Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you offer courses for the summer 2008 season?
We offer courses at Stanford University, The University of California, Berkeley, The University of California, San Diego, Claremont Colleges, The University of Texas at Austin, Loyola University - Chicago, The University of Pennsylvania, The University of Michigan and Darlington, South Carolina.  Complete information for each location can be found on the locations & dates page.

When does each program begin and end?
Stanford University ~ June 23 -August 22, 2008
The University of California, Berkeley ~ July 21- August 15, 2008
The University of California, San Diego ~ July 7 - August 1, 2008
Claremont Colleges ~ July 21- August 15, 2008
The University of Texas at Austin ~July 7 - July 25, 2008
Loyola University - Chicago ~ June 23 -July 18, 2008
The University of Pennsylvania ~ July 21- August 15, 2008
The University of Michigan ~ July 14 - August 1, 2008
Darlington, South Carolina ~ June 9 – June 20, 2008

What kind of courses do you offer?
We offer several different programs at DMA that include all ages. Please check out our course offerings page for a complete list of programs and courses.

How much does it cost to attend DMA?
Our programs have varying price ranges to accommodate adults, teens, and kids. We also offer pricing for housing and dining during your DMA experience. Please visit our program fees page for an accurate price.

Will I have to share a computer with other attendees?
Each attendee will have a dedicated computer. We encourage collaboration, but each attendee will always have their own computer.

What will I take home at the end of the week?
Our courses are all project based, and at the end of the week you will have a completed project to take home on DVD.

What kind of computers and software do you use in your courses? 

We use state-of-the-art, networked computers (less than 2 years old) and the latest version of whatever software is being utilized in the course.

Do you offer airport pickup?
Airport transportation can be set up in several different ways. We recommend Super Shuttle for our adults and teens. All information concerning transportation from the airport can be found on our attendee info page. You will receive access to the attendee info page after registering.

Where do I check in for housing on Sunday and classes on Monday?
All check-in information specific to each location can be found on the attendee info page.

What types of accommodations are offered to Adult attendees?
The location of course registration will determine what accommodations will be offered. Please see attendee info for more information.

What type of accommodation is offered to Teen and Adventure attendees?
Teen and Adventure attendees will enjoy a dorm experience during their time with DMA.

How does lunch work?
If commuting, you are welcome to purchase a lunch plan ahead of time while registering or bring a lunch with you each day. Most campus dining will also accept cash. Attendees planning to purchase housing and dining through DMA will enjoy meals at a campus dining facility each day.

If I stay on campus, who will my roommate be?
Adults are given the choice between single and shared housing.
Teens and kids will have the opportunity at the time of registration to request a roommate. Otherwise, we match our campers by age, gender and course topic.

What do I need to bring if I am staying on campus?
A complete list of suggested items to bring can be found in the attendee info section of our website. The list will include items such as sheets or sleeping bag, towels, toiletries, alarm clock, fan and a pillow.

What do overnight campers do in the evenings and on the weekends? 

At DMA our Teen and Adventure programs will enjoy activities like board games, chess, Capture the Flag, scavenger hunts, soccer, swimming, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, basketball, nature hikes, Frisbee golf, video gaming tournaments, exploring the beautiful campus and a healthy dose of summer splashing - there’s something for everyone. Weekends are packed with organized activities like bowling, miniature golf, professional baseball games, amusement parks, Lazer Tag®, video arcades and more. You can count on our trained adult staff to provide close supervision and lots of safe fun activities.
Adult attendees can find many things to do in the surrounding areas of all of our great locations. There are some attraction ideas posted on the attendee info page.

What risk-management precautions do you take to ensure the safety of your attendees?
For Teen and Adventure Programs:
We employ a secure check-in and checkout system for day campers. No one is allowed to pick up your child without proper identification and written authorization on file. All our counselors carry cell phones and can be easily reached at any time. Campers are supervised at all times. We use the “buddy system” to ensure your child’s safety.  In addition to our stringent background checks, we use the common sense, no “one-on-one” rule. We require all our staff to undergo thorough risk management and emergency procedures training. All our computers are protected with strict Internet content filtering software.
For Adult Programs:
All of our instructors and DMA employees have had stringent background checks.

What if I have a medical emergency?
All staff members are First Aid and CPR Certified, so we are equipped to handle minor injuries ourselves. Emergency facilities are nearby in the rare instance that they are needed. Parents of teens and kids will be notified immediately whenever sickness or injury occurs.

Can I visit my child?
Of course you can! In fact, we encourage you to come on Friday afternoon at 3pm to see all the incredible projects that were made during the week. If you need to visit at other times during the day, Monday-Friday, just check-in at the DMA Office and we’ll escort you over to the classroom after verifying your identity. If your child is staying overnight and you need to see her/him, you’ll have a few cell phone numbers to call to make those arrangements.

Where can I get the rest of my questions answered?
Please feel free to contact us at our main office toll free at 866-656-3342 or 866.656.3334.