iD Game Design & Development Academy for Teens

Pre-college, intensive, two-week, overnight game development program for ages 13-18

Held at Stanford, Harvard, Emory, and more

Established in 1999

The gaming industry is booming and companies are hiring talented game designers, developers, 3D modelers, animators, and storytellers like never before. Now is the perfect time to turn your teen's love of video games into a dynamic—and lucrative—career. At this intensive game design and development program, students receive elite instruction in a collegiate setting, interact with industry pros, and network with peers. Equipped ...read more with an impressive portfolio and two weeks of insider experience, your teen will graduate well-prepared to break into the gaming industry.

Our 2-week pre-college programs immerse teens ages 13–18 in the world of video game design and development. With personalized instruction and never more than 8 students per instructor—guaranteed—this isn't a classroom. The pressure is off so you can learn to create video games naturally. Courses are led by hand-selected industry professionals. We're talking indie game designers. Big-time game developers. 3D level designers. You'll gain valuable STEM skills, work hands-on with cutting-edge software, and gain Industry Insights to see how the pros work.

Beyond exposure to game industry essentials, you can expect late-night gaming tournaments hosted by NVIDIA (including multiplayer console tournaments during evening activities), with titles including Team Fortress 2, Portal 2, Counter-Strike, Half-Life 2, and Left 4 Dead 2. Show off your skills in LAN parties after instructional hours. You'll hang with new friends, explore campus, and get a taste of the collegiate lifestyle.

Get started today at https://www.idtech.com/teens/game-design-development or call (888) 709-8324 and join iD Tech as they inspire the makers of tomorrow.

Digital Media Academy: STEM Summer Camps

Residential and Day coed computer camps

Locations at Prestigious Universities Across the US & Canada

Established in 2002

At Digital Media Academy, we encourage and inspire kids and teens to become the next generation of developers, animators, filmmakers, photographers, designers, and engineers. Our STEM camps and academies feature hands-on, project-based learning infused with the latest in VR, film, photo, robotics, and 3D modeling and printing equipment! Get ready to fuel your passion for tech! What will you create this summer?

Camp Invention

Coed Day Camp

1500+ Locations Nationwide

Established in 1990

Wild and crazy ideas become reality in this year's all-new Camp Invention program, Fast Forward! A nonprofit program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Camp Invention allows children in kindergarten through 6th grade to experience real-world problem solving, creative thinking, invention, and teamwork—all while having FUN! Activities include challenges and achievements from the brightest thinkers around—National Inventors ...read more Hall of Fame Inductees—to inspire children! This year, campers will bring their "smart" home to life with smart furniture and eco-smart energy, design a robotic dog and diagnose puppy problems, explore sensors by designing tracks for an Optibot, a robot that senses dark and light surfaces, and build Cake Catapults! Local educators lead the week of fun, hands-on, STEM activities that allow children to think big, explore their curiosity, and never give up. Early registration discounts are available. Use promo code CampPage25 to save $25 (expires 3/23) and CampPage15 to save $15 (expires 5/4). Availability is limited, so visit campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 to secure your child's spot today!

PGC Basketball

Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

100 Camps. 30 States. 2 Countries.

Established in 1992

PGC Basketball provides intense, no-nonsense basketball training for dedicated players and coaches. PGC is not a typical basketball camp-it's a transformational learning experience featuring 30-50 hours of hands-on instruction. PGC courses teach players to play smart basketball, be coaches on the court, and be leaders in practices, games, and everyday life. Over 60,000 players and 5,000 coaches have attended PGC, and the vast majority have ...read more called their course game-changing and life-changing.

"PGC has been teaching the game for 25 years. I came through the program - I learned a lot and I loved it." Markelle Fultz | #1 NBA Draft Pick, Philadelphia 76ers

"The thing I love about PGC is they teach players to think the game. They teach leadership, how to communicate, how to stretch yourself, take on risk-life lessons. It's a different level of understanding of the game." Jeremy Lin | NBA Point Guard, Brooklyn Nets

"Any player who wants to have a serious chance to play college basketball-especially at the 'D1' level-needs to attend PGC. Going to PGC is the smartest move you can ever make." Kristi Toliver | Kristi Toliver, LA Sparks, WNBA All-Star, NCAA All-American & National Champion, and Two-Time PGC Grad

iD Coding & Engineering Academy for Teens

Pre-college, intensive, two-week programming camps for ages 13-18

Held in CA, CT, GA, IL, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, TX, and WA.

Established in 1999

Computer science graduates are paid the most out of all majors, and by 2020 there will be over 1 million unfilled STEM jobs requiring programming knowledge! In this program, students take their coding skills to the next level and experience the thrill of startup culture—all within a prestigious university setting. After two weeks of elite instruction, Industry Insights, and peer networking, your teen will leave with a polished portfolio ...read more and the skills needed to succeed in school, college, and the ever-evolving field of computer science.

Our 2-week programs immerse teens ages 13–18 in the world of computer science and app development. With personalized instruction and never more than 8 students per instructor—guaranteed—this isn't a classroom. Our curriculum is customized so you can refine your programming skills at your pace, your way. Courses are led by hand-selected industry professionals. Some come from companies like Microsoft. Some are esteemed university professors on break for the summer.

At iD, you'll gain valuable STEM skills, work hands-on with cutting-edge software, and gain Industry Insights to see how the pros work. Get immersed in the open-ended world of computer science, increase your understanding of application development, and gain a competitive advantage for college and beyond.

Join us—build your tech skills, hang with new friends, explore campus, and get a taste of college life and learning.

Get started today at https://www.idtech.com/teens/programming or call (888) 709-8324 and join iD Tech as they inspire the makers of tomorrow.

Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps

Residential camp with separate sessions for boys and girls

Several Locations Nationwide

Celebrating 13 Years of Excellence in Lacrosse!... USSC has partnered with Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps with the mission of providing the best coaching to student athletes across the country through positive reinforcement, encouragement, and commitment. Youth and High School lacrosse players from all over the country will have an opportunity to learn from some of the Best Pro Players and Coaches in the game today at our Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps.

Nike Swim Camps

Overnight and Day Coed Swim Camps

Locations Nationwide, United States

Nike Swim Camps are designed to help competitive swimmers improve so they can compete at the next level. By immersing you in the sport, the Nike Swim Camps give you the kind of focused, intensive training essential to improvement.

Our camps are directed by some of the most respected college coaches in the country. Nike Overnight Swim Camps are a full swimming and living camp experience! Immerse yourself in the sport you love, meet ...read more new friends, and enjoy fun out of the pool activities. All programs are
geared towards swimmers of all levels unless specified. Nike Day Swim Camps offer daily swim instruction in a fun environment! Full day (typically 6 hours per day), half day (morning or afternoon sessions), and extended day (full day of swimming and includes lunch and dinner) options available.

iD Tech Camps

Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs, ages 6-18

Held at Stanford, Yale, MIT and 150+ campuses nationwide

Established in 1999

This summer, explore a top campus, make friends as you master new tech skills, and join a community of more than 275,000 alumni. At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-17 can learn to code, build websites, design video games, experience virtual reality, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, and more!

The top universities on the planet—Stanford, MIT, Caltech—have trusted and hosted our programs for ...read more over 15 years, inspiring students to dream BIG. Want to learn from an energetic Stanford computer science major? A virtual reality guru from MIT? A game developer who wants to share her lifelong passion? We've bet our reputation on recruiting the top instructors in the country. Our 8:1 student-to-instructor guarantee ensures customized learning with the smallest class sizes, leading to "a-ha moments" and awesome outcomes. iD Tech summer courses are inclusive of every skill level and learning style.

Today, every career—from art to engineering to social work—requires a strong foundation in tech. With a focus on skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, our courses pave the way for bright futures in any field. Whether your child dreams of working at Facebook or Google, launching their own startup, or founding a nonprofit, their long-term skill development pathway starts here.

iD Tech also offers early-education STEM programs, all-girls tech camps, teen-only academies, and an online learning platform.

Get started today at www.iDTech.com or call (888) 709-8324 and join iD Tech as they inspire the makers of tomorrow.

ProjectFUN Summer Workshops

Coed Day Camp

Redmond, Washington

Established in 1994

DigiPen Institute of Technology's ProjectFUN youth programs encourage students to explore the fields of Video Game Programming, Game Design, Fine Arts and Multimedia Production, and Engineering in a fun, hands-on learning environment.

Through exploratory projects and carefully guided classroom instruction, students enhance problem solving and critical thinking skills, improve their knowledge of core subjects like math and ...read more physics, and excite their interest in the academic concepts underlying modern technology.

Students of ProjectFUN gain more than a textbook understanding of their favorite subjects — they put their knowledge into practice through creative projects in games, animation, engineering, and more. Students connect classroom concepts with real-world challenges and develop the values of life-long learning and academic excellence as they explore careers in a range of industries.

ProjectFUN offers a range of 30- to 180-hour-long courses on-site and online, summer and school-year.
Check out our website: projectfun.digipen.edu or visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/ProjectFUN

Nike Baseball Camps

Overnight, Extended, and Day Baseball Camps

Locations Nationwide, United States

Nike Baseball Camps are a great place for any young baseball player who is looking to improve his skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun. Nike Baseball Camps are a full baseball and living camp experience! Immerse yourself in baseball, meet new friends, and enjoy fun evening activities. All programs are geared towards players of all levels unless specified. Nike Baseball Camps offer daily baseball instruction in a fun environment! Full ...read more day (typically 6 hours per day), half day (morning or afternoon sessions), and extended day (full day of baseball and includes lunch and dinner) options available.

NBC Volleyball Camps

Overnight and Day camps for boys and girls

Located in the Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Alaska, Colorado and Alberta

Established in 1979

NBC Volleyball Camps has become the largest overnight volleyball program in the world, helping one player at a time reach his or her life goals. Let us invest in your game. Hang around coaches who care about you and your future. Getting better is a choice; we want to show you how to take your game higher.

Highlights Include:
>Amazing staff who will invest in your life and game
>Comprehensive skill training
>Games, ...read more tournaments, events and tons of energy and excitement
>Leadership training, Christian valued environment, intensity, hard work, enthusiasm and work ethic
>The tools to walk out of camp a better player and person

The Game Experience

Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Seattle, WA

Established in 2012

The Game Experience is designed for today's teens to give them an in-depth look into the video game industry. You'll learn the life cycle of game development at the University of Washington including concept art, design, programming, project management, and the game business model. You'll also get a chance to visit AAA and mid-sized game studios in Seattle and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours where you'll have discussions ...read more with industry experts.

Past companies include Microsoft Xbox, Bungie, Valve, and PopCap. During the program you'll also get to experience Seattle's best activities including: the Space Needle, iFly indoor skydiving, Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop), Pike Place Market Scavenger Hunt, outdoor laser tag, video game tournaments, and more.

Nike Softball Camps

Overnight, Extended, and Day Softball Camps

Locations Nationwide, United States

At Nike Softball Camps every facet of the game is covered - hitting, fielding, base running, team play and more. Our goals is that your performance as an overall player will improve, along with your self-confidence.

Nike Softball Camps are a full softball and living camp experience! Immerse yourself in softball, meet new friends, and enjoy fun evening activities. All programs are geared towards players of all levels unless specified. ...read more Nike Softball Camps offer daily softball instruction in a fun environment! Full day (typically 6 hours per day), half day (morning or afternoon sessions), and extended day (full day of softball and includes lunch and dinner) options available.

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps

Day and Residential Camps with separate sessions for boys and girls

Locations Nationwide, United States

Established in 2000

The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were developed to provide young athletes with an opportunity to become better lacrosse players with instruction from the best coaches and players in the game today. Our goal is to help you keep improving, no matter what your ability level, through great coaching and healthy competition.

The foundation of the GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp program is our coaching staff. Our camp directors are a collection ...read more of the best coaches and players in the world today, skilled in all aspects of the game. Each coach is dedicated to the personal development and improvement of each camper, from beginners to top high school players.

GameBreaker campers will develop better individual skills - from stick handling to shooting to defending - and have a great time in the process. The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were designed to give young athletes the opportunity to work hard and improve in a fun, positive atmosphere - WE GUARANTEE IT!

This is the GameBreaker Advantage, one which over 65,000 campers have come to experience!

Wolf Camp

Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Lake Sammamish, WA -- Puyallup & Olympia, WA -- Eugene, OR

Established in 1997

The Conservation College offers unique camps in beautiful wilderness and urban locations of Washington & Oregon. Founders and proprietors Kim & Chris Chisholm are on site teaching as well as directing our highly trained staff during every program, including:

-The Wildlife Safari
-Wild Discovery Film Camp
-Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics
-Wilderness Skills Family Camp
-Wilderness Survival Training ...read more & Trek
-Backcountry Leadership Training
-Secrets of the Ancient Scout
-Archers, Artists & Artisans
-Epic Fishing Camp

We also offer kids day camps in 3 Western Washington locations with 5 theme options including:

-The American Pioneer
-Wildlife Search & Rescue
-Wilderness Survival Craft
-Wild Cooking & Herbology
-Advanced Nature & Survival

Contact us or check out wolf.camp for all the details!

Alpengirl Girls Summer Adventure Camp

Wilderness adventure programs for girls

Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon

Established in 1998

Girl Powered Outdoor Teen Adventure Camp! 1-2 week overnight summer adventure camp programs for pre teen and teen girls ages 11-16 in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and Washington state. Our girls camps offer multi-adventure activities such as backpacking, horseback riding, surfing, rock climbing, sea kayaking and whitewater rafting matched with tent-camping, delicious healthy camp cooking and menu, and yoga. Specialty girls adventure camps include:
- ...read more Overnight Girls Horse Camps in Montana and Wyoming
- Pre Teen / Tween Outdoors Girls Camp Washington State
- Whitewater Rafting Teen Girls Adventure Camp in Idaho

"1st time away from home" camper specialty, 60% of our staff return, staff average age of 26, less than 120 campers per summer, 1:4 or 1:6 ratio, a small family-style girl teen camp program dedicated to caring for each camper. Alpengirl offers a balanced mix of outdoor adventure, organic fitness and genuine friendship that allows each camper to blossom. ALPENGIRL - GIRLS WITH ALTITUDE!

Lasting Adventures, Inc.

Wilderness Adventure

Yosemite National Park, CA

Established in 1996

Throughout the summer, Lasting Adventures, guides youth ages 11-18 on memorable excursions in and around the Yosemite backcountry. While having fun, making new friends, and learning about the outdoors, these one and two week-long excursions focus on positive youth development.

Staffed by professional educators and naturalists, our mission is to use the natural environment and outdoor activities to teach youth the necessary skills and ...read more attitudes for living successful lives. Through safe risk taking opportunities, participants will be challenged to improve their sense of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence. Along with creating lasting memories, it is our goal that participants will finish this adventure with a greater knowledge of themselves, the world, and the environment around them.

Outward Bound

Wilderness adventure programs worldwide

USA and some international locations

Established in 1962

For 50 years and with more than 1 million participants, Outward Bound continues to be the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs. A national nonprofit, we offer over 500 adventure-based courses year-round serving youth (starting at age 12), teens and adults.

Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, skiing and snowboarding, sailing, dog sledding, canoeing ...read more and whitewater rafting in some of the most beautiful and inspiring wilderness areas across the nation. No matter the activity, courses focus on learning through experience, compassion, leadership and responsibility to both your community and the environment. Courses range in length from 4 days to three months. Some scholarships and financial aid may be available.

Challenge, adventure and teamwork combine to create an ideal platform for building character and teaching leadership. Simply put, Outward Bound courses change lives.

NBC Soccer Camps

Soccer Camps with Residential and Day Camp Sessions

Denver, Colorado--- Spokane, Washington---Portland, Oregon

Established in 1985

NBC Soccer Camp is the perfect camp to improve in all areas of the game. This camp is beneficial for beginners as well as advanced players. NBC Camps' focus on training the complete athlete, physically, mentally and spiritually, creates a life-changing camp experience.

>Fantastic soccer venues and overnight accommodations
>Passionate and knowledgeable coaching staff who invest in your life and game
>A safe, ...read more healthy and FUN learning environment
>Immersion in the sport for all ability levels

Peak Performance Swim Camp

Residential coed summer swim camps

9 Locations Nationwide in the United States, Europe, and China

Established in 1996

In order for a swimmer to realize their full swimming potential they must be mentally, technically and physically fit. Contrary to popular belief, physical fitness by itself is not enough. A swimmer must also possess a high degree of mental and technical fitness.

At Peak Performance we pride ourselves in offering a balance between physical, technical and mental training. Peak 1 offers a 75/25 blend of physical conditioning and technical ...read more conditioning. Peak 2 offers a 50/50 blend of physical and technical conditioning. And Peak 3 offers a 25/75 blend of physical and technical conditioning. In addition, all of our camps offer an in-depth mental conditioning curriculum designed to enhance a swimmer's self-esteem, develop focus skills and improve the ability to perform in stressful situations.

NatureBridge

Wilderness Adventure Program for Teens

Yosemite National Park and Olympic National Park

Established in 1971

NatureBridge Summer Backpacking offers 7-14 day backpacking expeditions for high school students in Olympic and Yosemite National Parks. Participants will hike through stunning wilderness, learn basic backpacking skills, use science to gain a deeper understanding of the natural world, strengthen their leadership skills, and form long-lasting bonds with the other members of their group. Students have used their NatureBridge summer backpacking experience ...read more and research for high school capstone projects, college applications, and job resumes. This challenging and fun adventure will likely be one of your most meaningful and rewarding experiences. Learn more at naturebridge.org/summerbackpacking.

Nike Junior Golf Camps

Overnight and Day Co-ed Golf Camps

Locations Nationwide, United States

Nike Golf Schools & Jr. Camps are committed to true skill enhancement and great fun, in equal parts. To ensure the former we enlist the help of America's finest coaches and golf professionals. They have a passion for teaching and a commitment to making you a better golfer. Nike Golf Camps offer a complete experience, enhancing the lives of young athletes.

Nike Junior Overnight Golf Camps offer daily golf instruction/play, ...read more meals, evening activities, and overnight accommodations. Nike Junior Day Golf Camps offer daily golf instruction in a fun environment. Full day (includes morning range instruction, lunch and afternoon course play), and half day (morning/afternoon range instruction only), camps are available. All programs are geared towards players of all ability levels unless otherwise specified.

Nike Basketball Camps

Basketball Camps with separate sessions for Boys and Girls

Locations Nationwide in the United States

Campers at every Nike Basketball Camp will develop all of their basketball skills - shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding and defense. A Nike Basketball Camp immerses you in the sport, giving you the kind of focused, intensive training that is essential to improvement. Over the course of the camp week, your self-confidence will grow along with your skills and overall appreciation of the game.

Nike Basketball Camps are a great place ...read more for any young basketball player who is looking to improve his skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun!

US Sports Camps

Sports Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Nationwide Locations in the United States

Established in 1974

We offer over 900 camps in 19 different sports with unique instructional programs for all ability levels. Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better. The experienced, positive and passionate US Sport Camps coaches at over 900 camps will help you become a better, more inspired athlete. And you'll have the best time of your life as you gain new skills and make new friends.

Tennis camps, volleyball camps, soccer camps, ...read more basketball camps, golf camps, whatever your sport, at our camps you will improve your game and have a blast doing it.

NBC Basketball Camps

Summer Basketball Camps with Overnight and Day Camp Sessions

Located in the United States, Canada, UK, Austria, Thailand and Italy

Established in 1971

If you love basketball and want to play this game well, we want to help you elevate your talent. NBC Camps offers a serious basketball program which is exciting and fun. We want to show you how to play to your highest potential. NBC Camps is the largest, most popular overnight basketball camp program in the world. With over 120 camps in over 50 cities and 6 countries, our program offers intensive, personalized development of your life and game. ...read more Top alum include NBA Scott Brooks coach of the OKC Thunder, Paul Pierce, Luke Ridnour and more. We see in each athlete the ability for greatness. Let us help you recognize your talent and build it.

Highlights Include:
>Amazing staff who will invest in your life and game
>Comprehensive skill training
>Games, tournaments, events and tons of energy and excitement
>Leadership training, Christian valued environment, intensity, hard work, enthusiasm and work ethic
>The tools to walk out of camp a better player and person

Nike Volleyball Camps

Overnight and Day Volleyball Camps

Locations Nationwide, United States

NIKE Volleyball Camps offer highly individualized programs for girls and boys of all abilities and skill levels. Our camps are directed by some of America's most respected coaches. They have a passion for teaching and a gift for helping you take your game to the next level.

At Nike Volleyball Camps, you'll meet other young athletes who love volleyball as much as you do. On or off the court, you'll share an experience ...read more you will remember forever. All programs are geared towards players of all levels unless specified.

Adventure Treks

Wilderness adventure program for Teens

Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, British Columbia, & NC

Established in 1978

Ever climbed a snow covered volcano? Slept under a starry sky on a wilderness beach or rafted a crazy fun whitewater river? Here is your chance! At Adventure Treks this is just a snapshot of your best summer ever. You will see incredible scenery, make great friends from across the country, laugh more than you ever thought possible, and become a better leader. A recent study shows Adventure Treks will improve the 21st century life skills you will ...read more need for future success.

Temporarily escape the digital age. 12 - 18 year olds can visit exciting destinations on the West Coast, British Columbia, Colorado, Utah, Alaska, New England and the Southeast. Give us just two or three weeks and you will see benefits and make friendships that will last the rest of your life.

Nike Tennis Camps

Overnight and Day Coed Tennis Camps

Tennis Camp Locations Nationwide

Nike Tennis Camps provide young players the opportunity to improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Our camps are directed by America's most respected college coaches and tennis professionals. They have a passion for teaching and a gift for helping you take your game to the next level.

Nike Junior Overnight Tennis Camps are a full tennis and living camp experience! Immerse yourself in tennis, ...read more meet new friends, and enjoy off court fun activities. All programs are geared towards players of all levels unless specified. Nike Junior Day Tennis Camps offer daily tennis instruction in a fun environment! Full day (typically 6 hours per day), half day (morning or afternoon sessions), and extended day (full day of tennis and includes lunch and dinner) options available.

Breakthrough Basketball Skill Development Camp

Coed Day Camp

Locations Nationwide

Established in 2006

Breakthrough Basketball conducts quality, high-intensity, drill based camps that focus on not only bettering a players skill set on the court but also building character and confidence off the court. These camps will strengthen your athletes mentality while boosting their confidence to become more aggressive and skilled players. Our camps will provide a focused, fun learning environment that cannot be rivalled. Our coaches passion is reflected ...read more with an average rating of 9.1 on a 10 point scale from satisfaction surveys. You can see what people are saying about us here on our testimonial page. You'll find a variety of different camps for all age levels, skill levels, and positions that will help players improve shooting, ball handling, decision making, aggressiveness, footwork, leadership, and more.

Capitol Debate Summer Camps

Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

40+ locations nationwide in over 26 states

Established in 2001

With over 20 years of experience enriching the lives of students through debate, Capitol Debate's mission is to help youth find their voice. Are you a competitive debater? You have come to the right place. Our faculty are at the top of their industry – we've coached countless student debaters to national championship wins and helped even the most timid kids become confident leaders with high self-esteem. Never debated before? No worries. ...read more Thousands of shy students have walked through our doors in our nearly 20 years of summer camps to become confident young adults and leaders in their community. Our aim is to unlock the hidden talents students possess.

Our aim is to use instruction, education, and learning to provide the most important component of our debate camps- which is fun. Capitol Debate 2018 Summer Camps are offered at over 40 locations and 26 states across the United States. Capitol Debate is also happy to announce expansion of our summer camp programs to 2 International Locations: Canada and Singapore.