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Kids & Teens Summer Camps at The University of British Columbia

Summer Camps & Computer Training

Your child or teen will love the Digital Media Academy camps at UBC in Vancouver, Canada, where they can combine summer fun with cool topics such as game design, digital filmmaking, animation, and game modding. There are so many options available at our British Columbia camps that kids aged 6 to 18 are bound to find their ideal summer camp that will keep them entertained while learning new computer skills. Whether they attend the day camp or stay overnight, University of British Columbia (UBC) provides an exciting taste of college life in a safe and supportive environment. Kids and teens will learn how to make their own film, game, or digital art at summer camp with enthusiastic, energetic staff, while also making new friends with other campers through fun activities.

Summer Camps Offered at UBC:

About The University of British Columbia

Just outside the center of Vancouver, the University of British Columbia (UBC) is located at the western tip of the Point Grey Peninsula, where the mountains meet the ocean. Well known for research and highly regarded for its undergraduate and graduate programs, the University of British Columbia is informally known as one of the “Canadian Ivies.” In 2006, Newsweek magazine ranked UBC second in Canada and 27th in the world. Its international prestige attracts students from around the world.  Visitors to this unique campus can take in culture at the Belkin Gallery or the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, enjoy nature at the Botanical Gardens or hike the trails of Pacific Spirit Park.

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2010 Details

Location Details
2010 Program Dates
June 28 – July 23, 2010
Teen Residential Program
$1445/week ($450 housing + $995 tuition)
includes meals Sun night through Friday lunch
Pre-Teen Residential Program
$1270/week ($425 housing + $845 tuition)
includes meals Sun night through Friday lunch
Adventures Residential Program
$1220/week ($425 housing + $795 tuition)
includes meals Sun night through Friday lunch
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Summer 2010 Camps, Dates and Pricing (Prices in Canadian $$)

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

DATES AT UBC CANADA
Tuition Cost
Canadian $$
June 28 – July 2
July 5 – July 9
July 12 – July 16
July 19 – July 23
Introduction to 3D Art, Modeling and Animation for Game Design
$845
No Space Available NA NA NA
Introduction to 3D Art, Modeling and Animation for Filmmaking
$845
No Space Available NA NA NA
The Academy for Game Design (2 weeks)
$1,895
NA NA No Space Available
(2 Weeks)
3D Game Creation – Level Design
$995
NA NA
No Space Available
NA
3D Game Creation – Character Design, Texturing & Sculpting
$995
NA NA NA No Space Available
3D Game Development for the PC or Mac
$995
NA No Space Available NA NA
3D Game Development for the Internet
$995
NA No Space Available NA NA
3D Game Development for the iPhone
$995
NA No Space Available NA NA
The Academy for Filmmaking(2 weeks)
$1,895
No Space Available
(2 Weeks)
NA NA
Hands-on Digital Filmmaking for Teens – Beginning
$995
No Space Available
NA NA
No Space Available
Digital Filmmaking and FX for Teens – Advanced
$995
NA No Space Available NA
Come Together – Music & Video Production (John Lennon Bus)
$995
NA NA NA
No Space Available
Digital Audio & Music Production for Teens
$995
NA NA NA
No Space Available
Skate Boarding & Filmmaking
$995
NA NA No Space Available NA

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 UBC CANADA
Tuition Cost
June 28 – July 2
July 5 – July 9
July 12 – July 16
July 19 – July 23
3D Game Modding – Warcraft III and Starcraft
$845
NA No Space Available NA NA
3D Game Level Design with 3ds Max & Photoshop CS5
$845
NA No Space Available NA NA
3D Role Playing Games & Strategy
$845
No Space Available NA NA NA
Digital Photography & Photoshop
$845
NA NA NA No Space Available
Digital Art & Photoshop
$845
NA NA NA No Space Available
Hollywood Visual Effects for Filmmaking
$845
NA NA No Space Available NA

Summer 2010 Camps, Dates and Pricing

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

DATES AT UBC CANADA
Tuition Cost
June 28 – July 2
July 5 – July 9
July 12 – July 16
July 19 – July 23
Adventures in Digital Movie Making & Special FX
$795
No Space Available NA
No Space Available
NA
Adventures in Acting & Filmmaking
$795
No Space Available NA
No Space Available
NA
Adventures in Web Design & Flash
$795
No Space Available NA
No Space Available
Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Creation
$795
No Space Available
NA
No Space Available
NA
Adventures in Game Modding
$795
NA No Space Available NA
No Space Available

  • 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
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