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This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 650,000 alumni who are changing the world with technology. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design. Top universities have hosted our programs for over 20 years. Held at 75+ locations...(more)
iD Tech has partnered with the world’s most prestigious institutions to create an unparalleled online learning experience for teens. With curriculum developed by elite university faculty and industry experts and live teaching from our iD Tech instructors, your teen will earn a portfolio-building tech certification...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Loyola University...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted in the Boston area...(more)
Teens unlock their brilliance with personalized 1-on-1 tutoring. Guided by elite Tech Rockstars from universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU, students gain confidence, have fun, and advance their skills fast...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted in Princeton...(more)
Our spring and summer Virtual Tech Camps are the perfect, home-based option for students seeking the collaborative spirit of our on-campus programs. For many, learning alongside others is a vital social component. Let's keep your child advancing their skills, engaging with other students, and building confidence!..(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer in Silicon Valley! iD Tech Academies allow teens to experience a 2-week program on campus at one of the nation's most recognizable universities. Students will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while building hard STEM skills - and real-world soft skills - on the way to igniting their intellectual curiosity. ..(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camps...(more)
Does your teen have their sights set on an elite university? Guided by iD Certified tutors who recently excelled in their own SATs® and AP® Exams, your child will go beyond basic comprehension, diving into practice problems to develop a deep understanding of test content...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at San Francisco State University...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at the University of Virginia...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Vassar College! Our Poughkeepsie, NY camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at a college with a rich history of academic excellence. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Vassar's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
Software startup vibes. Peer collaboration. Elite staff. Intensive curriculum. A prestigious university setting. That’s iD Coding & AI Academy, our two-week, pre-collegiate program for teens ages 13-18 hosted at Caltech...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Lake Forest College...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Carnegie Mellon University...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Wesleyan University...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at NYU...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at the University of Texas at Dallas...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at the University of North Florida...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Fairfield University...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Villanova University...(more)
Join a team of fellow veteran iD Tech students to tackle real-world problems with radical solutions using breakthrough technologies. Over two weeks, you and your fellow Academy NEXT students will work together to plan and execute projects that could make the world a better place using the latest technology. Whether you excel in coding, game development, artificial intelligence, data science, or machine learning, you’ll find your place on a team here...(more)
This isn’t summer camp. It’s a one-of-a-kind deep dive into the world of video game design, development, and production—all on a prestigious university campus. In this intensive, pre-collegiate program for teens ages 13-18, you’ll team up with peers to conceptualize and create your dream game...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Texas Christian University. Our camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at an inspiring university location. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy TCU's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Arizona State University...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at the University in Austin...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camps...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at the University of Miami...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Northwestern University...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at CSU Fort Collins. Our camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at an inspiring university location. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy CSU Fort Collins' outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Emory University...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Columbia University! Our New York camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at one of the top universities in the world. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Columbia's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
Kickstart your game design career by building your own video game prototype with the industry’s hottest new tools in Unreal Engine 5! You’ll take the helm of the full game development pipeline and transform ideas into a fully playable 3D prototype. Start with game design fundamentals to explore everything that’s possible within the engine and create your own environment. ..(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Lewis & Clark College...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at George Mason University! Our Fairfax camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at a top five public university. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy GMU's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at FDU - Madison! Our STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at a nationally-recognized university. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy FDU - Madison's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more! ..(more)
Does your teen want to be a software engineer at Google? A game designer at Epic? Our academies are a launchpad to future success with startup vibes, custom curriculum, and our most elite faculty all on a prestigious campus. Sessions starting in just 4 weeks! Ages 13-18...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at UMass Amherst! Our Amherst camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at a top public university in the country. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy UMass Amherst's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camps...(more)
This Java camp is part of a weeklong summer course where you'll sharpen your Java skills with logic-based programs, arcade-style games, and programming challenges. You'll complete the program with a portfolio of projects showcasing your skills that you could use to impress colleges and potential employers. With essential Java coding under your belt, you’ll be ready for a future in STEM and application design!..(more)
Get into Python, machine learning, computer vision, and neural networks with the cutting-edge NVIDIA® Jetson Orin Nano™. You'll utilize the newest tech in the Jetson series and have access to a small computing powerhouse, a webcam, and the resources to push Python further than ever before...(more)
Software startup vibes. Peer collaboration. Elite staff. Intensive curriculum. A prestigious university setting. That’s iD Coding & AI Academy, our two-week, pre-collegiate program for teens ages 13-18 hosted in the Boston Area...(more)
Gather your crew, grab a wrench, and get ready to build a bot the world has never seen! BattleBots® combines the craftsmanship of engineering with the high-octane excitement of a robotics championship. This course is part of an intensive 2-week summer program running Monday through Friday (overnight at most locations with the option to stay the weekend within the two weeks)...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at University of Florida...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Southern New Hampshire University...(more)
Does your teen want to be a software engineer at Google? A game designer at Epic? Our academies are a launchpad to future success with startup vibes, custom curriculum, and our most elite faculty all on a prestigious campus. Sessions starting in just 4 weeks! Ages 13-18...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at UCLA...(more)
Experience life at Davidson College with a well-balanced week of activities ranging from time outdoors to lab sessions.This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with technology...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Towson University...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Florida Atlantic University...(more)
This isn’t summer camp. It’s a one-of-a-kind deep dive into the world of video game design, development, and production—all on a prestigious university campus. In this intensive, pre-collegiate program for teens ages 13-18, you’ll team up with peers to conceptualize and create your dream game...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Santa Clara University...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at San Diego State. Our camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at an inspiring university location. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy San Diego State's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Montclair State...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Bentley University...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at UNC-Chapel Hill...(more)
This course is part of an intensive two-week summer program held online for two hours each day, Monday through Friday. With Roblox's built-in editor, you’ll apply game design fundamentals and build your own 3D world full of engaging obstacles, custom platforms, and sculpted landscapes...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in 3D printing, coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at UC Berkeley...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Rollins College...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Adelphi University...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Purdue. Our camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at an inspiring university location. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Purdue's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at the University of South Florida...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at UC Irvine...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Macalester College...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Stony Brook University! Our STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at one of New York's top public universities. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Stony Brook's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at MSU. Our camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at an inspiring university location. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy MSU's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Curry College...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at the University of Michigan...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at SUNY Purchase! Our STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at a college with a rich history of academic excellence. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy SUNY Purchase's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Caltech...(more)
Does your teen want to be a software engineer at Google? A game designer at Epic? Our academies are a launchpad to future success with startup vibes, custom curriculum, and our most elite faculty all on a prestigious campus. Sessions starting in just 4 weeks! Ages 13-18...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at the University of Denver...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Trinity University in Texas...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Butler University...(more)
Does your teen want to be a software engineer at Google? A game designer at Epic? Our academies are a launchpad to future success with startup vibes, custom curriculum, and our most elite faculty all on a prestigious campus. Sessions starting in just 4 weeks! Ages 13-18...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at NC State...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Bellevue College! Our STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at one of the top public colleges in Washington state. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Bellevue's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
This course is part of an intensive two-week summer program held online for two hours each day, Monday through Friday. Learn coding fundamentals, build engaging, interactive games, and lay a foundation to pursue an incredible number of career paths! ..(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Marymount Manhattan College...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Ohio State University...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Xavier University...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Sierra College! Our STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech instructors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Sierra College's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at American University...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at the University of Maryland...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Southern Methodist University...(more)
This machine learning summer camp is part of an intensive 2-week program running Monday through Friday (overnight at most locations with the option to stay the weekend within the two weeks). Explore advanced Python programming concepts through cryptography, such as complex puzzles and ciphers, and work with industry-standard tools to build neural networks...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at UC San Diego...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at UW Seattle...(more)
This isn’t summer camp. It’s a one-of-a-kind deep dive into the world of video game design, development, and production—all on a prestigious university campus. In this intensive, pre-collegiate program for teens ages 13-18, you’ll team up with peers to conceptualize and create your dream game...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Marymount University! Our Arlington camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at a nationally-recognized university. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Marymount's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
Open the door to the vast world of programming and development by learning the fundamentals of C++. Develop complex games with 2D graphics and interactive components throughout the week as you learn essential coding skills and apply them in a series of engaging projects and challenges...(more)
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Olin College of Engineering! Our Needham camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at one of the best engineering universities in the country. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Olin's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!..(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 600,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Benedictine University...(more)
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