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Kids & Teens Summer Camps at UT Austin


 

Camps Offered at UT Austin

About The University of Texas at Austin

At Digital Media Academy summer camps at UT Austin, kids and teens get to explore their interests, have fun with other kids, and create a project that is uniquely theirs. These tech camps, for one or multiple weeks with options for day camp or overnight/sleepaway camp, will give young people a chance to try their hand at a wide range of projects under the direction of experienced industry professionals who love teaching kids. Whether they choose to explore filmmaking, game development, music and video production, web design, or cartoon creation, your kids will enjoy Texas-sized fun in a safe and supportive environment.

The University of Texas at Austin is a major research university home to more than 48,000 students, 2,700 faculty and 19,000 staff members. Near the State Capital in the heart of the scenic Central Texas Hill Country, UT Austin’s inspiring, 350-acre campus blends both classical and modern architecture. Visit the observation deck of the university’s landmark Tower and explore the historical richness of the Main Building.
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Summer 2013 Costs & Details

Kids Camps (Ages 6-12)

Adventures Day Camp (Age 8-12) $865 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) – Not Available This option is only available at Stanford

Teen One-Week Courses (Age 12-17)

Day Student (Tuition Only)$1,065per weekMonday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch not included.

Overnight Student$1,575per weekTuition/Meals included. Shared Room. Sun 3pm – Fri 5pm.

Teen Two-Week Academies (Age 12-17)

Day Student (Tuition Only)$1,9952-weeksMonday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Lunch not included.

Overnight Student$3,0152-weeksTuition/Meals included. Shared Room. Sun 3pm – Fri 5pm. Weekend not included.

Teen Production Studio (Age 15-18)

Overnight Student (2-weeks)$3,7502-weeksTuition/Meals included. Shared Room. Sun 5pm – Fri 5pm. Weekend not included.

Pro Series Courses (Age 15 & Up)

Day Student (Tuition Only)$1,425per weekMonday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch not included.

Overnight Teen Student$1,935per weekTuition/Meals included.  Shared teen-only housing. Sun 3pm – Fri 5pm.

Add-On Options (including lunch)

View add-on fees here:
Adventures Fee Page
Teens Fee Page

Additional Info

Questions?

    If you are looking for the exact location of our camps on campus, you must first be a registered attendee. Location information is released in the months prior to your summer camp experience and only to registered attendees.

2013 Kids Summer Camp Courses and Dates – UT Austin

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

Camp Course TitleAgesJul1- Jul5Jul8- Jul12Jul15- Jul19Jul22- Jul26Jul29- Aug2
Jr. Adventures in Machines & Engineering6-8-Filling Fast-Filling Fast-
Jr. Adventures in Art & Digital Photography6-8-Open-Open-

Camp Course TitleAgesJul1- Jul5Jul8- Jul12Jul15- Jul19Jul22- Jul26Jul29- Aug2
Adventures in Filmmaking & Special Effects8-12-Open--Open
Adventures in Acting & Filmmaking8-12-Filling Fast--Filling Fast
Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Design8-12Filling Fast-Almost Full-Filling Fast
Adventures in Role Playing Games8-12Open-Open-Open
Adventures in Animation8-12Open--No Space Available-
Adventures in Cartoon Creation8-12Filling Fast--No Space Available-
Adventures in Robotics8-12No Space Available--Open-
Adventures in Game Design with Minecraft8-12Filling FastNo Space Available-Almost FullOpen
Adventures in Science & Engineering8-12Filling Fast-Filling Fast--
Adventures in Architecture & Structural Design8-12--No Space Available-Open
Adventures in Space & Aeronautics8-12-Open---
Adventures in Music & Beat Production8-12-No Space Available-Open-
Adventures in Digital Art, Photography & Graphic Design8-12--Filling Fast-No Space Available

2013 Teen Two-Week Summer Academies and Dates – UT Austin

Academies are $1,995 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 TitleAgesJul1- Jul5Jul8- Jul12Jul15- Jul19Jul22- Jul26Jul29- Aug2
Academy for Digital Filmmaking13-17Filling Fast
(2 Weeks)		---
Academy for Hollywood Visual Effects13-17--Open
(2 Weeks)		-
Academy for 3D Art & Computer Graphics13-17--Open
(2 Weeks)		-
Academy for 3D Animated Filmmaking13-17--Open
(2 Weeks)		-
Academy for Music & Video Production13-17--Open
(2 Weeks)		-
Academy for Game Design13-17Filling Fast
(2 Weeks)		-Filling Fast
(2 Weeks)
Academy for Mobile Device Programming13-17Open
(2 Weeks)		---
Academy for Java Programming13-17Open
(2 Weeks)		---
Academy for Visual Arts13-17---Open
(2 Weeks)
Academy for Digital Photography & Photoshop12-17---Open
(2 Weeks)
Academy for Robotics & Engineering13-17-Filling Fast
(2 Weeks)		--

2013 Teen One-Week Summer Camp Courses and Dates – UT Austin

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

Camp Course TitleAgesJul1- Jul5Jul8- Jul12Jul15- Jul19Jul22- Jul26Jul29- Aug2
Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Beginning13-17Filling Fast-Open--
Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Advanced13-17-Filling Fast---
Visual Effects for Filmmaking13-17---Open-
3D Art, Modeling & Animation for Filmmaking13-17--Filling Fast--
3D Art, Modeling & Animation for Game Design13-17--Open--
3D Animated Filmmaking with Source Filmmaker13-17---Open-
Digital Audio & Music/Beat Production13-17--Filling Fast--
Music Video Production13-17---Open-
3D Game Creation: Level Design with Unreal Engine13-17Filling Fast--Almost Full-
3D Game Creation: Character Design & Modding with Unreal Engine13-17-Filling Fast--Filling Fast
3D Creature/Character Creation for Game Design with Maya13-17-Open--Open
Introduction to Programming with Java13-17Almost Full---Filling Fast
App Development for iPhone & iPad13-17-Filling Fast---
Advanced Java for Minecraft & Android13-17-Filling Fast---
iPhone & iPad Game Development with Unity13-17----Open
Google Android Game Development with Unity13-17----Open
Mac or PC Game Development with Unity13-17----Open
Introduction to Digital Photography12-17---Open-
Digital Art & Graphic Design12-17----Almost Full
Advanced Digital Photography13-17----Open
Robotics & Programming for Teens13-17-Filling Fast---
Robotics and Electrical Engineering w/ Arduino13-17--Filling Fast--
Web Design & Development for Teens13-17No Space Available----

2013 Teen Premium Production Studios and Dates – UT Austin

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

Camp Course TitleAgesJul1- Jul5Jul8- Jul12Jul15- Jul19Jul22- Jul26Jul29- Aug2
DMA Studio: Film Production15-18No Space Available
(2 Weeks)		---

2013 Pro Series Courses and Dates – UT Austin

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

Camp Course TitleAgesJul1- Jul5Jul8- Jul12Jul15- Jul19Jul22- Jul26Jul29- Aug2
Documentary Filmmaking15 & Up-No Space Available---
FCP 200: Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro X15 & Up--Open--
Final Cut Pro 300: Final Cut Pro X Advanced Editing15 & Up---Open-
Motion Graphics & Visual Effects w/ After Effects & Photoshop15 & Up----Open
Maya 2013 - Essentials: Modeling, Texturing & Lighting15 & UpNo Space Available----