Palo Alto Day Camps & Summer Programs
Day Camps
Take hobbies further! Build iPhone apps, develop games, program, film movies & more at weeklong, day & O/N programs held at 60 universities nationwide. Small classes for ages 7-17 in fun/challenging setting.
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Since 1999 over 130,000 students worldwide have immersed in hands-on learning to create iPhone apps, programs with C++ and Java, video games, websites, movies, 3D models, ad designs, robots, films, and photos. Beginner to advanced students ages 7-17 enroll in these fun and challenging, weeklong, day and...
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Love programming and robotics? Spend 2 weeks w/Teens who share your interests. Interact w/industry pros & discover potential careers. iPhone/Android App Dev. or Robotics Engineering. Held at MIT, Yale, Stanford & more.
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What can be better than spending two full weeks with other Teens who enjoy programming as much as you do, and with staff who have the real-world programming expertise to make your projects come to life. A 2-week, pre-college overnight program for Teens, held at prestigious universities...
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Take hobbies further! Build iPhone apps, develop games, program, film movies & more at weeklong, day & O/N programs held at 60 universities nationwide. Small classes for ages 7-17 in fun/challenging setting.
As featured in the New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and on CNN, the Today Show and other national TV news stations!
Since 1999 over 130,000 students worldwide have immersed in hands-on learning to create iPhone apps, programs with C++ and Java, video games, websites, movies, 3D models, ad designs, robots, films, and photos. Beginner to advanced students ages 7-17 enroll in these fun and challenging, weeklong, day and...
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Spend 2 weeks creating movies and taking photos! Teens use Photoshop, After Effects or Final Cut Pro to create portfolios. Explore cities & campuses for the perfect backdrop. Held at Stanford & NYU.
Imagine having two whole weeks of opportunity to engage in creative expression! At iD Visual Arts Academy, you’ll have the chance to explore historic cities and college campuses, scouring landscapes for the perfect photo or film backdrop. Beginner to advanced students foster creativity and use industry-standard products like Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, high-end camcorders, and more. This 2-week, pre-college, day and overnight program for...
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Teens level up & gain a competitive edge for college/future careers! Immerse in game creation, build a portfolio, interact w/pros & own gaming tournaments. iPhone app dev, Xbox 360 programming, UDK & more.
What could be better than 2 whole weeks filled with gaming? Prove to others that your hobby is more than a weekend pastime, and apply your gaming interest to learn about the different aspects of creating professional, best-selling video games. 2-week overnight program for Teens, held at prestigious universities nationwide (see below). iD Gaming Academy guarantees small class sizes (max 8:1) taught by top-tier instructors who have...
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Palo Alto, California, United States
Youth 11-17 create and star in their own TV shows filmed live in our professional TV studio! Learn professional editing techniques with Final Cut Pro, LiveType, and more! Be in front of the camera or behind the scenes! Six weeklong workshops offered in Movie Editing, Movie Production, Advanced Animation, and TV Studio Production....
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Palo Alto, California, United States
SUMMER PROGRAM for kids & teensDigital media: innovative and leading-edge for digital minds!Children and youth ages 7-17 learn to tap into their inner creative resources!
One computer per child! Small, personalized learning in all classes!
• An integrated and hands-on learning experience • A positive and nurturing peer community • Highly qualified teachers• Students will learn new media tools
1) Produce Cooking Videos
2) Compose, Record, and Publish Songs with Garage Band
3) Animate with Anime
4) Write and Design Comic Books with Photoshop
Weekly Programs begin on June 22-26. Check website for more info....
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Palo Alto, California, United States
A well-rounded curriculum that includes physical education, sports, music, language, creative writing, theatre, culture, art and crafts in our weekly themed camp for young children of age 5 to 10 at our Fremont or Palo Alto facility....
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Palo Alto, California, United States
Various age appropriate music programs....
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Palo Alto, California, United States
Silk painting, embroidery, mask making, mosaic work and more! Play with my three rambunctious and very friendly dogs, Sugar, Kita and Mogley; visit the chicken coop and feed them; and perhaps even hold Willy the corn snake! Don’t feel like drawing today? Bring your book and read or visit the vegetable garden! Weed pullers welcome!! Camp is held in my back yard at 245 Wilton Avenue in Palo Alto.
REMEMBER MY 3 RULES: • HAVE FUN • SLOW DOWN • NO ERASERS ALLOWED BECAUSE THERE IS
NO SUCH THING AS A MISTAKE IN ART!...
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Palo Alto, California, United States
NEW! - Photography Camp With a Pro3 Day Workshop for Teens(For your camera crazy teenager)Instructors: Tom Upton and Nicole MarshallIn today’s modern world, the Camera is the thing! Visual communication skills are key to your child's academic experience. This is a three-day course led by professional photographer, Tom Upton. Based on photographic fundamentals of exposure, color and composition, your teen will learn how to use the controls of their camera to get better photographs. This is a stop-and-get-off-the-bus tour of Adobe Photoshop elements 6. We will cover photo editing techniques for online slideshows, Facebook and Flickr galleries. We will teach...
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Palo Alto, California, United States
Video production summer camp that will take place at the Midpeninsula Community Media Center in Palo Alto. There will be four modules that are each one-week long. Working in teams, participants will build skills through entertaining exercises and will enjoy the challenge of producing TV programming in a state-of-the-art studio. Each weeklong module will revolve around a specific theme. Camp days are 9 AM- 4 PM....
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Palo Alto, California, United States
This summer at Synapse Institute, students will develop useful new skills through meaningful, fun, and hands-on digital media projects. Learn from professionals such as filmmakers, animators, chefs, art directors, and composers. Courses include: 1) Produce Your Cooking Show 2) Lyrics, Composition and Garage Band 3) Digital Animation with Anime 4) Write & Design Comic Books with Photoshop Each weekly course at $250 for students ages 7-17. Summer program begins June 22! Register now for fabulous early bird discounts....
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Palo Alto, California, United States
At EXPLORE! Middle School students can Explore! the natural world through
fun activities and exciting field trips geared toward this older age
group. July 20-24: EcoPalooza! We'll explore the Bay Area's ecosystems. July 27-31: Creek Week! We'll hike, canoe and explore the San Francisquito Creek and the SF Bay.
For more information,or to register, please see our webpage....
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Palo Alto, California, United States
Games and activities from around the world....
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Palo Alto, California, United States
Science and nature camp held at Keys School in midtown Palo Alto. Three one-week sessions. Each week consists of educational hands-on science activities with specially-planned field trips centered around the theme of the week. Sessions are: Marine Ecology June 27 - July 1 , Life Cycles of the Forest July 5 - 8, All About Birds July 11 - 15....
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San Bruno, California, United States
Bring your creative stories to life in your own movies by learning filmmaking techniques used by the pros. Shoot and edit footage with digital cameras; direct or act in your films; mix music and sound effects; and design special effects and animations. Create a short film and end the session with your own DVD. Applications used in the camp include Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Livetype and DVD Studio Pro....
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Portola Valley, California, United States
Camp Unique, established 1976, welcomes you to a summer of adventure, learning, friendship and fun!
Located on the beautiful 63 acre campus of the Woodside Priory School in Portola Valley California, Camp Unique is a Day and Resident Camp for kids ages 7 to 15. Our philosophy is to educate through activities with a focus on creating a learning rather than a competitive environment where enthusiasm and effort are rewarded over proficiency. Camp Unique provides a wonderful place for campers to make new friends, enhance their physical and social skills, and try new activities under the guidance of our outstanding...
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Palo Alto, California, United States
Science and nature camp held at Keys School in Palo Alto. Three
one-week sessions. Each week consists of educational hands-on science
activities with specially-planned field trips centered on the theme
of the week.
June 15-19: Living Off the Land: From the Ohlones to Today's Modern Farmers; June 22-26: Water Worlds: Exploring the Bay Area's Wet Ecosystems; June 29-July 3: Day Trippers Daily Natural Science Field Trips....
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Palo Alto, California, United States
This day camp is designed to help your child build verbal confidence and performance skills through activities that include: introduction to theatre games, story and play building, language discovery and vocal awareness, improvisation, and visualization skills—culminating in a performance for family and friends....
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Palo Alto, California, United States
Contemporary group musicianship course focused on developing musical awareness and understanding through: Solfege Singing, Rhythmic Activities, Moving to Music, Ear Training, Keyboard Repertoire, Note Reading, Keyboard Harmony, Creative Activities and Composing....
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