Video Game Design at Computer Camp Today, children are bombarded with countless ways to play, especially high-tech play through computers and video games. Over the past 25 years, games have progressed from the primitive two-paddle Pong to sophisticated, online, multi-player games such as World of Warcraft (over 7.5 million online subscribers) with complicated plots and vivid graphics that unfold over dozens of hours of play.
Academic Camps
National Computer Camps
Atlanta Christian College
Atlanta, Georgia 30344
Now in our 30th year NCC is America's original computer camp. The focus of NCC is 2D/3D video game design, computer programming, digital video production, web page design, A+ and Network+ certification, software applications including animation, Flash & graphics. We offer all levels of programming. Attend 1 or more wks with an age appropriate continuous curriculum suitable for all levels. Coed 8-18 residential & day programs. Optional sports program.
Ages: 5-12
One-week sessions (M-F)
May 23 - August 26
9:00am to 1:00pm
$200
Camps for beginners or advanced French or Spanish. Fun and interactive language immersion including arts, crafts, music, books, etc. Classes for all ages, tutoring, Mom's morning out and media also available.
May 23d - Aug 5th
Ages 6-13 (4's and 5's accepted as siblings of older campers)
Activities are carefully selected, kid tested, constantly supervised with a low 1 to 6 ratio, and completely enjoyable. Activities include swimming, bowling, drama, museums, movies, arts & crafts, sports, six flags, white water, picnics, roller skating, parties, educational and recreational field trips and more. Optional camps presented by professional staff include cheerleading, drama and computer. Every day includes chapel, Summer Bridge academics, crafts, music, lessons, and recreation.
Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Extended care available from 7 am to 6:30 p.m.
WOW! it's a lot and it is only $160 per week! Want more? EVERY enrolment includes a six flags and a white water season pass. Call soon weekly limit is 85 campers.
Established in 1973 on 40 acres of farm and woodland in Roswell, High Meadows offers camper a traditional summer day camp experience focusing on personal improvement, environmental awareness, and non-competitive achievement.
Activities, offered at age-appropriate levels, include Animal Care, Arts & Crafts, Archery, Swimming (instructional and recreational), Sports, Canoeing, Native American Lore, Photography, Pony Rides, Ropes, Dance, Performing Arts, Nature, Pioneering, and Woodworking.
Children from kindergarten age - eighth grade participate in our full day program, Monday-Friday, 9:30 - 4:00.
Bus transportation is available from the north metro area.
A shortened day program (10:00 - 2:00) is available for 4 year olds entering preschool.
Because of the nature of our program and objectives, extended hours are not available.
Dates for summer 2005 are:
Session 1 - June 6-7 (2 weeks)
Session 2 - June 20 - July 8 (no camp July 4th)(3 weeks) Session 3 - July 11-29 (3 weeks)
Atlanta
International School Multiple Intelligence Language
Immersion Camp
Have
fun this summer learning..
Chinese
English
French
German or
Spanish
Atlanta’s
premier K-12 International School invites
you to join campers of over twenty nationalities
and learn a language in this immersion program
taught by native speaking instructors. Each
day is different as campers use their multiple
intelligences and all parts of their brains
to acquire new language skills by engaging in
a variety of activities. These include sports,
dance, drama, puppetry, art,
music, cooking, science, puzzles, journaling,
reflection, debate, crafts, nature study, and
much more.
Each
camper performs in the chosen language at the
end of each session.
Ages: 4-18 -- all levels of
proficiency Dates: Session I: July 5–15
and/or Session II: July 18-29. Times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. -- extended
day 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Cost: $675 for one session;
$1250 for two--sibling discount available.
Academic Plus
Ages 4-12
One-week sessions
Enrichment programs with reading, math and science, field trips and recreation.
3320 Centerville Hwy. 125, Snellville
678-344-0405
Alpharetta International Academy
Ages 3-6
Two-week sessions
Montessori classroom skills combined with Spanish instruction
4772 Webb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta
770-475-0558
Atlanta Speech School
Ages 9-11
Three-week session
Select from either a study skills or a writing camp
3160 Northside Pkwy., Atlanta
404-233-5332
Cottage School. Project Work
Ages 11-15
Three-week session
June 10-28
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
A free program for economically disadvantaged and/or special needs students in middle and high school. Provides job readiness skills including computer, marketing, cooking, sports and resume writing. Free transportation and lunch.
700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell
770-641-8688
Cottage School Summer Program
Grades 6-12
Three-week sessions
Core curriculum in English, math, social studies, science and selected foreign languages.
700 Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell
770-641-8688
Emory University Debate Institute
Ages 11-13
Two-week session
Public speaking, argumentation, library research, critical listening, issues analysis and cross-examination.
Emory University
404-727-6189.
Gables Academy
Ages 10-17
Six-week session
Basic skills refresher, or high school credits, in more than eight subjects. Sports and experiential activities included.
811 Gordon St., Stone Mountain
770-465-7500
Kid Chess
Ages 5-14
One-week sessions
Half day or full day. Camp includes tournaments, individual and group lessons.
North Fulton and East Cobb locations
TBA
770-977-3951
Preschool Readiness
Kristine's House of Learning
Ages 3-5
One-week sessions
9 a.m.-noon
Preparation for preschool includes art, music, outside play, computers and more.
3285 Goldenchain Dr., Lithonia
770-323-8509