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SeaWorld San Diego Camp
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
SeaWorld has everything you want in a summer resident camp. We give campers behind-the-scenes, hands-on experiences with amazing animals. But it's not just about animals. It's also about having fun, exploring the great outdoors, and having a blast with new friends and all the awesome rides and attractions of SeaWorld San Diego. SeaWorld Adventure Camps help kids connect to the natural world and inspire a lifelong appreciation for earth's wildlife and wild places.
You'll stay in SeaWorld's Adventure Camp Center, which features classrooms, eating and outdoor play areas, a food service facility, and two floors of secure dormitories. Adventure Camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and exceed ACA standards to create a safe and enjoyable camp experience. Camp activities vary according to park hours and are available for grade level and camp session.
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Panacea Adventures
Wilderness adventure program
Educate, Empower and Engage
Nationwide Adventure Expeditions
Panacea Adventures is a place fueled by adventure but grounded in timeless values. Come and enter a defining period of growth, empowerment and freedom through exciting wilderness adventures. On a trip with Panacea Adventures you will go backpacking through wild terrain, rock climbing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, surfing, or whitewater rafting.
After a trip with Panacea Adventures students leave with lasting friendships, proud moments, unforgettable memories, and enriched leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills. For young people looking for a place where excitement and empowerment are not mutually exclusive, Panacea is sure to deliver the best summer of your life. One that will stir the soul and invigorate the body and mind!
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WB Surf Camp
Residential coed surfing camp
We specialize in marine science and ocean safety based surfing adventures for ages 11-17. Campers learn how to surf in any one of our awesome locations including Wrightsville Beach, NC; the Outer Banks, NC; Hawaii; California; Costa Rica; and Barbados. Some programs include earning your PADI Open Water Certification. Surf and explore various parts of the coast while learning about amazing marine ecosystems. Gain self confidence and have an adventure that will change your life forever! No experience is required as we cater to beginners and provide an industry leading student to instructor ratio of 3:1.
In all of our adventures, campers travel the coastline to surf numerous breaks while becoming immersed in the local culture, surf etiquette, and ocean safety that will allow them to grow and increase their skills in the water. Come have the experience of a lifetime with WB Surf Camp!
Wellspring Camp La Jolla
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Welcome to Wellspring Camp La Jolla, America's most prestigious weight loss and fitness camp. If you're looking for a summer of dramatic weight loss, fun on the beach, incredible adventures, and access to amazing fitness facilities, then Wellspring Camp La Jolla is the place for you. At Wellspring Camp La Jolla, California's only scientifically-based weight loss program, we offer our renowned program to children, teens, and young adults, with special tracks for each age group. Located on the campus of University of California, San Diego, Wellspring Camp La Jolla offers an incredible range of activities, beautiful weather, and excellent facilities.
You will spend lots of time enjoying the beach, sand volleyball, boogie boarding, surfing lessons, snorkeling, and evening bonfires, and make use of UCSD's expansive fields and $35 million state-of-the-art fitness complex with a variety of classes such as strength training, martial arts and yoga. Fun trips to southern California's world famous theme parks, mountain biking and hiking adventures, and on-campus games and activities round out the ultimate camp experience.
Nike Golf Schools & Junior Camps
Coed Golf Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Nike Golf Schools & Jr. Camps prides itself on attracting and retaining the finest junior golf instructorsin the country. With an enviable list of accomplishments, our collection of camp directors coach some of the country's most recognized collegiate golf teams, are winners of some of the golf industry's most prestigious awards, and are noted experts and contributors to some of the most reputable golf instruction publications and TV programming.
At Nike Golf Camps, your child will experience: Top quality instruction from PGA/LPGA professionals and college coaches, fantastic golf venues and overnight accommodations, daily range instruction and supervised course play, a safe, healthy and FUN learning environment, Nike amenity package and camp prizes. Camp workbook and video to encourage continued improvement post-camp.
Nike Water Polo Camps
Residential coed summer camp
Our philosophy is simple: the NIKE Water Polo Camps offer outstanding coaching by motivated, energetic directors and staff whose sole mission is to take every step possible to stimulate your love for the sport in a positive and healthy environment. We want our campers to come home with experiences that enrich both the quality of their play and their life through a better understanding and greater appreciation for the sport, as well as more developed techniques and a heightened level of self-confidence.
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!
Camp Tawonga
Residential coed summer campLocated at the doorstep of Yosemite National Park, on the middle fork of the Tuolumne River, on 160 acres in the Stanislaus National Forest, Camp Tawonga has been a leader in Jewish camping since 1925. Campers attend summer sessions at our Yosemite location, or can choose one of our Teen Adventure Quests that travel throughout Yosemite, Canada, and the Pacific Northwest. Teens can apply for leadership programs, like staff in training or Tawonga's Teen Service Learning trip to Israel, a four and a half week trip combing service, travel, and learning. Call (415)543-2267 or visit www.tawonga.org for more information.
Snow Valley Basketball School
Coed Basketball Camp
Located near the beautiful coast of Santa Barbara, Westmont College will play host to this summer camp. The safe and secure campus of Westmont College, which includes scenic gardens, stone bridges, and stunning pathways, is a great place for a five day camp.
Since 1961, the Snow Valley Basketball Schools have been instructing kids on the fundamentals of basketball. As the longest running basketball school of its kind, you'll receive more instruction in the fundamentals and more chances to improve your skills than anywhere else in the world. This rigorous daily format includes fundamental instruction, clinics and team games that will leave any camper with renewed energy and enthusiasm.
The daily format, which will include fundamental instruction, lectures and team games will leave any young camper with renewed energy and enthusiasm for the game of basketball and improved self-confidence.
Nike Swim Camps
Coed Swim Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Nike Swim Camps are designed to help competitive swimmers improve so they can compete at the next level. By immersing you in the sport, the Nike Swim Camps give you the kind of focused, intensive training essential to improvement.
Our philosophy is simple: Nike Swim Camps offer outstanding coaching by motivated, energetic camp directors and staff whose sole mission is to take every step possible to stimulate your love for swimming in a positive and healthy environment.
Astrocamp
Residential coed summer camp
Explore the wonders of the universe with qualified instructor of the physical sciences. It's fun and educational. Traditional summer camp fun. Mountain bike, rock climb and hike in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California.
Traditional camp activities combined with astronomy, rocketry, space exploration, physical science activities and more. Camp season opens in June and ends in August. One and two week sessions, ages 8 to 17.
Tall Ship Sailing
Coed sailing camp
Learn to sail a tall ship and learn marine science while exploring the Southern California Channel Islands. The program is designed to build minds and character through a live-a-board sailing experience aboard the 156' tall ship TOLE MOUR. One-week, two-week, and three-week cruises available; opens in July ending in August; ages 10-18
Activities include: Sail Training, Marine Biology, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Underwater Photography.
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.
US Sports Camps
Sports Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
We offer over 500 camps in 15 different sports with unique instructional programs for all ability levels. Sports are fun. And even more fun when you get better. The experienced, positive and passionate US Sport Camps coaches at over 400 camps will help you become a better, more inspired athlete. And you'll have the best time of your life as you gain new skills and make new friends.
Tennis camps, volleyball camps, soccer camps, basketball camps, golf camps, whatever your sport, at our camps you will improve your game and have a blast doing it.
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.
NBC Soccer Camps
Soccer Camps with Residential and Day Camp Sessions
NBC Soccer Camp is the perfect camp to improve in all areas of the game. This camp is beneficial for beginners as well as advanced players. NBC Camps' focus on training the complete athlete, physically, mentally and spiritually, creates a life-changing camp experience.
>Fantastic soccer venues and overnight accommodations
>Passionate and knowledgeable coaching staff who invest in your life and game
>A safe, healthy and FUN learning environment
>Immersion in the sport for all ability levels
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.
Camp Augusta
Residential coed summer campCamp Augusta is an 80 acre, non-profit, residential summer camp located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Northern California. We are a small camp with about 50 staff and 90 campers per session. We aim to help campers develop self-confidence, independence, social skills (emotional intelligence), creativity, activity skills, environmental awareness and appreciation, friendships, and healthy living skills while having FUN in a small, tight, true community set in a beautiful forest.
Camp Augusta operates on a structure of flat hierarchy, consensus and intention with every action. We also have many activities that you are unlikely to find at other camps.
Friendly Pines Camp
Residential coed summer camp
High in the tall, cool pines near historic Prescott, Arizona, Friendly Pines offers 30+ activities to choose from. Activities include English & Western riding, pony driving, swimming, tennis, waterskiing, rock climbing, ropes course, archery, arts, fishing, sports, hiking, pets, outdoor living skills, & more.
Excellent camper to staff ratios. We conduct professional background checks and drug tests on all staff. 65 years of experience. Coed, ages 6-13. An Arizona tradition!
Crazzy's Wasewagan Camp and Retreat
Residential coed campWasewagan is located in San Bernardino Mountains and provides a wholesome Summer Camp environment for kids 5-16. Activities include River Rafting, Surfing Trips, Riflery, Archery, Ropes Course, Swimming, Fishing, Canoeing, Fencing, Hiking, River walks, Crafts and Volleyball. Other activities include Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Tetherball, Basketball, Zipline, and more.
Campers earn a trophy or ribbon for activities and achievements. Camp runs June - August. Shuttle service available to camp. Weekends for Spring & Fall are available for groups such as scouts, churches, & schools during the school year. Winter Camp/New Years program offered. Call for a brochure and personal tour.
River Way Ranch Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Memories and friendships await you at River Way Ranch Camp, one of California's premier residential summer camps for ages 7-16. A family tradition since 1967, generations of families have been coming to the scenic foothills of Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks to experience the summer of a lifetime.
Campers are well supervised by a highly-trained staff as they participate in their choice of more than 65 activities offered. The caring and devoted counselors guide campers through new adventures as they learn new skills, meet new friends, and achieve each goal, one step at a time. Accredited by the American Camping Association, River Way Ranch Camp maintains its outstanding reputation as "one of the best summer camps in the United States."
Vogelsinger Soccer Academy
Residential coed summer soccer amp
At the Nike Vogelsinger Soccer Academy, our precise step-by-step teaching methods create a crystal clear picture of each skill through demonstration, explanation and participation. Featuring an international coaching staff and fantastic soccer venues with a safe, healthy and FUN learning environment.
The Vogelsinger All Star Soccer Schools are the only one-week schools that offer 6 action packed days with a variety of programs: Individual Technical/Tacital Training, Positional Pay, Team Play, Combination Team Play and Pre-Season Prepartion.
Wellspring Adventure Lake Tahoe
Coed Residential Camp
Wellspring Adventure Lake Tahoe is located at Sierra Nevada College, a campus surrounded by national forests and just three blocks from the lake. This location allows us to take advantage of all that this world-famous recreation area offers. Our camp accepts boys and girls ages 11-18 for a summer of life-changing weight loss in beautiful Lake Tahoe.
Wellspring has helped thousands of children around the world lose weight and keep it off long-term. Through our extensive weight loss studies (which are published yearly in peer-reviewed research journals), we know that 70% of our campers maintain or continue their weight loss back at home. These results are virtually unprecedented among weight loss programs for any age group.
Peak Performance Swim Camp
Residential coed summer swim camps
At Peak Performance Swim Camp, our goal is to offer every swimmer a challenging, educational and fun swim camp experience. We believe that an inspirational environment encourages excellence in the pool. We emphasize balance. Swimmers who attend our camps achieve peak performance through a combination of mental, technical and physical training. Quality over quantity is our guiding principle.
Camp swimmers work with our experienced, world-class staff while enjoying comfortable accommodations, quality meals and a variety of fun-filled activities. The personalized attention of Peak Performance Swim Camp provides swimmers with unparalleled opportunities to enhance their competitive swimming skills while receiving ongoing positive reinforcement.
Kennolyn Camps
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Kennolyn Camps has a wide range of summer camp options. From one week of Day Camp to four weeks of Resident Camp. From our specialized Equestrian Camp to our Family Camp over Labor Day weekend. Make Kennolyn Camps a part of your summer!
35 activities to choose from for boys and girls ages 6-14, including extensive ropes courses for all ages, horseback riding and more. Located on 300 acres in California's beautiful Redwoods, five miles from Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean.
Catalina Sea Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Explore Santa Catalina Island in Southern California. Learn to Scuba dive, snorkel, surf, take underwater photos and video, and learn marine science (some activities are age specific- please call for details). Opens July and ends in August. For ages 8-17.
Activities include: scuba certification, snorkeling, underwater video and photography, marine science, surfing, ocean kayaking and more.
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Since 1950, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program, formerly known as ISOMATA, has offered intensive workshops in dance, film/video, music, theatre, visual arts and creative writing to students of all ages and abilities including families, in the spectacular San Jacinto Moutains of Southern California.
Early July-Late August. Most programs are two weeks long. Children, 5-12, Junior Artists, 11-13, Youth, 13-18.
SuperCamp
Coed Residential Camp
Academic pressure to stand out. Social pressure to fit in. It's not easy being a high school or middle school student these days.
Whether your child is straight A, struggling, or somewhere in between, chances are they're often overwhelmed by too much homework, too many activities, and the never-ending distractions created by technology. SuperCamp teaches teens real-life strategies that help them manage their time and improve their relationships. The result—increases in their grades, confidence and motivation.
Now in its 31st year with 64,000 graduates worldwide, SuperCamp is a 7- to 10-day residential camp held on prestigious college campuses that teaches strategies for reading, writing, memorizing, studying, and problem-solving. Campus locations include Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA; UCLA and Loyola Marymount, Los Angeles, CA; Brown University, Providence, RI; Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL; Kent State, Kent, OH; University of South Floida, Tampa, FL; Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC. SuperCamp combines the 8 Keys of Excellence character-building program with academic preparation and fun outdoor challenge activities to give kids an edge in learning and in life.
Nike Cross Country Running Camps
Coed Cross-Country Running Camps
At Nike Cross Country Running Camps you will become a better, faster, and smarter athlete. You'll leave camp with increased running knowledge, new friends, and an enhanced love for the sport!
at Nike Cross Country Running Camps you will train under the country's best coaches, stay at college campus venues with excellent facilities, and receive education in the latest training techniques.
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.
Nike Tennis Camps
Overnight and Day Coed Tennis Camps
Nike Tennis Camps provide young players the opportunity to improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Our camps are directed by America's most respected college coaches and tennis professionals. They have a passion for teaching and a gift for helping you take your game to the next level.
Nike Junior Overnight Tennis Camps are a full tennis and living camp experience! Immerse yourself in tennis, meet new friends, and enjoy off court fun activities. All programs are geared towards players of all levels unless specified.
Nike Junior Day Tennis Camps offer daily tennis instruction in a fun environment! Full day (typically 6 hours per day), half day (morning or afternoon sessions), and extended day (full day of tennis and includes lunch and dinner) options available.
Shane Weight Loss Camps
Residential Coed Camp
Featured on The Tyra Show, MTV, 20/20, Dr. Phil and The Discovery Channel, Camp Shane has outstanding facilities and extensive activities. Portion controlled meals with classes in nutrition, dieting and cooking result in superb, proven weight losses. Fun, friendly and family run since 1968. You're going to look and feel great after a summer at Camp Shane. We're a weight loss camp with excellent results but dieting is only part of our awesome program. We don't make being overweight a bigger problem than it is. We're a lot of fun, very friendly and we really care about each other.
At Camp Shane you'll feel comfortable, welcome and good about yourself! We know exactly what you're going through and we're here to help you succeed and have the best time of your life. We have a highly supervised program with great tasting meals and an extensive list of activities from jet skis and dune buggies to dance and dramatics.
Skylake Yosemite Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Skylake continues the traditions of a camp founded in 1945 while constantly being updated to be exciting and relevant for today's youth. Our cabins have no electricty as we find candles are much more fun, a lot of singing at campfires, and an atmosphere that creates friendships for a life time. Our schedule is open for the campers to chose the activites they find most appealing. All of the traditional camp activities such as horseback riding, lake swimming, climbing wall, crafts, sports, tennis, and water skiing are available along with special celebration days, Yosemite trips, and contests galore.
Skylake hosts 210 coed campers each session with a staff of 70 counselors. The counselors are primarily college students who have completed a week of on site staff training, cpr and lifesaving certifications, and a proven love of children. Campers come primarily from the San Francisco Bay Area and the Los Angeles areas. Charter buses to camp are available from these locations. Skylake also hosts many campers from the east coast and from international locations. Campers are greeted at the Fresno Airport by Skylake staff and driven to the mountain location. Visit our website or call the camp office for more information.
Academy by the Sea / Camp Pacific
Coed Residential Camp
Located on an oceanfront property in Southern California, Academy by the Sea/Camp Pacific offers a wide range of dynamic summer programs for students and campers. Program selections include: Academic Enrichment, Academic Credit Courses, English as a Second Language, JROTC Leadership and Camp Pacific with different excursion options. During their stay, all students and campers receive specialized instruction in their areas of interest. While mornings are dedicated to educational classes and clinics, afternoons are devoted to the pursuit of recreational activities, allowing students and campers to experience a variety of options.
Operating as a college-preparatory boarding school for boys during the academic year, summer sees the campus transformed into a co-educational environment hosting a unique mix of students from all over the U.S. and the world. Academy by the Sea/Camp Pacific programming is designed to enhance each participant's lives through academics, recreation, and leadership training.
Camp Nor'wester
Residential coed summer camp
Less Technology - More Independence. Camp Nor'wester has provided memorable summers to 1000's of kids since 1935. 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. Living is cooperative - everyone helps with daily living needs like cleaning latrine and shower houses; clearing trails; gathering wood for shower house boilers, repairing fire circles, and serving food at meal times. We get outside, live with simple comforts, and do things that require personal effort.
Leaving the distractions of technology, media and commerce behind, campers discover new interests and friendships through simple, self- powered pleasures. Change takes time. Our four-week program allows campers to step out on their own, away from preconceived images or expectations held by family and school communities. They will encounter challenging experiences in a supportive, group living environment. They will learn to build relationships, share adventures and take on responsibilities.
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, unplug for a while, and try something out of the ordinary.
Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch
Residential coed summer camp
The Bar 717 Ranch/Camp Trinity offers children ages 8 to 16 the opportunity to spend the summer on a beautiful mountain ranch. The Bar 717 Ranch /Camp Trinity teaches responsibility for oneself and others in a noncompetitive, supportive environment. We are located in northern California on 450 acres which is surrounded by the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. We offer 2, 3, and 4 week sessions.
Activities include: horsemanship, backpacking, river swimming, music, arts & crafts, ceramics, blacksmithing, gardening.
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Gifted students ages 4-17 can participate in the renowned Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) program. Hosted at pretigious colleges and universities, SIG has an excellent well-rounded program for gifted students as it combines academics, social, cultural and recreational opportunities. Our programs provide students with academic challenges designed to fit their abilities and interests. It also provides them with the opportunity to engage with other students who have similar abilities and interests. Because of our small classes, low teacher-student ratio, and an assistant in every class, we are able to individualize the program for each student. Students live and learn on campus for three weeks, leaving with the confidence gained by an experience that is all their own.
Because of our small classes, low teacher-student ratio, and teaching assistants, SIG individualizes the program for each student. Student safety, security and health are our top priority as SIG programs are well staffed for careful supervision. 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.
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.
Camp Whittier
Residential coed summer camp
Nestled among the hills of the Los Padres National Forest, the private, tucked-away 55 acre resident camp is bounded by hiking trails and hosts an abundance of wildlife in woodland area. Cachuma Lake and its amenities are within walking distance. Programs include: Ropes Challenge Course, Swimming, Drama, Archery, Music, Arts & Crafts, Campfires and more. ACA accredited camp.
5 day sessions in July. Scholarships are available. Campers are between the ages of 6 and 13 years old. CIT'S (counselor in training) program available ages 14-17.
Camp available for user group retreat rentals, challenge course & outdoor education programs year round.
Catalina Island Camps
Residential coed summer camp
Catalina Island Camps is a Summer Resident Camp for boys and girls ages 7 through 15. The camp facilities are located at Howlands Landing on the California side of Catalina Island, 22 miles from Southern California. 150-180 boys and girls ages 7 to 15 participate in the camp's waterfront and land programs.
Activities include: sailing, skin diving, water-skiing, sea-kayaking, climbing wall, ropes course, and many others.
Camp Paivika, AbilityFirst
Residential special needs coed campA unique camp designed to meet the needs of individuals with special needs in a beautiful, forest setting. All facilities and activities are accessible and planned with individual abilities in mind. Campers range in age from eleven years old to seventy and disabilities range from mild to severe and are physical and/or developmental in nature. The camp program emphasizes independence and social growth.
Camp activities include: swimming, horseback riding, crafts, nature studies, fine arts, sports and recreation, journalism and life skills classes. All activities are adapted to meet the individual needs of each participant.
Rawhide Ranch
Residential coed summer campA Southern California tradition since 1963. One week or multi-week sessions, ages 7-15. Features daily western riding lessons, animal & horse science classes, animal care time, vaulting lessons (gymnastics on horseback). To round out the day there are plenty of extra activities to choose from - archery/riflery, roping lessons, drama, pool/waterslide, learning to harness/drive pony carts and so much more. Ideal for beginning/intermediate riders. Camper transportation available from San Diego International Airport. ACA & CHA accredited. Member of Western Association of Independent Camps.
Pali Overnight Adventures
Residential coed summer camp
THE CAMP OF CHOICE! Pali Adventures is a specialty summer experience, nestled nr Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. With Pali 16 unique specialties, Pali Adventures has a specialty to suit most campers.
Our custom-designed, one- and two-week residential specialties include Fashion, Film, Culinary and Broadcasting Institutes, Action Adventures like Secret Agent, Extreme Action, Hollywood Stunts, Motor sports and Girl Power Extreme, and creative pursuits like our Acting and Dance Academy's, Movie Make-up, Rock Star, Flying Trapeze and CIT/Leadership programs.
Pali's 100% free-choice afternoons allow campers to choose from over 50 activities ranging from arts and crafts to zip lines, adventure activities to watersports and so much more!
Our campers also choose their favorite evening activities upon arrival in camp from an array of incredible options with Casino nights, pandemonium, mimic mania, themed dances to name just a few of our camper's favorites. A world class staff, must attend an industry leading 14-day staff training (standard within the industry is 8 days), will make this summer camp experience one your child will never forget!
Pali has 74 scenic acres with great facilities, modern cabins equipped with full bathroom and shower facilities. Excellent food! GREAT FUN!
Nike Track and Field Running Camps
Coed Track and Field Running Camps
At Nike Nike Track and Field Running Camps you will become a better, faster, and smarter athlete. You'll leave camp with increased running knowledge, new friends, and an enhanced love for the sport!
Train under the country's best coaches!
College campus venues with excellent facilities!
Education in the latest training techniques!
Adidas Tennis Camps
Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
The adidas Tennis Camps were developed to provide athletes an opportunity to become better tennis players in a fun, positive atmosphere. Our campers learn from the best coaches in the sport and leave tennis camp with confidence and a passion to enjoy the "sport of a lifetime." Join us this summer for better tennis, new friends, and the best week of your summer!
Our Camp Directors are among the best coaches and pros in the world today. Our pros are dedicated to the personal development and improvement of each player. They will provide all campers with an unmatched opportunity to improve and have fun.
Each director will fill out their staff with other top coaches, professionals, and college players who are all friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated to doing whatever it takes to make each camper's experience a memorable one!
Campers will be placed in groups by age at the start of camp and will then be adjusted accordingly based on ability so that each every camper is with a group that will allow them to improve and get the most out of the week.
Our camps are for boys and girls ages 9-18 and all ability levels are welcome.
iD Visual Arts Academy for Teens
Summer Teen photography and filmmaking courses for ages 13-18
Summer Teen photography and filmmaking courses for ages 13-18
Spend 2 weeks engaging in creative expression taking photos and making movies! Teens beginner to advanced use Photoshop, After Effects or Final Cut Pro to create portfolios. Explore historic cities & college campuses for the perfect backdrop. Photography and Filmmaking Courses: iD Film Studios 101 (pre to post-production filmmaking), Visual FX, or Professional Photography. Held at Stanford, Princeton & NYU.
COURSES: iD Film Studios 101 (pre to post-production), Visual FX (develop visual effects reel), or Professional Photography (learn advanced features of DSLR cameras & editing). Instructors with visual arts backgrounds teach in small classes (guaranteed max 8:1).
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 Programming Academy (www.iDTeenAcademies.com). Also weeklong, day and O/N photography and film camps for ages 7-17 located at 60 universities in 27 states (www.internalDrive.com).
VISIT iDVISUALARTSACADEMY.COM for more info and 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.
Nike Soccer Camps
Soccer Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
NIKE Soccer Camps have attracted some of the most respected and accomplished soccer instructors and coaches in the country. They share your passion for soccer and have made a career of sharing their knowledge and experience with hundreds of young athletes just like yourself. They and their carefully chosen staffs never lose sight of the fact that great players are created one at a time.
The NIKE Soccer Camps are a great place for any soccer enthusiast who is looking to improve their skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun! Our mission is to provide athletes with the tools to improve and to enjoy soccer for life!
Nike Overnight Soccer Camps are a great place for any soccer enthusiast who is looking to improve their skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun all while experiencing life on a college campus! All overnight locations offer an Extended Day option (9am-9pm).
Nike Day Soccer Camps give campers the full camp experience plus they get to sleep in their own bed!
iD Programming Academy for Teens
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, 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.
Wellspring Texas
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Wellspring Texas is the first and only summer fitness and weight loss camp in Texas, and one of the most effective weight loss programs in the world. Boys and girls ages 10-18 enjoy an amazing summer of weight loss, fun, and friendship. 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, Wellspring Texas campers have the best of both worlds" use of the terrific facilities on campus, as well as access to the magnificent rivers, parks and trails of the Hill Country.
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.
Camp Woolman
Residential Coed CampOutdoor adventure in the beautiful Tahoe national forest, great activities and a nurturing camp community make Camp Woolman a fun and accepting place where kids can be themselves. Surrounded by nature and away from the social pressures of school, kids at Woolman come alive, make friends, discover hidden talents, support others, and express themselves. Food at camp is organic, local and delicious.
SIERRA FRIENDS CAMP For boys and girls ages 9-14 One and two week sessions $600 - $700 per week TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMP Ages 15 & 16 Two week outdoor adventures $700 per week Work-trades, family discounts and scholarships available.
Cottonwood Gulch Foundation
Wilderness Adventure Program
Backpack up a mountain, live in a canyon, survey with an archaeologist, go rock climbing, restore burrowing owl habitat, silversmith your own jewelry, become best friends with someone you won't meet anywhere else - all in one summer. And we've been doing this longer than just about everyone--since 1926, our traveling expeditions have explored the Four Corners area, backpacking into remote wilderness areas, canoeing river canyons and exploring ancestral Puebloan ruins and the modern cultures of the Southwest.
Friendships and lessons learned at the Gulch last a lifetime, and a large number of our Trekkers and staff "70%-75%" return for another summer. Expeditions range from 2-6 weeks in length and are for those ages 10-19. Options include both single-sex and co-ed groups. Call or email for a free brochure, or just to chat with us about why we love what we do!
Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Founded in 1926 by Mom and Pop Walton, Walton's Grizzly Lodge is currently under the guidance of third generation owners and fourth generation directors. We believe in providing a structured program for children that emphasizes a feeling of family, friendship and belonging and encourages active participation in a variety of experiences.
Our private lake is ideal for water skiing, wake boarding, windsurfing, sailing, fishing and swimming. Horseback riding. Extensive ropes courses. Variety of craft programs. Wide range of athletics. Out of camp trips. One and two week sessions available. Ages 7-14. One hour from Reno!
Gold Arrow Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Gold Arrow Camp is a traditional, resident summer camp for children on Huntington Lake in the Sierra National forest. Boys and girls, ages 6-14, enjoy rustic living and nightly campfires without the distractions of TV, computers, and telephones in a beautiful lakeside setting. Since 1933, children have returned year after year because of the feeling of tradition, community, and belonging that they experience. Through participation in a structured program of over twenty non-competitive watersports and traditional activities, campers are encouraged to try new things, build their skills, and take risks. The result is improved confidence and perseverance.
Campers participate in waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, motorboating, horseback riding, archery, riflery, mountain biking, rock climbing, and much more. Session lengths of 1-4 weeks run June through August. Gold Arrow Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and is a member of the Western Association of Independent Camps.
Lasting Adventures, Inc.
Wilderness Adventure
Throughout the summer, Lasting Adventures, guides youth ages 11-18 on memorable excursions in and around the Yosemite backcountry. While having fun, making new friends, and learning about the outdoors, these one and two week-long excursions focus on positive youth development.
Staffed by professional educators and naturalists, our mission is to use the natural environment and outdoor activities to teach youth the necessary skills and attitudes for living successful lives. Through safe risk taking opportunities, participants will be challenged to improve their sense of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence. Along with creating lasting memories, it is our goal that participants will finish this adventure with a greater knowledge of themselves, the world, and the environment around them.
GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps
Day and Residential Camps with separate sessions for boys and girls
The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were developed to provide young athletes with an opportunity to become better lacrosse players with instruction from the best coaches and players in the game today. Our goal is to help you keep improving, no matter what your ability level, through great coaching and healthy competition.
The foundation of the GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp program is our coaching staff. Our camp directors are a collection of the best coaches and players in the world today, skilled in all aspects of the game. Each coach is dedicated to the personal development and improvement of each camper, from beginners to top high school players.
GameBreaker campers will develop better individual skills - from stick handling to shooting to defending - and have a great time in the process. The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were designed to give young athletes the opportunity to work hard and improve in a fun, positive atmosphere - WE GUARANTEE IT!
This is the GameBreaker Advantage, one which over 50,000 campers have come to experience!
Oxbow Summer Art Camp
Residential coed summer camp
NO LANYARDS MADE HERE! The Oxbow School offers a unique summer camp opportunity for 14 to 16 year-olds who want to explore their creativity, develop their artistic talent, make lifelong friendships and have FUN! Staff are professional artists, teachers and graduates from some of the finest art schools in the country.
We emphasize the conceptual and technical aspects of art. Campers are encouraged to seek their own artistic interests while learning at their own pace and being challenged to broaden their horizons. The goal is to inspire creativity and enhance art skills. In our small camp environment, 50 students and 15 staff, each individual's uniqueness is honored and "held" in the arena of safety and unity of the camp community. It is an arena that promotes self-discovery, self-confidence, and creative expression, where respect of self, others, and the environment; risk-taking; openness; honesty, and a nonjudgmental atmosphere are highly valued.
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.
SOAR, Inc.
Wilderness adventure program
SOAR has provided multi-length, high adventure programs for youth diagnosed with ADHD and/or learning disabilities for over 35 years. Recognizing that the outdoors provides an ideal classroom where relevant learning can occur and life skills can be taught, emphasis is placed on developing self-confidence, social skills, and problem solving techniques. Course are co-ed, and are dveloped for youth ages 8-25 with average to above average intelligence and physical ability. Staff to student ratio is low, and instructors are hired for qualities of maturity, caring and passion for working with our population in the outdoor setting.
Activities vary by location and range from snorkeling and fishing in the Florida keys; backpacking and rafting in the Blue Ridge mountains of NC; surfing and sea kayaking in California; horsepacking and fishing in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming; to canoeing and rock climbing in the Adirondack mountains of New York. Specialty courses include a trip tropical Belize, learning to whitewater kayak in North Carolina, earning SCUBA certifications in Florida, and even participating in a Wyoming Rodeo! Our Postgraduate program serves young adults ages 18-25.
Shane Weight Loss Camp California
Residential Coed Camp
Featured on The Tyra Show, MTV, 20/20, Dr. Phil and The Discovery Channel, Camp Shane has outstanding facilities and extensive activities. Portion controlled meals with classes in nutrition, dieting and cooking result in superb, proven weight losses. Fun, friendly and family run since 1968. You're going to look and feel great after a summer at Camp Shane. We're a weight loss camp with excellent results but dieting is only part of our awesome program. We don't make being overweight a bigger problem than it is. We're a lot of fun, very friendly and we really care about each other.
At Camp Shane you'll feel comfortable, welcome and good about yourself! We know exactly what you're going through and we're here to help you succeed and have the best time of your life. We have a highly supervised program with great tasting meals and an extensive list of activities.
Nike Lacrosse Camps
Lacrosse camps with sleepaway camp and day camp sessions
At Nike Lacrosse Camps our goal is to stimulate a love for the game by immersing you in the sport and giving you the kind of focused, intensive training essential for your improvement. Over the course of the camp, your enthusiasm and self-confidence will grow along with your skills.
SeaWorld San Diego Camp
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
SeaWorld has everything you want in a summer resident camp. We give campers behind-the-scenes, hands-on experiences with amazing animals. But it's not just about animals. It's also about having fun, exploring the great outdoors, and having a blast with new friends and all the awesome rides and attractions of SeaWorld San Diego. SeaWorld Adventure Camps help kids connect to the natural world and inspire a lifelong appreciation for earth's wildlife and wild places.
You'll stay in SeaWorld's Adventure Camp Center, which features classrooms, eating and outdoor play areas, a food service facility, and two floors of secure dormitories. Adventure Camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and exceed ACA standards to create a safe and enjoyable camp experience. Camp activities vary according to park hours and are available for grade level and camp session.
