Summer Day Camps in Illinois, a CampPage Directory

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.

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.

"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.

Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1999

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!

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!