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Camp Wahoo!
Residential summer horse camp for boys & girls ages 10-16Camp Wahoo!...Designed for kids that love horses and the outdoors. The beautfiul North Fork of the Teanaway River northeast of Cle Elum is the home of Camp Wahoo! and is operated by High Country Outfitters.
Small living groups of 6 to 7 are part of the uniqueness of this wilderness horse camp. Each camper will practice a learn-by-doing approach, the camp philosophy. The camp sessions are limited to 18 campers and 6 leadership campers. Each camper is assigned their own horse to ride and care for during their stay. Daily trail rides and an overnight trail ride are the highlights of this camp. Campers will also learn to live in harmony with nature while learning outdoor living skills necessary for their overnight trail ride. This is a one of a kind camp in the Northwest! The Camp Wahoo crew is dedicated to becoming the best at what they do!
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Big Lake Youth Camp
Residential coed summer campWhat is the Big Lake difference? We believe it is a combination of two things: an incredible camp setting located in Central Oregon's Cascades and a first-rate staff dedicated to building relationships and fostering personal growth.
Girls and boys ages 7-17 can take part in our "REG" camp program which includes activities such as horsemanship, BMX, mountain biking, archery, geo-caching, sports, art, drama, sailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and windsurfing. Our specialty camps for kids ages 13-17 include activities such as rock climbing, skateboarding, white water rafting, wakeboarding, jet skiing, mountain biking, volleyball, golf, basketball, and more!
Website:Cascades Camp and Conference Center
Coed Cap with Residential and Day Camp SessionsCascades Camp and Conference Center is located in the shadow of Mt. Rainier, between Seattle & Portland. Nested on nearly 1,000 acres of Washington wilderness, Cascades offers lush forests, beautiful lakefront, and breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier. Spring fed Elbow Lake is ideal for canoeing and swimming, and is just one of the many activities you'll find in this beautiful setting, where wildlife abound.
Outward Bound
Wilderness adventure programs worldwide
Outward Bound, a national nonprofit organization, offers over 500 adventure-based courses - year round - serving adults, teens and youth (ages 12+).
Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, sailing, dogsledding, canoeing and rafting in some of the most untouched wilderness areas across the nation. No matter the activity, courses focus on learning through experience, compassion, leadership and responsibility to both team and the environment. Courses range in length from 4 days to three months in length. Scholarships are available.
Since 1962, over 500,000 students have returned from an Outward Bound experience with a deeper knowledge of themselves and the world in which we live.
iD Gaming Academy for Teens
Residential coed summer gaming camps
"I've always wanted to make my own video game-like the ones I play at home. I had no idea where to start. After coming to the iD Gaming Academy, now I know what I want to study in college." -Peter, Student.
Learn first-hand how industry pros create premier video games at this summer gaming camp. Ages 13-18 immerse in the dynamic world of video game development. Teens choose from one of four courses: Modeling & Animation with Maya, Programming for Game Consoles, Level Design - Unreal Engine 3 or Flash Scripting for Web Games. Get ready for late-night gaming tournaments!
- Participants will tour a game studio and talk to game developers.
- Locations include Stanford, Villanova, Emory, Lake Forest (Chicago) and the University of Washington.
- FREE year-round learning with iD 365! These monthly online workshops are taught by live instructors and are free to alumni and currently enrolled students.
Please note that there are other game development and video game design courses offered at iD Tech Camps. This summer technology program for ages 7-17 is North America's favorite tech camp, and located at over 60 prestigious universities in the U.S and Canada.
Save with promo code WD27. Visit website or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details. Space is limited.
iD Visual Arts Academy for Teens
Residential coed summer arts camps
"My 13-year old son attended the camp at McGill University. It literally transformed his life. He found in his camp experience a group of people who understood the artist in him and appreciated his passion." - Andrew, Parent
Immerse in the world of visual arts at this summer camp! For two weeks, ages 13-18 foster their creativity through either filmmaking, photography or web design. Teens choose from one of three courses: Film Production with Final Cut Studio, Professional Photography or Professional Web Design. Students will use industry-standard products like Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Final Cut Pro 7, DSLR cameras, Flash, Dreamweaver and Wacom Pen Tablets.
- Graduates leave with a portfolio and the tools to excel in the rapidly changing field of visual arts.
- Participate on fun, supervised excursions and visit nearby studios to see how the pros work.
- FREE year-round learning with iD 365! These monthly online workshops are taught by live instructors and are free to alumni and currently enrolled students.
Please note that there are other film, photography and web design courses offered at iD Tech Camps. This summer technology program for ages 7-17 is North America's favorite tech camp, and located at 60 prestigious universities in 25 states and Canada.
Save with promo code WD27. Visit website or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details. Space is limited.
Wellspring Camps
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camps
Wellspring Camps provide a scientifically-based behavioral change program focused on long-term weight loss. The goal of Wellspring Camps is to expose campers who are more than 20 pounds overweight to different ways to get in shape and lose weight so that they continue to be active after camp ends.
Campers are typically grouped by age and gender, maximizing the program for each participant's needs and body type. In addition to recreational activities, campers meet with doctorate-level behavior coaches to make long-lasting changes in attitude and self esteem.
With a Wellspring Camp near you, you can enjoy the benefits of a scientifically based approach, a large pool of resources, smaller programs than traditional weight loss camps, diet camps or fat camps, and the chance to implement healthy lifestyle change in a supportive and fun environment. This summer, you may choose from 12 Wellspring programs: New York, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, California, Texas, Hawaii, Vancouver, United Kingdom, Wellspring Academy and Wellspring Family Camp.
iD Tech Summer Computer Camps
Residential and Day Coed Computer Camps
"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, C++ and Java programs, iPhone apps, graphic designs with Photoshop and Illustrator, 3D models and animations with Maya, digital movies, robots, all with products experts use in their professions.
- Ages 7-17 enroll in these fun and challenging, weeklong, day and residential summer camps, located at 60 prestigious universities in 25 states and Canada. Juniors and Seniors can even earn Continuing Education Units.
- Additional multi-week summer camp teen programs for ages 13-18 include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy and iD Programming Academy. See website for locations.
- FREE year-round learning with iD 365! These monthly online workshops are taught by live instructors and are free to alumni and currently enrolled students.
Save with promo code WD27. Visit website or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) to learn more info, see student projects and read about students who "do something BIG" after attending iD Tech Camps. Space is limited.
Canoe Island French Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Summer fun with a French accent since 1969. Learn French while enjoying the fun of resident camp on a private island in the San Juan Islands. French is taught at all levels by French and American staff to campers, ages 9-16. Take part in fencing, archery, sailing, kayaking, photography, theater, art, marine biology, and French cuisine during 2- and 3-week sessions. Facilities include a swimming pool, game room, sports field and tennis court.
The French meals, including a 7-course Bon Voyage banquet, are not your average camp fare! With only 45 campers per session and a camper:staff ratio of 3:1, everyone gets individual attention. Airport pick up and drop off. Financial aid available. The whole family can share the fun for 4 days over Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. This is a good way for youngsters to find out about camp in the milieu of their own family.
Wellspring Hawaii
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Wellspring Hawaii is the world's most effective fitness and weight loss program in paradise. With lush rainforests, diverse marine life, active volcanoes and world renowned surf, Hawaii is a unique experience for all. Young men and women ages 11-24 from Asia, Australia, and North America convene with experienced staff for a summer of success and memories to last a lifetime. College age campers enjoy Wellspring Hawaii's separate Upper Camp program.
Nutrition and culinary classes paired with the delicious food served in the dining hall guarantee knowledge of and love for new foods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a "BC" (Behavioral Coach) in group and individual sessions knits these elements together into comprehensive lifestyle change for rapid weight loss and long-term weight control.
Camp Nor'wester
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Nor'wester has provided memorable summers to 1000's of kids since 1935. Our program is focused on getting outside, living with simple comforts; doing things that require less technology and more personal effort. Our activities are considered traditional: arts and crafts, drama, archery, and ropes course, with lots of outdoor activities like sailing, kayaking, hiking and overnight camping trips.
Kids don't have to be the smartest, fastest, tallest or coolest to come to Nor'wester. They just have to be willing to leave the cushy life behind and unplug for a while, try something out of the ordinary and have fun.
Summer at Delphi
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp SessionsCHALLENGING & FUN - Ages 5-18 Day & Overnight. Anyone who has gone to Delphi for the summer will tell you that it is so much more than a summer camp. The sole purpose of the Summer at Delphi Program is to challenge young people in and out of the classroom and help them discover that their potential for success is unlimited. And the best part is how much fun you can have doing just that. You'll be challenged everyday with improving your study skills, as well as your knowledge of math, science, English and computer technology. At Delphi, you'll be exposed to everything from horseback riding and archery to tennis, drama, art and music as well as exciting weekend activities, including camping, whitewater rafting, trips to the beach, crabbing and more.
Learn study skills; over 250 courses available, sports & chess camps, music, art, hands-on science, horseback riding, exciting weekend trips & more! Beautiful 800 acre Oregon Willamette Valley campus. Activities: camping, swimming, bowling, ceramics, art, music, sports and horse camps, archery, theater, photography, and much more!
Wellspring Academy of California Summer Session
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Wellspring Academy of California, the premier treatment program for adolescent obesity and the first boarding school for weight loss, welcomes students for summer session. Wellspring Academy is the only summer weight loss program or camp where students earn academic credit, lose weight and catch up or accelerate academically this summer at Wellspring Academy.
Wellspring Academy of California offers 3 different summer programs, ages 11-24. High School Summer Academic Program: Earn summer credits while participating in Wellspring's renowned weight loss and fitness program, Wellspring Academy of California Summer College Program: Academic option with online or local college curriculum and Wellspring Academy of California Adventure Program: incorporates a series of off-campus adventure trips and on-campus activities. Enrollment is open year-round.
Nutrition and culinary classes paired with the delicious food served in the dining hall guarantee knowledge of and love for new foods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a "BC" (Behavioral Coach) in group and individual sessions knits these elements together into comprehensive lifestyle change for rapid weight loss and long-term weight control.
Eaglearts Academy
Coed Arts Camp with Residential & Day Student Programs
Exceptional programs in Dance, Drama, Visual Art, Music, Video Production and Multi-track for residential or day students, ages 7 to 17.
Professional Artists/Educators offer Training and performance opportunities for the passionate young artist complemented by recreational activities, guest artists, and 'Arts' outings. Students select classes on-line prior to attending this fun and exciting summer arts camp.
Swimming, kayaking, hiking, theme parties, talent shows, dances, cooperative games, camp fires, field trips and more provide the perfect balance for a well rounded and dynamic two week summer program.
Explore your creative potential at one of our two locations: Shawnigan Lake, BC or London Ontario.
Wellspring California
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
If you're looking for a fun-in-the-sun and an amazing variety of mountain and beach activities, Wellspring California is the place for you. Campers 11 - 18 years old take advantage of the wonderful sunshine, refreshing local waters, and fantastic campus facilities, campers participate in a variety of outdoor activities and watersports. Then, we cool off back on campus in extensive fitness and recreation facilities, including training and aerobic areas, weight rooms, gyms, and swimming pool. Campers share modern, comfortable, air-conditioned dorms as well as dining and common areas.
Nutrition and culinary classes paired with the delicious food served in the dining hall guarantee knowledge of and love for new foods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a "BC" (Behavioral Coach) in group and individual sessions knits these elements together into comprehensive lifestyle change for rapid weight loss and long-term weight control.
Camp Killoqua
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp SessionsLocated on 185 acres of forest, wetlands and waterfront Killoqua provides a unique outdoor experience for youth and adults throughout the year. Killoqua's 185 acres of forest, gamefields and lakefront offer a wide variety of spaces for creative programs and activities. Killoqua offers camping based on the philosophy of Camp Fire USA: emphasis on the small group, individual attention, acceptance of differences and a loosely-structured child-centered approach. Programs focus on appreciation of the out-of-doors, democratic group living, non-competitive sports, skill development, concern for others, fun and friendship.
Killoqua offers sessions for grades K-12 with a variety of activity focuses including horseback riding, rock climbing, archery, boating, arts & crafts plus more!
Jam Camp West
Residential coed summer campDesigned exclusively for 10-14 year olds, Jam Camp exposes kids to the hip contemporary trends in music along with fun outdoor recreational activities in the beautiful redwoods of Loma Mar, only 1 1/2 hours drive from the Bay Area.
The curriculum includes beatbox, turntables, instrumental ensembles taught by ear, dance, vocals, percussion, steeldrum, and body percussion.
Swimming, volleyball, basketball, hiking, ping-pong and tetherball round out each afternoon. A great alternative to traditional band camps, Jam Camp is an inclusive, supportive program offering fun non-competitive workshops, taught by professional artists. Musical styles include jazz/funk, blues, hip-hop and gospel. For more info please visit our website or give us a call.
iD Programming Academy for Teens
Residential coed summer computer camps
"They were exposed to programming as it truly occurs in the workplace, learning code integration firsthand and collectively brainstorming solutions to obstacles as there were encountered." -Patrick Hogan, Program Manager, NASA World Wind
Code for the real world at this summer programming camp! Ages 13-18 learn from top instructors and interact with industry professionals and/or NASA researchers in this 2-week immersive programming academy. Teens choose from one of two courses: iPhone App Development and C++ Programming & Rocket Science.
- Located at the prestigious universities of Stanford and MIT.
- Bridge the gap between writing code in the lab and watching functions come to life in the real world.
- Guest lecturers in the industry meet with students to discuss what it’s like working in programming and provide tips for getting started.
- FREE year-round learning with iD 365! These monthly online workshops are taught by live instructors and are free to alumni and currently enrolled students.
Please note that there are other programming and robotics courses offered at iD Tech Camps. This summer technology program for ages 7-17 is North America's favorite tech camp, and located at 60 prestigious universities in 25 states and Canada.
Save with promo code WD27. Visit website or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details. Space is limited.
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 11 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 38 Sessions in 17 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 11 consecutive years! Please visit us at http://www.powerchordacademy.com for more information!
Camp Huston
Residential coed summer campHuston's staff is dedicated to providing a quality camping experience within a Christian community. Campers experience adventures and activities such as hiking, camping, archery, arts&crafts, swimming in the outdoor pool, our challenge course, spending time by Wallace River, making new friends, and much more!
Personal and Group development can be expected during a week at camp where a safe environment is created for campers to learn and grow. We are located approximately one hour NE of Seattle and situated in the foothills of the Cascades, offering a beautiful setting to enjoy your summer. Horse Camp and Theater Camp options available.
Wellspring Vancouver
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Wellspring Vancouver will teach teens ages 11 - 18 from around Canada and the United States, including those in the Pacific Northwest, how to live a healthy lifestyle. Using the picturesque setting and local adventure options, Wellspring campers will hike, bike, climb, kayak, rappel, as well as participate in more traditional camp activities and sports - soccer, volleyball, scavenger hunts, Color War, and personal training.
Nutrition and culinary classes paired with the delicious food served in the dining hall guarantee knowledge of and love for new foods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a "BC" (Behavioral Coach) in group and individual sessions knits these elements together into comprehensive lifestyle change for rapid weight loss and long-term weight control.
Wellspring Texas
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Wellspring Texas campers are young males and females with a common goal: to lose weight while having fun. Boys and girls ages 11-18 enjoy an amazing summer of weight loss, fun, and friendships. Rapid and dramatic weight loss is achieved through a proven and comprehensive program provided by a staff of trained professionals. Set against the incredible backdrop of the Big Hill Country, on the sprawling 200-acre campus of San Marcos Baptist Academy outside of Austin, Texas.
Team sports like soccer, football, tennis, and kickball along with swimming, hiking, canoeing, biking, rafting, kayaking, climbing, and aerobics are just some of the activities that campers enjoy in a very supportive environment. Nutrition and culinary classes paired with the delicious food served in the dining hall guarantee knowledge of and love for new foods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a "BC" (Behavioral Coach) in group and individual sessions knits these elements together into comprehensive lifestyle change for rapid weight loss and long-term weight control.
SuperCamp
Residential coed summer camp
SuperCamp is an academic and life skills camp that provides powerful, lifelong learning skills and builds motivation, confidence and self-esteem for students 11-18. We help create a roadmap toward success that students take back to school after camp. SuperCamp is a place of nonstop work and play, learning and growing, classes and outdoor challenges.
Held at 9 prestigious U.S. school campuses: Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA; UCLA and Loyola Marymount, Los Angeles, CA; Cal State San Marcos, San Marcos, CA: University of Washington, Seattle, WA; Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO; Lake Forest Academy, Chicago, IL; Brown University,Providence, RI; Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC. 7-day programs are available for middle school students, 10-day programs for high school students and an 8-day program is available for current & incoming college students.
-Camp Li-Wa
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp SessionsAlaska's "golden heart" city - Fairbanks is home to a traditional year-round camp that has warmed many a heart with what it offers. For over 40 years, Camp Li-Wa has built a reputation with it's summer programs, building lives worth living. Bible based values are integrated with an exciting fun-filled camp experience.
Develop lasting friendships while you enjoy the adventures that await you. A camp favorite, the climbing wall, offers challenges and rewards as you scale to the top and ring the bell. If you like to keep your feet on the ground, then the archery or rifle range may excite you. Our lake entices you to enjoy a relaxing time in the canoes or paddleboat. You can always try your creative energies at the craft house and take home your own creations. Finally, experience the thrill of a horseback ride and visit our many wonderful animals at the petting farm. Discovering your purpose in life could be the ultimate adventure as you find God has created you for a relationship with Him.
-B'nai B'rith Camp
Coed Residential and Day Summer CampThis summer's camping experience at B'nai B'rith Camp will be an unforgettable one. Campers, ranging in ages from 8-16 years old will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities, led by a talented staff. Since 1921, B.B. Camp has been dedicated to providing the finest summer experience for today's campers while preparing them to be tomorrow's community leaders. We strive to teach the values and ethics of Jewish living by example, experience, and creative expression.
Activities: Aquatic, Arts & Crafts, Ropes Course, Sailing, Swimming, Tennis, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Hydrotubing.
Camp Wahoo!
Residential summer horse camp for boys & girls ages 10-16Camp Wahoo!...Designed for kids that love horses and the outdoors. The beautfiul North Fork of the Teanaway River northeast of Cle Elum is the home of Camp Wahoo! and is operated by High Country Outfitters.
Small living groups of 6 to 7 are part of the uniqueness of this wilderness horse camp. Each camper will practice a learn-by-doing approach, the camp philosophy. The camp sessions are limited to 18 campers and 6 leadership campers. Each camper is assigned their own horse to ride and care for during their stay. Daily trail rides and an overnight trail ride are the highlights of this camp. Campers will also learn to live in harmony with nature while learning outdoor living skills necessary for their overnight trail ride. This is a one of a kind camp in the Northwest! The Camp Wahoo crew is dedicated to becoming the best at what they do!
