As appeared in Destination Fairfield – Stimulating imaginations and learning this summer at Sacred Heart University

May 18th, 2008 by: Nancy

May 2008

Producing digital movies and learning languages like C++, Java or HTML might sound intimidating to those of us who grew up using a typewriter and listening to records.

Not so, though, for Willis Danielson and others from the Fairfield area and throughout the country. At a young age, Willis is learning tech skills in school that we might hesitate to tackle even as adults.

Though we may feel overwhelmed by technology, for the new generation of “digital kids,” this is the stuff of dreams.

Many parents struggle to find new ways to encourage their “digital kids” interest in technology. One answer may be found at iD Tech Camps (www.internalDrive.com), a weeklong, day and overnight summer camp for ages 7 to 17 located at over 50 prestigious universities in 23 states. This includes Sacred Heart University, Brown University, Vassar College, Stanford University and more.

During the weeklong camp, students create video games, design websites with Flash^®, build robots, learn programming, edit movies and more. No matter what course students take, the focus is always on fun and experimentation with new technology while articulating oneself in new and creative ways.

iD Tech Camps and other programs like it expose students to technology in a hands-on environment, encouraging them to develop the technology skills that most interest them. The students study in a university setting, giving them a change to experience college life. iD Tech Camps has also partnered with technology companies including Adobe^®, Apple^®, Autodesk^®, Microsoft®, Clickteam®, Wacom^®, Western Digital^® and others, allowing the camp to offer the latest in technology. As a result of this exposure, the students are motivated to use their new skills in the real world – with amazing results.

The digital age is just beginning. As technology usage continues to broaden and evolve, new opportunities will arise for these digital kids. With so many opportunities for growth, we can expect to see some amazing innovations from this generation of digital kids.

For more information about iD Tech Camps, please visit www.internalDrive.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324). Special teen programs are also available.