Kids & Teens Summer Camps at The University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia - Digital Media AcademyYour 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.

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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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.

Teen Production Studio (Age 15-18)

Overnight Student (2-weeks)$3,6502-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 – UBC

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

Camp Course TitleAgesJul16- Jul20Jul23- Jul27Jul30- Aug3Aug6- Aug10
Adventures in Filmmaking & Special Effects8-12-Open-Open
Adventures in Acting & Filmmaking8-12-Open-Open
Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Creation8-12Filling Fast-Filling Fast-
Adventures in Comic Creation8-12--Open-
Adventures in Cartoon Creation8-12--Open-
Adventures in Programming8-12Open--Open
Adventures in Role Playing Games8-12Open--Open
Adventures in Science & Engineering8-12-Open--
Adventures in Architecture and Structural Design8-12---Open
Adventures in Art and Graphic Design8-12Open-No Space Available-
Adventures in Digital Photography & Graphic Design8-12Open-No Space Available-
Jr. Adventures in Art & Digital Photography6-8-Open--

2012 Teen Two-Week Summer Academies and Dates – UBC

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 TitleAgesJul16- Jul20Jul23- Jul27Jul30- Aug3Aug6- Aug10
Academy for Digital Filmmaking (2 Weeks)13-17Open
(2 Weeks)		--
Academy for Music and Video Production: Come Together (2Weeks)13-17--Open
(2 Weeks)
Academy for Game Design (2 Weeks)13-17Filling Fast
(2 Weeks)		--
Academy for Mobile Device Programming (2 Weeks)13-17--Filling Fast
(2 Weeks)
Academy for Game Programming (2 Weeks)13-17Filling Fast
(2 Weeks)		--
Academy for Digital Photography, Art and Design (2 weeks)12-17--Open
(2 Weeks)

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

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

Camp Course TitleAgesJul16- Jul20Jul23- Jul27Jul30- Aug3Aug6- Aug10
Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Beginning13-17Open--Open
Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Advanced13-17-Open--
Digital Audio & Music/Beat Production13-17--Open-
Music Video Production13-17---Open
3D Game Creation: Level Design with Unreal Engine13-17Open---
3D Art & Modeling for Game Design with Maya13-17Open---
3D Game Creation:  Character Design and Modding with Unreal Engine13-17-Open--
3D Creature/Character Creation for Game Design with Maya13-17-Open--
Programming with JAVA13-17--Filling Fast-
App Development for iPhones and iPads13-17---Open
Introduction to Game Programming with Python13-17Open---
3D Game Programming with C++13-17-Open--
iPhone Game Development with Unity13-17Open---
Google Android Game Development with Unity13-17Open---
Mac or PC Game Development with Unity13-17Open---
PS3 and XBox 360 Game Development for Unity13-17Open---
Digital Photography & Photoshop12-17--Open-
Digital Art & Graphic Design12-17---Filling Fast
Web Design and Development for Teens12-17-No Space Available--

2012 Teen Premium Production Studios and Dates – UBC

Production Studios are 2-week residential-only Sunday 5pm through Friday 5:00pm each week. Weekend is optional. Costs and other details are listed above.

Camp Course TitleAgesJul16- Jul20Jul23- Jul27Jul30- Aug3Aug6- Aug10
DMA Studio: Game & App Development for iPhone & iPad15-18--No Space Available
(2 Weeks)

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