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The Best STEM Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
Launched by tech educators on the campus of Stanford University, Digital Media Academy is the best place for students to get their start as designers, developers, programmers, engineers, animators, musicians, filmmakers, and creators.
STEM Learning Pathways for Students of All Ages
Choose from over 50+ courses along six DMA Learning Pathways for students age 7 – 17
Coding + Artificial Intelligence
Unlock your potential with the power of code! Learn C++, Java™, Python™ and more.
Robotics + Engineering
Hands-on robotics programming and engineering using LEGO® EV3 and Arduino™.
Music Production
Mix, mash-up, master. Learn how to create sounds, become a DJ or a music producer.
3D Modeling + Design
Go behind the scenes and learn how your favorite animated films and TV shows are made.
Filmmaking + Photography
Discover how Hollywood makes blockbuster movies, from pre-production to editing.
Game Design
Learn professional techniques and tools used by industry pros to make hit video games.
“Where creativity and rigor in problem solving can thrive.”
Laura Hill-Bonnet
Stanford Graduate School of Education
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Student Success Stories
Our students go on to do big things after camp. Here are just a few of their stories.
Sony Music Producer
After taking the Electronic Music Production Academy, David launched himself from amateur musician to professional remixer after his track was chosen to be the official Sony-released remix out of over 2,000 remix entries.
David L.
Electronic Music Production Academy
Youth STEM Program Leader
Uma is changing the face of technology as the founder of her very own public STEM program in East Palo Alto. Using Snap Circuit sets purchased through an IEEE grant, Uma writes electrical engineering curriculum and teaches courses at her local library.
Uma B.
Intro to Java Programming
Microsoft Intern
A student of our inaugural Made By Girls season, Sophia’s interest for computer programming turned into a passion as she went from beginner coder to interning at Microsoft – stopping to shadow the VP of Trust & Safety at Google along the way.
Sophia
Made By Girls: Intro to Java Programming
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Born at Stanford University in 1999 and given accreditation by Stanford University Continuing Studies in 2002, Digital Media Academy has been designing, developing, and delivering STEM education to students of all ages ever since. From day one, we have set out to provide world-class tech education that sets students up for future success in learning and creating.
We believe that the best learning happens while creating. We focus on cultivating the most important traits from our students: creativity, empathy, and the ability to solve problems by immersing them in a high-energy, hands-on, collaborative learning experience
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