The Perfect Summer Camp for Kids Who Love
Technology
Emagination offers two-week Overnight and Day technology
camp programs for boys and girls ages 8-17. Campers
select three Tech
Workshops from over twenty choices and everyone takes a recreation
period. Evening and weekend traditional camp activities and an end-of-camp
party round out the fun at Emagination.
Read about our philosophy and program at A
Note to Parents from the Owners.
Emagination also offers a special 14 day / 13 night program in video
game design and development for 15-18 year olds. Learn about this
exciting pre-college program at Game
Design for Teens.
The camper experience at Emagination is very different compared
to typical one week computer camps. Learn how your child may benefit
from The
Emagination Difference.
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It's Worth the Trip!
By car, train, bus or plane, campers come to one of four technology
camp locations from near and far, including foreign countries. Emagination's
quiet suburban campuses have high quality classroom, recreation,
dining and dormitory facilities that are conducive to camper safety
and an enriching summer technology camp experience. A Balance of Technology
& Traditional Summer Camp
Emagination's summer camp program balances cutting edge technology
learning with the activities and lifetime benefits of a traditional
summer camp experience. Campers create a 3D animation and go for
a swim….design a web page and play kickball…..hang out with friends
and "talk tech". We believe that recreation is
essential for healthy minds and bodies. That's why it is required
as one of four workshops during the day and is a key part of evening
and weekend activities.
Two-week Sessions. Overnight & Day Program
Options
Recent studies indicate that longer camp sessions lead to greater
personal growth and development. Emagination's two week sessions
allow enough time to gain the benefits of a traditional summer camp
experience---separation from home, responsibility to community,
new friends and improved self-confidence. We offer an Overnight
program and three Day program options. Learn about hours and details
at Tuition
& Programs
Tomorrow's
Technology Leaders Get a Head Start at Emagination
Future
animated film creators learn 3-D Animation using 3D Studio Max,
the industry standard in animation software. Just like the pros,
campers create 3D environments with objects and text and cool
lighting effects.
Future
game developers don't just play video games, they create them!
Emagination puts your camper's interest in video games to productive
use.
Future
IT executives learn about computer systems and networks and
campers develop their mechanical skills by building a Robots
or Radio-controlled car.
Future
software developers and programmers learn core programming skills
and can move on to a variety of today's important languages.
Fun Summer Camp Activities
Emagination's technology camps have so much more than just great
Tech Workshops----Saturday Showdown (for day campers too!) Rec &
Tech, Techno-Talent Night, Fun Friday, open lab time, Tech Talk,
awards and celebrations, Guitar Hero, DDR---- all are part of the
summer camp experience at Emagination.
Counselors Lead the Way
Average 1:6 Counselor/Camper Ratio
All staff members are adults. Some are former campers.
Pre-employment interviews, reference checks and background checks.
Week long, in person, on-site pre-camp training program.
CPR/First Aid, teaching skills, child safety and behavior, team
building and more.
Workshops taught by qualified staff using professionally developed curriculums.
We do not use web-based tutorials.
Our staff attend some of America's best universities-Brown, Yale,
Stanford, Georgia Tech, to name
just a few.
Experience and an Emphasis on Safety
Over twenty-five years experience operating summer technology camps
for children.
Frequent visits to camp by Emagination's experienced corporate staff.
The safety of every camper is our highest priority.
Campers are supervised by counselors and leadership staff 24/7.
Counselors live with Overnight campers in the dorms.
All campus locations have on-site security.
Extensive on-site training of staff before camp.
ACA Accredited Camps
Campers
Grouped by Age
Younger
campers aged 8-10, we call them Kilobytes, have earlier bedtimes
and receive assistance with daily living activities. Kilobytes
eat all meals together with their assigned counselors and they
are segregated to the extent practicable during recreation.
They have earlier bed times and are welcome to play "E" rated
games during evening recreation.
Campers aged 11-13,
we call them Megabytes, make up the largest group at camp. Megabytes
create excitement at camp---whether talking over their workshop
projects, meeting in their small groups or sharing pizza with
new friends. Overnight Megabytes have a later bedtime than Kilobytes
and have fun playing "E" and selected "T" games during evening
recreation.
Campers entering 9th
grade or higher after camp are Senior Campers, we call them
Gigabytes. Gigabytes have a Saturday night LAN Party and they
are allowed internet access in the dorms. Gigabytes have access
to "E", "T" and a small number of "M" games that have been reviewed
and approved by Emagination's corporate staff. As older members
of the camp community, Gigabytes have modest responsibilities
such as escorting younger campers around camp, helping with
attendance and assisting with Login and Logout.
Leadership
Program for Selected Campers
Campers who are entering 10th grade or higher after camp, and who
have completed at least one session at Emagination in the past,
may be invited to apply to be a Program Assistant. The program is
selective and the number of positions limited. Program Assistants
participate in leadership training and are responsible for assisting
counselors in the delivery of Emagination's program to all its campers.
However, they do not teach workshops and are not substitutes for
counselors.
Family Owned
Emagination is a family-owned company with an experienced staff
that is dedicated to the growth and development of children. See
A
Note to Parents from the Owners.
ACA Accredited Camps
Emagination is accredited by the American Camp Association. We operate
our technology camps to meet or exceed ACA's rigorous standards
that cover every aspect of operating summer camps for children.
Average 1:6 Counselor/Camper Ratio
