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Tech / Engineering Camps in Columbia SC for Kids & Teens

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South Carolina State Museum - Summer Camps:
Located in the heart of downtown Columbia SC, the South Carolina State Museum provides a variety of educational, engineering-based summer camps for kids. Offered in partnership with Engineering for Kids, our summer camps inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Throughout 5 weeks in summer 2014, the museum will present day camps that focus on combining engineering and science with fun for all campers. Each week, the camp days will be broken down into morning and afternoon sessions. Campers are able to sign up for full-day and half-day options. Convenient for kids from Darlington, Lee, Lexington, Richland, and Sumter Counties.

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Engineering-Based Summer Camps for Kids:
Duration: 1-week / Full day & half-day options available 

LEGO: Mindstorm
Campers design, program and control fully functional robotic models using LEGO Robotics in a series of real-life activities. Campers also test and modify robot behaviors.

LEGO: Rescue Mission
Campers design and program robots to respond to simulated disaster situations such as moving rubble and retrieving targets.

LEGO: How Amusing
Campers compete on teams in engineering-related contests with the goal of creating the most fantastic theme park experience ever.

Survivor: Engineers Cove
Campers compete as tribes in engineering-related challenges to survive and eventually escape an abandoned island!

Heroes Week
Campers join a league of heroes and compete in engineering-related challenges to protect the world and save mankind in the process, 

Electronic Game Design: Invader Defense Game
Campers create their own video game from start to finish using Multimedia Fusion 2.

Game Design: Racing Games
Campers use Multimedia Fusion 2 to design a racetrack, race cars and an environment in which their cars compete.

The Engineering of Food (Girls Only)
Students explore The Engineering of Food, and create their very own food production company in this appetizing camp.

Momentum Madness
Campers work with their Pit Crew to design and build vehicles, such as dragsters and hovering levitrons, able to withstand astonishing speeds.

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Address: 301 Gervais St., Columbia, South Carolina 29201, USA
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Edu-inter Summer Language School in Quebec
Courses / Programs
• Edu-inter is a Summer French Language School in Quebec City offering summer French immersion programs for children & teenagers (ages 10-17) and adults (16+).

• Quebec City is the only major city in Canada that offers a 100% French-speaking environment, making it the ideal location for learning and practicing French.

• 2018 will be the 13th year of our French Summer School for Teenagers. As the cradle of francophone culture in the Americas, summer in Quebec City offers an unparalleled program of festivals, fun activities and experiences, all in a city renowned for its safe environment.

• The summer school is located on the campus of Collège Mérici, in downtown Quebec City, a short 15 minute walk from Old Quebec.

• The campus features exceptional facilities including a gymnasium, an aerobics room, a library, computer labs, an internet cafe, a cafeteria and a student lounge. The campus has ample green space for outdoor sports and recreation activities.

• Edu-inter also provides Winter French Camps for children and teens (ages 10-17), as well as summer French immersion programs for adults.

Student Reviews:
"This experience has been life charging for me. The people in Quebec are so accommodating and kind. Merci Edu-inter!"
- Carol, USA

"I would definitely recommend this program to anyone willing to improve their French over the summer!"
- Philippa, USA
Summer French Programs:
For Children & Teenagers (ages 10-17) 

• French & Circus
• French & Cooking
• French & Dance
• French & Dramatic Arts
• French & Hockey
• French & Horse Riding
• French & Multi-activities
• French & Music
• French & Soccer
• French & Tennis

Winter French Camps:
For Children & Teenagers (ages 10-17)

• French & Multi-activity camp
• French & Ski camp
• French & Snowboard camp

We also offer summer French immersion programs for adults.
ID Tech Camps, Tennessee
Courses / Programs
iD Tech Camps in Tennessee offers week-long, tech-related day and overnight camps for kids ages 7-17 at Vandebilt University, in Nashville TN. These technology education programs are premised on personalization - your path, at your pace. Our tech-savvy, adult-only instructors guide you through customized curriculum with one-on-one teaching.

The curriculum is customized for beginner to advanced learners - so you can work at your pace. All courses have multiple modules of curriculum—instructors introduce students to increasingly advanced levels according to their progress and previous experience.

Students may register for children's summer camps for one or several weeks (further camps). Many students choose to sign up for multi-week packages to build on their skills and learn new subjects.

“This was a great experience. The staff was excellent, the kids learned a ton and what they learned is a great first step in preparing them to be competitive in the new economy. We’ll be back next year.”
- Steve P., Parent, Vanderbilt University
1-Week iD Tech Day & Overnight Camps (ages 7-12)
- Intro to Programming
- Adventures in Programming (Scratch)
- Adventures in Robotics
- Adventures in Game Design 
- Robotics Design & Visual Programming
- 3D Game Design
- Game Design & Graphic Arts Hybrid
- Role-Playing Game Design 
- Game Design for iPhone & iPad...

1-Week iD Tech Summer Day Camps (ages 13-17)
- Programming in Java
- Programming in C++
- Game Modding & Java Coding
- Game Programming
- Robotics Engineering & Programming 
- RPG Game Design
- FPS Game Design - Unreal Engine...
Family-friendly Courses at France Langue & Culture on the French Riviera - Summer 2024
Courses / Programs
• Experience a fun, educational language holiday for all the family this summer! France Langue & Culture is the most family-friendly language school providing French summer classes for families, teens & young children on the French Riviera, and has been in operation since 1977.

• Located in Saint Raphael on the Mediterranean coastline of south-east France, and close to Nice and Cannes, French Langue & Culture is run by Edmond de Saenger, a former French Professor and a native of the Saint-Raphael region.

• We offer children & families the opportunity to learn or improve their French skills while spending an enjoyable and enriching holiday on the French Riviera. We also offer courses for adults, parents, and guardians.

• At our Children's Camps for ages 6-12, children learn to memorize whole sentences and grammatical structures by the intensive use of French in songs, texts, games and theater.

• For boys and girls ages 13-17, we offer a full immersion summer student´s course with accommodation offered by carefully selected French host families. Students are fully integrated into family life and can practise French in real-life situations.

Testimonials:
"Both myself and my daughter enjoyed studying in St Raphael very much and would like to return in the future to continue our studies."
- Elaine, UK

"I came with my son, who was 13 at the time. We had a very good experience with this program.. we enjoyed the classes and we loved being in St. Raphael..."
- Miranda, USA
French Summer Courses for young children, teenagers and families in June, July and August:

• 2, 3, and 4 Week Sessions

• Children's Summer Camps for ages 6-12

• Full Immersion Student Course for teenagers ages 13-17, with homestay accommodation by French host families

• A wide range of sport and leisure activities

• We also offer courses for parents / adults / French teachers

Spring / Winter French courses: Special private lessons; one-to-one and two-to-one classes.
Camp Chatuga, Mountain Rest SC
Courses / Programs
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina, one hour west of Greenville, Camp Chatuga is a traditional summer camp for boys and girls in Grades 1 through 11. We provide 1-4 week camp options where campers choose their own daily activities from over 20 available choices.

Daily Activity groups are kept small so each camper receives personal attention. Each evening at Camp Chatuga includes a fun-filled, entertaining activity for all to enjoy.

Our ratio of campers to staff is an outstanding 4 to 1. Chatuga strives to keep costs down without compromising quality or care, as it is our desire to make camp affordable for your family.
1-4 Week Traditional Summer Camp Programs:

- For Students in Grades 1-11

Activities include:
- Animal Care
- Archery
- Basketball
- Canoeing
- Crafts
- Dance
- Drama
- Guitar
- Horse Care / Horseback
- Nature
- Outdoor Living Skills
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water-skiing
- Wake Boarding
Acorn International Summer School, Bristol
Courses / Programs
Located close to the historic and cultural city of Bristol in South-West England, Acorn International is a unique, family-run summer boarding school for children ages 5-15 years. We offer academic programmes for 2 or 4 weeks, and welcome international students from around the world as well as British children.

Acorn International Summer School provides summer boarding courses designed for Juniors (ages 5-11) and Seniors (ages 11-15). 

International students improve their English by studying a range of primary school subjects, in a fun and friendly environment. They will make lots of new friends, visit different English landmarks and cities, explore British culture and experience the British education system. British children will enjoy action-packed holiday courses.

Situated just 2 hours from London, and 1 hour from Cardiff in Wales, Bristol is the 8th most populous city in the UK, and is the largest center of culture, education and employment in the region.

At AISS, both international and British children can live, learn and play together, benefiting from an exciting Harry Potter-style boarding school adventure - making friends from all over the UK, and across the world, and being part of a truly international experience.

AISS children create memories that last a lifetime!


"I very much enjoy the summer camp at Acorn, the lessons are so interesting because of all the different ones (math, science, art, cooking and more)...I have been to Acorn two years now and I love it." 
- Raul
International Summer School for Children - ages 5-15:

- Our summer courses are held in July and August and students can attend for 2 or 4 weeks

- Summer courses for Juniors (ages 5-11) and Seniors (ages 11-15). 

- Academic English for international students combined with specialist sports tuition, fun activities and excursions

- Academic tuition for British children in subjects from the British Primary Curriculum combined with specialist sports tuition, activities & excursions

- Discounts for siblings and groups are available
Miracle Mandarin Summer Camps, Shanghai & Beijing
Courses / Programs
Miracle Mandarin's one to four week summer day camps in Beijing and Shanghai provide an ideal experience for children & teens (10-17 years) seeking an opportunity to learn or improve their Mandarin Chinese language skills.

At Miracle Mandarin, students receive a world-class Chinese language education, and are immersed in Chinese culture including Chinese games, crafts, calligraphy, and excursions.

Inside the classroom and out, Miracle Mandarin summer camp will ignite students' imaginations and launch them on a lifetime voyage of discovery.

Your child will make new friends, learn a new language - Chinese, discover China and grow! At Miracle Mandarin, students gain the confidence, motivation and learning skills, to make them unstoppable.

Student Testimonial:
"Teachers are all nice and atmosphere is pleasant. Everyone is always helpful. I enjoyed my classes at Miracle Mandarin. I believe I'll be back for next year's summer camp!"
- Phillipe, France
Mandarin Chinese Summer Camps in Beijing and Shanghai for children & teens (10-17 years):

- Group Size: 5~10 Students
- Language Levels: from Beginner to Intermediate
- Program Length: 1 to 4 Weeks
- Age: 10~17 years old
- Campus: Shanghai & Beijing
- 15 hours of Chinese instruction / week