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    iD Tech Camps | Held at Bentley

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    Details

    • Listing Type: Summer Programs
    • Program Delivery: Day, Residential
    • Provided By: Independent Provider
    • Session Start: June, July, August
    • Session Length: One Week
    • Entering Grade: Below 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
    • Gender: Coed
    • Category: STEM
    • Sub-Categories: Computer Science, Robotics, Game Design, Mathematics, Engineering, Coding, Artificial Intelligence
    • Selective: No
    • Ages: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
    • Minimum Cost: $500 - $1,499
    • Credit Awarded: No
    • Location:Waltham, Massachusetts
    • Last Updated:August 2024
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    Overview

    Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Bentley University! Our Waltham camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at one of the nation's top universities. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Bentley'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
    • 50+ 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.

    Founded in 1917, this classic New England campus is located on 163 acres just minutes west of Boston. Bentley integrates business and information technology and consistently receives high rankings for its undergrad and graduate programs. Known for its dynamic community of scholars and creative thinkers, Bentley is held in high regard within the academic community. Come explore this prestigious campus!

    In addition to skill-building and friendships, each iD Tech camp offers students the valuable opportunity of exploring a prestigious university campus. At Bentley University, this includes chowing down in the Student Center alongside future tech disruptors, taking in campus landmarks like Bentley Library and the Smith Academic Technology Center, and basking in the sunshine during outdoor activities and games across Bentley’s ample green spaces. The entire experience gives students an exciting glimpse into their own bright future.