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Emagination Tech Camps

Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Fairfield CT, Atlanta GA & near Boston Chicago Philadelphia and new in Seattle WA

Established in 1982

More Tech More Camp! For over 35 years kids who are inspired by technology come from near and far for high quality technology education balanced with fun summer camp activities. Experience the Emagination difference --- one and two-week sessions, multiple tech courses per session, in-person teaching (no online tutorials), indoor and outdoor games. Emagination's sessions allow time to take multiple technology courses plus experience the benefits ...read moreof summer camp including a sense of belonging and opportunities for social development, creative expression, independence and contributing to the camp community. Kids & teens select courses where they Create Digital Art & Media; Learn to Code; Explore Engineering, and Design Games. Courses include: Coding in Java, C#, Python, Scratch; 3D Modeling & Printing; Game AI; Cryptography; Web Design; RC Cars; Robotics and more. Emagination also offers Emagination Coding Camp, immersive two-week STEM program where teens 13 - 17 learn to code using Java, one of today's most popular dynamic programming languages.

French Woods Sports and Arts Center

Coed residential camp

Hancock, NY

Established in 2014

French Woods Sports and Arts Center is one of a dozen coed sleep-away camps in the USA that are specifically for teenagers. Campers ages 12-17 have the option of an affordable 2,4,6,8 and 10 week sessions.

The Camp is located 2.5 hours from New York City in the Catskill Mountains of New York State and offers the perfect balance of Summer Camp in the mountains with clean living and modern facilities.
French Woods Sports ...read moreand Arts Center has a fully elective program, which allows campers to choose from traditional and not-so-traditional summer camp activities. Exceptional programs are offered in Sports, Arts, Technology, Extreme Sports, Circus, Rock Music, Ropes and Challenge Course. Digital Music Production, Dance, Water Sports, DJ and Radio, Theater, Communications, Magic, Cooking, Fitness, Role Playing Games, and Equestrian. All this and more rolled up together into one incredible Summer Camp experience!

With outstanding modern facilities unequaled in camping, strong elective program options and a highly qualified experienced staff, French Woods Sports and Arts Center is an excellent choice when considering summer camps.

French Woods Sports and Arts Center provides the summer of a lifetime in a safe, supportive, supervised and age appropriate environment.

Camp Pillsbury

Coed residential camp, ages 6-17

Owatonna, MN

Established in 2014

Camp Pillsbury campers select their own activities. Programs offered include: Theatre, Performing Arts, Circus Arts, Trapeze, Dance, Rock Band, Equestrian, Woodworking, Visual Arts, Sports, Technology, Water Sports, Magic, Gymnastics, Extreme Sports and more.

Camp Pillsbury is a coed sleep-away camp ages 6-17, located just south of Minneapolis MN. We offer 3 three week sessions and 2 one week sessions. Campers choose how they spend ...read moretheir day. Try Everything!

Camp Fitch YMCA

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-17

N. Springfield, Pennsylvania

Established in 1914

Camp Fitch's century-old, classic sleep-away summer camp provides boys and girls aged 6-16 with a holistically safe, values-driven community where they discover friendship and achievement. Kids feel like they belong here among our carefully vetted, highly committed, and caring staff who create transformative experiences on a gorgeous and well-maintained site on the shore of Lake Erie.

Most of our staff are college students: ...read moretomorrow's teachers and child-care experts who are selected for a proven track record of leadership and positive role-modeling. We require an intensive, on-site week long orientation and skill-building session for all of our staff who learn to listen to each child and create a nurturing environment.

While Camp Fitch offers an impressive array of activities at our Lake Erie waterfront; equestrian center; climbing tower; swimming pool; inland lake; and visual arts center; we recognize that these activities are a means to an end. The Fitch experience is designed to forge strong friendships that last a lifetime and solidify kids' growing sense that they can reach goals for which they have passion and apply persistence.

Parents rave about the value of the Fitch experience, often sharing with us that their children return home a more compassionate and communicative person.

National Computer Camps

Residential and day coed summer computer camps, ages 6-18

Fairfield, CT; Atlanta, GA;

Established in 1977

National Computer Camp is America's original computer camp since 1977. Our focus is coding, 2D and 3D video game design, Android App programming, cryptography, digital video production, web page design, and software applications including networking, animation, Flash and graphics. We offer all levels of programming in Python, Basic, C++, Java, Assembler, HTML, XML, OpenGL and JavaScript. Additional activities offered:are Arduino electronics ...read morelab, 3D printing, Robotics, and Chess.

In the event that due to Covid-19 NCC cannot conduct its residential and day camps, NCC offers once again this year its successful online virtual camp. At the NCC Virtual Online Camp campers enjoy the same well known curriculum, the same effective learning, the same fun software, and the same popular staff as at the NCC traditional camp. While safely at home, campers learn, socialize, have fun, and make new friends. For more details visit www.nccamp.com/virtual

What distinguishes NCC from other computer camps is that NCC aims to teach youngsters ages 6-18 life long computer skills by providing a solid foundation in programming focusing on computer languages, 2D and 3D game design, applications and digital video editing. NCC is not a summer school, but rather a place where learning and fun are rolled into one and where the campers' self esteem is of foremost importance. The camp is for youngsters of all levels of experience from beginner to advanced. Campers also enjoy an optional sports program. A special Monday to Friday morning only camp for 6 to 8 year olds is available. This camp focuses on Flash programming. High school students may apply to obtain college credit. in Java, C++ or Python programming. This college credit option is only available at NCC. Visit our website and be inspired by the possibilities. Our campers arrive with a dream and leave with a future.

Scholarships are available

1-on-1 Online Private Lessons

Coed Day Camp, ages 7-19

Held Online

Established in 1999

Kids and teens teens unlock their brilliance with personalized 1-on-1 tutoring. Guided by elite Tech Rockstars from universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU, students gain confidence, have fun, and advance their skills fast.

Live, one-on-one remote instruction customized to students' interests, skill levels, and goals. Sessions are led by subject-matter experts - who serve as mentors as much as they do teachers - and are ...read morebeing rolled out to meet the growing need for new and dynamic learning experiences that are also relevant and personal in nature.

With the same energy and personalized approach they've always been known for, iD Tech is out to disrupt the traditional definition of tutoring, giving students what they need in order to get help with math, or to push themselves further ahead in its many subjects—from algebra to advanced areas of calculus, trigonometry, and more.

iD Tech has spent over 20 years crafting life-changing learning experiences for kids and teens, with virtual and in-person programs designed for long-term mastery.

iD Tech Camps

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

Held at 150+ campuses nationwide

Established in 1999

This summer, explore a prestigious campus, make friends as you master new STEM skills, and join a community of over 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech!

At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7�17 unleash their creativity with the hottest courses in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts. The top universities on the planet—Caltech, NYU, UPenn, and HKU—have trusted and hosted our programs for over ...read more20 years. Also available: All-girls tech camps, pre-collegiate teen Academies, and Online Private Lessons.

Game Camp Nation

Residential and day coed summer computer camp, ages 9-19

Norcross GA, Charlotte NC, Cary NC, Fairfax VA, Malvern PA, Saddle River NJ, Burlington MA

Established in 2006

Harness your child's passion for video games to fuel their future, strengthen self-confidence and make new friends. Fuel their future with creativity, critical thinking, communication & collaboration: we emphasize the 4Cs needed for success in today's media-driven world. Strengthen their self-confidence with hands-on projects spark curiosity and the sense of accomplishment that accelerates transition from hesitation to independence.

Our ...read moregroups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that makes it easy to forge new friendships. At Game Camp Nation, campers ages 9-19 can learn to create their own video games, code, mod Minecraft, model and animate 3D characters, and more.

We engage campers with a synergy of learning and gaming activities through STEM academics and eSports. All of our year-round faculty have at least bachelor's degrees and the remaining instructors are in possession or pursuit thereof. We teach our campers in small groups with a ratio of 6:1 in order to encourage learning and allowing them to move at their own pace.

It's also summer and time for some fun and relaxation. So, between their classes they can play an FPS, RTS or MOBA match in the media lab, take a swim in the pool, play some Magic the Gathering, or claim a seat and grab a controller to race, fight, and battle your way to glory on the camp's leader-board. Please visit www.gamecamp.com for details. Join us this summer at a location near you!

Emagination Coding Camp

Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Fairfield, CT, Atlanta & near Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle

Established in 1982

At Emagination Coding Camp teens ages 13 to 17 learn to code using Java, one of today's most popular dynamic programming languages. In this two-week program, campers learn programming fundamentals and code in Java to build a variety of applications.

Progressive curriculum lets less experienced campers learn the fundamentals before moving on to more complex concepts. In addition to learning how to code, our coding camp is designed ...read morefor campers to work collaboratively and experience real world team mechanics. Completed applications are shared with fellow campers for feedback, testing and debugging.

At Emagination, we believe in building healthy bodies as well as minds. That's why all our campers participate in organized games and activities. Games include dodge ball, capture the flag, Ultimate Frisbee. And nothing says summer camp more than swimming which is offered at most locations.

Not old enough or want to explore more than just coding, Emagination Tech Camps for ages 8-17 has over 20 tech courses to choose from in Digital Arts, Engineering, Game Design and of course Coding.

iD Coding & AI Academy

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

Held in CA, FL, IL, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TX, WA.

Established in 1999

Software startup vibes. Peer collaboration. Elite staff. Intensive curriculum. A prestigious university setting. That's iD Coding & AI Academy, our two-week, pre-collegiate program for teens ages 13-18.

The moment you step into our state-of-the-art labs, you'll get immersed in coding culture. Whether you focus on machine learning, AI, cryptography, game programming, or robotics engineering, you'll build an impressive ...read moreproject for your portfolio, gain valuable industry insights, and leave with a network of talented friends and mentors.

Virtual Summer Tech Camps

Coed Day Camp, ages 10-15

Online Camp

Established in 1999

Virtual Tech Camps: Learn from home. Right now. Virtual Tech Camps are the perfect way to sharpen your STEM skills and bond with new friends, all online from the comfort of home. With the highest quality remote instruction on the planet, you'll unlock your brilliance and create an exciting project. -Structured, weeklong sessions available now in multiple time zones (5 consecutive days, Monday-Friday) -The hottest curriculum in Python, Java, ...read moreMinecraft, Roblox, Unity, Adobe, 3D modeling, and more -5 students max per instructor, blending personalized learning and time to socialize with new friends -A balanced schedule including 2 hours of live instruction and peer collaboration + 2 hours of self-paced project development per day -All the magic of camp including games, challenges, and legendary iD traditions you can't find anywhere else.