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Philadelphia Day Camps
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.
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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!
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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.
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
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 area hospitals.
International Leadership with Model UN - Essential experience for tomorrow's leaders, including debate, workshops, public speaking, tutorials, guest speakers and UN simulations.
WHYY Film Production Academy - Working with professionals from WHYY, students write, produce, direct and edit their own films, shot at locations in Philadelphia. The projects premier at the final film festival.
Summer Internships in Philadelphia - Our internships let you explore work in a chosen field, while gaining meaningful hands-on experience for your future career.
Programs feature: Campus life at the University of Pennsylvania, Activities, trips, networking and special events, Weekend trips to regional attractions.
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.
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.
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
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 - 10 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- Haverford, Newtown Square.
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
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.
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).
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 $50 through March 15th with the Online Early Bird Special (use promo code WD27).
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!
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.
