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Program Overview

The Gaming Academy is a two-week, overnight, teen-only program. All graduates leave the Academy with a gaming portfolio and the tools to excel in the rapidly expanding field of game development. Students will also tour a big-name studio and see how the pros work. Beyond the exposure to game industry essentials, students can expect late-night NVIDIA®-powered gaming tournaments with titles including Unreal Tournament® 3, Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™, Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3, and a vast library of games from Valve® including Counter-Strike®, Half-Life® 2 and Left 4 Dead™.

Quick Facts

  • Tuition (includes room, board, activities, instruction) is US $3,299 per two-week session.
  • Weekend stays (optional) cost $349 per weekend and are not included in the program tuition. Weekend stays are highly recommended and most students enroll in them.
  • Students can register for various courses and multiple sessions for a complete gaming experience.
  • Commercial game studio tour included.
  • An average of 8 students per instructor.
  • Required: A strong desire to pursue a career in, or learn more about, commercial Game Development or Professional Gaming.
  • Space is limited and availability is first-come, first-served. Register today!

Need More Information?

Explore additional sections of our website or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. If you still have questions, fill out an online catalog request and we’ll be sure to keep you informed. If you’d like to speak with us personally, please phone us toll-free at 1-888-709-TECH (8324) option 1, or 408-871-2227 for local and international calls.

Serious Gameplay & Gaming Tournaments

After each day’s instruction, we’ll learn from the experts by playing some of the most popular commercial games on the market. Beyond the exposure to game industry essentials, students can expect late-night NVIDIA®-hosted gaming tournaments (including multiplayer console tournaments during evening activities) with titles including Unreal Tournament® 3, Call of Duty® 4:Modern Warfare™, and a vast library of games from Valve® including Counter-Strike®, Half-Life® 2 and Left 4 Dead™, as well as LAN parties and instructional hours that begin later in the day, depending on the location. For more information go to our Gaming Tournaments page for this Academy.

But don’t let the gameplay fool you, this is all part of the academy curriculum. Working on both team and personal projects from concept to completion, our teen camp graduates leave the academy with a gaming portfolio, cutting-edge software, and the tools to not only compete, but excel, in the rapidly expanding fields of game development and professional video gaming.

Do Something Big!

Did you know that the iD Gaming Academy has students just like you, who were inspired by what they learned in our programs and have gone on to achieve BIG things? Meet Julian and read what one of our campers has to say about the benefits of attending the iD Gaming Academy.

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