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Game Camp USA

Residential and day coed summer computer camp

Welcome to Game Camp USA by Convergenesis, Inc. (est. 2006)

Game Camp USA is a program specifically designed for gamers, especially those considering careers in interactive entertainment. As such, it makes extensive use of gaming PCs and consoles. But the campers do more than play video games; they also learn to create them.

Camp activities include Video Game Design, Creation, Computer Programming and Video Game Tournaments!

Coed Camp Website: www.gamecamp.com
(619) 446-6495 or toll-free (888) 663-9633
Established in 2006

Gladwyne, PA (Suburban Philadelphia)

Riverbend Summer Exploration Day Camp

Coed Day Camp

Since 1974, Riverbend Environmental Education Center in Gladwyne, PA has been connecting children to the natural world. Riverbend Summer Exploration Camp allows children to discover the world around them in a safe, natural and fun way.

Week long camp experiences are available for children ages 4-14. Programs bring campers into contact with the wonders of the natural world through nature exploration, hands-on activities, hikes, games, crafts and more. Most programs take place on our beautiful 30 acre nature preserve, but experiences for older campers can also include field trips and overnight opportunities. Let your kids be kids at Riverbend!

Coed Camp Website: www.riverbendeec.org
(610) 527-5234
Established in 1974

Locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland

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 Location- Rosemont

Connecticut Location: Greenwich

Coed Camp Website: www.esfcamps.com/Tennis_Camp
(800) 529-2267
Established in 1982

Located at 60 universities in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA and WI

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.

Coed Camp Website: www.internalDrive.com
(888) 709-TECH (8324) or 408-871-2227
Established in 1999

Locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland

ESF Mini Camp

Coed summer day camps

Mini Camp is a fun-filled, first-camp experience for 3 year old campers, offering full and half day options. Mini Camp is packed with FUNdamentals including musical adventures, science and nature, crafts, water play, sports, theme days and more! The camps, which offers 2-9 week options, runs Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM for the half day option and 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM for the full day option. Extended day options are available before camp from 7:30 AM-8:50 AM.

Pennsylvania Locations- Haverford, Newtown Square.

Coed Camp Website: www.esfcamps.com/Mini_Camp
(800) 529-2267
Established in 1982

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Julian Krinsky Pre-College Programs

Residential coed summer camp

Experience college life. Explore greater Philadelphia. Enjoy your choice of exceptional programs:

Art & Architecture: Summer at Penn - Working with Penn faculty, you will build your portfolio, experiment with new disciplines and improve existing skills

Penn Nursing Summer Institute - Combines class work, simulations, learning labs and clinical field work at hospitals.

International Leadership with Model UN - Essential experience for tomorrow's leaders, including debate, workshops, public speaking, tutorials, guest speakers and UN simulations.

Summer Internships in Philadelphia - Our internships let you explore work in a chosen field, gaining meaningful hands-on experience for your future career.

Programs feature: Campus life at the University of Pennsylvania, trips, networking and special events, Weekend trips to regional attractions.

Accredited by the American Camp Association Coed Camp Website: www.jkcp.com
(866) 608-2325
Established in 1978

o University locations in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia areas

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.

Accredited by the American Camp Association Coed Camp Website: www.computercamps.com
(877) 248-0206
Established in 1982

Locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware

Phillies Baseball Academy

Coed summer baseball day camps

The Phillies Baseball Academy offers campers (ages 6-14) 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.

Coed Camp Website: www.philliescamps.com
(800) 529-2267
Established in 1982

Locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland

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.

New Jersey locations: Lawrenceville and Moorestown.

Connecticut Location: Greenwich

Maryland Locations: Baltimore & North Bethesda

Coed Camp Website: www.esfcamps.com/Sports_Camp
(800) 529-2267
Established in 1982

1200 sites in 49 states, USA

Camp Invention

Coed Day Camp

The Camp Invention program is a nationally acclaimed weeklong summer enrichment day experience for children entering in grades one through six that is free to schools and organizations nationwide. The top priority of the Camp Invention program is to provide quality enrichment programming in the fields of science, mathematics, history, and the arts.

Local schools host the program and the week's hands-on activities are led by local teachers to ensure a safe learning environment. The staff to child ratio is 1:8! The Camp Invention program enhances a child's ability to learn through teamwork and subject immersion while cultivating a new appreciation for discovery - it's learning disguised as fun!

Coed Camp Website: invent.org/camp/default.aspx
(800) 968-4332
Established in 1990

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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.

Coed Camp Website: www.summermusicprograms.com
(610) 526-6114
Established in 1993

Locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Delaware

ESF Summer Day Camps

Coed summer day camps

ESF offers three different camps: Day Camp for boys and girls ages 3-8; 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.

New Jersey locations: Lawrenceville and Moorestown.

Connecticut Location: Greenwich

Maryland Locations: Baltimore & North Bethesda

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, broadcast media, music production, mythbusters (science exploration), outdoor adventure, martial arts, fencing, archery and more. 2 to 10 week options. Extended day available.

Coed Camp Website: www.esfcamps.com
(800) 529-2267
Established in 1982

Camps in Georgia, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia

Game Camp USA

Residential and day coed summer computer camp

Welcome to Game Camp USA by Convergenesis, Inc. (est. 2006)

Game Camp USA is a program specifically designed for gamers, especially those considering careers in interactive entertainment. As such, it makes extensive use of gaming PCs and consoles. But the campers do more than play video games; they also learn to create them.

Camp activities include Video Game Design, Creation, Computer Programming and Video Game Tournaments!

Coed Camp Website: www.gamecamp.com
(619) 446-6495 or toll-free (888) 663-9633
Established in 2006