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Pennsylvania Day Camps
Filmtech Teen Film Day Camp
Coed Day Camp
Filmtech's summer teen filmmaking camps are a great way for your child to have fun, be creative and learn how to write, shoot and edit a video project. Open to 13-to-18-year-olds, our camps teach the fundamentals of the collaborative process of moviemaking as the students work together all week as a crew.
Your child will learn how story structure, character and plot work together to tell a story as they write a short script. They then work with our directing instructors and bring the script to life in front of the camera by learning how to work with actors, gather light and sound, operate the camera and set up their shots. Finally, the crew edits the video on Final Cut Pro software and finishes the week with a DVD of their work.
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iD Gaming Academy for Teens
Residential coed summer gaming camps
"I've always wanted to make my own video game-like the ones I play at home. I had no idea where to start. After coming to the iD Gaming Academy, now I know what I want to study in college." -Peter, Student.
Learn first-hand how industry pros create premier video games at this summer gaming camp. Ages 13-18 immerse in the dynamic world of video game development. Teens choose from one of four courses: Modeling & Animation with Maya, Programming for Game Consoles, Level Design - Unreal Engine 3 and Flash Scripting for Web Games. Get ready for late-night gaming tournaments! Participants will tour a game studio and talk to game developers. Locations include Stanford, Villanova, Emory, Lake Forest (Chicago) and UW (Seattle).
Please note that there are other game development and video game design courses offered at iD Tech Camps. This summer technology program for ages 7-17 is North America's favorite tech camp, and located at over 60 prestigious universities in the U.S and Canada.
Save $100 through December 15th with the Holiday Special (use promo code WD27).
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ESF Summer Day Camps
Coed summer day camps
ESF offers three different camps: Day Camp for boys and girls ages 4-8; Sports Camp for boys and girls ages 7-14; and Senior Camp for boys and girls ages 9-15.
Pennsylvania Locations- Chester Springs, Chestnut Hill, Haverford, Newtown Square, Rosemont. 10 locations for Phillies Baseball Academy.
New Jersey locations: Lawrenceville and Moorestown, plus 3 locations for Phillies Baseball Academy.
Connecticut Location: Greenwich
Maryland Locations: Baltimore & North Bethesda
Delaware: 1 location for Phillies Baseball Academy.
Day Camp activities include swimming, arts & crafts, sports, science, performing arts, martial arts, fencing, archery, and special events. Sports Camp activities include soccer, baseball, basketball, flag football, street hockey, European team handball, lacrosse, golf and swimming. Senior Camp activities include swimming, sports, art, cooking, engineering, music production, dance, outdoor adventure, martial arts, fencing, archery and more. 2 to 9 week options. Extended day available.
YMCA Camp Shand
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
YMCA Camp Shand is a traditional summer camp offering Day Camp and Resident Camp programs for campers age 5 - 17. We offer generous time-off and competitive salary. Located in southeastern Pennsylvania, our camp is nestled in the hills of Cornwall. Cornwall is just a 1.5 hours drive from Philadelphia, Baltimore and just a little longer to New York City and Washington DC. 15 minutes to Hershey...come all ye chocolate lovers.
Very traditional summer camp offering programs for camper age 5 - 17 which include day, resident, adventure, service learning and CIT programs. Newer pool with a waterslide, small lake and rustic cabins make for a great camping experience.
Emagination Computer Camps
Residential and Day Coed Computer Camp
Learn why kids who love technology belong at Emagination. Unleash creativity in 3D Animation, Flash, Game Design, Web Design, Robotics and more. Emagination balances technology learning with fun summer camp activities in two-week sessions. Over 20 Technology Workshops. Plus we offer specialty camps in Game Design and RC Car Racing. Suburban campuses near Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia. 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
ESF Senior Camp
Coed Day Camp
For campers, ages 9-15, interested in broadening their horizons through new challenges and exciting True Life Adventures!
Our energizing line-up of sports includes soccer, street hockey, basketball, baseball, lacrosse,flag football, and Ultimate Frisbee. Action-packed athletic tournaments highlight each week.
Valley Forge Military Academy Summer Camp
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Valley Forge Military Academy Summer Camp - an adventure for your child! For fun filled days of swimming, rock climbing, scuba, rappelling, sports, paintball, go-carts, and more. Come, join our co-ed Summer Day Camp, aged 6-13, or try our boy and girls overnight Adventure Camps, aged 8-13! For teenage boys and girls ages 14-17, we offer a Ranger Fitness Camp, which challenges to bring out the confidence and leadership qualities hidden in your child! In addition, children ages 9-17 may select to be a part of our one week sports specific camps and experience skills taught by top notch coaches in basketball, football and lacrosse.
Phillies Baseball Academy
Coed summer baseball day camps
The Phillies Baseball Academy offers campers an unforgettable baseball experience, an experience they will treasure for a lifetime. During each magical week, campers feel like real Major Leaguers as they take the field in their very own official Phillies uniform and learn from baseball’s best. This unique, action-packed camp features top-notch instruction and demonstrations from our experienced Phillies Baseball Academy coaching staff. Our program is designed to meet the needs and ability level of individual campers. All aspects of the game are covered in an atmosphere of sportsmanship and spirited competition.
Each one-week camp takes place at one of our great locations throughout the summer. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. "Extra Innings," our extended day baseball training program, is available daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
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!
ESF Sports Camp
Coed summer day camps
The ESF Sporrts Camp, For the boy or girl, ages 7 -14, who simply loves sports! Nine sports featured weekly for beginner, intermediate and advanced level athletes: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Street Hockey, European Team Handball, Lacrosse, Golf, Tennis (selected sites).
Pennsylvania Locations- Chester Springs, Chestnut Hill, Haverford, Newtown Square, Rosemont.
New Jersey locations: Lawrenceville and Moorestown.
Connecticut Location: Greenwich
Maryland Locations: Baltimore & North Bethesda
ESF Mini Camp
Coed summer day camps
Mini Camp is a fun-filled, first-camp experience that offers a half-day of enrichment through specialized activities for 3 year-old boys and girls. Activities include: Arts and Crafts, Science and Nature, Music, Dramatic Play, Sports, Special Events, and Theme Days. In addition to the specialized activities, Mini Campers also enjoy circle time, mid-morning snack, story time, puppetry, water play, and "The Big Toy" playground facility.
The camp offers 2 - 9 week options, and runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Club O.T., our extended day program, allows campers to arrive at camp as early as 7:30 AM.
Pennsylvania Locations- Chester Springs, Chestnut Hill, Haverford, Newtown Square, Rosemont.
New Jersey locations: Lawrenceville and Moorestown.
Connecticut Location: Greenwich
Maryland Locations: Baltimore & North Bethesda
Summer Music Programs
Coed Music Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
The Summer Music Camp you've been waiting for! Musicians ages 11-17 play the music they want to play in air-conditioned rehearsal rooms with full-time, hand-picked instructors. They also record a CD at real award-winning recording studios and perform in concert with professional sound & lights!
Offering a challenging setting for younger musicians to play the music that they listen to and enjoy! Activities include: Concerts, Rehearsals, Studio Recording Sessions.
ESF Tennis Camp
Coed summer day camps
The ESF Tennis Camp, for boys & girls 6-15, is divided into full-day, morning, and afternoon programs and offers 1-10 week options. The full-day program runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the morning program runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the afternoon program runs from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Club O.T., our extended day program, gives you the opportunity to drop off your child(ren) early and pick-up your children late.
Pennsylvania Locations- Chester Springs, Chestnut Hill, Haverford, Newtown Square, Rosemont.
New Jersey locations: Lawrenceville and Moorestown.
Connecticut Location: Greenwich
Maryland Locations: Baltimore & North Bethesda
Science Adventures
Coed Day Camps
Launch your own rocket! Build a robot! Explore the earth's most powerful forces! Put physics to the test! Science Adventures Summer Day Camps offer action-packed science fun for kids ages 5 - 12. Our safe, hands-on national programs have been inspiring children for nearly 30 years.
Science Adventures' four exciting week-long camp programs allow kids to explore science in a fun, interactive way. Summer topics include: Gizmo's Robot Factory, Powerful Planet, Fabulous Physics Challenge, and Space and Rocketry. Full and half day camp programs available.
Visit www.scienceadventures.com or call 1-888-458-1812 to enroll today!
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 lead 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 $100 through December 15th with the Holiday Special (use promo code WD27).
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.
Filmtech Teen Film Day Camp
Coed Day Camp
Filmtech's summer teen filmmaking camps are a great way for your child to have fun, be creative and learn how to write, shoot and edit a video project. Open to 13-to-18-year-olds, our camps teach the fundamentals of the collaborative process of moviemaking as the students work together all week as a crew.
Your child will learn how story structure, character and plot work together to tell a story as they write a short script. They then work with our directing instructors and bring the script to life in front of the camera by learning how to work with actors, gather light and sound, operate the camera and set up their shots. Finally, the crew edits the video on Final Cut Pro software and finishes the week with a DVD of their work.
