Kids and Teens Summer Camps at Swarthmore College

University of California - San Diego - Digital Media AcademySummer camp at Swarthmore with Digital Media Academy beckons for those 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 JAVA, 3D game creation, digital filmmaking or other programs. 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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Summer 2012 Costs & Details

Kids Camps (Ages 6-12)

Adventures Day Camp (Age 8-12) $825 per weekMonday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Lunch not included.

Jr Adventure Day Camp (Age 6-8) $695 per weekMonday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Lunch is included.

Overnight Camp (Age 9-12) $1,320per weekTuition/Meals included. Shared Room. Sun 3pm – Fri 5pm.

Teen One-Week Courses (Age 12-17)

Day Student (Tuition Only)$1,045per weekMonday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch not included.

Overnight Student$1,540per weekTuition/Meals included. Shared Room. Sun 3pm – Fri 5pm.

Teen Two-Week Academies (Age 12-17)

Day Student (Tuition Only)$1,9752-weeksMonday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch not included.

Overnight Student$2,9652-weeksTuition/Meals included. Shared Room. Sun 3pm – Fri 5pm. Weekend not included.

Add-On Options

For a complete listing of add-on options including lunch, visit our registration & fees page.

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2012 Kids Summer Camp Courses and Dates – Swarthmore

Camps run for one week, from Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Costs and other details are listed above.

Camp Course TitleAgesJul23- Jul27Jul30- Aug3
Adventures in Filmmaking & Special Effects8-12Filling Fast-
Adventures in Acting & Filmmaking8-12Open-
Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Creation8-12No Space AvailableFilling Fast
Adventures in Comic Creation8-12-Open
Adventures in Cartoon Creation8-12-Open
Adventures in Robotics8-12-Open
Adventures in Programming8-12Open-
Adventures in Role Playing Games8-12Open-
Adventures in Science & Engineering8-12-Open
Adventures in Architecture and Structural Design8-12Open-
Adventures in Art and Graphic Design8-12-Open
Adventures in Digital Photography & Graphic Design8-12-Open
Jr. Adventures in Art & Digital Photography6-8No Space Available-

2012 Teen Two-Week Summer Academies and Dates – Swarthmore

Academies are $1,975 and run two weeks long with courses held Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Costs for overnight stays and other options are listed above.

Camp Course TitleAgesJul23- Jul27Jul30- Aug3
Academy for Digital Filmmaking (2 Weeks)13-17Open
(2 Weeks)
Academy for Digital Film and Visual Effects (2 Weeks)13-17Open
(2 Weeks)
Academy for 3D Modeling, Animation and Visual Effects (2 Weeks)13-17Open
(2 Weeks)
Academy for Game Programming (2 Weeks)13-17Filling Fast
(2 Weeks)
Academy for Digital Photography, Art and Design (2 weeks)12-17Open
(2 Weeks)

2012 Teen One-Week Summer Camp Courses and Dates – Swarthmore

Camp courses run for one week, from Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Costs and other details are listed above.

Camp Course TitleAgesJul23- Jul27Jul30- Aug3
Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Beginning13-17Filling Fast-
Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Advanced13-17-Filling Fast
Hollywood Visual Effects for Filmmaking13-17-Filling Fast
Introduction to 3D Art, Modeling & Animation for Filmmaking13-17Filling Fast-
Introduction to Game Programming with Python13-17Open-
3D Game Programming with C++13-17-Open
iPhone Game Development with Unity13-17-Open
Google Android Game Development with Unity13-17-Open
Mac or PC Game Development with Unity13-17-Open
PS3 and XBox 360 Game Development for Unity13-17-Open
Digital Photography & Photoshop12-17Filling Fast-
Digital Art & Graphic Design12-17-Open
Web Design and Development for Teens12-17Open-


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