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Advantage Basketball Camps
Coed Basketball Day Camp Numerous cities in Washington, California, Arizona, Oklahoma, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, Nevada, New York, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Tennessee, Utah and Oregon

Advantage Basketball Camps are nationally recognized as one of the Top ball handling camps in the world. Advantage was named by sports illustrated as one of the top two camps in the country. Come meet one of the top coaching staffs in the world. Learn from the pros.

We have three types of camps: Shooting, Ball-Handling, and "Specialty Camps". The Specialty Camps are an advanced camp covering a wide range of topics from defense to offense, court awareness, shooting and more. Specialty camps will only happen over Christmas and Spring Break each year.

E-mail: info@advantagebasketball.com, Website: www.advantagebasketball.com, (425) 670-8877
Accredited by the American Camp Association
Established in 1985
California Day Camps
Coastal Camp at Headlands Institute
Coed Day Camp Sausalito, California

"The kids came home (reluctantly!) every day extolling the wonders of Coastal camp, their awesome counselors, the amazing friends they made and their renewed love for the [Marin] Headlands coast." -Parent of 2nd and 4th grade campers

Every day at Coastal Camp is an opportunity for adventure and discovery in the outdoors. Campers engage their curious minds and boundless energy by exploring and investigating the natural world. Coastal Camp finds the place where play and learning meet by combining marine and coastal ecology with hands-on activities, crafts, group games, and hikes exploring the Marin Headlands.

A leader in environmental education, Headlands Institute has provided safe, award-winning, outdoor learning experiences for more than 200,000 children over the last 30 years. Our diverse and skilled staff creates a safe environment in which campers develop friendships in a meaningful community, discover a strong sense of self, and create a unique connection to the world around them, while exploring the stunning coastal landscape.

Coastal Camp offers week-long sessions for students entering grades 1-9.

E-mail: coastalcamp@yni.org, Website: www.coastalcamp.org, (415) 332-6961
Established in 1978
Lycee International de Los Angeles (LILA) Camp
Coed Day Camp 3 Locations around Los Angeles, California

LILA, Lycee International de Los Angeles offers French summer camp in Los Feliz. The morning focuses on language acquisition, and the afternoon is all about fun - all with full immersion in the French language.

The camp facility is licensed by the state as a daycare center. Previous exposure to French is not required. Part time and daily registration are available.

E-mail: contact-cp@lilaschool.com, Website: www.lilaschool.com, (323) 665-4526
Established in 1978
The Phoenix Ranch Summer Day Camp
Coed summer day camp Simi Valley, California

Join our caring professional staff in Simi Valley at the Phoenix Ranch Day Camp for an innovative summer, "full of excitement and adventure." Campers ages 5-14 will participate in this year's theme "Summer Safari" including carnivals, campfires, festivals, rodeo round-ups, and sports spectaculars.

Daily campers will enjoy swimming, archery, sports, outdoor cooking, nature, go-karts, computers, crafts, and ceramics. In addition, be challenged by our "Adventure Course" and its climbing 24 ft. climbing wall, and other elements. Optional programs include horseback riding, swimming lessons, and field trips. Call for a personal tour of our campus.

E-mail: info@phoenixranch.org, Website: www.phoenixranch.org, (805) 526-0136
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1981
Academy by the Sea / Camp Pacific
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions Carlsbad, California

Our campus is on beautiful oceanfront property located in sunny Carlsbad, California. Join us for our five-week academic boarding program for grades 6-11, three-week recreational/sport camps, or one-week surf and bodyboard camps. Weekend excursions.

Activities include: academics,baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, surfing/bodyboarding, kayaking, snorkel, ESL. Camp season opens in June and ends in August. Sessions: one to five week sessions. Ages 8-16.

E-mail: summer@abts.com, Website: www.abts.com, (760) 434-7564
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1943
California Adventure Camps
Coed Camp with Residential
& Day Camp Sessions
Walnut Creek, California

From Traditional Day Camp fun to S.F. Bay Area Exploration, Skateboard, Teen Leadership, Contact Tackle Football and High Adventure Overnight Camps, Campers will make the most of their summer adventure experience. At California Adventure Camps there's exciting summer fun for everyone. Ages 4 1/2 - 18.

Activities include sports, games, swimming, skateboarding, tackle football, archery, fishing, mountain biking, backpacking, field trips, white water rafting, caving, wilderness camping and much more!

E-mail: info@caladventurecamps.org, Website: www.caladventurecamps.org, (925) 952-4450
Accredited by the American Camp Association
Established in 1997
American Dance Training Camp
Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions Locations in Stratton Mountain, VT; Squaw Valley, CA; Nantahala Village, NC; Winter Park, CO

Have tons of fun learning the latest jazz, funk and hip-hop moves. ADTC has four great locations: California, Colorado, North Carolina, and Vermont. We offer the ultimate overnight dance camps!

Traditional camp activities as well as many adventure experiences in whitewater rafting, canoeing, horseback riding, alpine slides, trampolines, ice skating and more!

E-mail: ADTC@ASDance.com, Website: www.AmericanDanceTrainingCamp.com, 866-383-ADTC
Established in 2002
Camp Discovery
Coed Day Camp Orange County, California

Have a young thrill seeker who loves roller coasters? Or a future veterinarian or marine biologist who seeks out the wilder side of science? Join Discovery Science Center this summer as we take Science, Southern California-style to new heights! Experience Camp Discovery this summer from June to August.

Camps range from Summer Smiles and Science Sizzles for 5-6 years old; Ultimate Exploration and Project Discovery for 7-10 years old; Digital Comics and Stories for 7-9 years old; Robots for 10-13 years old; Game Masters - Video Game Design for 11-13 years old; and Animal Safari and Rockets & Roll for 10 -13 years old.

E-mail: contactus@discoverycube.org, Website: www.discoverycube.org, (714) 542-2823
Established in 1990
ID Tech - Summer Computer Camps
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Mention promo code WD27 for a discount
iD Tech Computer Camps: Summer Camps
Residential and Day coed computer camps 50 universities in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC

"Of all the camps my son has attended, this is by far the best. As an educator, I'm extremely impressed with the quality of this program." -Connie Ryan

Attend the #1 tech camp, celebrating its 10th season! Provides weeklong, day & overnight, hands-on tech summer camps for ages 7-17 at 50+ prestigious universities in 23 states and Spain. Includes Stanford, Brown, Columbia, MIT, Northwestern, Georgetown, Emory, UT Austin and others.

Beginner to advanced learners use industry products to create 2D and 3D video games, design websites with Flash®, learn pro gamers strategies, model 3D character with Maya®, build robots to compete, produce movies, learn programming and more. With 1 computer per student and an average of 6 students per staff, campers take home a project at the end of the weeklong course. Students also participate in fun, well-balanced traditional outdoor camp activities as well as Guitar Hero®, DDR, gaming tournaments and more. Check out the Ultimate Gaming Weekends!

Special Teen Programs include Documentary Filmmaking in Spain, iD Film Academy and iD Gaming Academy with Camp Fatal1ty™. Visit www.internalDrive.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324). Mention code WD27 to save. Register early and save with special promos- check website for details.

E-mail: requests@internalDrive.com, Website: www.internalDrive.com
(888) 709-TECH (8324) or 408-871-2227

Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1999

Roughing It Day Camp
Coed summer day camp Orinda, California

"We feel Roughing It is one of the best experiences for the whole person that we can provide our kids." Cindy Abramson, camper parent.

Roughing It is a traditional all-outdoors day camp located on a lakefront site in Lafayette (SF East Bay). Founded in 1972 and voted "Best in the Bay", Roughing It is owned and personally directed by Hobie and Ann Woods, who have over 70 years of combined experience in organized summer camps and youth leadership. Roughing It offers 2, 4, and 8 week programs for children 4 1/2 - 16 years of age.

Campers take part in a balanced variety of activities that emphasis personal growth, skill development, and fun! Activities include Horseback Riding, Trail Riding, Animal Care, Fishing, Rowing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swimming, Adventure, Sports, Crafts, Outdoors, Environment, Traditional Camp Games, and more. Roughing It also offers specialty English and Western Horse Camps (3rd-10th grade) for beginner to advanced riders.

Transportation is provided at no extra charge. We offer home pickup and pickup at central locations, depending on area. Areas of service include San Francisco, Berkeley/Oakland/Montclair, Lafayette/Moraga/Orinda, Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill/Martinez, and Alamo/Danville/San Ramon. Extended care in the mornings and afternoons is also available for busy parents.

Visit www.roughingit.com and learn more about our camp.

E-mail: camp@roughingit.com, Website: www.roughingit.com, (925) 283-3795
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1972
New York Film Academy
Residential and Day Coed Summer Camp New York City, Universal Studios in Los Angeles,
Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Harvard University,
London, Florence, Abu Dahbi (UAE), and Paris

Each summer, New York Film Academy Summer Camps give hundreds of high school students an unforgettable and transformative experience in Filmmaking, Acting and 3-D Animation. The New York Film Academy high school camps are designed for students with little or no previous filmmaking, acting or animation experience. They are hands-on intensive workshops.

Filmmaking, Acting and 3-D Animation Workshops located in New York City, Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Harvard University, London, Florence, Abu Dahbi (UAE), and Paris. Camp season opens in June and ends in August. 1, 3, 4 or 6-week Sessions. Ages 14-17

E-mail: film@nyfa.com, Website: www.nyfa.com/summercamps,
(212) 674-4300 or toll-free (800) 611-FILM
Established in 1992
France Exchange School
Coed summer day camp Los Angeles, California

Proud winner of the "Family Choice Award", France Exchange School, has provided a bilingual Summer, Spring and winter day camp for children 5 to 14 years of age as well as an after school program. We are conveniently located in West Los Angeles. Our campers learn French while having fun in a safe and privileged environment. All our teachers and counselors are French native. Beginners in French are welcome.

A summer with France Exchange also means self- discovering and growing up through numerous creative activities and wonderful field trips such as: Archery, Arts and Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Performing Arts, fun science projects, Rock Climbing, Go Karts, Bowling, Pottery, Swimming every day in our on-site swimming pool and much more.

E-mail: gigilassan@yahoo.com, Website: www.franceexchangeschool.com, (310) 391-4677
Established in 1978
Power Chord Academy Music Camp
Coed Music Camp with Residential and Day Camp Options Located on College Campuses in New York, NY; Los Angeles, San Francisco, & San Diego, CA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Seattle, WA; Dallas, TX; Washington, DC; Denver, CO; Miami, FL; Minneapolis, MN

Power Chord Academy is the premiere music camp for teenage musicians! At Power Chord Academy, students play in a band, record a CD, make a 'MTV' video, play concerts, meet a professional touring band, and more! Power Chord Academy currently offers 34 Sessions in 12 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 9 consecutive years!

E-mail: info@powerchordacademy.com, Website: www.powerchordacademy.com, (800) 897-6677
Established in 1999
TechKnowHow Summer Computer and LEGO (TM) Camps
Coed Day Camp San Francisco Bay Locations, California

Fun and enriching technology classes for students, with experienced staff and terrific projects! Courses include Game Design, LEGO Projects with Motors, Robotics, and 3D movie-making. Ages 5-16. Half and all-day options. Weekly camps begin in mid-June and run through August (see our website for specific dates). Locations include San Francisco, Burlingame, San Mateo, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and the East Bay.

Parents and students find our course content and personal interaction engaging and valuable:

  • "Both my sons loved the sessions that I enrolled them in. They couldn't wait to go to camp and didn't want to leave at the end of the day."
  • "TechKnowHow has provided our son with a challenging yet stimulating and fun environment."
  • "My son enjoyed 2 weeks of summer classes at your camp. He liked the programming and game creation classes and indicated that the staff was extremely helpful, too. He would love to take classes again next year!"

Our goal is to have students learn how to do some amazing things with technology -- all in a supportive and fun atmosphere.

E-mail: info@techknowhowkids.com, Website: www.techknowhowkids.com, (650) 620-9300
Established in 1994
Cybercamps Academy  
Day and Residential coed summer computer camps University locations in:, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, VA, WA

The nation’s leading technology summer program for ages 10-17, Cybercamps Academy prepares kids for today’s tech-driven, global marketplace. In a safe, fun learning environment, we offer innovative courses in game design and modding, computer programming, robotics, Web design and much more. By teaching kids to work in teams, communicate effectively and think critically, Cybercamps Academy gives students the essential 21st century skills that help them succeed in school and their future endeavors.

Standardized curriculum - We operate each of our 50+ locations using meticulously crafted methods and research-proven courseware, and our 5:1 staff-to-student ratio is the best in the business.

True Tech Activities – We show kids real-world applications of what we’re teaching them, and we bring in top professionals in the tech industry to inspire our students.

Healthy Balance - We strive for the right mix of computer-based projects, fun team-building games, and outside physical activities in the fresh air.

E-mail: campconsultant@cybercamps.com, Website: www.cybercamps.com, (888) 904-2267
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1997
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
Coed Camp with Residential &
Day Camp Sessions
Idyllwild, California

Since 1950, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program, formerly known as ISOMATA, has offered intensive workshops in dance, film/video, music, theatre, visual arts and creative writing to students of all ages and abilities including families, in the spectacular San Jacinto Moutains of Southern California.

Early July-Late August. Most programs are two weeks long. Children, 5-12, Junior Artists, 11-13, Youth, 13-18.

E-mail: summer@idyllwildarts.org, Website: www.IdyllwildArts.org, (951) 659-2171
Established in 1950
Cali-Camp Summer Day Camp
Coed summer day camp Topanga, CA

Our camp program allows every camper the opportunity to participate in creative outdoor adventures while in a group setting on 20 beautiful and rustic acres in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu.

Activities include: Swimming, horseback riding, tennis, fishing, dramatics, arts and crafts, high and low ropes adventure courses, go-carts, dune buggies, gymnastics and trampolining, hiking, nature lore, stream play, target sports, miniature golf, beach trips, overnights and academic enrichment. Special programs include: one week sessions in: athletics and skilled sports (Cali Sports Camp) and horseback riding (Wrangler Camp) and leadership training (CILTs). Transportation is included in the tuition and you can select any number of weeks and any number of days per week throughout our nine week summer. Cali Camps dates for 2008 are June 23rd to August 22nd.

E-mail: info@calicamp.com, Website: www.calicamp.com, (310) 455-0404
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1955
Destination Science Summer Day Camps
Coed Day Camp Northern California Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa,
San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara.
Southern California Counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside,
Santa Barbara, Ventura.

DESTINATION SCIENCE "The Ultimate Camp Experience" combines fun & innovative science projects, exciting creativity challenges, outdoor games, character development and unsurpassed customer service. Our goal is for every camper to leave with inner science-confidence & outer self-confidence. All camps are taught by bright, top-notch elementary educators & college students.

Enroll in 4 exciting camps: 1) TECHNO ROBO TRANSFORMERS; build, race & battle robots, design a 3D game, explore lazer lights. 2) WILD ANIMAL PHYSICS FUN PARK; build a rollercoaster, flashing carnival games & live animals 3)ZERO G ROCKET SCIENCE; launch rockets, design a space station, explore meteors & 4) CRAZ-E-COOL ELECTRO INVENTORS; build electronic games, motorized boats & slimy inventions! Grades: K - 6th. Camp is held in over 40 prestigious California communities, see website for a complete listing. Early Bird Savings, Multi-Camp Savings, Sibling Savings!

E-mail: info@destinationscience.org, Website: www.destinationscience.org, (888) 909-2822
Established in 1999
Kennolyn Camps
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions Soquel, CA

Kennolyn Camps has a wide range of summer camp options. From one week of Day Camp to four weeks of Resident Camp. From our specialized Equestrian Camp to our Family Camp over Labor Day weekend. Make Kennolyn Camps a part of your summer!

35 activities to choose from for boys and girls ages 6-14, including extensive ropes courses for all ages, horseback riding and more. Located on 300 acres in California's beautiful Redwoods, five miles from Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean.

E-mail: camps@kennolyn.com, Website: www.kennolyn.com, (831) 479-6714
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1946
Science Adventures
Coed Day Camps Locations across the United States,
See our website for the location nearest you!

Campers in grades 1-6 can explore science in a fun, interactive way. Our quality hands-on experiments, innovative curriculum and professional instructors bring your child's understanding of science to the next level.

Campers will compete in extreme sports challenges; build a detective kit and use cutting edge forensics science; thrill to building racers, planes and a gigantic roller coaster and launch the High Flyer rocket into the stratosphere. Each topic runs for five days. Full-day and half-day options available. Multi-topic discount if two or more Camps are purchased together. Visit www.scienceadventures.com or call 1.888.458.1812 to enroll!

Website: www.scienceadventures.com, 888-458-1812
Operated by Knowledge Learning Corporation
Digital Media Academy Summer Computer Camps
Residential and Day coed computer camps University Locations in Austin, TX; Philadelphia, PA;
Los Angeles, San Diego, & San Francisco Bay Area, CA;
Ann Arbor, MI; Hartsville, SC; Chicago, IL

Accredited by Stanford University, the Digital Media Academy is "The Summer Computer Camp for Kids and Teens". DMA is ideal for kids and teens wanting exposure to the most relevant software used in the entertainment industry and professional world. Choose from dozens of courses in video game design, filmmaking, robotics, 3D animation, just to name a few, all while gaining hands-on experience with the help of highly-accomplished professionals. Discover the DMA Difference!

DMA offers day and overnight computer camps in weekly and multi-week sessions. All courses are project-based and taught by industry experts and award-winning instructors in state-of-the-art classroom facilities. Students get plenty of individual attention as they explore, create and immerse themselves in an environment that is more like a production studio than a classroom.

DMA offers separate courses for kids, age 9-13, called Digital Media Adventures. The hallmark of Adventures is its superior instructors. They are real-world industry professionals, working in the fields of 3D animation, video production and game design who also have a passion for teaching kids. Kids can stay 1 or more weeks, combining topics for a more rounded experience or taking the same course a second or third time to explore more advanced techniques.

E-mail: info@digitalmediaacademy.org, Website: www.digitalmediaacademy.org,
Toll Free Number: (866) 656-3342
Accredited by Stanford University
SeaWorld San Diego Adventure Camp
Coed Day Camp Sessions San Diego, CA

In the weeklong sessions, campers will have up-close interactions with animals, hands-on learning activities, crafts, games, and songs, all while exploring the great outdoors. Grades 4-5 go on a kayaking field trip; Grades 6-12 go snorkeling.

In addition to bringing campers close to our incredible animals, SeaWorld San Diego’s unique learning environment fosters exploration, inquiry, and self-discovery. All-day and half-day camp sessions available. Grades Preschool -12.

E-mail: swc.education@seaworld.com, Website: www.swbg-adventurecamps.com, (866) GO-TO-CAMP
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1980
Advantage Basketball Camps
Coed Basketball Day Camp Numerous cities in Washington, California, Arizona, Oklahoma, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, Nevada, New York, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Tennessee, Utah and Oregon

Advantage Basketball Camps are nationally recognized as one of the Top ball handling camps in the world. Advantage was named by sports illustrated as one of the top two camps in the country. Come meet one of the top coaching staffs in the world. Learn from the pros.

We have three types of camps: Shooting, Ball-Handling, and "Specialty Camps". The Specialty Camps are an advanced camp covering a wide range of topics from defense to offense, court awareness, shooting and more. Specialty camps will only happen over Christmas and Spring Break each year.

E-mail: info@advantagebasketball.com, Website: www.advantagebasketball.com, (425) 670-8877
Accredited by the American Camp Association
Established in 1985

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