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Kids and Teens Summer Camps at Swarthmore College

Summer Camps & Computer Training

Summer camp at Swarthmore with Digital Media Academy beckons for those teens, pre-teens and kids who love learning new computer skills. Whether they choose day or sleepaway options, campers at Swarthmore get plenty of hands-on experience to create their own unique digital projects. Teens can choose from camps focused on programming with C++ or Python, 3D game creation, or other programs. Pre-teens can learn game modding, digital photography, or visual effects in filmmaking; while kids ages 6-12 can choose their own adventures such as acting and movie making, game creation, or robotics. With so many choices, there is something for every kid and teen. Your child will love these summer enrichment camps.

Camps Offered at Swarthmore:

About Swarthmore College

Swarthmore is one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning. In addition to being academically distinguished, Swarthmore has a reputation for developing young leaders committed to favorably influencing our changing and complex world. Located 11 miles southwest of Philadelphia, Swarthmore’s idyllic, 399-acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with rolling lawns, creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails. The college has a diverse population, drawing students from around the world and all 50 states. We highly recommend Swarthmore for a residential or day camp experience with the Digital Media Academy.

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2010 Details
Location Details
Program Dates
July 26 – August 6, 2010
Teen Residential Program
$1445/week ($450 housing + $995 tuition)
- includes meals Sun night through Friday lunch

$360/weekend
includes activities and meals

$125/night
Fri or Sat night stay with meals

Pre-Teen Residential Program
$1270/week ($425 housing + $845 tuition)
- includes meals Sun night through Friday lunch

$300/weekend
includes activities and meals

$125
Fri or Sat night stay with meals

Adventures Residential Program
$1220/week ($425 housing + $795 tuition)
– includes meals Sun night through Friday lunch

$300/weekend
includes activities and meals

$125
Fri or Sat night stay with meals

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$595 + $50 lab fee

Jr. Adventure Camps for Kids: Age 6-8

Green Technology + Digital Media: Mean, Clean, Green MachinesSoccer + 3D Game Design – GOAL!!!!


Summer 2010 Camps, Dates and Pricing

TEEN CAMPS (FOR AGES 13-18): Unless otherwise noted, camps are five days in length and take place Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

DATES AT SWARTHMORE COLLEGE
Tuition Cost
July 26-
July 30
Aug 2-
Aug 6
The Academy for Game Design
(2 weeks)
$1,895
No Space Available
(2 weeks)
3D Game Creation – Level Design
$995
No Space Available
NA
3D Game Creation – Character Design, Texturing & Sculpting
$995
NA
FILLING FAST
The Academy for Programming
(2 weeks)
$1,895
No Space Available
(2 weeks)
Introduction to Game Programming with Python
$995
No Space Available
NA
Programming with C++
$995
NA
FILLING FAST
Web Design and Flash Animation for Teens
$845
No Space Available
NA
Hands-on Robotics for Teens
$995
+ 350 Option
NA
No Space Available


Summer 2010 Camps, Dates and Pricing

PRE-TEEN CAMPS (FOR AGES 11-14): Unless otherwise noted, camps are five days in length and take place Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

DATES AT SWARTHMORE COLLEGE
Tuition Cost
July 26-
July 30
Aug 2-
Aug 6
3D Game Modding – Warcraft III® and Starcraft®
$845
NA
FILLING FAST
3D Game Level Design with 3ds Max & Photoshop CS4
$845
NA
FILLING FAST
Digital Photography & Photoshop
$845
No Space Available
NA
Digital Art & Photoshop
$845
No Space Available
NA
Hollywood Visual Effects for Filmmaking
$845
NA
FILLING FAST

Summer 2010 Camps, Dates and Pricing

KIDS CAMPS (FOR AGES 6-12): Unless otherwise noted, camps are five days in length and take place Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

DATES AT SWARTHMORE COLLEGE
Tuition Cost
July 26-
July 30
Aug 2-
Aug 6
Adventure Camps for Kids: Age 9-12
Adventures in Digital Movie Making & Special FX
$795
NA
No Space Available
Adventures in Acting & Filmmaking
$795
NA
No Space Available
Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Creation
$795
NA
FILLING FAST
Adventures in Game Modding
$795
No Space Available
NA
Adventures in Comic Creation
$795
No Space Available
No Space Available
Adventures in Cartoon Creation
$795
No Space Available
No Space Available
Adventures in Robotics & Programming
$795
No Space Available
NA
Jr. Adventures Courses for Kids: Age 6-8
Green Technology + Digital Media: Mean, Clean, Green Machines
$595 + $50 lab fee
No Space Available
NA
Soccer + 3D Game Design – GOAL!!!!
$595
No Space Available
NA

  • What’s the Digital Media Academy Experience Like?

    • "The experience I had at DMA was amazing. First class professional instruction and good people."
      - Elliot Thompson, Adult-Learner
    • "I would say that this experience is incredible. I can guarantee you will have the time of your life if you come here." - Sarah Padilla, Student
    • "This program was 'awesome,' as my kids put it. My kids rank DMA as the best camp experience ever! Thanks DMA!" - Mike Monahan, Parent
    • "I wish my regular school was more like this! I'm considering a career in either music or video production now!" - Sam Cecil, Student
    • "This was by far the coolest camp I’ve ever been to. The campus was awesome and so was my classroom experience." - Nick Valdez, Student
  • Why Adults Choose Us:

    • Industry Certifications
    • Software and Hardware Discounts up to 80% off
    • Apple Authorized Training Center
    • Accredited by Stanford Continuing Studies
    • Award-Winning Instructors

    Why Teens & Kids Love Us:

    • Family Run - We're Parents Too!
    • Low Student-to-Staff Ratio
    • Generous Financial Aid Program
    • Best Staff in the Land
    • Only the Latest & Coolest Technology


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    Locations in the United States from the East Coast to the West Coast and in Canada: Stanford University in the San Francisco Bay Area; in Northern California; University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, San Diego; University of Texas at Austin; Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island; University of Chicago - Illinois; University of British Columbia; George Washington University in Washington DC; Drexel University in Philadelphia; Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.