This season we added the UW campus to host our intensive summer teen camps in Washington. The iD Gaming Academy is a one-of-a-kind offering for students seeking to get better at the art and science of game development. The program is intended for high-school-aged students ages 13-18.

Getting to Campus: Our specific location on campus at this Washington summer camp, along with maps and driving directions, will be found in your Camp Account after you register. The SEA-TAC Airport is approximately 25 minutes away from the University of Washington.

University of Washington Facts

Nickname: Huskies

Founded: 1861

Schools at University of Washington: Through 140 different departments, The University of Washington offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The list of UW schools is as follows: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Built Environments, School of Dentistry, College of Engineering, The Graduate School, Michael G. Foster School of Business, College of Education, College of the Environment, Information School, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs, School of Public Health, and the School of Social Work.

Student Population: As one of the largest universities in the nation, UW had 40,216 students for the 2006-2007 academic year. In 2007, the average high school GPA of incoming freshmen was an impressive 3.75, with the average SAT combined score being 1251. Members of ethnic minority groups occupy 33% of all undergraduates at the University.

Rankings: The U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Washington 41st among “national universities.” Both the University’s School of Medicine and the nursing school are ranked #1. For the School of Nursing, this #1 ranking has been the norm, going all the way back to when the first nursing school survey was conducted in 1984. Equally as impressive, their Primary Medical as achieved #1 ever since the first ever U.S News & World Report ranking of such schools. Other notable UW rankings are as follows: the graduate program in social work is ranked #3, the Library and Information School #4,the pharmacy school #5, the graduate school of education #7, the school of engineering #21, the University of Washington School of Law #30, the undergraduate business school ranked #18, and the graduate business school ranked #29.

Athletics: Selected by the student committee in 1922, The University of Washington husky continues to be one of the most recognizable mascots in all of college sports. The husky actually replaced UW’s former mascot, the “Sun Dodger,” an intangible reference to the mostly wet weather experienced by those in the Pacific Northwest. While the costumed “Harry the Husky” performs at sporting events, a true Alaskan Malamute (appropriately named “Dubs”) has historically lead the Husky football team onto the field at the start of home games.

Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: The University of Washington’s most notable alumni include CEO and co-Founder of MySpace Chris DeWolfe; co-Founder of Baskin & Robbins Irv Robbins; and former NFL quarterback and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Warren Moon.

Points of Interest: EverGreen Escapes Tours, Seattle Food Tours, Pike Place Market, Museum of Flight, and Washington Park Arboretum.

Studio Tour

Take a tour of a major game development studio! Tour locations vary depending on each iD Gaming Academy location.  We are currently solidifying tour information for our 2010 season. Please Note: The studio venue may change based on availability.

Gaming Tournaments at the iD Gaming Academy

What better way to learn how commercial games are created then to fire up the most cutting edge titles and play! LAN parties are a big part of what makes the iD Gaming Academy so immersing. With industry leading names like NVIDIA®, Unreal Tournament® 3, Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™ and Valve® Steam™ technology, you know you are in for many incredible nights of ducking, dodging and fragging.

Our Computer Gaming Tournaments use some of the hottest and most recognized game titles on the market, and all students will have opportunities for gameplay with local tournaments, as well as regional tournaments across Academy locations. We have partnered with NVIDIA® to ensure the most cutting-edge network gaming possible and use NVIDIA GeForce® gaming cards for peak PC gaming performance When we need to get out of our chairs for some console action, we’ll break out the Nintendo® Wii, Guitar Hero® or Xbox 360®.

Gaming Tournaments are an exciting element of our teen activities, but do not replace or infringe on instructional time. NOTE: Games in our Gaming Tournament are rated “T” for Teen and “M” for Mature and are selected at the sole discretion of iD Tech Camps staff.

Students use industry-standard applications including Autodesk® Maya® , Adobe® Photoshop®, XNA for the Xbox 360®, Unreal® Engine 3, and of course some of the latest, most popular commercial video games for instructional purposes and serious game play. This Washington area game design camp for teens is taught by top tier instructors with demonstrated game development skills. Course Details.

	ACADEMY HOURS	MEALS	EARLY BIRD TUITION	WHAT’S INCLUDED
iD Gaming Academy Ages 13-18	Sunday 6:00PM to Friday: 3:30PM	Includes all meals and 24/7 supervision.	US $3,249 Save $50* off regular $3,299 price.	Each 2-week session includes computers & peripherals, software, instruction & supervision, camp t-shirt, outdoor activities, games and gaming tournaments, team building & life skills development, official iD diploma, free year-round online learning and more. Tuition also includes all meals, housing, supervision, and extra time for social activities. Also included are the Studio Tours and excursions. Tax is included with the prices listed. Prices are quoted in $ U.S.
Ultimate Gaming Weekends Ages 13-18	Friday: 3:30PM Sunday: 3:30PM	Includes all meals and 24/7 supervision.	US $349	Stay the weekend and game with us!

*$50 savings applies to your first 2-week session (per student).

Note: Minimum deposit of US $400 is required at time of registration.

Weekend Stays / Ultimate Gaming Weekends are great options for students looking to bridge the weekend with us. Most Academy students choose this option, so we recommend it.

Students registered for our Teen Academies (ages 13-18) can bridge the weekend between consecutive overnight camp weeks. The cost is $349 per weekend and is all-inclusive (housing, meals, supervision, gaming, activities, etc.)

Not a serious gamer? We’ve got you covered. You can take it easy in the labs, play retro games, read a book, play outdoor sports, or just keep a low profile.

Please visit Weekend Stays / Ultimate Gaming Weekends for availability and more details.

Teen Summer Camp Savings

• Save $50 per student with our Online Early Bird Special. Ends March 15, 2010.
• Save $50 when referring a friend. Your friend saves $50 too!
• You can also save with our multi-week savings.