Kids & Teens Summer Camps at The University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas - Austin - Digital Media AcademyAt Digital Media Academy summer camps at UT Austin, kids and teens get to explore their interests, have fun with other kids, and create a project that is uniquely theirs. These tech camps, for one or multiple weeks with options for day camp or overnight/sleepaway camp, will give young people a chance to try their hand at a wide range of projects under the direction of experienced industry professionals who love teaching kids. Whether they choose to explore filmmaking, game development, music and video production, web design, or cartoon creation, your kids will enjoy Texas-sized fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Camps Offered at UT Austin

About The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin is a major research university home to more than 48,000 students, 2,700 faculty and 19,000 staff members. Near the State Capital in the heart of the scenic Central Texas Hill Country, UT Austin’s inspiring, 350-acre campus blends both classical and modern architecture. Visit the observation deck of the university’s landmark Tower and explore the historical richness of the Main Building.
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Summer 2012 Costs & Details

Kids Camps (Ages 6-12)

Adventures Day Camp (Age 8-12) $825 per weekMonday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Lunch not included.

Jr Adventure Day Camp (Age 6-8) $695 per weekMonday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Lunch is included.

Overnight Camp (Age 9-12) $1,320per weekTuition/Meals included. Shared Room. Sun 3pm – Fri 5pm.

Teen One-Week Courses (Age 12-17)

Day Student (Tuition Only)$1,045per weekMonday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch not included.

Overnight Student$1,540per weekTuition/Meals included. Shared Room. Sun 3pm – Fri 5pm.

Teen Two-Week Academies (Age 12-17)

Day Student (Tuition Only)$1,9752-weeksMonday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch not included.

Overnight Student$2,9652-weeksTuition/Meals included. Shared Room. Sun 3pm – Fri 5pm. Weekend not included.

Pro Series Courses (Age 15 & Up)

Day Student (Tuition Only)$1,395per weekMonday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.Lunch not included.

Overnight Student$1,890per weekTuition/Meals included.  Shared teen-only housing. Sun 3pm – Fri 5pm.

Add-On Options

For a complete listing of add-on options including lunch, visit our registration & fees page.

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2012 Kids Summer Camp Courses and Dates – UT Austin

Camps run for one week, from Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Costs and other details are listed above.

Camp Course TitleAgesJul2- Jul6Jul9- Jul13Jul16- Jul20
Adventures in Filmmaking & Special Effects8-12Open-Open
Adventures in Acting & Filmmaking8-12Open-Open
Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Creation8-12Open-Open
Adventures in Comic Creation8-12-Open-
Adventures in Cartoon Creation8-12-Open-
Adventures in Robotics8-12-Filling Fast-
Adventures in Science & Engineering8-12Open-Open
Adventures in Architecture and Structural Design8-12-Open-
Adventures in Art and Graphic Design8-12Open-Open
Adventures in Digital Photography & Graphic Design8-12Open-Open
Jr. Adventures in Art & Digital Photography6-8-Filling Fast-

2012 Teen Two-Week Summer Academies and Dates – UT Austin

Academies are $1,975 and run two weeks long with courses held Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Costs for overnight stays and other options are listed above.

Camp Course TitleAgesJul2- Jul6Jul9- Jul13Jul16- Jul20
Academy for Digital Filmmaking (2 Weeks)13-17-Open
(2 Weeks)
Academy for Digital Film and Visual Effects (2 Weeks)13-17Open
(2 Weeks)
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Academy for 3D Modeling, Animation and Visual Effects (2 Weeks)13-17Open
(2 Weeks)
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Academy for Music and Video Production: Come Together (2Weeks)13-17Open
(2 Weeks)
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Academy for Game Design (2 Weeks)13-17Open
(2 Weeks)
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Academy for Mobile Device Programming (2 Weeks)13-17-Open
(2 Weeks)

2012 Teen One-Week Summer Camp Courses and Dates – UT Austin

Camp courses run for one week, from Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Costs and other details are listed above.

Camp Course TitleAgesJul2- Jul6Jul9- Jul13Jul16- Jul20
Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Beginning13-17OpenOpen-
Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Advanced13-17--Open
Hollywood Visual Effects for Filmmaking13-17-Open-
Introduction to 3D Art, Modeling & Animation for Filmmaking13-17Open--
Digital Audio & Music/Beat Production13-17Open--
Music Video Production13-17-Open-
3D Game Creation: Level Design with Unreal Engine13-17Open--
3D Art & Modeling for Game Design with Maya13-17Open--
3D Game Creation:  Character Design and Modding with Unreal Engine13-17-Open-
3D Creature/Character Creation for Game Design with Maya13-17-Open-
Programming with JAVA13-17-Filling Fast-
App Development for iPhones and iPads13-17--Open
iPhone Game Development with Unity13-17--Open
Google Android Game Development with Unity13-17--Open
Mac or PC Game Development with Unity13-17--Open
PS3 and XBox 360 Game Development for Unity13-17--Open
Web Design and Development for Teens12-17--Open

2012 Pro Series Courses and Dates – UT Austin

Courses run for one week, from Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Costs and other details are listed above.

Camp Course TitleAgesJul2- Jul6Jul9- Jul13Jul16- Jul20
FCP 200: Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro X15+Open--
Final Cut Pro 300: Final Cut Pro X Advanced Editing15+-Open-
Motion Graphics & Visual Effects w/ Adobe After Effects & Photoshop CS515+--Open
Maya 2012 - Essentials: Modeling, Texturing & Lighting15+Open--
Maya 2012 - Character Creation: Modeling, Texturing & Rigging15+-Open-
Maya 2012 – Animation: Principals of Animation15+--Open


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