Creative Technology Learning for the Entire Family at Stanford University Summer Programs Inspires Ages 8-78 To Explore, Create, and Innovate with Digital Media

Have you ever wished that you could attend a summer camp just like your children? Well now you can. This summer at Stanford University two unique and complimentary summer programs will allow both you and your children to learn the latest in creative technology. And while youre busy producing digital movies, creating web sites, or designing games, youll also get to share in your childs learning experience-first hand. Imagine what dinner conversations will be like instead of the typical, So what did you do today?" The Digital Media Academy (www.DigitalMediaAcademy.org) and iD Tech Camps (www.internalDrive.com) will help bring families closer while teaching technology skills, all in one convenient location at Stanford University.

Have you ever wished that you could attend a summer camp just like your children? Well now you can. This summer at Stanford University two unique and complimentary summer programs will allow both you and your children to learn the latest in creative technology. And while youre busy producing digital movies, creating web sites, or designing games, youll also get to share in your childs learning experience-first hand. Imagine what dinner conversations will be like instead of the typical, So what did you do today?" The Digital Media Academy (www.DigitalMediaAcademy.org) and iD Tech Camps (www.internalDrive.com) will help bring families closer while teaching technology skills, all in one convenient location at Stanford University.
Digital Media Academy and iD Tech Camps both offer weeklong, day and overnight courses in a broad range of cutting-edge digital media topics. By week's end, attendees leave with impressive projects, knowledge of new digital media tools, newfound friendships, and a concrete sense of accomplishment. Each program immerses participants in a creative and relaxed learning environment, enabling them to learn new skills while in a project based hands on" learning mode.
My daughter and I are looking forward to taking more technology courses at Stanford this summer," said Barbara Kontoudakis. Last year it was such a great experience not only learning new skills which helped give us a competitive edge with business and school, but also to have a common bond which brought us even closer together."

Digital Media Academy: Creative Technology Immersion
The Digital Media Academy provides adult learners, including teens, college students, K-20 educators, and industry professionals with a weeklong learning experience in a summer retreat or camp" environment. In addition, participants can earn 4 quarter units of Stanford Continuing Studies credit. Courses include 3D Animation, Web Design, Strategies of Game Design, and Digital Video. Digital Media Academy attracts award-winning instructors such as Ben Waggoner ("world's greatest compressionist"), New York School of Visual Arts' Steve Adler, and veteran ABC producer and best-selling Final Cut Pro author, Tom Wolsky among others.

iD Tech Camps: Hands-On Technology Fun!
At iD Tech Camps, beginning to advanced students ages 8 to 17 dive into hands-on technology courses. During the week, students will have fun while producing digital movies, creating video games, designing web pages, composing and mixing digital music, learning programming & robotics, or participating in the Sports & Tech program. With one computer per student and an average of six students per instructor, campers complete a project and are given the attention they need to excel. Microsoft, HP, Apple, Adobe, LEGO, Canon, Macromedia, Iomega and others have partnered with iD Tech Camps to raise the bar in technology education. Besides Stanford University, iD Tech Camps is located at 32 universities nationwide, in 16 states and Spain.

Instead of living vicariously through your children, share in their excitement of technology by taking a summer course at Stanford yourself. For more information on Digital Media Academy, please visit www.DigitalMediaAcademy.org or call 1-866-65-MEDIA (63342). For more information on iD Tech Camps please visit www.internalDrive.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324).