Best Idaho Academic Camps Summer 2020 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: NA - Camp is online

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 2014 by Austin parents Allan and Heather Staker, Brain Chase is the product of his filmmaking/tech background and her online education expertise. They are both Harvard-educated and their 5 children were the inspiration behind the creation of this revolutionary new summer program

Brain Chase is a 6-week summer learning challenge disguised as a massive global treasure hunt for 2nd−8th graders. A golden globe has been buried somewhere on earth – and it contains the key to a safe deposit box holding a $10,000 college scholarship fund. Participants who complete an hour of online summer learning activities each day will unlock secret animated webisodes that hold the clues to the globe’s whereabouts. Guess the treasure’s location first, and you’ll be the one on a plane to dig it up.

Enrollment is limited to the first 5,000 entrants.
Kickoff is June 30. Last registration July 18.

- See more at: Our Camp Website Link: brainchase.com

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Additional children from same household are half off for each registration.

OTHER CAMP INFO: You spend 10 months of every year in school, but much of that hard work likely vanishes during summer break. Who wants to do boring worksheets when school’s out? Brain Chase is a summer enrichment program that’s FUN. Action-packed animations, mysterious packages in the mail, and the hunt for buried treasure turn learning into an adventure. It’s FLEXIBLE. You’ll do the challenge when you want, where you want, and at your own pace. And it’s CUSTOMIZED. You get to work at your own level. - See more at: Our Camp Website Link: brainchase.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info please visit: Our Camp Website Link: brainchase.com

Registration: Our Camp Website Link: brainchase.com

Kickoff is June 30, 2014.

Last chance to register is July 18, 2014.

$199 for first child, $100 for each additional child from the same household.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A FREE summer camp for building, tinkering and exploring. Online and in your neighborhood!

Register here at Our Camp Website Link: www.makercamp.com

Each weekday morning, Maker will post a new project or activity on their Google+ page—30 things to make over six weeks. Each weekday afternoon at 2 PM, tune in to a live Google+ Hangout On Air to meet expert makers who create amazing things.

CAMP FACILITIES: Alpengirl campers sleep in 3-4 person backpacking style tents, we practice outdoor living, cooking, and leave no trace skills. A majority of our campsites have bathroom and running water and are located in gorgeous wilderness settings in mountains, next to fresh water streams, at by pristine lakes.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Alpengirl Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has a staff to camper ratio of 1:4 or 1:6. Our camp is highly supervised with small groups of 12 girls led by 2-3 adult female role model Alpenguides. Alpenguides average age is 26 and all have certifications in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: American Camp Association Camperships and Burnt Lake Foundation Scholarships

OTHER CAMP INFO: Alpengirl is a multi-adventure camp, we offer a variety of adventure activities in each session. We also practice daily yoga and enjoy cooking and eating delicious, healthy camp food. Campers are involved in all aspects of camp life including acting as leader of the day, setting up tents, cooking on camp stoves, following hiking maps, leading fun activities with the group and being part of a close-knit team.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Girls age 11-12 this summer can choose a 1 week camp in Montana (near Bozeman, MT) or Washington state (near Seattle, WA).

Girls age 12, 13 or 14 in middle school can choose (or combine) 12/13-day camp sessions in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming or in Washington state.

Girls age 14-16 in high school can choose a 2 week camp in Washington or Montana.

Specialty camps include:

- Montana Overnight Yellowstone Horse Camp Adventure
- Idaho Main Salmon Whitewater Rafting Adventure Camp

Please Visit Alpengirl Website for Complete List of Trips: Our Camp Website Link: www.alpengirlcamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: The camps will be held in New Castle County schools in their computer lab.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$235.00 for Monday-Friday Camp
Choose the A.M. OR P.M. camp for this fee

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Seeking part-time technology coaches to assist with the summer camp hours. 

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Many options for campers and families of all ages

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 23 - August 16th, 2013

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This summer we will offer STEAM camps in the theme of Space Wars, Mindcraft, Wizardry, Girls and Dolls, and more! Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.challenge-island.com

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During the year we offer Field Trips, After-School Enrichmet, Birthday parties, and more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$150 per week long 3 hour session. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.challenge-island.com for a complete list of camps and dates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Part-Time Enthusiastic Teachers for Afterschool, Field Trip, and Summer Enrichment

Challenge Island is hiring fun, smart, enthusiastic instructors to teach an exciting STEM enrichment program with a distinct Island flair!

*This position is perfect for college or graduate students, retired teachers and stay-at-home moms seeking to supplement income. Teaching experience IS required.

*Challenge Island will train qualified instructors in our unique program and teaching philosophy.

*All supplies and lesson plans are provided. The materials are comprehensive, fun, and exciting.

*Classes are held at local elementary schools, rec centers, parks, etc.

*Challenge Island teaching positions are highly selective position, but if you do become a part of our tribal leader team the rewards are enormous!

Requirements:

*Must be passionate about educating children and have experience teaching preschool or elementary age children.

*Must have reliable transportation.

* Must live within a reasonable distance of the Boise, Eagle, Meridian area

*Must be able to pass a Criminal Background.

To apply, please submit:

* Resume in either PDF or Microsoft Word

* Cover letter indicating your availability to teach (days of the week and hours)

To learn more about Challenge Island, visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.challenge-island.com

This highly selective position is wonderful opportunity for the right person!

Location: Boise – Eagle - Meridian

Compensation: $20 - $30 per hour (D.O.E.)

This is a part-time job.

Hours: Hours will vary based on Field Trip, Camp, and After-School enrichment needs (Flexible)

Principals only. Recruiters please don't contact this job poster.

Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

CAMP FACILITIES: We meet at the park each day under a canopy at long tables, and on the ground. We play a "cool down" game each day.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our philosophy is that kids should play hard, learn fun, run, laugh and go home grubby. A family-owned operation, we have six kids of our own and have created THE summer program we've searched for for them.degrees in humanities, CPR certification and background checks ensure that those we entrust your and our kids to are passionate about, devoted to and skilled in sharing our programs, nature's wonder and learning with our little "grubbers."

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Current Special: register a child for ANY session at the regular price of $195, and register that child a sibling in ANY session for $75. Good for as many sessions as you register for, as long as there are openings.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): "Saturday Special" is a campfire get together for families of campers, where we eat s'mores, sing songs, and campers share what they've discovered/created that week.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Plants 'n Bugs Session I - July 14-18 9 AM-Noon
Plants 'n Bugs Session II - July 21-25 9 AM-Noon
Acting Outdoors Session I - July 14-18 1-4 PM
Acting Outdoors Session II - July 21-25 1-4 PM
Breath 'n Books Session I - August 4-8 9 AM-Noon
Breath 'n Books Session II - August 11-15 9 AM-Noon
Art in Nature Session I - August 4-8 1-4 PM
Art in Nature Session II - August 11-15 1-4 PM

See Website for more at: Our Camp Website Link: jamiepfrose.wix.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for caring, dedicated volunteers to help out with our art and drama programs. Please contact: grubbykneesdaycamp[AT]gmail.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.

Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29

Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify

Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Boise State University has beautiful dorms and several dining choices. We utilize the campus Recreational center for bowling, basketball and much more. We tour the huge campus and various academic departments as part of our exploration!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our 2018 camps at Boise State University campus provide extensive resources, technology experts, and a 1:8 student to facilitator ratio enabling students to develop thoughtful and complex projects. Providing overnight camps on college campus in dorms invites youth from rural areas to participate in a college readiness experience not available anywhere else in Idaho. We offer scholarships for underserved students and transportation to and from camp for families outside the greater Treasure Valley area. It is our intent to reach those from rural areas so cost and transportation will not be considered an obstacle for students applying.

Our camps are based near our headquarters in Boise at Boise State University campus and provide overnight (4th-11th) and/or day (2nd-4th) experiences on the beautiful, prestigious college campus with housing in the dorms and meals on campus. Students explore, reflect and create with technology (STEM) in areas of their own interests during camps. Courses include: Moviemaking with iPads and Game design.

Outside of class time we will be balancing learning with plenty of outdoor activities that will continue to challenge and excite our students while also making sure that they are exposed to a variety of experiences. For example: Activities with the UnBound library, Maker Lab, Discovery Center, Engineering department tours and Jump Time!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have a limited number of scholarships available on a first come first served basis.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Creating relationships and having fun through various campus activities and downtown city opportunities will make our camps invaluable to participants! We have been very well received in the community and collaborate with the city libraries, Apple Computer, Discovery Center, COEN Engineering Department and the Boise Aquarium to name a few.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 23-28, 2019

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
To be and intern, volunteer, or teach please contact as at info[AT]getsetinc.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a retreat center that has 34 beds total best for smaller retreats and family camps. Our main lodge is our dinning room and kitchen down stairs as well as four 10 bed rooms, one 6 bed room, one 8 bed room, and two bathroom upstairs. we have a total of five 6 bed cabins, one 20 bed cabin, one 8 bed cabin, and one 3 bed cabin. Our office also has 3 rooms for our speakers, cook, and camp pastors/their family. Our chapel hold 100 people. we also have a large playing field as well as playground.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp program is counselor based in that everything we offer can be initiated by our counselors so that relationships can be built towards campers. we provide activity classed for our youth camps and elective free time actives as well. from volleyball, basketball, disc golf, slip-n-slide, and our nature center with live animals we have something for everyone to enjoy.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have been teaching programming, robotics, Minecraft, and Game Design classes for over 14 years!

We believe learning should be fun and challenging! Learning through play and experimentation leads to long lasting understanding!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host monthly programming and game design tournaments year round!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp sessions are weekly and run from June 1st - August 28th.

Most courses cost $299 a week, but we also offer 1-on-1 programming mastery courses that cost more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer of Minecraft includes:

Weekly challenges that engage players of all levels
Guides for parents and educators
Live streams introducing challenges and showcasing player creations
An online forum for campers to ask questions and share

OTHER CAMP INFO: Throughout the year enjoy Free Minecraft Kid Club.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 5. For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.connectedcamps.com.