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Camp Huawni
Residential coed summer camp
Started in 1965 and still family-owned and operated today, Camp Huawni is a co-ed overnight summer camp for girls (ages 7-16) and boys (ages 7-15), located in the scenic pine forests of East Texas near Timpson. Camp Huawni enrolls 130 campers in each of four sessions, two sessions of 2-week duration and two sessions lasting 1-week.
Camp Huawni is based on Christian principles and driven by our Five Core Values of: FUN, MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, OUTDOORS, PERSONAL GROWTH and TRADITION. These important beliefs are modeled by the Camp Huawni staff and influence the full and wholesome Huawni experience. Camp Huawni makes it known that all children are welcome and other faiths are embraced at Camp Huawni, where the God who loves all children is worshiped.
Traditional activities at Camp Huawni include: Swimming; Fishing; Hiking; Canoeing; Archery; Critter; Water Trolley and Slide; Arts and Crafts; Obstacle Course; Parasailing; Team Sports; and Camp-wide Special Events.
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Summer Institute for the Gifted
Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Gifted students in grades K-12 can participate in the renowned Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) program. Hosted at some of the most famous colleges and universities in the country such as Princeton University, Dartmouth College and UC Berkeley, SIG has the best well-rounded program for gifted students as it combines academics, social, cultural and recreational opportunities. Students live and learn on campus for three-weeks, leaving with the additional confidence gained by an experience that is all their own.
Because of our small classes, low teacher-student ratio, and teaching assistants, SIG is able to individualize the program for each and every student. Student safety, security and health are our top priority as SIG programs are well staffed for careful supervision. Ten day programs are available for younger students and most of our residential programs have a commuter option. Our more than 25 years of experience have made us the leading organization in the field.
The Summer Institute for the Gifted is the program of the National Society for the Gifted (www.nsgt.org), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) foundation.
Sea Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Sea Camp is a week-long adventure exploring the wonders of the marine and estuarine environments. As a Sea Camper, you will have access to research vessels, oceanographic equipment, laboratory facilities, and a professional staff, enabling you to learn about the ocean through first-hand, on-the-water experiences. Ask us about our Talented & Gifted camps and Day Camps for younger children!
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.
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 Grady Spruce YMCA
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Grady Spruce is made up of three individual summer camp sites: Main Camp (7-12 yr old boys), Ray Bean Camp (7-12 yr old girls), Frontier Camp (13-16 yr old co-ed). All three summer camps offer similar activities such as water skiing, sailing, and horses, and each with the opportunity to progress to more challenging levels. In addition to these activities, Frontier Camp also offers Trip Camping and opportunities to develop their leadership skills through programs such as Counselor-in-Training.
Camp Grady Spruce is a safe place to have fun, learn and challenge yourself. Character Development is the most important benefit of the Camp Grady Spruce experience. We embrace six core values for ethical behavior that form the foundation of all our programs: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Camp Grady Spruce, where character is a lifestyle and memories last a lifetime!
Camp Champions
Residential coed summer campCamp Champions is a co-ed summer camp for children ages 6-18. Located in the Hill Country of Central Texas, on Lake LBJ, it is the ideal place to spend a summer.
We have created a program full of traditions and great activities. From waterskiing to horseback riding to sports to crafts to climbing walls to archery, we have 30+ activities to challenge and delight our campers. Evening and special activities provide a sense of magic and community for our campers.
We strive to partner with our parents to help their children grow into the Champions they are meant to be!
Camp Kiowa
Residential coed summer camps
ADVENTURE KIOWA and KIOWA U - 2 unique opportunties and "An ideal summer camp for ALL campers!" Camp Kiowa offers, boys and girls, ages 7-17, learning opportunities that stimulate both the mind and body. Through professional instruction, unique enrichment programs, and recreational activities, campers enjoy a fun and creative summer of discovery on a beautiful college campus and a state-of-the-art adventure camp.
Activities include Digital Art & Photography, LEGO Robotics, Cooking, Art & Sculpture, Rock Climbing, Drama, Tennis, Golf, Swimming, Yoga, Dance, Basketball, Archery, Team Building, Leadership, Science, Nature, Creative Writing, and more!
Camp Highlander
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Highlander is a co-ed residential summer camp devoted to the growing and nurturing of boys and girls, ages 5-16 in a safe, fun-filled environment since 1957. Located in the mountains of North Carolina, our goal is to give children memories to fill their hearts, friendships to last a lifetime, and achievements to give them confidence while encouraging them to build character and strong values that will remain with them always. Our qualified and caring staff are able leaders, dedicated to providing each child with an exciting summer of adventure, while maintaining the highest standards of safety in all programs.
Our program consists of over 35 on-camp activities with five primary disciplines including sports, waterfront, arts, horseback riding and wilderness experience. One thing that makes Camp Highlander so unique is our wonderful off-camp adventures. Whitewater rafting trips to the Nantahala River, overnights in Pisgah Forest, water-skiing at Lake Keowee, swimming in the beautiful waterfalls and Looking Glass Falls . . . taking our campers into the magical Appalachian mountains is the highlight of their experience. At Camp Highlander, we are committed to teaching our campers a deep respect for nature and an increased awareness of not only themselves, but of their peers and surroundings.
Texas Arts Project
Coed Residential CampTAP Camp offers a three-week camp (ages 13-18) featuring training in acting, musical theatre, filmmaking, and technical theatre. Advanced Campers (age 15-18) apply for an additional college-prep week. Junior Campers (ages 9-12) choose one of two week-long musical theatre camps. Campers juggle a tight schedule of classes, activities, and rehearsals for the final showcase.
Highly experienced staff, from around the country, motivate campers to excel beyond their expectations. Facilities include a dance studio, acting studios, a dining hall, luxury dorms, a swimming pool, a 400-seat proscenium theatre and 80-seat blackbox. Past campers are studying at top universities including Juilliard.
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.
Camp Woodmont
Residential coed summer camp
A smaller-sized traditional summer camp with extremely close owner supervision. Camp owner Jane Bennett, along with her two children, camp directors Tyran Bennett and Alyson Bennett Gondek are hands-on camp directors with extensive qualifications (see below).
All counseling staff are college students and undergo extensive interviews, background checks and on-site director-led training including five days of climbing and high ropes training led by nationally known trainers, a four-day American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certification class led by camp director and Red Cross instructor Tyran Bennett; and Archery certification. Both directors are certified horseback riding instructors and we also send staff to a horseback safety clinic. We top off all this specialty training with a full week of camp policy and activities training immediately prior to camp start.
Our family-type atmosphere means we can get to know every camper; it gives younger campers a feeling of reassurance and belonging and older campers a chance to grow and contribute in a community of support. Our traditional program includes extensive arts/crafts and performing arts as well as sports, aquatics, horseback riding, high adventure and much more.
Website: www.campwoodmont.com(706) 398-0833 or (770) 457-0862 or (423) 472-6070
Established in 1981
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.
YMCA Camp Cullen
Residential Coed Camp
YMCA Camp Cullen - Residing on beautiful Lake Livingston in Trinity, this camp is built on tradition with lots of fun twists! Campers age 8-16 build friendships & self-confidence while choosing from a variety of activities including water skiing, leadership training, water sliding, canoeing, archery, refles, candle-making, pottery, horseback riding, wake boarding, tubing, banana boating, swimming, alpine tower, ropes, pipeline sledding, crazy songs and skits! 6 nights. E-mail: Executive Director Len Masengale at lenm@ymcahouston.org.
Camp Olympia Junior Golf Academy
Residential coed summer camp
At Camp Olympia's Junior Golf Academy, boys & girls ages 8-16 receive PGA instruction and have access to the nationally acclaimed Whispering Pines Golf Club. All skill levels are welcome. Golfers will also experience the fun of Camp Olympia by participating in a variety of activities, like waterskiing & horseback, and nightly camp programs.
In addition to comprehensive golf instruction, golfers can choose activities from the over 35 Camp Olympia activities. 2 & 3 week sessions available. 2010 Term Dates: Term 1: June 7 - June 20, Term 2: June 21 - July 11, Term 3: July 12 - August 1, Term 4: August 2 - August 15.
Digital Media Academy Summer Computer Camps
Residential and Day coed computer camps
Accredited by Stanford University, DMA is "The Summer Digital Art and Technology Camp for Kids and Teens!" DMA is ideal for students of all ages wanting exposure to the most relevant software used in Hollywood and the entertainment industry, video game design, and web design while gaining hands-on experience under the eye of accomplished professionals. Whether to explore and area of interest, gain practical skills for the future or just have an incredible time with friends, DMA is unparalleled.
DMA offers day and overnight courses in the US and Canada in weekly and multi-week sessions for youth, age 6-18. DMA courses accommodate a wide variety of digital media interests in a more sophisticated learning environment than other summer computer camps. All courses are project based and taught by industry professionals and classroom teachers who have a passion for inspiring young minds. An average student to instructor ratio of 6 to 1 allows for plenty of individual attention as students explore, create and immerse themselves in an environment that is more like a production studio than a classroom.
Our programs are separated out by age groups: Teens (13-17), Pre-Teens (11-14), Kids programs called Digital Media Adventures (9-12), and Jr. Adventures (6-8). Course topics include game design, digital filmmaking, digital photography, web design, 3d animation, and visual effects.
Camp Olympia
Residential coed sports camp
Camp Olympia is a private residential sports camp for boys and girls ages 7-16. Two and three week sessions. Individualized scheduling for our 35 different activities, air conditioned cabins, and 1-4 counselor to camper ratio. Our beautiful location on Lake Livingston in Trinity, Texas is the perfect setting for fun, sun and adventure.
Activities include: waterski, wakeboarding, golf, horseback, challenge course, sailing, team sports, volleyball, gymnastics, kayaking, football, basketball, baseball, softball, frisbee, Junior Golf Academy, ping pong, weightlifting, archery, riflery, dance, fishing, DVD production, swimming, arts & crafts, and SCUBA.
Rebuilding New Orleans: Remembering Hurricane Katrina
People to People Leadership SummitFor New Orleans, the world changed forever on August 29, 2005. Five years later, the region is still reinventing itself. Now, a People to People Leadership Summit offers exceptional students a chance to give back what was lost while learning to lead.
At the Rebuilding New Orleans: Remembering Hurricane Katrina program, students age 13 years and older will speak with notable individuals like:
Task Force Katrina leader Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré
"When the Levees Broke" director Spike Lee
Authors and photographers who chronicled the disaster
Local citizens working to recover their former lives
Students will join them in rebuilding the city and will develop leadership skills while performing community service. Students will also present a donation of at least $50,000 to local charities, changing the city - and their lives - forever.
On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, don't miss the chance to improve the future of New Orleans and the future of our students.
June 29 - July 5, 2010
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.
Charis Hills
Residential Coed Special Needs Summer Camp
Charis Hills is a Christian, co-ed, residential summer camp which helps kids with learning differences build confidence and find success. We have one to three week sessions serving campers ages 7 to 18. We welcome campers with ADHD, learning disabilities as well as high functioning Autism and Asperger's. Campers also receive academic tutoring & enrichment for one activity period a day by certified teachers. Campers discover a highly persoalized, fun filled and nurturing environment while filling their heart's desire to be acceptd and succeed in new activities.
Charis Hills is located one hour NW of DFW International Airport in the beautiful Cross Timbers area! Activities include: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, archery, riflery, therapeutic horseback riding, photography, arts & crafts, animal care, nature crafts & study, Bible study, campouts, Geocaching, drama, dance, team sports and and many, many more! We also have Family Camps during the fall and spring.
Aquatic Sciences Adventure Camp
Residential coed summer campA fun camp for students ages 9 to 15 who are interested in aquatic or marine sciences. The program includes a mixture of educational and recreational activities. Activities include aquatic biology and water chemistry, swimming, tubing, scuba/snorkeling, river rafting, glass-bottom boat ride, Sea World and more.
Weekly sessions June-July offer a mix of educational and recreational activities. Aquatic biology, water chemistry, scuba/snorkeling, tubing, river rafting, swimming, glass-bottom boat ride, trip to Sea World.
YMCA Camp Classen
Residential coed summer camp
Conveniently situated in the Arbuckle Mountains, Camp Classen is a dynamic and safe coed summer camp for ages 8-17. Only the most mature role models are selected as staff and highly trained to run programs such as aquatics, western horseback riding, outdoor living skills, and other traditional camp activities such as archery, riflery and crafts. Camp Classen has adventure trips and ranch camp for 13-16 year olds and Leadership Development Programs for 17 year olds.
Activities include: Exciting Special Events, Horseback Riding, Waterslide, Sports, Crafts, Climbing Tower, Giant Swing, Hiking.
Texas Lions Camp
Residential coed summer campA non-profit residential camp for children with physical disabilities and children with type one diabetes located on 500 acres in the Texas Hill Country. Our week-long sessions are provided at no charge to the children we serve and aim to provide a "can do" attitude and build self-esteem.
Activities include arts & crafts, ceramics, music, photography, nature studies, barnyard & greenthumb, AM radio station, waterfront, archery, high & low ropes challenge course, recreation & athletics, horses, and overnight campouts. Activities are adapted so that all our campers can participate.
Cub Creek Science and Animal Camp
Residential coed camps
Yes, we really do have monkeys and 100's of other animals. We are an animal lovers dream come true! Our curiosity guided programs offer a safe place to interact with over 300 animals! 26 week long courses include; Jr Vet, Adopt an Animal, Pottery, CSI, Archery, Survival Skills, Cooking, Crafts, Fishing, Riflery, Build it yourself physics lab and so much more.
Campers come from all over the world. Airport transportation available from the St. Louis International Airport. Located on 240 acres of oak/hickory forest. Our camp offers; modern air-conditioned cabins, swimming pool, fishing ponds, miles of hiking trails and it's own camp zoo.
Pinebrook Farms Horsemanship Camp
Residential Coed and Girls Horsemanship CampThe goal of our co-educational, resident camp is for youngsters ages 7-15 to safely learn good horsemanship, while having a great time in a family oriented atmosphere. Activities and programs also teach responsibility, cooperation, courage and self esteem
Camp activities may include: daily riding lessons, horse shows, safe horsemanship instruction, guest lecturers, games & sports, archery, art lessons, crafts, swimming, fishing, trail rides, photography, cookouts, hayrides, and awards.
Camp Peniel, Inc.
Residential and Day summer camp with separate sessions for boys, girls, and coedNestled in the heart of the beautiful Texas hill country, Camp Peniel, is an independent, nonprofit, Christian Camp, committed to encouraging campers to meet God face-to-face through faith in Jesus Christ. We offer awesome, action packed summer camps as well as weekend camps for all ages throughout the year. Fall and Spring weekend retreats are held for a variety of ages: High School, Middle School, Seniors, Singles, Mother-Daughter, Father-Son, etc. Also rentals to Christian groups.
Our 382 acres provide an ideal setting for persons desiring relaxation, hiking, great country meals, diverse activities, and an immense spiritual blessing.
Twin Lakes Summer Camp
Residential and day coed summer camp
Twin Lakes offers Day Camps for ages 5-10, Overnight Camps for ages 6-12 and an incredible year round Conference and Retreat Center all nestled on 470 beautiful acres and two lakes.
Traditional camp activities as well as ropes course, rock climbing, floating trampoline and iceberg. Camp season opens in June and ends in July. One week sessions.
-Camp New Hope
Residential coed summer camp for children with a parent in prisonNew Hope is an Oklahoma-based prison ministry for children who have a parent in prison. These children are seven times more likely to end up in prison themselves. Our mission is to empower these children and their families to create a healthy future in the hopes of ending the generational cycle of incarceration.
This camp offers creative education and life skills as children enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, arts and crafts, sports and chapel. Caregivers receive a much needed break. The camp is limited to 40 children so counselors can coach and mentor individual campers.
-Hopewell Camp and Conference Center
Residential coed summer campCamp Hopewell offers a wide variety of events throughout the year. During the summer, we have 4 weeks of Church Camp. These camp sessions are open to all young people between the ages of 7-15. We also have an introduction to camp called Wee Bit Camp, which is a 3 day camp for campers ages 6-9; and a Leadership Adventure Camp for 16-17 year-olds. For the more mature camper, aged 50 and older, Hopewell hosts XYZ camp just for them.
Special camps also play a very important role in the summer here at Hopewell. We offer 2 weeks of camp for Children and Youth with Diabetes, a session for families that have a child with cancer.
-Holtzman Riding Academy
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp SessionsCome and experience riding a horse the way it should be. We are certain we can offer you the greatest experience ever. We offer lessons, clinics, training, day camps, birthday parties; all in a safe environment, by a Certified Resistance Free Instructor.
Activities include grooming, leading, feeding, cleaning up after horses, healthcare, showing, hauling, swimming, first aid, showmanship, halter classes, pleasure classes, barrels and poles and more.
Camp Huawni
Residential coed summer camp
Started in 1965 and still family-owned and operated today, Camp Huawni is a co-ed overnight summer camp for girls (ages 7-16) and boys (ages 7-15), located in the scenic pine forests of East Texas near Timpson. Camp Huawni enrolls 130 campers in each of four sessions, two sessions of 2-week duration and two sessions lasting 1-week.
Camp Huawni is based on Christian principles and driven by our Five Core Values of: FUN, MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, OUTDOORS, PERSONAL GROWTH and TRADITION. These important beliefs are modeled by the Camp Huawni staff and influence the full and wholesome Huawni experience. Camp Huawni makes it known that all children are welcome and other faiths are embraced at Camp Huawni, where the God who loves all children is worshiped.
Traditional activities at Camp Huawni include: Swimming; Fishing; Hiking; Canoeing; Archery; Critter; Water Trolley and Slide; Arts and Crafts; Obstacle Course; Parasailing; Team Sports; and Camp-wide Special Events.
