We welcome you to Cornell University for our NASA Award Winning
Overnight & Day Innovation & Literary Academies & Institutes
Co-Founders Anne Deane Berman, PhD and Dr. Steven Lee Berman with their Leonberger, Westley, on the Cornell University campus, Ezra Cornell Statue.
DIGIVATIONS has positively ignited the mindsets of children and youth enabling them to succeed in and out of the classroom, and many have graduated from the world’s most outstanding universities and trade schools, and are now significantly contributing to their communities.
Co-Founder, Dr. Steven Lee Berman
Deadline to Register for Best Tuition Reduction Awards: Tuition Sliding Scale, Merit Scholarships, Travel Awards: June 5, 2023
Deposit of $195 with payment plan
Consider Summer Opportunities with NASA award winning DIGIVATIONS CAMP DEMIGOD INSTITUTE and Digivations XGENS College PREP & MODEL U.N. Academies @ Cornell University. The Berman Family Foundation is offering several financial aid and travel incentives. Check our Date & Rates & Details page for information. Please call us at 650-441-5100 or 650-283-5440 or Email: dr.steve@digivationsxgens.org or anne@digivations.org.
Transportation by Charter Bus available from NYC.
Ways to Join our Community
In 2023, we invite you to join our Innovation & Creative Engagement classes from anywhere on-line and in-person through our overnight, commuter Academies and Institutes and Junior Day Camps
at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.
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In 2023, we invite you to join our Innovation & Creative Engagement classes from anywhere on-line and in-person through our overnight, commuter Academies and Institutes and Junior Day Camps
at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.
Site Navigation:
Dates & Rates.
Advisors. Faculty/Staff. Activities.
Schedule. Community. Employment.
Home.
World’s First Overnight Camp Half-Blood
(Overnight and Commuter for ages 12-17 and Day Camp for ages 9-12, July 2-15)
QUESTS solve global challenges! Capture the Flag! 10th Season Celebration! The world’s first & only overnight Demigod training facility. Faculty contextualize current events in Ancient Cultures & Civilizations, Greek Mythology & Language, Anthropology with hands-on learning: STEM, Design Thinking, Art, Creative Writing, New Music, Theatrical Combat.
(Overnight and Commuter for ages 12-17 and Day Camp for ages 9-12, July 2-15)
QUESTS solve global challenges! Capture the Flag! 10th Season Celebration! The world’s first & only overnight Demigod training facility. Faculty contextualize current events in Ancient Cultures & Civilizations, Greek Mythology & Language, Anthropology with hands-on learning: STEM, Design Thinking, Art, Creative Writing, New Music, Theatrical Combat.
Harry Potter Sustainable Universe Institute
(Overnight and Commuter for ages 12-17 and Day Camp for ages 9-12, July16-Aug 6)
Role-play as ambassadors & delegates solving mortals' challenges to the universe & succeed at the Confederation of Wizards. Art, music, drama, creative writing, magic, STEM, quantum realms, quidditch, spells, potions chemistry, wands, larping. Study the UN & SDG topics including climate action; curing disease through synthetic biology & the future of AI.
(Overnight and Commuter for ages 12-17 and Day Camp for ages 9-12, July16-Aug 6)
Role-play as ambassadors & delegates solving mortals' challenges to the universe & succeed at the Confederation of Wizards. Art, music, drama, creative writing, magic, STEM, quantum realms, quidditch, spells, potions chemistry, wands, larping. Study the UN & SDG topics including climate action; curing disease through synthetic biology & the future of AI.
Fandom Multiverse Institute
(Overnight for ages 12-17, July 2-Aug 6)
Creatifve Engagement using robotics, AI/machine learning, game design. Like-minded campers, “Suspend Disbelief” through the DC and Marvel Worlds, Harry Potter, Camp Half-Blood & Dr. WHO, Sherlock, Star Wars. NASA Award Winning DIGIVATIONS’ STEM + ARTS + HUMANITIES + KINESTHETIC curriculum & hands-on projects empower youth to solve quests, create future unicorn prototypes & art, write short stories, plays, musical & theatrical performances.
(Overnight for ages 12-17, July 2-Aug 6)
Creatifve Engagement using robotics, AI/machine learning, game design. Like-minded campers, “Suspend Disbelief” through the DC and Marvel Worlds, Harry Potter, Camp Half-Blood & Dr. WHO, Sherlock, Star Wars. NASA Award Winning DIGIVATIONS’ STEM + ARTS + HUMANITIES + KINESTHETIC curriculum & hands-on projects empower youth to solve quests, create future unicorn prototypes & art, write short stories, plays, musical & theatrical performances.
XGENS 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals Institute & Model UN Academy
(Overnight, Commuter, & Day Academy ages 13-17, July 23-Aug 6)
Immersion in design thinking, arts & humanities, diplomacy, STEM & technology policy lead to innovation & leadership enabling real world solutions to the SDG’s 169 targets & themes: ECONOMIC, FOOD & WATER SECURITY; ENVIRONMENTALISM; SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE; FUTURE OF WORK IN AN AI WORLD; & SOCIAL JUSTICE.
(Overnight, Commuter, & Day Academy ages 13-17, July 23-Aug 6)
Immersion in design thinking, arts & humanities, diplomacy, STEM & technology policy lead to innovation & leadership enabling real world solutions to the SDG’s 169 targets & themes: ECONOMIC, FOOD & WATER SECURITY; ENVIRONMENTALISM; SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE; FUTURE OF WORK IN AN AI WORLD; & SOCIAL JUSTICE.
XGENS Model United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Academy & Institute
Overnight & Commuter
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"My son Colby adores Digivations, and I do, too! Steve and Anne Berman are brilliant, heart led scholar/teacher/mentors who know how to engage and challenge children to grow and learn and take responsibility for creating a better, stronger, kinder world. It’s nothing sort of life changing." - Annie Arnoult, parent, April 2023
Curriculum
The Academies' are student centric featuring offerings where each youth will be able to pursue a wide range of interests as they learn and apply new knowledge as part of quests and adventures, and include, among other topics, the sciences, including advanced materials: material science engineering, semi-conductor engineering and manufacturing, bioengineering, commercial space, intelligent infrastructure, and quantum computing. Our goals this year include addressing Societal Needs by refining our curriculum enabling youth to continue to learn and acquire core skills enhancing their career opportunities and providing pathways for college credit to ease the burden of college costs. For the summer, we plan on focusing significantly on AI/Metaverse challenges, cellular biology processes, CRISPR advances in the context of genetic modification, comparative medicine, nanotechnology, neuroscience, plant science, and quantum physics, among others. The AI future depends on the speed with which chips can be developed, advanced and manufactured -- and students who already have this knowledge will have a huge leg up. The Cornell campus will be perfectly suited to all our outdoor activities such as capture the flag, Wizards Chess; and sports such as Quadball (aka QUIDDITCH), Bowling at Helen Newman, Climbing at Lindseth Climbing Wall, Ice Cream Social featuring Cornell Dairy Ice Cream, Bus trips to local parks with box lunches, picnic dinners, and much more.
The Academies' are student centric featuring offerings where each youth will be able to pursue a wide range of interests as they learn and apply new knowledge as part of quests and adventures, and include, among other topics, the sciences, including advanced materials: material science engineering, semi-conductor engineering and manufacturing, bioengineering, commercial space, intelligent infrastructure, and quantum computing. Our goals this year include addressing Societal Needs by refining our curriculum enabling youth to continue to learn and acquire core skills enhancing their career opportunities and providing pathways for college credit to ease the burden of college costs. For the summer, we plan on focusing significantly on AI/Metaverse challenges, cellular biology processes, CRISPR advances in the context of genetic modification, comparative medicine, nanotechnology, neuroscience, plant science, and quantum physics, among others. The AI future depends on the speed with which chips can be developed, advanced and manufactured -- and students who already have this knowledge will have a huge leg up. The Cornell campus will be perfectly suited to all our outdoor activities such as capture the flag, Wizards Chess; and sports such as Quadball (aka QUIDDITCH), Bowling at Helen Newman, Climbing at Lindseth Climbing Wall, Ice Cream Social featuring Cornell Dairy Ice Cream, Bus trips to local parks with box lunches, picnic dinners, and much more.
NEWS FLASH: DIGIVATIONS at CORNELL UNIVERSITY IS HONORING INDEPENDENT BOOK STORES EVERYDAY WITH EVERY REGISTRATION THROUGH MAY 15TH INDEPENDENT BOOK STORES have always served as a sacred and special world for children and youth. Co-Founder Dr. Steve Berman states, "They serve as bedrocks for children’s present and future development igniting their creativity, imaginations, innovation and learning. DIGIVATIONS INSTITUTES’ Innovation & Literary Academies’ Founders applaud independent book stores efforts in significantly enhancing literacy and for continuing to serve as the rocket fuel for children’s and youth’s dreams by opening up knowledge windows inspiring future innovators, mentors and leaders."
As a thank you from NASA award winning 501(c)(3) educational non-profit DIGIVATIONS, every child who registers for DIGIVATIONS at Cornell University receives a $25 gift card to the independent bookstore of their choice and the student’s english/history teacher will receive one for their classroom. Please add the code "ilovebooks2023" at registration checkout.
As a thank you from NASA award winning 501(c)(3) educational non-profit DIGIVATIONS, every child who registers for DIGIVATIONS at Cornell University receives a $25 gift card to the independent bookstore of their choice and the student’s english/history teacher will receive one for their classroom. Please add the code "ilovebooks2023" at registration checkout.
inspiring the next generation of innovators, leaders & future mentors
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On-line Programs in July, Monday-Friday - Be part of the magic from your living room!Virtual Camp joins our In-Person Camp for innovation class & creative engagement 11-1pm PST daily plus optional 1-2 hours of daily time with campers for quests and games like Dungeons & Dragons. (Up to 15 hours of instruction with like minded friends and international faculty). Learn more.
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Regarding the World of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World
For the past decade, DIGIVATIONS’ Harry Potter Universe has been an educational offering of our 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on delivering its NASA award winning STEM+ARTS+HUMANITIES+KINESTHETICS curriculum. DIGIVATIONS remains dedicated to its established inclusive mission of delivering empowering and personalized student education where children, youth and young adults feel safe expressing and demonstrating their creativity, knowledge, skills and talents in an empathetic, kind and respectful manner within a diverse community of learners from all cultural, economic and societal backgrounds serving to establish positive and enduring relationships and friendships where they assist each other. DIGIVATIONS mission for more than 13 years remains focused on “Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators, Mentors and Leaders.” DIGIVATIONS’ desire is to “suspend disbelief” while stimulating creativity, discovery, friendship, joy, innovation, and leadership while utilizing the envelop of magical and wizarding worlds with characters who overcome challenges through collaborative ingenuity which embraces all students dedicated to a positive environment of inclusivity.
GRANDPARENT HIGHLIGHT:
This camp has meant so much to my grandson and all of us! Thank you so much for what you do. -Vicki W.
There is no other camp like Camp Demigod! My grandson has been attending the camp for 8 summers. His best friends in the world are his camp friends and he has found his passions from the multi-disciplinary NASA award winning curriculum. Bravo Dr. Anne and Dr. Steve and thank you for creating such an amazing, creative, unique and fun experience! - Elizabeth D.
PARENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Recently our 14 year old daughter participated as a delegate of the DIGIVATIONS XGENS Delegation at the Yale Model United Nations (YMUN). It was an exciting, educational, challenging, growth producing and fun experience. Dr. Steve Berman, Anne Deane Berman, PhD and their son Jacob Berman, guided our daughter through the YMUN process, and we are grateful she had this opportunity. It came about from being a camper!
Our daughter loves the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson books and this drew her to the DIGIVATIONS CAMP DEMIGOD INSTITUTE. This has proved to be an investment our family made that is paying off. She loves the camp and returned last year as an Assistant CIT.
Her social skills, self esteem and leadership abilities definitely grew from her time at DIGIVATIONS CAMP DEMIGOD INSTITUTE. She will be a CIT this summer and hopes to someday be a Counselor.
The Bermans' care about each child and provide a unique, safe, fun, camp that has enriching opprtunities for growth.
-The Canty Family, NYC
DIGIVATIONS XGENS
DIGIVATIONS XGENS is a non-profit North American affiliate of NASA award winning DIGIVATIONS’ family of educational entities. XGENS.org offers global, multidisciplinary career, professional development and leadership programs in fields encompassing the creative arts, cultural heritage, diplomacy, technology policy and scientific exploration. Centered on youth engagement and entrepreneurship, XGENERS are part of a global youth network under guidance of strategic experts in fields related to solving the SDG targets in application and practice.
Since 1998, DIGIVATIONS’ Founders have invested their decades of experience acquired in Academia (UCLA, UBC), Government, Creative Arts, and Technology Industries, in establishing and positively enabling an international community of thousands of youth, educators and professionals to exponentially advance the fabric of society paralleling the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. DIGIVATIONS XGENS programs prepare High School and College delegates to succeed at various conferences, including Yale and Harvard MUNs.
Upstate New York, Cayuga Lake
With a backyard of incomparable rustic beauty, this very special Camp Demigod is a playground sure to leave an indelible mark on your child.