DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games
Pre-college program for high school students interested in art and animation for video games.
▌ Editor's read The DigiPen Academy's Pre-College Art & Animation for Games program is a day camp designed for high school students. It is directly affiliated with the DigiPen Institute of Technology, a recognized leader in game development education, which suggests a high level of instructional quality and industry relevance. The program focuses on foundational art skills, digital tools, and portfolio development, as stated on the program page. The student-to-instructor ratio is listed as 1:10, indicating personalized attention. While ACA accreditation is not applicable as it's a university program, the institutional backing provides a strong credential. The program's website clearly outlines the curriculum, daily schedule, and learning outcomes, providing transparency for prospective attendees.
Who thrives here Ages 15–18
DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not accredited or not found
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 15–18
- Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
- Address: 9931 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052
- Phone: 425-629-5000
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Tuition is $3195 for the 4-week program
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games
- What ages does DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games accept?
- DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games is open to children ages 15–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games cost?
- DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games publishes $799/week for the standard session. Tuition is $3195 for the 4-week program Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games's hours?
- DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games runs 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games?
- DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games provide lunch?
- DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games compare to other stem camps in Redmond?
- DigiPen Academy - Pre-College Art & Animation for Games is one of 5 stem camps in Redmond that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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