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Boston Day Camps
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.
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Emagination Computer Camps
Residential and Day Coed Computer Camp
Kids & teens who love technology belong at Emagination. Unleash creativity--- 3D Animation, Flash, Game Design, Web Design, Photoshop, Robotics, Programming and more. Get Unplugged in Sports & Recreation. Two-week sessions. Overnight & Day. Plus we offer an immersive Game Design camp for teens. Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia areas. We help with transportation. It's Worth the Trip!
The Emagination Difference:
-- Two-week sessions - time to make friends and develop relationships at summer camp
-- Three different technology workshops each day - more variety means more learning
-- Over 20 Tech workshops - more choices and opportunities to progress to advanced levels
-- Recreation and socializing are important - a balanced program facilitates social development
-- Week-long in-person staff training - on campus training builds a team that's ready for campers
-- Experience - Over 25 years operating summer technology camps
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Champions Science Adventures Summer Day Camps
Coed Day Camps
Champions Science Adventures Summer Day Camps engage children ages 6-12 in action-packed science fun!
Each week long camp program is filled with fun experiments, individual projects and engaging science. Better yet, kids get to take home the amazing projects they build providing fun science-oriented play for years to come.
Over 92% of parents surveyed said they would recommend Champions Science Adventures Camps to a friend. As the largest provider of science enrichment programs in the United States with 30 years of experience, your child is sure to enjoy an unforgettable summer experience.
Join us this summer for the WILDEST Champions Science Adventures summer camp season yet! 2010 camp topics include Mystery of the Pharaoh’s Treasure- solve an Egyptian Mystery, Go Wild- meet live animals, Space and Rocketry- build and launch an eco-friendly hydro-rocket, and Gizmo’s Robot Factory- build a walking K’Nex robot.
Enroll Today! Call 888-458-1812 or visit www.scienceadventures.com.
New York Film Academy - Teen Film & Acting Camps
Residential and Day Coed Summer Camp
Each summer the world famous New York Film Academy Film and Acting Camps give hundreds of high school students an unforgettable and transformative experience in Filmmaking, Acting and 3-D Animation. Our high school camps are designed for students with little or no previous filmmaking, acting or animation experience. They are hands-on intensive workshops that teach all aspects of the filmmaking process - writing, shooting, directing, and editing is taught by award winning instructors.
Camp season opens in June and ends in August. 1, 3, 4 or 6-week Sessions. Ages 14-17.
DayJams Rock Music Day Camp
Coed Rock Music Day Camp
Live your Rock Star dreams this summer! Whether you're a beginner or a more advanced player, DayJams offers you the opportunity to learn guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals. You'll work with professional musicians and teachers in a friendly and creative environment.
DayJams was created for kids between the ages of 8-15 by the National Guitar Workshop (NGW), the nation's largest summer music program. Since 1984, NGW has been teaching musicians at overnight programs across North America. At DayJams, younger students obtain a similar experience at day camps in their own communities. Our professional staff of music teachers, art teachers, and counselors is committed to providing a safe, fun-filled week of music and creativity.
Game Camp USA
Residential and day coed summer computer camp
Welcome to Game Camp USA by Convergenesis, Inc. (est. 1999).
Don't just play video games all summer. Build your own, make new friends and have the time of your life! Whether you're experienced or an absolute beginner, you'll learn industry-standard software from professionals and students (at the college upper class and graduate levels). More importantly, you'll develop the problem solving skills vital to success in college.
Camp activities include Video Game Design and Creation and Computer Programming!
The Ultimate Day Camp at Dedham Health & Athletic
Coed summer day camp
Dedham Health & Athletic Complex is committed to teaching the importance of exercise, physical fitness, health and well being as an essential part of life. While at The Ultimate Day Camp, children and parents enjoy our non-competitive approach to fitness. We highlight the importance of developing skills, practice, team work, respect for others, as well as the value of positive decision making. These are key elements to building camper self-esteem.
In addition to tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball, playing fields and other activity rooms, campers have access to our waterpark, The Summer Club. Campers use The Summer Club every day where they can play on the waterslides, obstacle course, wave pool and paddle boats. By utilizing both The Summer Club and the full range of facilities at Dedham Health & Athletic Complex, including the one-of-a-kind "Downtown" kids group exercise studio, your children will stay active rain or shine.
Customize your day! Choose from many activities, including: Daily Swim Lessons, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Climbing, Robotics, Science, Computers, Photography, Drama, Nature and so much more! Lunch included daily.
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!
JCC Kaleidoscope Creative Arts & Science Camp
Coed Day CampJCC Kaleidoscope campers entering grades K-8 explore performing and visual arts, science, swimming and sports in a stimulating, enriching setting at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center in Newton, MA. Facilities include professional air-conditioned studios; a fully equipped theater; hiking trails; playing fields; and indoor and outdoor pools. Ours is a nurturing community infused with Jewish values and content.
Each four-week session culminates in "Arts Nite," where campers share their accomplishments and talents. Hours: 9am-4pm with early drop off and extended day options. CIT program for students in grades 9-11. Kaleidoscope, like all JCC camps, is open to the entire community.
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 and Facebook apps, graphic designs with Photoshop and Illustrator, 3D models and animations with Maya, digital movies, robots, all with products experts use in their professions.
Enroll in these fun and challenging, weeklong, day and residential summer camps, located at over 60 prestigious universities in the U.S. and Canada. Juniors and Seniors can even earn Continuing Education Units. Alumni can hone their skills before and after summer with iD 365 - Endless Summer, complimentary online workshops led by live instructors year round.
Additional multi-week summer camp teen programs for ages 13-18 include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy and iD Programming Academy.
Save $50 through March 15th with the Online Early Bird Special (use promo code WD27).
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.
