2010 @ iD Tech – Nachos (Part 1)
Hey All – it’s (the other) Pete reflecting on another amazing season at iD Tech! This is the moment that everyone gets to take a nice long breath before diving back in and finding new, exciting ways to make 2011 even better. Of course, iD Tech doesn’t really stop – iD 365 is active all year round and is an awesome way to keep the iD spirit alive while waiting for summer to finally reappear.
While all of the other folks at iD are catching up on their much needed beauty sleep (ahem… Josh!), I figured it was prime time to take over the blog and fill it with some of the incredible stuff that happened this summer across the world of iD. There’s so much to cram in that I’ll have several posts over the coming week covering Nachos, iDX and new games!
All of our camps are connected via an active online community in order to share ideas, stories, advice and concerns to help make every camp better. The more we share, the more we learn and the better everyone does their jobs. Luckily for me, there is an entire Forum based solely around Nachos, a staff incentive program that encourages staffers to go above and beyond in their work. This online gathering place gives me a window into the amazing job our staff does every day.
Anyway, here’s a breakdown of the some of the cooler Nacho submissions we had during the summer:
The Drill Sergeant
This training-only Nacho was given out for starting a random chant during lunch at one of the trainings. Matt (aka Rocky) from Columbia University (of whom I will mention a bunch of times) submitted this video of his table starting their 2010 Nacho hunt.
The Mad Hatter

Sacred Heart scores big with a Wacky Hat Day!
The gang at Sacred Heart University scored tons of Nachos this season. One of the first submissions was this shot from Wacky Hat Day, earning them the Mad Hatter.

Princeton rocks with this amazing Wacky Hat design!
Not to be outdone, Princeton had a Wacky Hat Day of their own with too many hats to post! This particular submission, however, really beamed of iD pride!
The Michael Cotter
iD Vassar claimed a ton of Nachos this summer – one requiring the simple task of High-5′ing all of camp. Check it out!
The Scripps
One of my very favorite Nachos, we had a bunch of attempts from all over the country!

iD Vassar showing off their spelling skills.

UC Irvine spreading out on the pavement!

St. Mary's also had a little issue getting every camper in frame!

iD Gaming Academy at Stanford PWNS!

Columbia shows off a terrific height advantage!
You’ve Been Served
There was a bit of a Nacho rivalry this summer between St. Mary’s University and Purdue. One of the highlights of their battle for Nacho superiority was the attempt that each had to out “serve” one another on the dance floor. I’m not quite sure who won…?

St. Mary's showing the world their dance skills.
Stay tuned for more Nacho highlights! w00t!
September 1st, 2010
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