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Behind the Scenes: Camp Set-Up at Ohio State University

September 25th, 2009 by Josh

Our labs are very impressive; typically a network of 30-100 computers boasting the latest technology, most cutting-edge games and applications and the kind of decorations that only iD staff know how to bring.  However what is equally impressive is that the labs are built from scratch in a mere 48 hour time period. That’s right, in only 48 hours iD staff is expected to turn a totally empty class room into a lab space worthy of the iD name.  What more impressive is that it is typically accomplished with only a couple of staff.  I consider myself an expert at setting up labs at this point and try to help set up as many locations as possible.  I decided to doucment how a typical lab set-up runs while I set up the Ohio State University lab with the help of OSU lead instructor Bryce (who was also the writer of our ‘09  Web-Design and Flash Animation Curriclum):

Day 1

Day one is all preparation for the arrival of the computers which happens the following day.  Prior to arrival “Camp-In-A-Box” (C.I.A.B.) has been shipped to the University location.  CIAB contains all the non-tech related materials to run a successful camp.  The combine shipping weight of “Camp-In-A-Box” averages at close to 500lbs.  The main objectives of day one are to un-pack an organize 100% of the “Camp-In-A-Box-Materials”, purchase any additional materials needed and then to prepare all the workstations for the arrival of the computers the next day.

Bryce is consumed by “Camp-In-A-Box”!

Every single item is inventoried

I never did finish making the cabinet…

Finally, set up and ready for the computers!

Day 2

Day two is all about the computers; inventorying them, setting them up, setting up peripherals, networking them and finally testing them.  To stress test the electical needs of the room, we turn them all on and off at the same time, nothing like hearing the windows start-up song coming out of 30 machines at the same time (I’ll try to get a video of that, did you know Brian Eno made the theme?).  Once the computers are set up, if there is still time we’ll unwind by making some decorations.

More boxes!

What’s crazier, that pile of ethernet cables or boxes stacked all the way to the cieling?

Things are beginning to shape up….

Now there is a lab!

Of course, the most important part is still missing and won’t arrive for another day:

THE STUDENTS!!!

Rock on Bryce!

That’s all for now!  Sorry I’ve been quiet the past couple months but now that camp is over (and I’ve taken a well deserved break) you’ll be hearing a lot more from ‘ole Grizzle!

 

 

Summer Computer Camp Photos-of-the-Week for 8-9-09

August 14th, 2009 by Elise

Check out all the Summer Camp fun at iD Tech Camps! Computer camp has fun activities all day and into the night! To see what iD Tech Camps students and staff are up to all week at summer camp go to http://www.internaldrive.com/photos . Enjoy these photos!

Summer computer camp dance party at iD Tech Camps, Stanford

UC Irvine, iD Tech Camps students have crazy hair at computer camp

iD at Columbia University, campers show off their computer skills to parents at Family Showcase

Noodle Wars at Columbia; get these computer campers outside for some fun

University of Washington, iD Tech Camps students getting ready for bowling with orange hair

We love iD Tech Camps instructors, summer computer camp held at UCLA

Funny hat day at iD Tech Camps, held at UC Irvine makes computer campers smile

Can’t catch this computer camper at iD Tech Camps, Stanford

Virdball Mania is on for summer camp students, iD Tech Camps at University of Washington

iD Tech Camps is Numero Uno, for summer computer camp held at UCLA

 

 

Summer Computer Camp Photos-of-the-Week for 8-02-09

August 7th, 2009 by Elise

Learning has never been this fun! This week’s theme was students and technology. To see what iD Tech Camps students and staff are up to all week at summer camp go to http://www.internaldrive.com/photos . It is awesome to see the project that our students create. Enjoy these photos!

Wacom® Pen Tablets make web design easy, iD now at American University

Video game creation with Clickteam Multimedia Fusion 2 and Photoshop®, iD Tech Camps held at Brown University

Technology is for girls at iD Tech Camp at Columbia University

Have fun creating videos at computer summer camp iD Tech Camps held at Northwestern University

At UCLA, campers have fun with VEX robotics

Summer camp held at UCSD, iD Tech Camps makes technology cool

Canon cameras make iD Tech campers smile for Digital Video Editing, University of Denver

Special F/X gives this iD camper at University of Michigan a special pet

Summer computer camp girls are cool at iD Tech Camps, University of Washington

 

 

Summer Computer Camp Photos-of-the-Week for 7-26-09

July 31st, 2009 by Ryan

This week’s photo theme was “Check-In & Check-Out!” We had photos of students excited to arrive for some summer fun and some of students getting ready to leave for the day, along with a few crazy staff shots mixed in as well! To see what iD Tech Camps students and staff are up to all week at summer camp go to http://www.internaldrive.com/photos. Thanks again to our camp instructors and directors for creating lasting summer camp memories for our students.

MIT staff having a little summer fun to get the day going.

Heading out the door after a great day at our Emory summer camp.

All smiles to get the day started at our University of Michigan summer camp.

Some sweet moves as the day comes to a close at UC Davis.

Crazy Stanford summer camp staff getting photogenic.

 

 

Summer Computer Camp Photos-of-the-Week for 7-19-09

July 24th, 2009 by Elise

Check out how cool summer computer camp can be! This week’s theme was students having fun! This made the choice impossible as all pictures were of students and staff having crazy fun. To see what iD Tech Camps students and staff are up to all week at summer camp go to http://www.internaldrive.com/photos. It is Amazing! Thanks again to our elite camp instructors and directors for creating awesome summer camp memories for our students! Enjoy these photos!

Surf and Tech at UC San Diego, half day of technology and half day of learning to surf!

Bonjour from Mc Gill University in Montreal Canada at iD Film Academy!

All hail iD Tech Camps instructors at computer camp held at Merrimack College.

Yum, UC Santa Cruz! Choosing what to eat at computer camp makes everyone happy.

The spirit of summer computer camp held at University of the Incarnate Word.

iD Tech Camps at University of Houston rocks!

Technology talent is not the only thing students have at iD Tech Camps in Chicago at Northwestern University.

Have fun creating games at summer camp held at Brown University.

At Pepperdine University, technology makes us smile at computer camp.

Technology for girls at summer camp is cool, iD now at American University.

Computer fun with iD Tech Camps at University of Washington.