Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
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Welcome to Leavenworth in Summer 2017! | |
Dr. Steven Lee Berman, Jacob Berman, and Anne Deane Berman, PhD in the town of Leavenworth, WA. | | |
July 2-8 & 23-29
$995 early bird/$895 scholarship rate
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Harry Potter themes are the life blood of many of our campers. Just like the students at Hogwarts, our demigods apply their new knowledge drawn from various scientific and creative arts activities. Just like Harry and his friends, campers become part of the story as they undertake quests, uncover clues, exercise their wisdom and acquire self-knowledge.
As a big fan of Hogwarts spend the summer at a Harry Potter Camp. Join us in July!
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Register by November 19 for our $995 early bird weekly rate and 5% off of multiple weeks. | |
We offer an early bird discount to those parents who choose to register their campers by November 19 with a $395 deposit with one final payment on December 15, 2016. Families that register early will be able to transfer to other weeks. US families who register early can deduct their initial deposit from their taxes since the deposit is a donation to NASA award winning DIGIVATIONS CAMP DEMIGOD INSTITUTE's 501(c)3 non-profit. Raised funds support scholarships and facilities development. | |
Your Invitation to 21st Century Opportunities
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We thank our campers, parents, faculty and staff for bringing our new Leavenworth, WA camp location to life. Our campers enjoyed learning about Ancient Cultures, Greek Language, Design Thinking, Advanced Technologies expressed through Designing Prototypes, Creative Writing, Dramatic Arts and Theatrical Combat. Our campers had fun learning to be Imagineers, integrating their creative design skills and new STEM knowledge as they envisioned novel uses of Camp Demigod's 23 acre estate. They also translated their imaginative creations into scripts and performance of plays. They explored the town of Leavenworth by playing Pokemon Go, sword playing at the beach and swimming in the Icicle/Wenachee River.
Our NASA award winning STEM+ARTS+MOVEMENT curriculum was integrated into our Camp's activities. In Innovation Class, led by Co-Founder, Dr. Steven Berman, campers learned about synthetic biology, gene editing, quantum mechanics/computing and the four forces, inflation theory (the Big Bang), possible existence of gravitons and multiverses (including Dr. Who), the Human Genome Project (HGP), Synthetic Humans (HGPs), Singularity, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Computing and the Connectome. There were strategic water fights, capture the flag, Quidditch, dances, Magic and D&D tournaments, and plenty of good food prepared by Chef Ginger! In summer 2017, we are building on lessons from the past and look forward to our new Harry Potter Camp addition.
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Percy Jackson & Ancient Greece
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Camp Half-Blood session 1 Demigods were claimed in the Tipi. | | |
Elektra Bella Nyx played Athena. | | |
Camp Half-Blood's final play/skit practice (Elektra, Delia Mechem-Miller, Junior Counselor Bryson Stoughton & Avi Kuehn ) based on Homer's Illiad stories about Achilles and Diomedes. The play/skits were adapted, written and cast by Jacob and Dr. Steve with production support from Dr. Anne. Faculty member Charis Aviva Martin provided scholarly direction and discussion about Homer and the Iliad. | |
Faculty member, award winning fight director, and life-long martial artist Robert Macdougall choreographed this fight scene with Jacob Berman who portrayed Achilles and Diomedes. | | |
Demigods Called on a Quest to the Fish Hatchery
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Demigod's were visited by NEREUS, the old man of the sea, and the g-d of the sea's rich bounty of fish. (Joe Seguin as NEREUS, Michelle Gerez & David Medvedev) | | |
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Dr. Steve, and Artist, Eddie Buendia, collaborated on representing many of Summer 2016's Innovation lessons. The artistic representation above integrates the concept of a Synthetic Human exploring Multiverses and discovering Gravitons using the Hadron Collidor, among other concepts. | | |
In addition to ancient Greek and Roman history, depending on the week, STEM topics, enhanced by guest speakers, became the launching pad for various art, creative writing and theatre projects. Dr. Steve also led discussions about Technology, Entertainment and Design, as well as World Building with Faculty Member, Larry Tuch.
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Students ponder a "questful" challenge. | | |
Aeronautical Engineering Masters Degree Student, Sam Fix
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Genetic Engineering, Physics, Medical Imaging
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Tim Hunkapilar, Geneticist, and Dr. Steve discuss interesting genetic advancements and preparing for a career in science. | | |
Rachel Bagley (Nurse/Counselor) and Clara Berman (Faculty/Counselor and 2nd year Medical Student) help campers apply synthetic biology concepts to design new anatomical monsters. | |
John Gerez (left), discusses Particle Physics and the Universe. Daniel Valentino (right), discusses High-Tech Medical Imaging. | |
Jacob poses a question to Dan Valentino about medical imaging. | | |
Dr. Anne and Junior Counselor, Bryson look on as Anneke Taylor shares her innovative LEGO Serious Play model representing the Singularity. | | |
Carolina Gerez designed her model based on the topic of Singularity using LEGO Serious Play. | |
Design Thinking & Creative Writing
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Los Angeles-based Writer, Larry Tuch, teaches World Building. | | |
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Jim Taylor discusses the evolution of digital technologies and content. | | |
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Campers (Kylie Drake and Isaac Babus) immersed themselves in the process of design thinking, imagining and creating a theme park experience by applying these principles to the grounds of Camp Demigod and incorporating the wonderful town of Leavenworth,WA and the Wenatchee River.
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Laryssa Ipema works on her project at the picnic table by the Art Room. | | |
Leah Postman creates her storyboard at the beach. | | |
Nathaniel Watson looks up from his art project in the Tipi. Jacob and Emily Grunert concentrate on their still life drawings. This was Emily's fourth summer at Camp Demigod! | |
Faculty Artist, Edward Buendia, enjoys a moment between classes. | | |
John Gerez and his lovely wife discuss their daughter's art work in the art room. | | |
Incorporating STEM concepts, such as synthetic biology, Artist, Edward Buendia, teaches campers how to design new types of weapons that their characters might use.
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Brooke Erickson designs her unique weapon. | | |
Elektra and Anneka Taylor spar with Morgan. | |
Michael (Misha) Morozov works with Morgan while his younger brother, Evan, looks on. | | |
Jacob Berman prepares with Morgan for his play performance. | | |
Campers have fun with Morgan and the Icicle/Wenatchee River. Morgan and the students enjoy watching fellow campers improvise in the Innovation Room. | |
Raising the Tipi at Camp Demigod | |
During the first few days of Camp, we raised our authentic Tipi under the guidance of Bob Boyd. Stay tuned for next years' Tipi Village on the lower 6 acres (donate below). | |
Please donate below to sponsor next summer's Tipi Village. | |
Visiting Lecturer and Demigod parent Kirsten Morozov holds the QUIDDITCH HOOPS. | | |
In the morning, Dr. Steve takes a selfie representing Cognitive Computing (True North) on the Quidditch field. | | |
That afternoon, Dr. Steve captures all the creativity at the beach. | | |
The g-ds demonstrate their powers using Earth, Wind and Water to swallow up our campers. Bryson and Ashley Garr, wrestle with Gaea at Barns Beach in Leavenworth. | | |
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Celine Gerez from Bogota, Columbia, South America (and Alberta, Canada) and Arlette Cojab from New Jersey run from the cold waters. The g-ds use of fire was banned by Zeus! | |
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Super beattles spring out from the sand inspiring a new play about sustainability. | | |
Dr. Steve with Camp Demigod's very first camper, Shania Sweet, enjoy watching the action at Barns Beach in Leavenworth, WA. | | |
Abe Kerns battles a Kraken (Jacob Berman) on Barns Beach. | |
Counselor Alex Valentino and Dr. Steve watch campers at Barns Beach. | | |
Every Tuesday, we enjoyed a lively game of Dungeons and Dragons in the Tipi led by Joe Seguin, owner of Krampus Krave, based in Leavenworth, WA. | | |
Harley Hunkapillar and Adam Boyd listen intently to the Dungeon Master Joe. | | |
Max Fischel shows off his Hufflepuff House colors; Delia looks refreshed after a swim; and Eric Jooyoung So proudly reveals the cake he made for Dr. Anne's birthday! | | |
Nurse Rachel and Counselor Alex Valentino enjoy his "goodbye brownies" made by the wonderful Chef Ginger. | | |
Camp Demigod's many supporters and the Berman family extend their most sincere appreciation and love to Virginia Lester, our Nurse Practitioner, and her husband Ed, for their outstanding support and guidance. | | |
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From the Founders
In 2008, we left our faculty positions at the University of California to launch an educational nonprofit in order to address the decline in STEM and literacy education in North America. Starting with nine students in an after school enrichment class, we formalized our unique STEM+ARTS+MOVEMENT curriculum that Dr. Steve first devised in1997 through his New Media Content, Technology & Production Council. Three NASA peer reviewed grant awards and 4,000 children later, DIGIVATIONS is now an international hands-on year round creative learning lab, featuring Canadian and US summer day camps, and overnight Camp Demigod focused on innovation and literary themes.
Counselor-in-Training Program
Many of our students have attended our programs over multiple years. We have had the privilege of watching these children grow from inquisitive nine year-olds to outstanding 21st Century innovators at the high school and college level. Several have been accepted into our Counselor-in-Training program serving as role models to both our Canadian day camps and overnight Camp Demigod in Leavenworth, WA. Candidates, ages 14-18, may apply when they register for camp at www.campdemigod.org.
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CIT Lukas Dowsett (left) shares the glory of the Quidditch match with camper Jake Glasser. Dr. Anne climbs the Demigod Mountain with the help of Junior Counselor Bryson Stoughton (center). CIT Kia Younger (right) stands on the top of our mountain. | | |
Year-Round Retreats for All Ages
This past summer, we celebrated the new 23 acre estate, Demigod Mountain View Lodge. With this permanent home, we are able to expand our reach to all ages, educating and training youth, adults and professionals with Sustainable Skills to Build Sustainable Communities. Throughout the year, DEMIGOD INSTITUTE features world class academics, professionals and industry stakeholders who support 360° scalable solutions to solve 21st Century challenges.
For more information, contact us at 360-543-5641 (US) or 604-628-9825 (CAN) or visit www.demigodlodge.org or www.campdemigod.org.
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While teaching at Camp Demigod, Artist, Edward Buendia, created this painting of the Demigod Mountain View Chateau, the town of Leavenworth, the Wenatchee River and our authentic Tipi. | | |
When Camp is not in session, you can enjoy the magical 23 acre estate grounds and residences: Lodge, Condo, Cabin and Tipi. In partnership with the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce and Stevens Pass, guests stay for 10-25% off rental fees, and 50% off lift tickets. Proceeds support scholarships and facilities development. www.demigodlodge.org | |
The Camp Demigod Community, the Berman Family and Artist, Edward Beundia look forward to welcoming you to summer 2017! | | |
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