FOR PARENTS
Overview

Since 1982
For nearly 30 years Emagination has offered exciting summertime technology learning.
Our mission is to educate, entertain and help develop healthy kids & teens. We offer a core Computer Camp Program for both kids & teens with day and overnight options, plus a more academically oriented overnight Game Design Camp for 15-18 year olds.

A Balanced Computer Camp Program
The camper experience at Emagination differs from typical weeklong technology camps. Our goal is to balance technology learning with the fun activities and lifetime benefits of traditional summer camps. Achieving our goals requires longer camp sessions.

The Benefits of Two-Week Sessions
Our sessions last two weeks and many campers stay longer. Recent studies suggest that longer sessions lead to greater personal growth and development. Campers have time to become part of a community, make friends and build self-confidence.

Three Cutting Edge Technology Workshops Each Session
For beginners to experts Emagination offers a huge selection of technology workshops that use professionally developed curriculums and some of today's most exciting software applications. Campers select three technology workshops each session plus they Get Unplugged in a recreation workshop. Campers:

Animate with Flash and 3ds Max

Create powerful images with Photoshop

Design RPG / Action / Strategy video games

Build Radio-controlled Cars and Robots

Make iApps & explore programming languages

Get Unplugged in Retro Games, Swimming, Tennis, Drama, Community Service

Tomorrow's technology professionals get a head start at Emagination. Future animated film creators learn 3D Animation and create 3D environments with objects and lighting effects. Future video game developers don't just play games, they create them! Future IT executives learn about computer systems and networks. Future engineers develop mechanical skills by building robots or rc cars. Future software developers learn a variety of today's important programming languages.

View a list of Workshops or read detailed Workshop Descriptions
Learn about a Typical Day

Recreation and Socializing are Important
Many campers would like to be on the computer 24/7 but we believe that recreation and socializing are essential ingredients to a successful and well rounded summer camp experience. Campers spend one of four periods each day in recreation and overnight campers spend half the evening program in outdoor recreation. Emagination's computer camp program also includes Saturday games with counselors (day campers invited), a talent show and party at the end of camp and other activities designed to foster community and social development. In Massachusetts we offer additional workshops in Tennis, Basketball, Drama and Community Service.

It's Worth the Trip!
Campers come to Emagination from nearby communities, many states and several foreign countries. That makes us very different from local one week computer camps. It may require a family drive or even an airplane ride, but we are confident you will find that it's worth the trip.

Transportation Assistance
Transportation of overnight campers by Emagination staff members may be arranged to and from airports, railroad stations and bus terminals. There is a $40 charge each way. We assist day camper families with carpools and we offer daily train station service in Illinois and Pennsylvania.

Campers Grouped by Age with Senior Camp For Teens
All campers at Emagination are assigned to small groups with a counselor mentor. Kilobyte campers ages 8-10 eat together and receive assistance with daily living activities and have earlier bedtimes if they stay overnight. Megabytes ages 11-13 are the largest group and form the core of camp. Campers in 8th grade or higher before camp are part of Senior Camp which includes more independence, free time and special activities.

Leadership Program for Seniors
Seniors at camp may be invited to come back as Program Assistants. PA's get leadership training and play a supportive role in delivering Emagination’s program. In addition, participation in the program may qualify for community service credit.
Learn how our Leadership Program helps teens get the most out of summer camp.

Overnight or Day Camp
Overnight Camp starts with drop off on Sunday afternoon and ends two Fridays later at 4:00 PM. The weekend in the middle of the session is part of the program and is tuition free.

Day Camp operates Monday-Friday and day campers are invited at no charge to Saturday activities and the end of camp party on Thursday night. Three Day Camp options offer parents maximum flexibility.

Day program runs 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM with pick up anytime between 4:15-5:00 PM

Extended Day program runs 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM and includes lunch and dinner.

Full Day program runs from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM and includes all three meals.

Learn tuition and program details at Tuition & Programs

Carefully Selected & Well Trained Staff
Emagination recruits college students, recent graduates and teachers who have strong technology skills and experience with children.
Average 1:5 Staff/Camper Ratio

All staff are adults who live on site with campers. Many staff are former campers.

Pre-employment application, interviews, reference checks and background checks.

On campus, in-person pre-camp training program.

Teaching skills, child safety and behavior, team building, CPR/First Aid and more.

Professionally developed curriculums. We do not use web-based tutorials.

Our staff have attended some of America's best universities --- Brown, Yale,
Stanford, Georgia Tech, to name just a few.


Campuses Chosen for their Facilities, Not their Name
Our camp locations are chosen for their quiet suburban locations and the quality of the facilities --- classrooms, technology network, dormitories, recreation and foodservice. We emphasize safety and choose locations that are conducive to an enriching summer camp experience.

A Note from the Owners of Emagination
My wife Julie and I are the owners of Emagination. We oversee and support an experienced and dedicated year-round staff of camp professionals who work hard to create and deliver summer camp programs that enrich the lives of children.

I personally visit each of of our camps every summer and meet with staff and campers. Our corporate staff members visit locations throughout the summer to make sure that we are operating our program to Emagination's high standards.

Julie and I have three children who have attended summer camps for years. We know that parents can be anxious about entrusting their child to others and we hope that you find Emagination worthy of your trust. We invite you to call and speak with a staff member if you think Emagination may be a good fit for your child.

Sincerely,
Craig Whiting
Executive Director