at 60 universities in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA and WI

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.

Coed Camp Website: www.internalDrive.com
(888) 709-TECH (8324) or 408-871-2227
Established in 1999

Locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland

ESF Sports Camp

Coed summer day camps

The ESF Sporrts Camp, For the boy or girl, ages 7 -14, who simply loves sports! Nine sports featured weekly for beginner, intermediate and advanced level athletes: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Street Hockey, European Team Handball, Lacrosse, Golf, Tennis (selected sites).

Pennsylvania Locations- Chester Springs, Chestnut Hill, Haverford, Newtown Square.

New Jersey locations: Lawrenceville and Moorestown.

Connecticut Location: Greenwich

Maryland Locations: Baltimore & North Bethesda

Coed Camp Website: www.esfcamps.com/Sports_Camp
(800) 529-2267
Established in 1982

locations in Bethesda & Gaithersburg, MD and South Riding, McLean, Herndon & Lansdowne, Virginia

Bach to Rock - America's Music School

Coed Music Day Camp

B2R knows that students learn best when they join together to play the music they like the most. That's why we use special arrangements of the music of our time to build self-esteem and motivate students.

In weekly full- and half-day music camps, kids learn to perform in a band, DJ, sing in a glee club or promote their band. No experience necessary. Early-childhood camps for 3.5-6 year olds. Morning, afternoon or full-day sessions are offered from mid-June through August. Winter camp is offered during the winter break and spring camp during spring break.

Coed Camp Website: www.B2Rmusic.com
(877) B2R-8558
Established in 2007

Washington, DC

Washington International School's Passport to Summer

Coed Day Camp

Passport to Summer offers activities for fun and learning in a relaxed multicultural atmosphere where cross-cultural learning takes place daily. Most teachers are employed by Washington International School during the academic year.

Activities include: French, Spanish, Chinese, English as a Second Language, Sports, Computer, Arts, Judo, Science, and more. Session Information: Camp season begins in June and ends in August. Sessions: weekly, some 3 weeks. Programs for ages 3 to 16.

Coed Camp Website: www.wis.edu/schoollife/summer
(202) 243-1791
Established in 1985

5 locations Nationwide- Dallas, Austin, Houston, Chicago & DC

Wonder-Space Computer & Tech Camps

Coed Day Camp

Find your SPACE to WONDER this Summer! Design a computer game or build a computer; make a robot or develop a webpage; direct and edit your own video or animate graphics! Campers can do all of that and more during our weekly Summer day camps located in Dallas, Chicago, Houston, Austin and Washington DC . Our project-based curricula, designed by Rice University graduates instill technology principles as well as problem solving and critical thinking skills in a FUN environment.

Campers get immediate hands-on experience from highly trained technology industry staff and counselors. Small groups of 1 counselor per 6 campers ensure plenty of 1-to-1 time so that every camper has a customized Summer experience. Our courses give campers the tools to explore their tech side while reaching their creative potential. Enroll today and spend your Summer learning new technology skills while having a blast! WS welcomes all experience levels and all ages 7-17. Overnight options available.

Coed Camp Website: www.wstechcamp.com
(713) 529-2241
Established in 2002

McLean, Virginia, Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington, DC

TIC Summer Camp

Coed summer day camp

Since 1983, TIC has offered technology and sports in the Washington DC area. Boys and girls, ages 7 to 16, come to TIC not just to explore technology, but for a kind of personal attention (4:1 camper/staff ratio), excitement and creativity rarely found elsewhere. Our half day sports program offers a physical challenge to balance the mental stimulation of the technology half day. At TIC kids learn by having fun!

Four two-week sessions where campers design their own project in one of the following: programming, film making, animation, robotics, web design, digital arts, and digital music. Sports include soccer, basketball, volleyball, frisbee, flag football, gymnastics; extra cost options available in drama and tennis. Extra services include extended day and shuttle transportation (DC only).

TIC has excellent indoor and outdoor athletic facilities in three convenient locations: Georgetown Day School, High School Campus in Washington, DC; French International School in Bethesda, MD; and Oakcrest School in McLean, VA.

Accredited by the American Camp Association Coed Camp Website: www.TICCamp.com
(571) 765-0329
Established in 1983

Washington, DC

Camp CASE-Science Camps in the Nation's Capital

Coed Day Camp

Camp CASE is an offshoot of Carnegie's First Light Saturday Science School that has been providing engaging science experiences to DC middle school students for over 20 years. Camps are led by our skilled scientist-educators who bring the excitement and fun of science into the hands and minds of youngsters. Campers will experience science the way it is really done...with joy and wonder. We offer three different one-week camps, with a choice of session dates. Each camp includes a field trip to a local site of scientific interest. For rising 6th-8th graders.

Coed Camp Website: case.carnegiescience.edu
(202) 939-1140
Established in 1989

Located on College Campuses in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Dallas, Washington DC, Denver, Miami, and Atlanta

Power Chord Academy Music Camp

Residential and Day coed music camp

Second to none in amateur musician training, Power Chord Academy is the premiere music camp for teenage musicians & game-musicians, offering a variety of high-energy, exciting, professional learning experiences.

At Power Chord Academy, dedicated musicians ages 12-18 are put through the most inspirational, educational, and intensive programs of their young careers. Over the last 13 years, we have perfected the art of teen musician training, while providing a highly focused, fun, learning environment. We currently offer several programs for teenage musicians.

Power Chord Academy currently offers 20 Sessions in 13 US locations with teenage musicians attending from across the world. Be sure to reserve your space immediately as Session Space has Sold Out for the last 12 consecutive years! Please visit us at http://www.powerchordacademy.com for more information!

Coed Camp Website: www.powerchordacademy.com
(800) 897-6677
Established in 1999

CA, CT, IL, MA, MD, NY, TX, VA, WA

DayJams Rock Music Day Camp

Coed Rock Music Day Camp

Create, Play, have Fun! Your child will be in a rock band, write a song, perform in a concert and make a recording in just one week. DayJams helps build confidence, instills creativity and develop strong team building skills in a supportive and safe environment.

Want to know how to give your child an amazing summer experience? Call us today! 1-800-295-5956 let our knowledgeable staff help you design the perfect program for your little rock star.

Ages 8-15
No musical experience required

Coed Camp Website: www.dayjams.com
(800) 295-5956
Established in 1999