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Southern California Day Camps
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.
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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.
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PlanetBravo's Techno-tainment Camp
Coed Day Camp
Techno-tainment Camp is LA's largest technology camp, and is the perfect blend of entertainment, exercise and fun for today's 21st century creative kid. Campers at Techno-tainment Camp work in one-week sessions on chosen projects in a variety of fields, including the opportunity to build upon current projects with two-week Expanded Studio Sessions. Camps are available for students entering grades 2-9.
Courses include Video Game Creation, Movie-Making, 2D and 3D Animation, Web Design, Programming, Robotics and more! Several locations throughout Southern California. And to top it off, this award-winning camp is hundreds less than any other technology camp!
Young Actors Studio Summer Acting Programs
Coed Day CampEstablished in 1996- The Young Actors Studio, located in Los Angeles, offers conservatory training in two age groups: 7-12 and 13-18. Summer acting camps include acting for the camera, scene study, technique, improvisation, and a production.
There is a two week program that focuses on previously written work, and a five week camp where students work with a commissioned writer on a role specifically created for them. Past commissioned plays have been published in our book: "Three New Plays from the Young Actors Studio." Our artistic director, Jeff Alan- Lee is a former child actor, 20- year child acting teacher, and whose former students include Shia LaBeouf and Scarlett Johannson.
Performing Arts Workshops
Coed summer day campSpend your summer with PAW! Ages 5-15.
PAW's MUSICAL THEATER CAMP: Shine on stage for family & friends in Lion King, Charlotte's Webb, Oliver Twist, Sleeping Beauty and Vampire High!
PAW's LIVE & UNPLUGGED GUITAR CAMP: Play the acoustic guitar. Work with Theater Camp and be a real guitar hero playing before a live audience.
PAW's SNAP PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP: Master your social media world. Learn the techniques of digital photography and enjoy your collected works in a portfolio!
PAW's iFIT SPORTS CAMP: Exciting workshops: Karate, Obstacle Course Alley, Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga and Speed-Racer. Team sports: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Frisbee Golf & Extreme Challenge.
American Dance Training Camp
Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
HEY GIRLS - THERE ARE ENDLESS REASONS TO DANCE - HERE ARE JUST A FEW:
1. Feel Great: Studies show that dance can increase self-confidence and help build social skills.
2. Find Your Life's Rhythm: Our bodies and our lives are ordered by rhythms great and small, so moving in rhythms both feels great and does us good.
3. Reduce Your Stress: Movement plus rhythm creates an anxiety-reducing, meditative state.
4. Boost Your Immune System: Rhythmic movement is so beneficial that dancers have healthier immune systems than equally fit athletes.
5. Zap Your Boredom: Dance is an endlessly varied form of physical activity with strong mind-body & social components; if you like it, you're likely to stick with it.
ADTC has numerous dance camp locations, all just minutes from renowned destination resorts. Our unique locations mean that ADTC campers have access to all the traditional activities you'd want to enjoy at a summer camp, as well as all of the amenities you'd expect to find at a mountain resort. At ADTC, we have just as much fun outside the dance studio as we do in class. Join us for a fun-filled dance camp experience you'll never forget. We hope to see you soon!
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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!
Fairmont Private Schools
Coed Day CampWith six locations in Orange County, California, Fairmont Summer Programs offers summer camp, school and enrichment workshops that are customizable to any family's schedule.
For preschool and elementary, mix our 6-week summer school with afternoon camp or enrichment workshops to maximize summer learning. Different weekly activities will peak students' love for learning and keep their mind engaged all summer long. Junior High students enjoy popular workshops and academics geared to help them succeed in the upcoming school year. At the High School level, a variety of hybrid online courses are available for credit along with SAT Prep and Calculus Bootcamp.
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.
Camp Kids Klub
Coed Day Camp"From the Mountains to the Sea and Everything in Between!" Camp Kids Klub's motto says it all... They literally go "From the Mountains" (Lake Arrowhead) "to the Sea" (Catalina Island) and do "Everything in Between" (Disneyland, Knott's, Bowling and more). For kids, summertime means "Camp" and at Kids Klub, Camp means Exciting Activities, Field Trips, New Friendships and lots of Camp Spirit!
-Great locations to choose from: Pasadena & San Gabriel/Rosemead
-Air-Conditioned Facility
-Low Camper to Staff Ratios
-Healthy Lunch & Snacks included!
-All staff fingerprinted and First Aid & CPR certified
-Rates include Full Day Program: 7:30 - 6:00
Aloha Beach Camp
Coed summer day campLearn to surf, boogie board, swim in the ocean and more at Aloha Beach Camp in Los Angeles. Aloha Beach Camp is L.A.'s most comprehensive aquatic sports day camp offering more than 200 safe and fun aquatic activities including surfing, boogie boarding, jet skiing, wakeboarding, ocean swimming lessons, beach ecology, and more. Top it off with unreal giveaways and surprises from Billabong, our sponsor, including special appearances from Billabong surfing pros and you have the most complete beach and surf day camp program available coast to coast.
Daily transportation is included from your area, plus you get a 100% money-back guarantee. Aloha Beach Camp is 100% accredited by the American Camp Association. All of our counselors are lifeguards, and camper-to-staff ratios are as low as 3 to 1. Hope to see you this summer!
Camp Keystone Summer Day Camp
Coed Day CampCamp Keystone, a summer day camp in Agoura Hills, CA, is located on 30 acres with lush green grass and shady trees. With over 45 different activities including a 274' waterslide, 60' solar heated swimming pool, 3 zip lines, a state-of-the-art ropes course, go-carts, horses, giant interactive inflatables, archery, boating and fishing, and so much more, we are proud to offer a program unlike other camps.
With numerous pick-up points located throughout the San Fernando and Conejo Valley, we make getting to camp in our air-conditioned busses an enjoyable experience for your child.
Academy by the Sea
Coed Residential Camp
At The Academy by the Sea we are dedicated to helping youth grow and prosper through an assortment of productive summer programs.
Our academic sessions are designed to assist and enrich students with daily monitoring of academic performance, individual attention, and a supportive faculty. Our class sizes are small (average teacher to student ratio of 1 to 10) in order to provide each student with a personalized arena in which to explore his or her potential. Students encounter energetic and experienced teachers who are sensitive to their personal academic needs. Afternoon activities, special events, and weekend excursions allow each student the opportunity to take a break from scholastic responsibilities and experience lasting friendships.
New Leadership Camp! - First-Aid/CPR Certification, JROTC (LET1 and LET2), HS Health, HS Physical Education Credit Physical fitness and nutrition Advanced rank in Military!
Recreational Activities: surfing/bodyboarding, volleyball, billiards, flag football, tennis, swimming, kickball, water-polo, talent show, contests and more!
Enrichment Courses - Math, Science, Art, Computer Journalism, Media Production, ESL (beginner - advanced), Reading, Writing, Study,
Oceanography, College Experience (ACT/SAT Prep)
*Credit Courses (Grades 9-12, remediation only) English 9 & 10* - Algebra 1 & 2*, Spanish 1 & 2*, Geometry, Biology*, World History*
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.
Camp Discovery
Coed Day CampHave a curious young explorer, future veterinarian or aspiring zoologist who seeks out the wilder side of science? Discovery Science Center offers a variety of hands-on, highly interactive summer science camps for ages 5-13.
All camps are one week long and are scheduled during the morning or afternoon. Sessions are offered at Discovery Science Center and at the Santa Ana Zoo and San Joaquin Marsh in Irvine.
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.
International Apprentice Program
Coed Residential CampCITF Apprentice program engages students age 18 and up in a demanding international theatre curriculum focused on diverse acting, movement, & vocal disciplines. International faculty and visiting artists teach a broad spectrum of disciplines including French Theatrical Clown, Commedia dell'arte, Kabuki, Beijing Opera, German Dance-Theatre, and Australian-British Cabaret, Improv Comedy.
Training culminates in Performance. Apprentices gain new expressive skills in character creation as well as tools for negotiating a career in the theatre arts. Technical theatre apprentices also welcomed. Dormitory housing at California State University Channel Islands. Apprentices come from around the world to form ever-lasting friendships and career connections.
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.
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.
