Kids & Teens Summer Camps at The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago - Digital Media AcademyIf your child or teen is looking for a summer camp that will give them a chance to learn more about digital media while having fun in the Windy City, Digital Media Academy’s summer computer camps will provide an amazing experience they won’t forget. With day camp or residential camp programs, teens and pre-teens in the Digital Media Academy summer camps can explore game programming with Python or C++, digital filmmaking, 3D game development, music and video production, or 3D role playing games and strategy. Kids ages 6-8 and 9-12 will embark on adventures in comic creation, digital photography, and web design. At the University of Chicago, Digital Media Academy campers will enjoy a pre-college experience while producing digital projects of their very own.

Camps Offered at University of Chicago

About The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago is a private university that was established in 1892. Located in the community of Hyde Park, the University of Chicago is well known for its diversity and academic heritage. Affiliated with 85 Nobel Prize laureates, the University of Chicago is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost universities and is ranked among the nation’s top ten educational institutions by US News and World Report. The university also has a rich architectural history with its limestone Gothic buildings, which are uniquely contrasted with other brightly colored buildings. Being only seven miles from downtown Chicago, visitors to this campus can also take advantage of the city’s educational and cultural learning opportunities, including The Museum of Science and Industry, The Art Institute of Chicago, and The Field Museum. The Digital Media Academy is sponsored by the University of Chicago Summer Session. For questions about the Digital Media Academy at the University of Chicago, call 866.656.3342.

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 – Chicago

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

Camp Course TitleAgesJun25- Jun29Jul2- Jul6Jul9- Jul13Jul16- Jul20Jul23- Jul27
Adventures in Filmmaking & Special Effects8-12Open-Open-Open
Adventures in Acting & Filmmaking8-12Open-Open-Open
Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Creation8-12Open-Open-Open
Adventures in Comic Creation8-12-Open-Open-
Adventures in Cartoon Creation8-12-Open-Open-
Adventures in Robotics8-12-Open--Filling Fast
Adventures in Programming8-12Open-Open-Open
Adventures in Role Playing Games8-12Open-Open-Open
Adventures in Science & Engineering8-12Filling Fast-Open--
Adventures in Architecture and Structural Design8-12-Open-Open-
Adventures in Art and Graphic Design8-12-Open-Open-
Adventures in Digital Photography & Graphic Design8-12-Open-Open-
Jr. Adventures in Art & Digital Photography6-8---Open-

2012 Teen Two-Week Summer Academies and Dates – Chicago

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 TitleAgesJun25- Jun29Jul2- Jul6Jul9- Jul13Jul16- Jul20Jul23- Jul27
Academy for Digital Filmmaking (2 Weeks)13-17---Open
(2 Weeks)
Academy for Digital Film and Visual Effects (2 Weeks)13-17--Open
(2 Weeks)
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Academy for 3D Modeling, Animation and Visual Effects (2 Weeks)13-17--Open
(2 Weeks)
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Academy for Music and Video Production: Come Together (2Weeks)13-17-Open
(2 Weeks)
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Academy for Game Design (2 Weeks)13-17---Open
(2 Weeks)
Academy for Mobile Device Programming (2 Weeks)13-17-Open
(2 Weeks)
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Academy for Game Programming (2 Weeks)13-17---Open
(2 Weeks)
Academy for Digital Photography, Art and Design (2 weeks)12-17-Open
(2 Weeks)
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Academy for Robotics and Programming (2 Weeks)13-17Open
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2012 Teen One-Week Summer Camp Courses and Dates – Chicago

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

Camp Course TitleAgesJun25- Jun29Jul2- Jul6Jul9- Jul13Jul16- Jul20Jul23- Jul27
Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Beginning13-17--OpenOpen-
Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Advanced13-17----Open
Hollywood Visual Effects for Filmmaking13-17---Open-
Introduction to 3D Art, Modeling & Animation for Filmmaking13-17--Open--
Digital Audio & Music/Beat Production13-17-Open---
Music Video Production13-17--Open--
3D Game Creation: Level Design with Unreal Engine13-17---Open-
3D Art & Modeling for Game Design with Maya13-17---Open-
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-Open---
App Development for iPhones and iPads13-17--Open--
Introduction to Game Programming with Python13-17---Open-
3D Game Programming with C++13-17----Open
iPhone Game Development with Unity13-17Open---Open
Google Android Game Development with Unity13-17Open---Open
Mac or PC Game Development with Unity13-17Open---Open
PS3 and XBox 360 Game Development for Unity13-17Open---Open
Digital Photography & Photoshop12-17-Open---
Digital Art & Graphic Design12-17--Open--
Robotics and Programming for Teens13-17Open----
Web Design and Development for Teens12-17Open----

2012 Teen Premium Production Studios and Dates – Chicago

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 TitleAgesJun25- Jun29Jul2- Jul6Jul9- Jul13Jul16- Jul20Jul23- Jul27
DMA Studio: 3D Game Production15-18Open
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