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January 31st, 2012 by: Pete
Are iD Tech Camps worth the cost?
I think it is a fair question. Here’s what I know. My team and I care deeply and passionately about delivering the top summer technology camps in the country. Are we perfect? Absolutely not. Are we a human business that needs to continually refine? Absolutely. Are we an inexpensive camp? No. But are we worth the cost? Here is why I say “yes!” And here are some of the reasons why we are the World’s #1 Tech Camp.
- Track Record. We’ve been running technology programs since 1999, and we are entering out 14th season. When I started, I didn’t have any gray hair (now I have plenty)—but I knew that kids and teens were not getting the exposure to technology that would be necessary to compete in the new economy. It was clear back in 1999. It is even more clear today. In 1999, my family set out to do things differently. We’re still an independently run family company that defines quality on our terms.
- Personal Approach. The iD Pedagogy is quite simple…we guarantee ratios of 8 students per instructor for personalized, 1-on-1 instruction. Kids have different learning styles. If you have 20 or 30 kids per educator, the end result is what you’d expect…you have to teach to the middle. Likewise, if you are an educator and have a maximum of 8 students, you can deliver a whole lot better instruction, on a much more personal level. It’s much more expensive to guarantee our small ratios—but the end result speaks for itself. And when we say guarantee, we mean it. If we go beyond ratio, you get a free week of camp. Read more about the iD Guarantee.
- Risk Management. Safety has to be job 1. I am personally involved in developing our risk management training. It evolves every season. I ask myself one simple question… “would I send my own kids to iD Tech Camps? Would I trust every staff member to care after my own kids?” The short answer? Yes. And Yes. Then we get to work.
- Software. Anybody can go to the Web and learn just about anything these days. But let’s face it, I am not going to spend 30-40 hours in a week teaching myself how to make iPhone Apps, learn Maya, edit in Final Cut Pro or program in C++ or Java. It is great to have an energetic coach and role model who is passionate about teaching the specific software applications. At iD Tech Camps, we teach the best of the best…products from Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Microsoft, etc. And staff better know their stuff!!
- Adult-Only Instructors. Years ago, we bucked the summer camp trend. We decided on a “No Counselors in Training” policy. We just saw that too many camps were cutting corners by “hiring” 15 and 16 and 17 year old teens to actually be the counselors. Imagine running a camp and not having to pay anyone to work there. That’s how many camps cut costs. We do things differently. We seek out the best talents, pay them better than other summer programs, and attract (and retain) the best.
- Top University Locations. A college degree is pretty much a must-have for the new generation. It is important to get kids and teens thinking about college right now. Expose them to as many university campuses as possible. At iD, they can experience over 6o of the top Universities in the country. Down the road, when it’s time to apply to college, they can make a more informed decision. “Hey, I studied a week at iD Tech Camps Stanford, I really love the campus.” “I got to spend 2 weeks learning programming at MIT. I want to apply there!”
- Where Are the Jobs? STEM-based jobs (those focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) are some of the highest paid in the country. And recently in January of 2012, CNN Money reported that college grads in this field are the top paid, and most sought-after grads in the country. Take that to the bank!
- Top Workplace. We’ve been named a Top Workplace by the San Jose Mercury News for the past two years. It may seem like a just another award, but I know that happy staff = happy campers. If our staff hated their jobs, what kind of camps would they deliver? Likewise, if they love their jobs and love the iD mission, what kind of camps will they deliver? It’s not math, but it kind of is.
- Continuing Education Units from Stanford. Students who want to beef up their portfolios for college can purchase Continuing Education Units at ALL iD locations. CEUs are accredited by Stanford Continuing Studies or Villanova University (depending on the iD program you attend).
- Culture of Excellence. It starts with the little things. Do we pick up the phone when you call? If you email us, do we get right back to you? When you drop off your student at camp, do you fee comfortable that we are on top of the details? Are we delivering on our promises? The answer should be “yes” to all of the above. Talk is cheap. We want to deliver on our promises. That is the expectation.
I could keep going and going and going. In the end, iD Tech Camps is really about bringing out the internalDrive in each student. Did you know that is what the i and D stand for? Yep. internalDrive. We hear from students every year… “I learned more at iD Tech Camps in one week than I learned in a semester at school.” Maybe the reason is that we have built a culture that is un-school. We package learning in a summer camp setting…so our students learn to love technology without feeling like they will be tested. They can unleash their creativity without being competitive.
So, if you want to know if iD Tech Camps are worth the price, at least now you have heard from me. I will never say we are a perfect summer program, bu we set extremely high expectations for ourselves–and that is part of the reason we have such a loyal following. Feel free to leave a comment on my blog–I’d love to hear from you. I hope to see you out there this summer, and I hope to start you on your path toward doing something BIG, like so many students have already done.
Yours Truly,
Pete
January 31st, 2012 | Tags: Are iD Tech Camps Worth the Cost, Computer Camp for Kids, computer camps for teens, Summer Camps, tech camps
Posted in: CEO's Blog, Summer Camps
August 4th, 2011 by: Elise
Junior programmers are flocking to Stanford, MIT, and elsewhere to hone their app-writing skills
By George Anders
Michael Matias traveled 7,400 miles to camp this summer. Usually the 15-year-old computer enthusiast finds plenty to do in Tel Aviv, his hometown. But when a friend won renown as a hotshot programmer after attending a California tech camp, Michael and his parents made camp a key part of their trip to the U.S. in July. In July the Matiases found a short-stay home near Stanford University. Michael spent his days on campus in a fast-paced course run by iD Tech Camps, learning how to develop applications for the iPhone. “Maybe I’ll end up building the next great app,” he says.
Click here to read full article.
August 4th, 2011
Posted in: CEO's Blog, iD In The News, Santa Clara University, St. Mary's College of California, Stanford University, UC Berkeley
June 14th, 2011 by: Pete
Hello there,
I wanted to share some photos of our staff training at UC Berkeley. We had other training programs going on all over the country over the past month. Training is intensive. We have both online components and in-person components. It was amazing seeing so many returning staff members–and so many noobs too! Have fun with these photos:
Safety First!
Details on the diploma ceremony…
Learning teamwork through the famous cup game…
Role Models…
Some serious iD Green Team Spirit…
And, as promised, some of the awesome shoe styles our summer camp staff are wearing…
A shout out to our summer camp staff…
And to all of our campers at the world’s #1 tech camp…get ready to…
We can’t wait to see you this summer! Congrats to our computer camp locations that are already in session across the country. No matter if you want to develop Android Apps, make iPhone Apps, film and edit digital movies, learn to make video games, or get really crazy with our computer engineering camp, iD Tech Camps is the place–we’ve got the course for you! Now is your time!
Summer is here–the best time of the year!
-Pete
June 14th, 2011 | Tags: Computer Camps in California, Learn iPhone Apps, learn programming, make video games, Summer Camps, tech camps
Posted in: CEO's Blog, iD In The News, UC Berkeley
May 11th, 2011 by: Pete
Hello iD Nation,
Most of you know that we teach many different aspects of game design at our summer camps to kids and teens ages 7-18. There is a lot to be learned when making a video game–probably more than meets the eye. The distinction here is MAKING a game versus simply playing games. With the new emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) that you might be hearing about in the news–it is important that our curriculum embody STEM principles. Call it a head fake, but as long as kids are learning in new and fun ways, and developing new problem-solving and team-building skills, who cares how the skill development is packaged?
But where do we draw the line as parents? I can tell you that I certainly never played video games when I was 4 years old. I had my Atari 2600 when I was 12 years old–and that was a fun console with many timeless arcade classics like Centipede, Donkey Kong, Frogger, and Ms. Pacman. But certainly, times have changed. Games and apps are everywhere. Mobile computing has changed the game. So what is a parent to do? Where’s the line? Here’s a little story that describes what goes on at my house.
If I can’t find my phone around the house (it happens pretty regularly), I often know where to look. Usually it means my 4-year-old has run off with my phone to sneak a few games of Angry Birds into his “very stressful day.” It is certainly important for young kids to unwind after a few hours of preschool, no doubt. But playing video games? Where does it end? Where’s the line? Maybe a better question is…”Where will it lead? How can I channel it?”
It will be fun, down the road, to see where my sons take their interests in video games. As a parent, I just want my kids to be exposed to many different activities and experiences–from soccer, to biking, science class, acting, and yes, even making or creating their own iPhone apps someday. I know the general thinking is that it is hard to learn to create video games–but I am in the business of exposing kids to all sorts of fun and engaging technologies. There is tons of creativity and problem-solving when conceiving and implementing your own video games. So, I am not going to worry if my sons sneak a few games of Angry Birds in at the young ages of 4 and 6. I just wish they wouldn’t be able to beat me! Which they do regularly–despite my sincere desire to win.
So, the next time you are on a plane, in the car, at home (or even just looking for your phone) and you are debating whether to let your little one’s be occupied with a few minutes of game time–I say let them. As long as you balance it out with other activities. Society is evolving, for better or worse. We have seen a digital revolution in recent years–and casual games and apps work seamlessly and elegantly on your iPhone or Droid (making them ubiquitous in society–and challenging to us as parents). A few games of Angry Birds never hurt anybody. Who knows where that interest could lead? Just make sure you beat your kids at Angry Birds once in a while!
Have a great week!
-Pete
PS…If you have children that are really interested in making video games, and if you want to learn a little more about the game design field, please click here.
May 11th, 2011 | Tags: Angry Birds Game Design, Computer Camps for Kids and Teens, Creating iPhone Apps, Learn to Make Video Games, Summer Camps
Posted in: CEO's Blog, iD Tech Camps, Summer Camps
April 22nd, 2011 by: Pete
Just in time for Earth Day on April 22nd, 2011 the summer education company iD Tech Camps, along with its iD Teen Academies, has so far committed over $11,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation. This translates into the planting of 11,000 trees to date – and it’s just the beginning. The iD One Camper One Tree initiative will donate one dollar to plant a tree for every camper this summer, with the goal of planting 20,000 trees by the end of the season.
iD Tech Camps will tangibly help the environment this summer by eliminating approximately 550 tons of CO2, 44,000 pounds of ozone and 33,000 pounds of small particulate matter from the air. How? iD Tech Camps and its iD Teen Academies, industry leaders in summer technology education, have so far committed to planting 11,000 trees – one for every camper attending their programs in 2011. The programs teach technology skills in everything from video game design to iPhone® app development to Maya® 3D animation, training students to think independently and apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
Since nothing is more real-world than the world itself, the programs also promote a philosophy of conservation. iD students learn green practices from camp – such as always turning off computers and monitors when they’re not in use – and even incorporate green concepts into the final projects they complete for each weeklong session. Past student projects have included digital comic books like The Recycler, made with Adobe® Photoshop® and Wacom® pen-tablets, as well as green-themed arcade and platform games created with Clickteam® Multimedia Fusion 2 Developer® and Photoshop.
iD Tech Camps has adopted a long term vision for making the company greener each season. They promote recycling out at each of their camps, and have even created a carpool app—conserving precious fuel for parents who want to share rides—especially important today with gas prices rising above $4 a gallon.
This year marks the pilot season of One Camper One Tree, a new iD initiative that donates one dollar for every student that attends an iD program. In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, iD will use the money to plant trees – one camper, one dollar, one tree. With over $11,000 already committed, iD is well on its way to reaching its 20,000 tree goal for the summer.
“We’re leading kids into the future, giving them the tech skills they need to succeed,” explains iD Tech Camps CEO Pete Ingram-Cauchi. “There’s smart, and then there’s green smart. The students of iD Tech Camps and iD Teen Academies are both. It’s not that hard to do the right thing. It’s kind of crazy that more companies don’t take the little extra effort to make a difference.”
If iD’s One Camper One Tree initiative reaches its goal of planting 20,000 trees, that amounts to an additional 450 tons of CO2 removed from the atmosphere, 36,000 fewer pounds of ozone and 27,000 fewer pounds of small particulate matter. Mr. Ingram-Cauchi has plans to incorporate more camps into the program—ultimately trying to plant one million trees by 2015. Smart indeed.
April 22nd, 2011
Posted in: CEO's Blog, iD In The News, One Camper One Tree, Summer Camps
March 11th, 2011 by: Pete
Dear Summer Staff,
So, tech camp is just a couple months away. We are so excited to have you on board with our team. We’ve been running technology camps since 1999–and we love what we do.
(If you are already bored with this blog post, check out what my cat has been up to, and blow past this).
As we’ve grown over the years, we have tried very hard not to lose sight, or lose perspective, of what our mission is. I hope you will remember that there is no “Corporate Office.” We are all one team focusing on providing the most amazing technology experience we can envision–and it starts with you! We want the best instructors–those passionate about teaching technology and impacting kids and teens–to have an amazing teaching experience in a non-traditional, fun, creative environment.
Our regional managers have all “come up through the ranks” and were once camp instructors and camp directors at iD Tech Camps. They know what they are doing–they know what they are looking for. So, congratulations for making it this far through the hiring process! We can’t wait to see you out at Staff Training! I truly hope you are getting psyched about online training, hands-on in-person training…and that we “cement the vision” for you as you spread out across the country to do something BIG!
On a separate note, I wanted to let you know you aren’t coming to work for an ordinary company, or an ordinary camp. Our culture is different. Our people are different. We are full of ambition to be the best–but we also care about having fun. We care about the environment and our planet. We care about our staff in the main office–and our awesome staff out at camp. We are one family. One team. Let’s get a taste of things here in the main office today…
In thriving Silicon Valley, we are neighbors with Google, eBay, Yahoo…and the quickie mart.
Lots of us care about the environment.
We started a One Camper One Tree program this year. We were inspired by Tom’s Shoes and their One for One mission. So, if we care about the environment, why not plant one tree for every camper that attends our program? We’ll plant 20,000 trees this year…and we are aiming much higher in future seasons. We’re not doing this because we have to. We’re doing it because we actually care.
We celebrate Birthdays and decorate each other’s work spaces.
You’ll find Charlie (the other Charlie) hanging on the walls of our HR department. WINNERS!
We celebrate more than campers and staff. We celebrate iD Babies too. Pictures hang (and continually get added) to the door. We need more doors.
This is THE WALL. Not the wall on Facebook. It is the original wall in our main conference room. Those who have worked several seasons at iD year-round make it to the wall. They are part of iD history.
University banners decorate the walls of our marketing team.
Allison greets us each morning and makes the office festive. She chose a St. Patrick’s Day theme this month. I voted for Hoops and March Madness. She won. At camp, we celebrate birthdays, 4th of July, and lots of other ways. There is always a reason to have fun in the office, and at camp.
This is just a taste of our unique atmosphere. Camp is simply an extension of the atmosphere of our Silicon Valley office. Have fun. Keep the students safe. Bring your A-Game to training and to our summer camp. No matter if you are going to create iPhone Apps, teaching our summer filmmaking courses, going to develop Android Apps, or going to create your own video game with our students…we set lofty expectations of you. And we’ll give you the tools to be your best. We can’t wait to see you out at training. Thanks for helping make us a special company to be a part of…and welcome to the iD Family!
OK, if you made it this far, you might as well also check out my cat. His name is Jimmy The Cat. He has been up to some seriously naughty business. And I won’t stand for it.
March 11th, 2011 | Tags: create iphone apps, create your own video game, develop android apps, Kid's camps, programming classes, Summer Camps, summer film classes for kids, summer filmmaking courses
Posted in: CEO's Blog, iD Tech Camps, Summer Camps
March 11th, 2011 by: Pete
OK,
So you are probably thinking I have a lot of extra spare time on my hands if I am blogging about a cat. Not true. This is a serious post! I take running summer camps and computer camps very seriously. But I also take my front yard seriously. Sort of.
Here’s the deal. My son and I planted flowers in the front yard last weekend. Probably the first time I have planted flowers in about 5 years–my wife would say “ever.” You get the idea. Well, all week long, there had been an anonymous animal (neighbor’s dog?…squirrel?) digging up the flowers. I started getting a little bit upset because half the flowers have died this week. I pretty much figured it was the dog next door (Stella) who was to blame. But I had no proof. Until this morning as I was pulling out of the driveway. It was JIMMY THE CAT!
Jimmy is my cat. He is 7 years old. Many people in the office know him for his crazy tom-cat antics. But he is the culprit–the one taking care of business on my flowers. He digs them up. He rolls around on them. He waters and fertilizes them. Well, Jimmy…you have been caught. You have been blogged!
Being that we are somewhat tech-savvy in our house, I won’t be surprised if Jimmy tries to tweet something bad about me this week, just to get me back. Nobody likes candids of themselves caught in the act. I will be on the lookout.
JIMMY CAUGHT IN THE ACT: DIGGING
JIMMY CAUGHT IN THE ACT: MAKING SURE THE COAST IS CLEAR. HE DIDN’T KNOW I HAD MY CAMERA ON ME.
JIMMY CAUGHT IN THE ACT: REALLY GETTING INTO IT.
JIMMY CAUGHT IN THE ACT: WATERING THE PLANTS…OR…WHATEVER
JIMMY CAUGHT IN THE ACT: GOING ALL IN
If you want to see more on Jimmy, leave me a comment, and there will be more. I could get really crazy and start YouTubing this guy…if he doesn’t get me first!
March 11th, 2011 | Tags: computer camps, summer camp cat, Summer Camps
Posted in: CEO's Blog, Summer Camps
January 21st, 2011 by: Pete
Dear Friends,
It’s not how your team performs when you are in the office that counts. It’s what happens when you are away…
I’d like to congratulate Mr. Pat on his 5th-year anniversary here at iD. He’s gone from a fine Client Services Representative, to a Client Services Lead, and for several years now has been our beloved Client Services Manager.
Unfortunately, Mr. Pat is away at a Party in sunny Sandy Eggo. Pat, are you down there for business checking out our summer camps in San Diego, or what? I thought not!
In your honor, we have decided to celebrate, but not at your desk. Not by your desk. Nope! We are celebrating ON your desk! How many Client Service Managers can brag that their staff are having this much fun, on their desk, in their absence? Not many, my friends.
Mr. Pat, this party is for you. Thanks for all you do. You embody the iD Spirit, you push our culture to be fun and caring and to do the right thing, you put in countless hours to make the user experience smooth and elegant–and you do it all with an amazing attitude.
PS, you are still ranked #1 on Google on the key phrase “Captain Curry.” Well done.
Congratulations. Have fun this weekend. Be safe. Thanks for all you do!
-Pete, CEO, iD Tech Camps
January 21st, 2011
Posted in: CEO's Blog, Summer Camps
January 11th, 2011 by: Pete
Team (and World),
Normally we leave the celebration of anniversaries as an internal affair, but I thought, what the heck…why not give these 4 awesome summer camp vets some well-deserved recognition and get the story out to the world? Who knows, with team members like this, we might just save the world!
Alexa & Kathryn (the mom of iD) Celebrating 12 Years @ iD
Alexa co-founded iD Tech Camps along with my mom, Kathryn. They conceived the idea in 1998, formed the business in 1999, and the rest, as they say, is history. Starting a business is never easy. But these two overcame much adversity in the start-up days. There was little access to capital, so they had to really, truly bootstrap. They slept in cars to save on hotel costs. They drove thousands of miles instead of flying. They drove brochures around from school to school to get the word out about this new tech camp. And they did it all for way too long without getting paid a dime. In short, they bet the farm on the idea. Bigger summer camps were trying to throw hand grenades into the fledgling start up. But those camps didn’t know just how tenacious these two smart, charming women were (and are). The lesson here is that people can knock you down, hold you down, and try to keep you down…but if you truly believe in something, go after it. Don’t listen to the people who say you can’t and you shouldn’t.
Jimmy—Celebrating 10 Years
Jimmy came to us 10 years ago in a data entry position in our “office above a garage.” The office was about 500 square feet, had one 28k internet connection (seriously), no A/C, but we survived. Jimmy dutifully commuted up to the office in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Silicon Valley, and one day, several months later, mentioned, “I know something about building websites.” Jimmy, as our 3rd full-time employee, was then removed from his data entry job, promoted to web manager, and now manages our Web & Creative Department. I am grateful everyday that Jimmy is on our team. I work with him (and his team) on our product launches, and he constantly evolves our web presence. As you might see from his photo, Jimmy is also big into birds, which is a fun and creative outlet. Here’s to 10 more! Jimmy, thank you so much for all you’ve done since day one. It’s not just about the web. It’s about building a company–and believing in something. And you have never lost sight of that. You have helped build our culture from day one. This place wouldn’t be iD without you!
MaryAnn–Celebrating 8 Years
A product of Carnegie Mellon University, MaryAnn knew little about the summer camp market before joining our team. I remember interviewing MaryAnn, and a comment she made always stuck with me. “I want to work for a company that cares. A company that really wants to be the best.” Most people who work here at iD Tech Camps know that we are always pushing ourselves to get better–to make our camps better, the user experience better…which leads me to the next point. 3 years ago, we began a “Next 10″ initiative to build out our systems to accommodate the next generation of technologies–and to create a more compelling platform for our internal and external users. Our ideas were ambitious–we didn’t want to use off-the-shelf products because we wanted the user experience to be defined on our terms. Well, as you might know, 60% of major enterprise software development projects have major delays, run well over budget, or get scrapped completely. (I actually bet the number is more like 95%…but that’s a story for another day). It is now 2011, and we are using the new system, and it is exciting to see our company shift its thinking, for the better. Thank you, MaryAnn! This place wouldn’t be iD without you!
January 11th, 2011
Posted in: CEO's Blog, Summer Camps
November 2nd, 2010 by: Pete
It’s on!
We have just launched our new systems, new site, new locations and new courses for 2011. So, what do we do in the off season? We work 24/7, getting all the details in order for the next season. 2011 is going to be an amazing year…we hope you agree.
I am very proud of our team. Nobody tries harder, or cares more. When we say we are the World’s #1 Tech Camp, we are not only referring to size. We are also referring to our big ideas. Every kid, every teen, should have access to technology. And there has never been a better–or more important–time to engage in STEM skill development (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). We invite you to check out our site. Call us with any questions at 1-888-709-TECH (8324), or 408-871-2227, option 1 for international calls.
What’s New in 2011?
Welcome to our 13th season! As the world’s #1 summer technology camp for kids and teens, we know you count on our family and our team, to pave the way. Our coveted leadership position in the summer camp industry is one we take seriously. Nobody has dedicated their lives, passion and focus to this business like our team. We have a commitment to deliver the best. This is the iD Difference.
Check below for a sneak peek of what’s new in the 2011 season. You can register for 2011. You can request a brochure. You can schedule in your preferred locations, dates, and courses. You can do it all…and do it now. If you are thinking of registering today, you can hold your space with a $200 deposit/week…and you still save $100 with our Holiday Special (thru Dec. 15). Here’s what’s new:
- Promotions – Families want iD Quality along with meaningful ways to save. Current promotions.
- Digital Catalog – Our summer camp catalog is now available.
- Refer-A-Friend – when you refer-a-friend, you now save $50 and your friend does too!
- New Locations – New prestigious university locations in the U.S. and Canada.
- New Products – From Apple®, Adobe®, Autodesk®, Google®, Microsoft®, and more.
- New Courses at iD Tech Camps – Awesome new courses, for beginner through advanced students, include Graphic Design for Advertising, Adventures in Robotics with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT, 3D Game Design – Racing Games, Game Design for iPhone® & iPad®, Programming – iPhone® & iPad® Apps, Surf & Video Production, 3D Game Modding – StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™, and more. Go to courses and programs. Course offerings vary by location.
- Expansion of our Teen Academies – The iD Programming Academy has new courses, and has expanded beyond Stanford and MIT. The intensive game development program, the iD Gaming Academy has new courses, and has expanded to Canada. The iD Visual Arts Academy has new courses, including Film Production – Extreme Sports where our budding filmmakers film professional skateboarders. The Teen Academies are for ages 13-18.
- iD 365 – Endless Summer – Upon registration at iD, you now get access to our monthly FREE online workshops, taught year round by live instructors. There are new sessions each month. More.
- Receive Continuing Education Units from Villanova University or Stanford Continuing Studies Students can now receive Accredited Continuing Education Units. See details for applicable ages.
- The iD Guarantee. We guarantee ridiculously small class sizes (Average 6:1—Max 8:1) for personalization and 1-on-1 instruction. Our cutting-edge curriculum is taught by adult-only staff. If we exceed an 8:1 ratio, you get to return for a free week of camp at equal value. It’s that simple! It’s iD quality. And it’s only at iD! Get details.
- New Games – Hot new commercial gaming titles used in our gaming courses, gaming tournaments and Ultimate Gaming Weekends.
- Focus on STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are critical disciplines. iD Tech Camps is at the forefront of skill development in these areas. There has never been a better–or more important–time to build these skills.
- Learn Valuable “Life Skills.” We’re building additional new life skills content for this year. The curriculum will round out the summer experience. See the benefits of iD. We’ve also got fun new camp activities for students.
- Technology Isn’t Just for Boys – We’ve created more courses and modules that might be more appealing to girls including Web Design & Flash® Animation, Graphic Design for Advertising, Video Editing & Special Effects, Digital Photography & Photoshop and the new teen-only iD Visual Arts Academy.
- Go Green – We continue our iD Greening initiative by promoting carpooling, reducing travel and energy consumption and establishing new outreach partnerships in the communities we serve. We are an official sponsor of the Arbor Day Foundation. One tree. One camper.
- The Basement. For Students Only! Find out what the buzz is about. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube. Blogs. Student Project Uploads. Camp Photos. iD 365. And more. Head down to the The Basement!
Welcome to the iD family! Please contact us with any questions by calling 1-888-709-TECH (8324), or 408-871-2227 for international and local calls. We’re working hard to make it look easy, and we hope you like what you see!
See you this summer!
-Pete
November 2nd, 2010
Posted in: CEO's Blog
