International Summer Camp in Israel Ages 7-18 - eCamp

The Ultimate SummerExperience in IsraelEach summer our eCampers from 30 different countries come togetherto develop their creative and tech skills, explore the wonders of Israeliinnovation and to make life-long friendships in our fun-filled program.Located in a beautiful Israeli youth village, eCamp is an Englishspeaking sleep-away summer camp that focuses on the growth ofcampers as individuals and as a community.Our cutting-edge programs and many choices allow each camperto select the workshops he or she wants and loves, making eCampchallenging and nurturing for everyone. The opportunity to visitIsrael while creating friendships with Jewish teens from all overthe world makes eCamp an unforgettable summer experience forcampers ages 7-18.Our warm, caring, family-style atmosphere makes first-time campersfeel as welcome as campers who have been coming to eCamp forseveral years.We look forward to welcoming you into our family!

Amazing Programs - For Kids and TeensAt eCamp there is a special unit for each age group, from 7 to 18.These units offer unique programs and activities designed specificallyto fit the needs and interests of that age group.Nanobyte unitEntering grades 2 to 5First experiencesaway from homewith a focus onpersonal attentionand care.Kilobyte unitEntering grades 6 to 7Megabyte unitEntering grades 8 to 9Gigabyte unitEntering grades 10 to 12Positiveenvironment,encouragingpersonaland socialdevelopmentC.I.T. programCounselors In TrainingStepping intoadulthood whilegaining life skillsand developingnew friendshipsUniqueprograms forhigh-schoolage campersand an extratech-trip!Future generationof eCampcounselors!Leadership programfor returningGigabytes.

15. 3D Game DesignTake the next step into the gaming world with 3D games that lookabsolutely amazing! Control 3D characters and bring them to lifein the new world you’ve crafted.• Prerequisite: 3D Modeling (#2) or any eGaming workshop (#12-14).22. Lego Robotics Teamin partnership withBuild robots using the exciting LEGO ® Mindstorms NXT kit.Work as a team to design, build & program independent robotsthat accomplish challenging tasks on your command.eWebeBuild16. Websites 101Get yourself online! Develop your first website in HTML with images,backgrounds and links. Make your website unique and publish it onthe web for everybody to surf!17. Websites StylingUpgrade your web design skills with professional styling (CSS)to create stunning web pages. Use Photoshop ® and Flash ®to create unique graphical interface!• Prerequisite: Websites 101 (#16) or experience with HTML.18. Dynamic WebsitesAdd programming in PHP to enhance your website with dynamiccontent. Collect information from users with forms, passwordprotect content and launch your web apps.• Prerequisite: Websites 101 (#16) or experience with HTML19. Web Master TeamJoin a team of experts in the fields of web design and dynamicwebsites to develop a state-of-the-art website or web app. Bring yourown talent to the group, work as a start-up company and reach newhorizons!• Prerequisite: expertise in any eWeb workshops (#16-18);Campers are required to apply and submit a sample project.20. Build a PCBuild your own new PC and take it home after camp. Connect allparts including motherboard, Intel ® CPU, hard drive, memory anda DVD drive. Setup Windows and Linux, run games, apps and more!• $230 Lab fee (includes a computer to take home).21. Build a RobotUse the BoeBot ® electronics kit to build your own rolling robot!Learn the basics of robotics & program the robot’s code to define itsactions and reactions. Take your robot home & keep upgrading it!• $160 Lab fee (includes robot and kit to take home).eProgramming eFun eNnovate23. Programming 101Your first step into the software industry. Learn the basics ofcomputer programming with Microsoft ® Visual C# language (C-Sharp).Code your first programs and simple computer games!24. Java ProgrammingUpgrade your coding skills. Dive into the world of Java and learnthe basics of object-oriented programming. Use arrays, types andclasses to develop even more complicated programs!• Prerequisite: Programming 101 (#23) or experience with otherprogramming languages.25. Facebook AppsStart programming simple apps and games for the most popularsocial network. Code in PHP or JavaScript, add wall posts and othersocial abilities, and start counting the Likes!• Prerequisite: Wesites 101 (#16) or experience with HTML andProgramming 101 (#23) or experience with other programming languages.26. Console Zone ExtraExtend your time in the eCamp big screen console game hall.Play Wii ® games, Xbox ® Kinect, PlayStation ® Move, Guitar Hero ® ,DJ Hero ® and more.27. Entrepreneurship and Leadership ProgramDiscover your inner entrepreneur and share your innovationwith the world. Take a role in your team, invent new ideas and gothrough the steps that start-up companies take: conduct marketresearch, compile a presentation and compete in the grand finalewith Israeli hi-tech inventors as the judges.

eCamp AcademiesThis summer, become a master!Welcome to the new world of Academies. As an Academy camper, instead of doing3 workshops, you will participate in an intensive program and focus on mastering onemajor field. If you want to become an expert and pave your road to a career in tech, jointhe academies, developed by industry professionals. Campers spend time in the academiesfrom 9:00am to 3:50pm, including breaks and unplugged activities, aligned with regularworkshops schedule.You can learn and experience more in two weeks than in a semester-long college course!Register early as there are a limited number of campers we can accept to an academy.3D AcademyFrom TV commercials to big screen feature films, 3D is everywhere!In this academy you will go through the complete creative workflow of a 3D artist,just like in big-name animation studios.We use 3D Studio Max ® for the core processes of modeling, animation andrendering. Work in Photoshop ® for designing textures and environment components.Add the final touch with After Effects ® to complete your own stunning 3D clip.• Open to beginners through advanced campers.Some prior experience in graphic design software is recommended.Mobile Apps AcademyBe part of the hottest field in the tech industry today and develop your own apps foriPhone & Android, smart-phones and tablets! In this academy you will utilize theTitanium platform and use Javascript & HTML to create native apps that work on allkinds of devices including the iPhone, iPad, Android and more. Immerse yourself inthe fun and challenge of developing mobile apps & games and start publishing yourhome-made creations in the app stores.• Prerequisite: Programming 101 workshop (#23) or experiencewith other programming languages.

Digital VillageThe eCamp Village has everything a camper could dream of and more!eCamp is located in Meir Shfeya, a beautiful youth village on the hillside ofMount Carmel, overlooking a stunning evergreen valley. Well known as one ofIsrael’s finest settings, it is situated in the central part of Israel, close to the townof Zikharon Ya’akov.HaifaThe Dorm HousesIn the beautiful dorm houses ourcampers feel like they are in their secondhome. Campers live in dormitory-stylesuites, each containing two bedrooms,an entry hall and a private bathroomand shower. Each room has 3-5 campersof the same age group and all roomsare air-conditioned and fully furnished.Having new roommates from all acrossthe world is a great way to make newfriends. A staff room is located on eachfloor to ensure full supervision.The Computer LabsWe spend the core part of the day inthe labs building working in the musicstudios, robot garage, video room,Console Zone and the computer labs.Every summer we equip these roomswith the newest computers andsoftware.eCampCesareaTel-AvivJerusalem

“I took the DJ Mixing workshoplast summer and since then I’vebeen DJing in all my friends’parties.”Josh, 16, CanadaVisit our website to see video testimonials!www.eCamp4u.com“Eliot loved his time atcamp: he befriendedmany teens fromdifferent countriesand became moreresponsible andmature. He definitlywants to come backnext year.”Mother of Eliot, 14, USA“Nothing comparesto a summer ineCamp. I can’tbelieve you canhave so much funin just two weeks.”Guy, 10, Israel“Working on a project togetherwith friends from America, Italyand Israel was unforgettable!I still keep in touch with themthrough Facebook.”Michelle, 12, France

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summer 2012Shalom parents and campers,Thank you for your interest in eCamp. In 2012 we celebrateeCamp’s 5 year anniversary. Since our first summer, we havebeen offering a safe, enriching and exciting program witha highly-trained staff. Campers from all over the world areinvited to join us for 2 to 6 weeks of camp with optionalextensions to tour the beautiful sights of Israel.Join us for an exciting summer at eCamp and design your future!Summer 2011 was the best summer yetWhat a wonderful summer it was! For more than 400 campers who spent their summer at eCamp, this was anunforgettable experience. During the summer they made friends with Jewish children, teens and staff from 30different countries, created amazing projects in their workshops with top computer equipment and enjoyed outdooractivities at the sports courts and the swimming pool. The fun continued when exploring the Israeli hi-tech industryby visiting leading technological centers such as Intel, Cisco, Elbit and Google. Our campers had a life changingexperience at eCamp and our team can’t wait to see them again next summer.Flip this pagefor summer2012dates andtuitionSo… what’s new this summerFor its 5th year, eCamp is upgrading with new and exciting features, strengthening the quality popular programs fromprevious summers.New Technology WorkshopsThis summer we are adding 3 incredible new workshops, designed to address the varied interests of ourcampers. You can now choose between filming and editing your own music video, advancing yourself as aJAVA programmer or developing cool Facebook apps. We have also updated some of the favorite workshopsfrom past summers with new experiences: at Game Modding you can now create new worlds in Starcraft II andWeb Master Team is a place for the web designers and programmers to work together.You now have the choice of 3 workshops from an incredible list of 27 options!eCamp Academies - Taking you to the next level!The academies are eCamp’s new track for 2012, perfect for campers eager to enhance their expertise intechnology or media arts. At the academy track your daily schedule revolves around one major topic.In 3D Academy you will create 3D animation clips, utilizing 3D modeling, graphic manipulation and specialeffects. The Mobile Apps academy will give you the tools to develop popular, eye-catching apps for multipleplatforms. During eCamp registration you will be asked to choose between the standard 3-workshop track andthe new academy track.New Unit - The Nanobytes!We know our younger campers need special care. This is why we are introducing a new age group in eCampthis summer - the Nanobyte unit for campers ages 7 to 10. With a smaller counselor to camper ratio and specialprograms for campers entering 2nd to 5 th grade, our Nanobyte campers will feel completely at home at eCamp.More spots available for summer 2012Due to popular demand, we are increasing the number of spots available for summer 2012. Space at campstarts running low around early spring - don’t lose your spot in eCamp 2012 by waiting until the last minute.Register today for an amazing summer in Israel and enjoy our seasonal promotions.We are always happy to answer your questions by phone, email or on our Facebook page.We look forward to seeing you this summer at eCamp.Warmest Regards,Dotan TamirCamp Director & General ManagerNir GadCamp Assistant DirectorRegister today at: www.eCamp4u.com

summer 2012Summer 2012 Sessions and TuitionCamp Session1st Session2nd Session3rd SessionRegistration fee(Added to each camper’s total)DatesJuly 8 - July 20July 23 - August 4August 7 - August 18Tui t ion€1,485€1,485€1,410€150JULY 2012Trips in Israel organized by eCampWe offer optional week-long adventure trips before camp starts.Staying for two sessions or more? Join the Inter-Session trips.Pre-session 1 Israel tripPre-session 2 Israel tripGalilee trip between 1 st & 2 nd sessionNegev trip between 2 nd & 3 rd sessionJuly 2 - July 8July 16 - July 23July 20 - July 23August 4 - August 7€905€905€325€325* Trip itineraries available on website.* Note: Prices may be adjusted from time to time due to changes in currency exchange rates.AUGUST 2012Ways to save:• Discounts are available for early registration! Check eCamp4u.com for details.• Big savings on multi-sessions- Save €150 on the registration-fee plus a €100 discount for each additional session.• €100 savings for the first two siblings registered, plus a €50 discount for any additional siblings.• €70 refer-a-friend rebate plus a €30 discount for the referred friend.Registration:• Online: www.eCamp4u.com• By phone: +972-3-920-3970 or free from USA: 866-276-2993Payment terms and important notes• The €150 registration fee is non-refundable after February 1 st , 2012.• All payments are refundable, except for the registration fee, until 45 days before program start date.• Change of session is free until 30 days before program start date, based on availability. Late changes carry a €50 fee.• All payments are due 45 days before program start date. Late payment carries a €50 fee.• A late registration fee of €50 will be applied when registering within 14 days of the program start date.• Prices do not include airfare.• Airport Welcome/Farewell Services (including pick-up and drop-off) are €60 each direction.Pick-up service for the Pre-session trips is free of charge.• Please note that certain eWorkshops carry lab fees. Check out the workshop list to learn more.• Camper’s camp-store account can be loaded with expense money before camp.- For full registration terms check www.ecamp4u.com/terms