Digital Media Academy is a critically acclaimed computer and digital media camp and has been featured in the New York Times and Nintendo Power magazine. It is ranked by Worth.com as one of the ten best summer camps in the world.
THE DMA EXPERIENCE
Founded in 2002 by technology educators from Stanford University, and led by former Stanford educators and interactive education and entertainment creators from Apple and Walt Disney Studios - Digital Media Academy delivers a world-class digital learning experience.
Learn video game design, iPhone and iPad App development, Google Android app development, robotics, computer programming using Java or C+++, digital filmmaking, digital photography, website design, 3D modeling, animation and so much more.
Beginning to advanced student campers age 6-18 learn by doing with hands-on instruction from industry professionals, with real-world experience. DMA builds and develops STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills - many of DMA’s instructors have literally written the book on the subject that they teach. DMA Alumni include television and music producers, filmmakers, professional photographers as well as game and app developers.
At DMA, students experience life on the campus of a prestigious American university like Stanford, Harvard or UCLA (just to name a few) while making friends and learning with others who share the same interests. Small class sizes (8:1 max) guarantee a personalized experience. Students work on their own personal project in every class.*
*DMA Studios is a group based project learning experience.
WHY CHOOSE DMA?
Stanford University Accreditation - get Stanford continuing studies credits to enhance a college portfolio or resume
Separate teaching and activity staff
The lowest student to staff ratio - ranges from 3:1 or 8:1 depending on classroom needs
The latest software and hardware - Apple computers
Balanced experiene for kids, including outdoor activities
Optional residential program includes organized evening and weekend activities - video game competitions, movie premieres and more
Family owned and operated - we're parents too!
Our focus is on being the best, not the biggest – quality over quantity
If it involves creating digital media, we can teach you how to create the future at Digital Media Academy - the world’s best computer and digital arts summer camp.
For experiences beyond the traditional one-week camp, see our 2-week teen academies and immersive DMA Studios experiences below.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT DMA
"Vastly better than any of the other summer camps we've been to" -Glen Scott, Parent
"DMA is the best camp I have ever been to. I learned how to make iPhone apps in one week!" - Lewis, DMA App Development Student
"I knew absolutely nothing about Maya when I first signed up but now it feels like I could make anything I want with just a little practice" - Sawyer, DMA Maya Student
"The best 2 weeks of my life - I met great friends for life and I gained great filmmaking skills" - Caitlin, DMA Film Student.
