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Young Nebraska Scientists:
The Young Nebraska Scientists program offers summer science camps at college and university campuses throughout Nebraska. Our camps for middle and high school students take place at the University of Nebraska (Lincoln), Doane College (Crete), and Creighton University (Omaha). YNS will increase participants' technological, scientific, and quantitative literacy, place strong emphasis on closing achievement gaps, and increase scientific student participation. We aim to provide opportunities for Nebraska middle and high school students to learn science through science-related activities, and to explore a combination of science, technology and society with the guidance of scientific and academic experts.

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Middle School Camps:

Nano: The Science of Small:
Duration: 1 week
Location: Creighton University, Omaha NE

Nanoscientists study and make new applications that improve computers, medical treatments, energy efficiency and more.

Algae and Biofuels:
Duration: 1 week
Location: Doane College, Crete NE

Students participating in this event will enjoy 300-acres of lush grounds, ponds, winding paths, historical buildings and new facilities. Participants learn the basics of biofuels and algal biology.  

High School Camps:

Light in the Nano World:
Duration: 3 days
Location: University of Nebraska, Lincoln NE
Participants in this camp learn how lasers and optics work - including the basic operational principles of lasers, fundamental properties of light, and the role they play in our daily lives from LCD monitors, 3-D movies, sunglasses, to internet data transmission.

Going Green! Algae for Biofuels:
Duration: 3 days
Location: Doane College, Crete NE

This 3-day camp introduces students to today's energy challenges and how algae biofuels could play an important role in developing sustainable energy resources.

Biodiversity: Field Science at the Cedar Point Biological Station:
Duration: 1 week
Location: Doane College, Crete NE 

Students explore the biodiversity of local habitats, both terrestrial and aquatic, and be exposed to a variety of research techniques used in field biology.

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ID Tech Camps, Missouri
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Hosted at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, iD Tech Camps provides 1-week technology and computer science summer day camps for kids and teens (ages 7-17). Suitable for beginner to advanced level learners, iD Tech Camps offer an intensive and relevant technology curriculum, taught by well-versed, accomplished faculty.

iD Tech Camps strike the right balance between off-computer activities (creative games, sports, life skills, etc.) and essential technology education to foster a really exciting and immersive summer camp experience. Students build STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in the tech labs, eat in the university dining hall, explore campus, and make new friends. Overnight campers sleep on campus in the university dorms.

“I was really impressed with all the enthusiasm from the staff and how they interacted with their students during class time and in the evenings with the overnight campers.”
- Kim L., Parent, Washington University in St. Louis
1-Week iD Tech Summer Day Camps (ages 7-12)
- Adventures in Programming (Scratch) 
- Adventures in Game Design
- Intro to Programming with Scratch & Java
- 3D Game Design with Minecraft
- 3D Game Design - Racing Games
- Game Design & Graphic Arts Hybrid
- Role-Playing Game Design with RPG Maker
- 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
- RPG Game Design 
- FPS Game Design...
Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota
Courses / Programs
With camp locations throughout South Dakota, Lutherans Outdoors (LO) provide quality Christian camping for youth and adults. Our traditional, activity-based camps allow 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.

LO staff is well-trained and offers signature hospitality. Our camps include diverse sites and programs, and promote spiritual and personal growth.

At Lutherans Outdoors, we provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to connect with one another. We are dedicated to quality faith experiences and hospitality for youth and adults, and have been doing so for more than 70 years.
Traditional, Activity-Based Summer Camps:

- for Children, Adults & Families

Camps include:
- Kids and Horses
- Saddle Up - Beginning Riders
- Rodeo Week
- Confirmation Camp
- 1-2-3 Camp
- Music Camp
- Youth Camp
- Counselor-in-Training
- Adventure Camps
- Native American Experience
- Middle School Mania
- Family Camp
- Grandparent Camp...
Kaplan International San Diego
Courses / Programs
• Kaplan International offers summer English programs in San Diego, California for teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18.

• Kaplan International are world leaders in international education and have over 40 years experience in providing first-class international education with consistently high standards of teaching and student care.

• Our summer ESL programs for juniors in San Diego take place at our school in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego.

• Our summer English courses include 15 English classes per week, a full summer activity program plus excursions and homestay accommodation with an American host family.

• All of our Kaplan International English schools in the U.S. have ACCET accreditation (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training).

Student Review:
"If I could use one word to describe my Kaplan Experience it would be “awesome”. I’ve met the best friends ever and also enjoyed a good mix of activities with professional teachers.”
- Alejandra, Venezuela (General English student)
Summer ESL programs for teenagers ages 14-18 which includes:

• 15 hours of English lessons per week for students with beginner, intermediate or advanced levels of English

• A full social activity program with excursions

• Homestay accommodation with an American host family
Reach Cambridge - Academic Camps in UK & Online
Courses / Programs
• Give your teenager an unforgettable experience at the world-famous Cambridge University! Our summer 2024 camps in Cambridge are still scheduled to take place as normal!

• Located approximately 50 miles north-east of London in the East Anglia region in the east of England, Reach Cambridge offers residential spring and summer courses for high school / secondary school students aged 14-18 from the UK and around the world.

• Our summer programs are 2 or 4 weeks long and take place in July & August.

• With highly trained supervisor staff & teaching staff from the University, we guarantee a program run by professionals who care about your child's safety, education & enjoyment whilst on the immersive cultural experience Reach Cambridge provides.

• As well as an unrivaled academic environment, students experience British culture in the stimulating and distinguished surroundings of the University City of Cambridge.

• Students stay in one of Cambridge University’s colleges or in our central Cambridge headquarters, ‘Reach Hall’.

• Our fun, academic programs help to prepare students for university and Reach Cambridge students are encouraged to fully immerse themselves in college life.

• Reach Cambridge combines classes, lectures and workshops – often led by top academics from leading institutions including Cambridge, Oxford and London universities.

• Each course is specially designed to complement high school studies, whilst also offering a glimpse of University-style learning.
Spring Camp in March - April

2 or 4 week Summer Camps in July / August

• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Economics & Business Management
• Engineering
• English Language (ESOL) & Leadership
• English Literature & Creative Writing
• Journalism & Media
• Law
• Life Sciences & Medicine
• Maths
• Physics & Astronomy
• Politics & International Relations
• Psychology
• SAT Preparation
• STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths)

Online Pre-University Courses (more to follow shortly)
Hidden Acres Christian Summer Camps
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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
Camp Wood YMCA, Flint Hills KS
Courses / Programs
Since 1916, Camp Wood YMCA has provided high-quality camping programs in a caring family environment tucked within the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas. We offer 1-week Traditional Summer camp programs as well as Leadership Training and a range of Specialty Camps. Our camps are open to boys and girls ages 7-17.

Students spend their afternoons traveling with your cabin group and counselor. Each day, you visit new program areas and experience all of what Camp Wood YMCA has to offer. Activities include Horseback Riding, Archery, Fishing, Canoeing, Swimming, Water and Mudslide, Nature Hikes through the Flint Hills, Arts & Crafts, and more.

At Camp Wood YMCA, we serve youth and families by providing fun-filled summer camps and year-round outdoor experiences. By partnering with schools, we provide students with hands-on environmental education, character development, and a chance to play in the heart of the Flint Hills.
1-Week Traditional Summer Camp Courses:
- Jones Village (ages 7-10)
- Quad Village (ages 11-17)

Specialty Camps:
- Skateboard Camp
- Flint Hills Biking Camp
- Cooking Camp
- Sailing Camp
- Mini Camp
- Pottery Camp
- Drama Camp
- Horse Camps
- Paintball Camps

Leadership Summer Camps:
- Leader-in-Training I (Ages 14-15)
- Leader-in-Training II Ages 15-17)
- Counselor in Training (Ages 16-17)
- Wrangler in Training (Ages 15-17)