DIGIVATIONS CAMP DEMIGOD INSTITUTE

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There is a reason waterfalls have drawn people for thousands of years.

Standing beside the cascading waters of Robert H. Treman State Park, I found myself listening to what we call white noise—the broad spectrum of sound created by rushing water. Research suggests these natural soundscapes can quiet the brain’s constant chatter, reduce stress, improve focus, and gently shift us into a calmer, more creative state.

As a composer, I hear something even more profound. The waterfall is an orchestra without a conductor, endlessly changing yet always complete. Every splash, echo, and shimmer reminds us that nature has been composing long before we learned to write music.

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Perhaps that’s why children thrive when they spend time creating, exploring, and wondering outdoors.

This August, we’re inviting young people to unplug, imagine, and create with us in Ithaca.

⚔️ Camp Demigod Institute (Ages 9–13): August 3–8
Explore mythology, STEM, the arts, storytelling, filmmaking, technology, and epic adventures inspired by the world of Percy Jackson.

🌍 DIGIVATIONS Model UN Academy (Ages 14–18): August 10–15
Tackle global challenges, sharpen leadership skills, debate world issues, and collaborate with other highly motivated students.

Sometimes the greatest lessons begin by simply listening—to nature, to one another, and to the possibilities waiting within ourselves.

Learn more and register at: www.digivationsacademiesandcamps.org

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Before there was a Camp Demigod, there was a 9-year-old boy with a notebook full of stories.

This is one of them.

More than 15 years ago, in Point Robert’s, WA, our son Jacob wrote a Percy Jackson-inspired adventure called “The Incinerator.” Instead of letting it sit on a shelf, our family decided to bring his imagination to life. We acted in it, filmed it, and had an unforgettable time creating it together. I got to play “Gaia”. Steve was the monster. Jacob, the demigod.

Looking back, it’s easy to see where it all began. We are in out 13th season, located now just steps from the Cornell campus-Jacob is a recent graduate.

The world’s first and only overnight Camp Half-Blood grew from Jacob’s imagination and his love of mythology, storytelling, science, adventure, and learning. What started as one child’s creative writing inspired a summer camp where thousands of young demigods have gone on their own heroic quests in a place where everyone is welcome.

Every great adventure starts with someone willing to say, “What if…?”

Watch “The Incinerator” and see where the journey began:

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If your child dreams up worlds, heroes, monsters, or impossible quests, don’t be surprised if those stories become something extraordinary.

⚔️ Camp Demigod
📅 August 2–8
📍 Ithaca, New York
👦👧 Ages 9–13
Day and overnight
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Because sometimes the biggest adventures begin with the imagination of a 9-year-old.

An AI podcast which provides a good summary of what we are offering at Camp Demigod. Ithaca, NY, August 2-8. Join us or share with like-minded creatives and science students.

Real-World Magic: Inside Camp Demigod Children at this immersive summer camp use NASA-level science to solve fantasy quests, merging quantum physics with theatrical storytelling. Discover how this program turns failure into a superpower.

The video captures something that many fantasy fans instinctively understand: the games aren’t just games—they are a way of stepping into a story.

At Camp Demigod, we include Quidditch and Capture the Flag because they develop many of the same qualities that make great leaders, scientists, artists, and innovators.

* They transform imagination into action. Instead of simply reading Harry Potter or Percy Jackson, campers get to live those worlds. Fantasy becomes a shared experience rather than passive entertainment.

* Everyone has a role. Whether someone is fast, strategic, artistic, observant, or encouraging, every player contributes to the team’s success. The games reward different strengths.

* They teach leadership under pressure. Campers must communicate, make quick decisions, adapt when plans change, and trust one another—skills that transfer directly to school, careers, and life.

* They encourage healthy risk-taking. Like the campers at Camp Half-Blood, participants learn that challenges are opportunities to grow. Winning matters less than learning resilience and courage. In the Percy Jackson universe, Capture the Flag is portrayed as the defining activity where young demigods test themselves, build confidence, and discover their strengths.

* They build community. Years later, campers often remember the epic Capture the Flag battle, the impossible Quidditch comeback, or the clever strategy their team invented. Those shared adventures become lifelong memories and friendships.

This is why Capture the Flag has become as iconic to Percy Jackson fans as Quidditch is to Harry Potter fans. Both games are symbols of belonging to a community where teamwork, bravery, and imagination matter.

For us, these activities are never just recreation. They are carefully designed experiences that blend storytelling, physical movement, strategy, creativity, and leadership—the same combination that defines the entire Camp Demigod experience.

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⚔️ August 2–8 | Ithaca, NY | Ages 9–13
Overnight and Day Options

Become the hero of your own story at Camp Demigod! Spend a week immersed in Greek mythology, STEM, art, music, theater, swordplay, engineering challenges, and unforgettable adventures—all while making lifelong friends just steps from Cornell University.

Spaces are limited. Register now at www.digivationsacademiesandcamps.org.

The quest began in the summer of 2013 in Point Roberts, Washington.

Inspired by our son, Camp Demigod creator Jacob Berman, we eventually followed him to Cornell University. For the past three summers, monsters, oracles, quests, and heroic challenges have come to life just 700 steps from Cornell.

Now it’s your turn.

⚔️ Last chance to register for the world’s first overnight !
📅 August 2–9
📍 Ithaca, New York

Join fellow demigods for a week of mythology, STEM, creativity, leadership, and unforgettable adventures.

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This is our son, Jacob, 5 years ago just before he went to Cornell University. We are so proud of you for all you have accomplished and for the kind, centered caring person you continue to be! It has been a privilege building the Camp Demigod experience! August 2-15 marks our 14th summer! Day and overnight camps and high school academy!

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Why is Camp Important - Overnight Camp Demigod This will be Jacob Berman's 9th summer creating our NASA award winn...

Join the quest for our 14th summer! The world’s first overnight Camp Half-Blood in Ithaca, NY! Register for day or overnight camps August 2-15.

Model United Nations (more roleplay) for high school inventors and creatives 700 steps from the Cornell campus August 10-16.

NASA award winning / small cohort,

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At Camp Demigod, students get inspired through world-class lectures and then create and live an adventure.

🏛️ They become Greek heroes and strategists.
⚔️ They build armor and learn theatrical swordplay.
🔬 They explore Cornell’s world-class laboratories and museums.
🔭 They investigate science through telescopes and hands-on discovery.
🎨 They create meaningful dance, art and song inspired by mythology, history, and the future.
🤝 They collaborate with students from around the world.
🧠 They ask big questions, solve real problems, and discover talents they never knew they had.

Every bead on the Camp Demigod Half-Blood Necklace represents a challenge conquered, a lesson learned, a friendship formed, or a memory earned. By week’s end, each camper carries home a story they created themselves.

This isn’t screen time.

This isn’t busy work.

This is STEM + Arts + Movement + Leadership + Adventure woven into one unforgettable experience.

Parents tell us their children return home more confident, more curious, and already asking if they can come back next year.

⏳ August 2–8 is almost here, and enrollment is nearly closed.

If you’ve been thinking about Camp Demigod, don’t wait. Once the remaining spaces are filled, registration will close.

Ages 9–13
CIT opportunities for ages 14–17

📍 DIGIVATIONS HOUSE – Ithaca, New York, just 700 steps from Cornell University.

Register today before the final spots disappear: www.digivationsacademiesandcamps.org
Or call: 650-283-5440

Homeschool Families!

Looking for an educational experience that goes beyond the classroom? Day or sleep away.

This August, join DIGIVATIONS COMMUNITIES in Ithaca, NY—just 700 steps from Cornell University—for immersive, hands-on learning.

⚡ Camp Demigod (Ages 9–13)
August 3–7
Mythology, storytelling, art, music, STEM, LARP, nature, and unforgettable adventures.

🎓 Pre-Collegiate and Model United Nations Summer Academy (Ages 14–18)
August 10–14
Innovation, AI, design thinking, leadership, creative arts, and portfolio-building with expert mentors.

Small groups. Big ideas. Lifelong friendships.

Learn more:

DIGIVATIONS INSTITUTE: THE STEM+Arts Academy at Cornell University that Changes Lives- OVERNIGHT CAMP HALF-BLOOD! HARRY POTTER The destination for young creatives and scientists. July- 2024 on Cayuga Lake, Upstate NY Transform passion and potential into purpose through the SDGs. NY summer camp destination for young creatives and scientists. www.digivationscornelluniversity.org July, 2024, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY