We welcome you to Cornell University for our NASA Award Winning
Overnight & Day Innovation & Literary Camps & Pre-Collegiate Academies
Co-Founders Anne Deane Berman, PhD and Dr. Steven Lee Berman with their son, Cornell student and DIGIVATIONS co-Founder, Jacob, on the Cornell University campus, Ezra Cornell Statue sporting the swords graciously donated by Jacob and Jen Lehmann for 2023 overnight Academies.
Steve Berman
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WELCOME TO DIGIVATIONS!
NASA Award Winning DIGIVATIONS STEM + ARTS + HUMANITIES + KINESTHETIC INNOVATION & LITERARY CAMPS & PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMIES, on the campus at Cornell University, June 30-August 3, and UCLA, mid-August, are camp and academy fusions where literary and media themes bring STEM, ARTS (visual to theatrical) & Humanities (Ancient Civilizations including Greece and Rome, Linguistics through classics) alive incorporating live action role-playing (larping), theatrical combat, world building (AI through metaverses), and bountiful engaging activities ranging from Capture the Flag, Quadball (Quidditch) and Wizards Chess to Board Games, as well as Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic. Design Thinking and hands-on composing, creating, making, writing (short stories, skits and plays) and prototyping (new product innovations including those inspired by biomimicry) through DIGIVATIONS’ Creative Learning Lab empowers campers/students to architect their dreams while also learning from peer youth scholars to graduate students, international renown faculty and Nobel Prize Laureates.
Innovation & STEM subjects encompassing Advanced Computing including AI/Metaverse world building, Aquaculture, Biomimicry and Regenerative Design and Implementation, Bioengineering and Biophysics “cell hacking” improving the human condition, CRISPR advances in the context of genetic modification, Comparative Medicine, Intelligent Infrastructure and Transportation, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Plant Science, Space Exploration including Commercial Space, Quantum Physics, Circular Economy and Design Thinking, Model UN advocacy, procedures, negotiation and writing impactful and inclusive resolutions, and & 17 UN Sustainable Development Goal accelerator and incubator concepts along with a plethora of additional topics and subjects. Guest faculty including graduate students from Cornell, University of California, Johns Hopkins, other leading universities, as well as industry leaders in STEM fields, Creative Writing, Film and Theatre including Theatrical Combat, among others. INNOVATION TOPICS LEAD TO CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT WHERE CAMPERS/STUDENTS CREATE NEW DESIGNS AND PROTOTYPES OF INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND WORKS IN THE ARTS, FILM, THEATER, MUSIC, AND THEMED ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDING QUESTS.
DIGIVATIONS is an extremely creative, engaging, immersive, hands-on, and rigorous innovation program that introduces students to the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for successfully linking STEM+ARTS+HUMANITIES+KINESTHETIC multidisciplinary concepts in just two weeks with three and four week options available. 20-30 participants experience a cocoon of student centric innovation and creativity, often developing new works which highlight their vision for a more equitable, regenerative and sustainable future.
Highlights:
Program Dates: Session I June 30-July 13 & Session II July 14-27 & Session III July 28-August 3
Two Week Program Tuition: starting at $3,400
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.
NASA Award Winning DIGIVATIONS STEM + ARTS + HUMANITIES + KINESTHETIC INNOVATION & LITERARY CAMPS & PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMIES, on the campus at Cornell University, June 30-August 3, and UCLA, mid-August, are camp and academy fusions where literary and media themes bring STEM, ARTS (visual to theatrical) & Humanities (Ancient Civilizations including Greece and Rome, Linguistics through classics) alive incorporating live action role-playing (larping), theatrical combat, world building (AI through metaverses), and bountiful engaging activities ranging from Capture the Flag, Quadball (Quidditch) and Wizards Chess to Board Games, as well as Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic. Design Thinking and hands-on composing, creating, making, writing (short stories, skits and plays) and prototyping (new product innovations including those inspired by biomimicry) through DIGIVATIONS’ Creative Learning Lab empowers campers/students to architect their dreams while also learning from peer youth scholars to graduate students, international renown faculty and Nobel Prize Laureates.
Innovation & STEM subjects encompassing Advanced Computing including AI/Metaverse world building, Aquaculture, Biomimicry and Regenerative Design and Implementation, Bioengineering and Biophysics “cell hacking” improving the human condition, CRISPR advances in the context of genetic modification, Comparative Medicine, Intelligent Infrastructure and Transportation, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Plant Science, Space Exploration including Commercial Space, Quantum Physics, Circular Economy and Design Thinking, Model UN advocacy, procedures, negotiation and writing impactful and inclusive resolutions, and & 17 UN Sustainable Development Goal accelerator and incubator concepts along with a plethora of additional topics and subjects. Guest faculty including graduate students from Cornell, University of California, Johns Hopkins, other leading universities, as well as industry leaders in STEM fields, Creative Writing, Film and Theatre including Theatrical Combat, among others. INNOVATION TOPICS LEAD TO CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT WHERE CAMPERS/STUDENTS CREATE NEW DESIGNS AND PROTOTYPES OF INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND WORKS IN THE ARTS, FILM, THEATER, MUSIC, AND THEMED ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDING QUESTS.
DIGIVATIONS is an extremely creative, engaging, immersive, hands-on, and rigorous innovation program that introduces students to the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for successfully linking STEM+ARTS+HUMANITIES+KINESTHETIC multidisciplinary concepts in just two weeks with three and four week options available. 20-30 participants experience a cocoon of student centric innovation and creativity, often developing new works which highlight their vision for a more equitable, regenerative and sustainable future.
Highlights:
- Independent and interactive seminars (not for credit) taught by world class university faculty including Nobel Prize Laureates, graduate students, and world class industry professionals along with youth peer experts. Campers/Students actively engage with such faculty and industry experts through meaningful and robust question and answer sessions and conceptual framework analysis and hands-on activities.
- Innovation classes focus on the regenerative impact of emerging technologies, as well as the attributes of humanity which engage collaboration through creative, intellectual and sensory qualities to solve local and global challenges.
- Attendees explore a variety of literary and media themes including Percy Jackson, Harry Potter and Camp Fandom incorporating the infamous Hunger Games to the Marvel Universe and beyond, utilizing AI, fine art, music, science and engineering including computation/coding to robotics, composition, film, theater, improvisation, theatrical combat and sword play.
- Hands-on projects empower youth to solve quests, create future unicorn prototypes & art, write short stories, plays, musical & theatrical performances based around the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their 169 targets.
- Project presentations and performances are evaluated by faculty, and receive feedback.
- Attendees receive a DIGIVATIONS certificate for successful completion of program.
Program Dates: Session I June 30-July 13 & Session II July 14-27 & Session III July 28-August 3
Two Week Program Tuition: starting at $3,400
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.
Session III XGENS 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals Institute & Model UN Academy
(Overnight and Commuter ages 13-17, July 28-August 3)
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 and Commuter ages 13-17, July 28-August 3)
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.
Transportation by Charter Bus available from NYC.
Ways to Join our Community
In 2024, 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 2024, 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.
"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
inspiring the next generation of innovators, leaders & future mentors
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Live 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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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.
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.