Summer camp is a time for playing outside--Capture the Flag, kickball, Ultimate Frisbee--and not stopping until it's time for the evening campfire. But what if you have a child who would rather play video games than Red Rover? You don't want to send him to a camp he'll hate, but you want him to exercise more than his thumbs. And making new friends should be part of the summer camp experience, too, right?

For your child, parenting that recognizes and respects her interests is ideal--so the answer may be a technology camp that combines the best of both worlds. Emagination computer camps offer technology activities like programming, game design, building skills, and digital creativity, as well as retro games like kickball and soccer, drama, tennis and swimming.

"We believe that recreation and socializing are essential ingredients to a successful and well-rounded summer camp experience," said Craig Whiting, executive director of Emagination. "That's why recreation is one of four periods each day and part of the evening program."

Emagination welcomes children ages 8 to 17, who are divided into three groups for age-appropriate activities. Emagination has locations at suburban colleges and universities across the country, including those near Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia. Campers can attend a day or overnight program for one or more two-week sessions.

Finding a balance

Campers choose their own activities from a mix that encourages a balance between technology, physical activity, and social interaction. Emagination encourages social interaction among campers with evening activities like gaming tournaments, Astronomy Night, Talent Night, and the ever-popular Saturday Showdown, which features epic battles between campers and counselors.

When it comes to technology, Emagination has something for every interest and ability level. Campers can unleash their creativity on digital music, web design, and video game design. They can build robots and RC cars, work on operating systems, explore programming, and play games.

There is also an intensive game design program for older campers who are serious about learning how video games are designed. Teens ages 15 to 18 can learn what it takes to be a 3D animator, level designer, audio artist, story writer, or programmer. They work in teams to build a playable game, which they then present to industry experts to critique.

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To learn more, visit the Emagination website at ComputerCamps.com.