iD Tech Camps | Held at American University Recently Updated

Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at American University! Our Washington, D.C. camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at one of the most innovative universities in the US. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy American's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!

In our next-gen labs, music is playing. Collaboration takes place in small clusters. Tech rockstar instructors share their knowledge, helping you bring your creations to life. Whether you want to code a mobile app, develop your own video game, design levels for VR, produce a viral video, or experiment with AI, you’ll have a blast turning your passions into real-world skills.

Why iD Tech Camps?

• Uniquely qualified, passionate instructors and small classes make all the difference

• 30+ innovative courses for all interests, backgrounds, and skill levels

• A gamified learning system, The iD Tech Pathway™, designed for your long-term success

• Industry-standard products 

• A taste of independence and a glimpse into collegiate life

• Off-computer activities including gaming tournaments, sports, board games, and campus excursions

• Friday Family Showcase—debut your final project and receive your official iD Tech diploma

Our Staff

We know the right instructor changes everything. Our staff empowers students with the most in-demand tech skills, while bringing our fun, inclusive camp culture to life.

Top university recruits and industry pros

Our selective hiring practices, honed for over 20 years, yield the most highly qualified, passionate instructors from tech companies and universities like Caltech and NYU.

All adults, no CITs, and thorough background checks

We adhere to a policy of no “Counselors in Training.” Instead, you’ll find fun-loving, well-paid, all-adult instructors. We take safety seriously. All staff members undergo extensive background and reference checks.

Trained in person

Once hired, each staff member attends Regional Staff Training. Via hands-on workshops, collaborative activities, and in-depth educational sessions, they hone their teaching methods and get immersed in our core values.

Located at the top of Embassy Row, American's 84-acre, tree-lined campus is situated in one of the most attractive and safe residential areas of Washington, D.C. Nearby points of interest include: The Smithsonian, the National Monuments and Memorials, Georgetown, Mount Vernon, Old Town, Alexandria, and the Air & Space Museum. During outdoor activities and breaks between lab sessions, iD Tech students can enjoy all this beautiful DC campus has to offer, from museums and monuments. 

In addition to skill-building and friendships, each iD Tech camp offers students the valuable opportunity of exploring a prestigious university campus. At American University, this includes chowing down in the Mary Graydon Center's Terrace Dining Room alongside future tech disruptors, taking in campus landmarks like Katzen Arts Center, and basking in the sunshine during outdoor activities and games across the Eric Friedheim Quadrangle. The entire experience gives students an exciting glimpse into their own bright future.