2013 Summer Computer Camp Courses
It’s time to do something BIG at our summer camp programs!
Technology and fun are at the core of everything we do at iD! Whether you are seven, eighteen, or somewhere in between, iD has a program for you. From our signature week-long Tech Camps to our intensive multi-week Teen Academies, we specialize in the study of Film, Gaming, Programming, Robotics, Graphic & Web Design and more.
We offer real-world instruction on the hottest technologies from Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Google, Microsoft® and more. Students receive our gold standard 1-on-1 instruction (maximum 8 students per staff) from cool, energetic staff at 60+ prestigious universities including Stanford, MIT, Brown, Northwestern, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Emory, and UCLA. Choose from our many summer programs to find the one that is right for you!
The Game Designer
Video games comprise a $20 billion industry – and growing. Learn from adult-only staff and create your own RPG, FPS, 2D, 3D, or iPhone® and Android™ games. Or, choose from classes in level design, 3D modeling and animation, game modding, and more.
GAME COURSES
The App Programmer
Knowing how to program, script, and solve problems are some of the most essential skills of the digital age. Want to learn the building blocks behind it all? Choose from courses including programming with C++, Java, or Scratch, development with HTML5, coding for the iPhone® and iPad®, and more.
PROGRAMMING COURSES
The Web Designer
Global media and entertainment spending is forecast to reach $1.9 trillion by 2015, leading to demand for top quality Web Designers. Capture photos and import them into your website or opt for a web development course to create interactive content and dynamic multimedia features.
DESIGN COURSES
The Robotics Engineer
Bring your imagination to life through robotics! Use the VEX® Robotics Design System to create, re-engineer, and fine-tune a competitive bot for battle. Or, engage in the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Set and Software to explore the exciting world of robotics.
ROBOTICS COURSES
The 3D Modeler & Animator
Learn the intuitive tool set featured in Autodesk® Maya®, the premier 3D modeling, animation, effects and rendering software package used by top game development and film studios. Build your own 3D models and characters, and take home your new portfolio.
ANIMATION COURSES
The Filmmaker
Use professional products and learn pre-production planning, camera work, editing, and special effects from adult-only staff passionate about the art of film and movies. Shoot with pro-level cameras and see how much fun creative editing, special effects, and filmmaking can be.
FILM COURSES
The Photographer
Point, shoot, and share! Learn about the many aspects of photography while working with industry-standard photography equipment. Light, shadow, exposure, composition, and editing – capture your photos and then edit them to perfection. Intro to advanced courses are available.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES
All Courses
We offer an unparallelled lineup of summer courses that are available at prestigious university locations across the country. Beginner to advanced classes taught by adult-only instructors in small class sizes (maximum 8 students per staff) for a personalized learning experience.
ALL COURSES
| Difficulty | Ages | Course | Program Type | Duration | |
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| The Game Designer & Game Developer | |||||
| Basic to Complex | 7-10 | Adventures in Game Design | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong |  |
| Basic to Complex | 8-12 | Game Design & Graphic Arts Hybrid | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 8-12 | 3D Game Design – Racing Games | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 9-12 | NEW! Role-Playing Game Design with RPG Maker® | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 9-12 | NEW! 3D Game Design with Minecraft | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 10-12 | NEW! FPS Game Design | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 10-12 | 3D Level Design — Portal™ 2 | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 10-12 | Game Design for iPhone® & iPad® | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Moderate | 10-12 | Fencing & Video Game Creation | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-15 | NEW! Fencing & Level Design with Minecraft | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Easy to Complex | 13-17 | NEW! Minecraft — Game Modding & Java Coding | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | NEW! Game Design for Apple® iOS® & Android™ with Unity | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | 3D Game Design – Role Playing Games | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | FPS Game Design – Unreal® Development Kit |
iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | 3D Level Design – Portal™ 2 & Team Fortress® 2 | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | Autodesk® Maya® – 3D Modeling & Animation |
iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Moderate | 13-18 | iD Game Studios 101 | iD Gaming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-18 | Game Development for iPhone® & Android™ with Unity | iD Gaming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Basic to Advanced | 13-18 | NEW! Game Development – Minecraft | iD Gaming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Easy to Complex | 13-18 | Programming for Xbox 360® | iD Gaming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-18 | 3D Modeling & Animation with Autodesk® Maya® | iD Gaming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-18 | 3D Level Design – Unreal® Development Kit |
iD Gaming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-18 | NEW! Modding & Programming with Minecraft | iD Programming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| The App Programmer | |||||
| Basic to Complex | 7-10 | Adventures in Programming with Scratch | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Moderate | 10-12 | NEW! Intro to Programming with Scratch & Java | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | NEW! HTML5 & CSS Coding with Adobe® Dreamweaver® | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Easy to Complex | 13-17 | NEW! Minecraft – Game Modding & Java Coding | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | Programming in C++ | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | Programming in Java | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Easy to Complex | 13-17 | Programming – iPhone® & iPad® Apps in Xcode® | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Moderate | 13-18 | iD Programming Labs 101 | iD Programming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-18 | Robotics Engineering & Coding | iD Programming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Easy to Complex | 13-18 | iPhone® & iPad® App Development – Objective-C & Xcode® | iD Programming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Easy to Complex | 13-18 | Google Android™ App Development with Java | iD Programming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Easy to Complex | 13-18 | Java Programming for the AP® Exam | iD Programming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Easy to Complex | 13-18 | NEW! Modding & Programming with Minecraft | iD Programming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Easy to Complex | 13-18 | Programming for Xbox 360® | iD Gaming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| The Robotics Engineer | |||||
| Basic to Complex | 8-12 | Adventures in Robotics | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | Robotics Engineering with VEX® | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-18 | Robotics Engineering & Coding | iD Programming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| The 3D Modeler & Animator | |||||
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | Autodesk® Maya® – 3D Modeling & Animation | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Moderate | 13-18 | iD Game Studios 101 | iD Gaming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-18 | 3D Modeling & Animation with Autodesk® Maya® | iD Gaming Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| The Filmmaker | |||||
| Basic to Complex | 9-12 | Movie Making Camp with iMovie® | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | Film Production with Final Cut Pro® | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Moderate | 13-18 | iD Film Studios 101 | iD Visual Arts Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| Easy to Complex | 13-18 | Visual FX with Final Cut Pro® & Adobe® After Effects® | iD Visual Arts Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| The Photographer | |||||
| Basic to Complex | 9-12 | Intro to Web Design & Photography | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | NEW! Web Design & Digital Photography – Dreamweaver®, Photoshop® & Lightroom® | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-18 | Professional Photography | iD Visual Arts Academy | 2 Weeks | |
| The Web Designer | |||||
| Basic to Complex | 9-12 | Intro to Web Design & Photography | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | NEW! HTML5 & CSS Coding with Adobe® Dreamweaver® | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
| Basic to Complex | 13-17 | NEW! Web Design & Digital Photography – Dreamweaver®, Photoshop® & Lightroom® | iD Tech Camps | Weeklong | |
