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Outdoor Camps / Equestrian Programs in South Dakota

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Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota:
With over 70 years of experience, Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota (LO) is dedicated to quality Christian camping for youth and adults. We provide a wide range of traditional, activity-based summer camps to children, youth, and adults at ranches and locations throughout South Dakota. Camp allows each person to explore and play in a nurturing environment, which in turn leads them to build a stronger faith foundation, discover personal gifts, develop new skills, as well as gain life-long friends and mentors.

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Traditional Summer Camps:
- For Children, Youth, and Adults

Joy Ranch:
Joy Ranch is a barrier free camp, built entirely accessible so that people of all ages and all abilities can experience camp together. Camps include:

- JR Explorers (Grades 4-6)
- Kids and Horses (Grades 4-6)
- Advanced Kids and Horses (Grades 5-7)
- Middle School Mania (Grades 6-8)
- Horses with a Heart (Grades 8-12)
- Mission Quest (Grades 9-12)
- Vacation Destination For Exceptional Adults
- "We Get It" Family Camp
- Grandparent Camp
- Family Camp

Klein Ranch:
For youth who have completed (Grades 5-12 and adults. Camps include:

- Saddle Up - Beginning Riders
- Youth Camp (Grades 6-8)
- Youth Camp (Grades 7-8)
- Youth Camp (Grades 8-9)
- Youth Camp (Grades 9-10)
- Mavericks - Advanced Riders
- Rodeo Week (Grades 9-12)
- Wrangler or Counselor in Training

NeSoDak Camps:
Located on a beautiful Glacial Lake, NeSoDak specializes in summer youth programs. Camps include:

- Confirmation Camp
- 1-2-3 Camp
- Explorers (Grades 3-4)
- Youth Camp (Grades 3-4)
- Youth Camp (Grades 5-6)
- Youth Camp (Grades 7-8)
- Half Week Aquatic Grade 7-8)
- Half Week Aquatic (Grades 9-12)
- Music Camp
- Counselor-In-Training (CIT)
- Weekend Family Camp

Outlaw Ranch:
Youth camps for K-12 and Family Camp for all ages. Youth can hike, fish, canoe and ride horses while God is molding them into young leaders. Camps include:

- Youth Camp (Grades 3-6)
- Youth Camp (Grades 6-8)
- Youth Camp (Grades 7-10)
- Peer Ministry (Grades 9-12)
- Counselor-in-Training (Grades 10-12)
- Adventures (Grades 7-12)
- Black Hills Riders (Grades 7-12)
- Native American Experience - Woyatan (Grades 9-12)
- Native American Experience - Pine Ridge (Grades 9-12)
- Native American Experience - Manderson (Grades 9-12)
- SunCatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy (Grades 8-12)
- Family Camp All Ages

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International Summer School for Teens in Scotland, London & Oxford UK
Courses / Programs
Summer Camps 2024: UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, OXFORD UNIVERSITY Campus.

• International Summer School for Teens offers an exclusive 3 week, residential summer programs in Scotland and London & Oxford UK in 2024.

• We specialise in providing a personalised, safe & friendly educational experience for students aged 12 to 18 years old. We welcome participants of all levels from the UK, Europe, U.S., and around the world.

• Our camp in Scotland for 13 to 18 year olds is located on the University of Stirling campus (just 40 mins from Edinburgh Airport & 45 mins from Glasgow International Airport), and our summer camp in London, England for 15-18 year olds is located on the Imperial College campus, South Kensington

• Students select one academic-based morning study option (Pre-Intermediate English, Intermediate English / IELTS, English Academic Writing, Business Leadership and Innovation, Introduction to Law, Environmental Studies & Conservation, or PRE IB / PRE GSCE Study Skills), and one sporting / creative afternoon course (Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Theatre, Photography, or Coding).

Parent Testimonials:
"Our son really enjoyed the golf, leadership, and adventure activities. Thank you to all the staff for being so easy to work with and for providing such a lovely experience!”
• Anita, USA

“My son radiates with pleasure when he thinks back about his fantastic experience of last summer at  the International Summer School for Teens. The whole setting was more than he had expected and experienced before. A big thank you!”
• Saskia, Belgium
3-week Residential Summer School Programs in Scotland:

• Boys & Girls ages 13-18
• Students choose 1 Academic course + 1 'Sporting / Creative' Elective.

Academic Course Options
• English Language Courses (for Beginners/ Intermediate / IELTS exam prep)
• English Academic Writing (for Advanced English EFL students)
• Study Skills (PRE IB / GSCE & PRE-SAT exams)
• Business Leadership and Innovation
• Environmental Sustainability
• Sports Science

Sport/Creative Courses
• Golf
• Tennis
• Soccer Football
• Sports Leadership
• Theatre / Drama
• Photography
Young Nebraska Scientists
Courses / Programs
Young Nebraska Scientists (YNS) provide science-related summer camp programs to middle and high school students. Based on campus at the University of Nebraska (Lincoln), Creighton University (Omaha), and Doane College (Crete), our camps are designed to inspire, excite, and reinforce confidence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The statewide Young Nebraska Scientist Initiative integrates research and education to address Nebraska's science education and outreach goals.

YNS will increase participants' technological, scientific, and quantitative literacy, place strong emphasis on closing achievement gaps and increase participation of students from underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
Science-Based Summer Camp Programs:

Middle School Camps:
- Algae and Biofuels (1 Week)

- Nano: The Science of Small (1 Week)

High School Camps:
- Biodiversity: Field Science at the Cedar Point Biological Station (1 Week)

- Light in the Nano World (3 days)

- Going Green! Algae for Biofuels (3 days)
The International School of Minnesota
Courses / Programs
• Shape your child’s summer experience this year with a Summer Adventure Camp in the heart of Minnesota!

• The International School of Minnesota (ISM) provides an activity-based summer camp for students from preschool through to Grade 9.

• Our school is nestled in a beautiful, wooded area in Eden Prairie MN, less than 30 minutes south-west of Minneapolis. 

• Available over 9 weeks, participants are welcome to attend our summer camp for 1 week or several weeks. Full-day programs and half-day programs are available.

• Your child or teenager will have the opportunity to have daily Spanish or French language classes, depending on which week they attend.

• Split into 3 age groups, ISM's Summer Adventure Camp keeps our kids engaged and delighted, with fun activities and learning going hand-in-hand.

• Tailor this flexible summer program to your child’s special interests and your family’s schedule.

• Your camper will explore and learn with kids their own age in engaging programs designed by educational experts.

• The daily language classes inspire an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity, expand campers’ experiences and prepare them to be successful world citizens.

• Experienced, energetic counselors and specialists guide campers as they explore the wonder of culture around the world and here at home.

• Established in Minnesota in 1985, ISM is part of the SABIS School Network, a worldwide educational organization recognized for its proven global curriculum built over 127 years.
9-week Summer Adventure Camp:
- For boys & girls from Preschool - Grade 9

Explorers Camp:
• Ages 3½ / entering Grade 1
• Half-day or full-day program
• Spanish or French classes

Pioneers Camp:
• For students entering Grades 2-6
• Half-day, afternoon, or full-day programs
• Spanish or French classes
• Can take part in all camp activities, plus optional Adventure Afternoon activities

Counselors in Training (CIT) Camp:
• For students entering Grades 7-9
• Gives campers a feel for what it takes to be a counselor, while still participate in all camp activities
ID Tech Camps, Pennsylvania
Courses / Programs
Since 1999, over 170,000 students have chosen iD Tech Camps to unlock their internal drive, and discover new technologies for today and the future. In Pennsylvania, iD Tech Camps provides 1-week and 2-week technology and computer science summer camps for kids and teens, as well as the iD Gaming Academy. Week-long day camps and overnight camps are available for students ages 7-17, and 2-week summer camps for teens ages 13-18.

iD Tech Camps technology education programs are held at 80 elite universities throughout the U.S. This prestigious list includes the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh), and Villanova University. Certificates for all iD Tech Camps locations are provided by Villanova University.

Accredited Continuing Education Units (CEU) are available from all iD Academy locations. The CEU programs of Villanova University are accredited by The International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). 

“I had an absolutely fantastic time for my second summer at iD Tech Camps. The staff is just awesome… games, software, camp mates, facilities – all great. I’ll definitely be back next year.”
- Sean W., Student, Villanova University
Summer Tech Camps for Kids & Teens ages 7-18:

iD Tech Camp:
- Weeklong Day Camps for Kids & Teens: ages 7-17

- Weeklong Overnight Camps for Kids & Teens: ages 10-17

iD Game Design & Development Academy: 
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

Students may register for children's summer camps for one or several weeks.

Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all iD Academy locations.
Audubon Center of the North Woods
Courses / Programs
The Audubon Center of the North Woods, located in Sandstone, east-central Minnesota, is a private, non-profit, residential environmental learning center (RELC), and it is a leader in offering meaningful nature experiences to people of all ages. We are conveniently located six miles from Interstate 35, only about 90 miles from the Twin Cities (St. Paul & Minneapolis), St Cloud, Duluth, and Brainerd.

Through our Summer Youth Camps Program, we will provide an opportunity to engage kids in nature through immersion in the wild outdoors to promote environmental awareness, compassion and leadership and an ethic of care for the earth. It is also a wildlife rehabilitation facility, and conference and retreat center.

We also strive to provide the best environmental experiences for the thousands of K-12 students who come to our center from across the state for our year round K-12 Program for Schools. We also serve as a field campus for many teacher training opportunities through Hamline University's Center for Global Environmental Education and offer graduate courses tailored to educators seeking either a Certificate or Master's Degree in Environmental Education.
- Summer Kids/Youth Camp Programs:
* Outdoor Family Camp
* Mix & Match Day Camp (Adventure & Wildlife)
* Feathered Friends Day Camp
* Forts, Fires, & Fishing Overnight Camp
* Ways of Wildlife Overnight Camp
* State Park Sampler Overnight Camp

- K-12 School Programs (Year Round):
* Wildlife Educational Programs
* Outdoor / Adventure / Environmental Programs
* Natural History & Science Programs
* Team-Building Programs

- College Programs (Spring & Fall):
* Undergraduate, graduate & teacher training programs
Hidden Acres Christian Summer Camps
Courses / Programs
Situated in the heart of rural Iowa (45 minutes north of Ames), Hidden Acres provide a wide range of Christian summer camp programs for kids ages 5-18. Our traditional, activity-based Residential summer programs last for 1 week, and feature a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities. We also provide S.W.E.A.T. Sports-based camps, Equestrian (horse) camps, and further Specialty Camps.

Indoor activities include basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, swimming, hot tub, table games, board games, and more. Outdoor activities include miniature golf, carpetball, playground equipment, basketball, and hiking.
1-week Residential Summer Camps:
- for Boys & Girls ages 5-18

- Pre-Primary (K-1st Grade)
- Primary (2nd-3rd Grade)
- Juniors (4th-6th Grade)
- Junior High (6th-8th Grade)
- High School (9th-12th Grade)

Also available:
- S.W.E.A.T. Sports Camps
- Equestrian (horse) Camps
- Further Specialty Camps