UC Irvine Computer Camps
Camps OfferedComputer Camps Held at UC Irvine
iD Tech Camps: Ages 7-17
WEEKLONG | CO-ED | DAY CAMPS | OVERNIGHT CAMPS
COURSE TOPICS: VIDEO GAME DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, WEB DESIGN, & MORE
Join us for our 12th season at our UC Irvine location in the Orange County area, CA. UC Irvine was one of our very first locations–beginning in 1999. As North America’s #1 summer computer camp and one of a handful of elite CA summer camps in Orange County accredited by the American Camp Association, we comply with over 300 health and safety criteria. Our summer kids camps and teen camps are designed for beginner to advanced learners. Our popular UC Irvine summer day camps and overnight camps average 6 students per instructor for customized instruction delivered by highly trained adult-only staff. The University of California at Irvine is ranked among the top 50 universities nationally, and ranks tenth among all public universities. Originally a quiet and sunny vacation getaway for Los Angeles residents, Irvine has developed into a booming metropolis with nearby Newport Beach and the presence of a dynamic business community.
We offer a variety of cutting edge summer camp courses for kids and teens including video game design, Flash animation, programming, video editing, and more–using the best brand name products from Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Microsoft® and beyond. Come explore the UC Irvine campus and gain technical skills that will last long after summer camp ends. Ignite your internalDrive and do something big this summer! Continue to Step 2 for Course Availability.
About UC Irvine
We have chosen UC Irvine to host our kids summer camps and teen camps in Los Angeles and Southern CA. UCI offers iD students an excellent opportunity for a rich and rewarding summer collegiate experience. The gorgeous UCI campus has become an arboretum of trees and lush landscaping from around the world forming a park-like setting. The beautiful campus is ideal for an intense week of indoor tech-study and outdoor California fun in the sun, making it the perfect Day Camp and Overnight Camp location!
Getting to Campus: Our specific location on campus at this California summer camp, along with maps and driving directions, will be found in your Camp Account after you register.
UC Irvine Facts
Mascot: Peter the Anteater
Founded: 1965
UC Irvine Academics: There are eight undergraduate Schools, two graduate Schools, one Department, and one field of Interdisciplinary Studies at UC Irvine. These include the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, School of Biological Sciences, Paul Merage School of Business, Department of Education, Henry Samueli School of Engineering, College of Health Sciences, School of Humanities, School of Law (due fall 2009), and others. Additionally, UC Irvine’s Campus wide Honors Program has implemented an independent study program which will give students the opportunity to develop their own curriculum across Schools. The end result for students will be to graduate with their own self-created major.
Student Population: UC Irvine has approximately 22,122 undergraduate and 5,509 graduate students.
Rankings: Many of UCI’s graduate programs received top 50 rankings from U.S. News & World Report, including (but not limited to) literary criticism and theory, criminology, behavioral neuroscience, creative writing, health care management, engineering, mathematics, and organic chemistry. The Wall Street Journal ranks UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business fourth in the nation for information technology. Their graduate program in philosophy was ranked 17th in the English-speaking world by the Philosophical Gourmet Report and Chemical and Engineering News ranks UC Irvine fifth in awarding chemistry doctoral degrees.
Athletics: UC Irvine’s athletic teams participate in NCAA Division I sports and are members of the Big West Conference with other schools like Cal State Fullerton and UC Santa Barbara, both of which are big rivals of UC Irvine. UCI’s athletic teams include basketball, baseball, cross country, track and field, volleyball, soccer, and water polo. UCI boasts 26 national titles, with its most recent championship coming from their men’s volleyball victory over USC in May of 2009.
Distinguished Alumni and Personnel: Many UC Irvine alumni have achieved great things after their time at the University. Athletes include Greg Louganis and 34 other Olympians. Famous actor Jon Lovitz graduated from UC Irvine, and tech innovators Roy Fielding and Paul Mockapetris also attended UCI. Additionally , in 1995, two UC Irvine Professors earned the Nobel Prize with Dr. Frank Sherwood Rowland earning the award for his work in Chemistry and Dr. Frederick Reines for his work in Physics.
Camp Activities for Kids & Teens
Age appropriate fun for kids 7-12 and teens 13-17. Students will receive an average of 5-6 hours of technical instruction per day mixed with breaks, lunch, and fun camp activities we like to call TechReation. Participation in activities is encouraged, but optional. Physical activities may include ultimate frisbee, capture-the-flag, fun teambuilding games, soccer, etc., and other camp activities like Guitar Hero®, video gaming tournaments, social time and more. Each week wraps up with family showcase at 2:00 PM on Friday. Check out the cool projects created by students, meet the instructor, and attend our diploma ceremony.
Attention Southern California Teens! Our summer camps in SoCal at UC Irvine just got even cooler for our teen students. We have specialized teen activities including free time to hang out, movie nights, extra project time, and as always, plenty of gaming. Check out our other cool teen-only programs like the iD Gaming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy, iD Programming Academy and Ultimate Gaming Weekends (offered at select locations).
Carpool to our Summer Computer Camps in CA
Go green and save some green. Coordinate with other iD Tech Camps families to share rides to and from our summer camp at UC Irvine. Click to see who else is carpooling. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.
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Course Availability
Camp Options & Tuition
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EARLY BIRD TUITION |
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| Day Camps Ages 7-17 |
Monday – Thursday: 9AM to 5PM Friday: |
Lunch can be purchased for an additional $50/week. | $729/week Save $50* off regular $779 price. |
Improved drop-off & pick-up times! Parents can drop-off as early as 8:30AM and pick -up as late as 5:30PM (3:30PM on Friday) with this camp option. No additional fees. Yay! |
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| Extended Day Camps Ages 7-17 |
Monday – Thursday: 7:30AM to 7PM Friday: |
Includes all meals | $949/week Save $50* off regular $999 price. |
The perfect option for commuting parents who need extra time in the mornings and want the convenience of someone else preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
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| Overnight Camps Ages 10-17 |
Sunday: 6PM to Friday: |
Includes all meals and 24/7 supervision. | $1,199/week Save $50* off regular $1,249 price. Stay the weekend: add $349 |
The complete collegiate experience! Students stay in real campus dorms (room with a buddy or make a new friend), eat in the university dining hall and participate in fun evening activities.** |
*$50 savings applies to your 1st week of camp (per student).
**Overnight iD Tech Campers must be 10+. No exceptions, please.
Additional Course Fees
Please note that some courses have an additional lab fee. In the registration process that follows, you can determine which courses have lab fees and what your total camp package will cost. You can adjust your courses selections as needed to fit your budget.
Weekend Stays
Stay the Weekend at iD this Summer!
Weekend Stays and Ultimate Gaming Weekends are offered at many iD locations.
Weekend Stays / Ultimate Gaming Weekends are great options for students looking to bridge the gap between two weeks of camp or for students who want to stay and game with us the weekend following their camp week.
Overnight students ages 12-17 at iD Tech Camps, as well as those registered for our Teen Academies (ages 13-18), can bridge the weekend between consecutive overnight camp weeks. As an exception, overnight students ages 10-17 at Stanford University may also participate. The cost is $349 per weekend and is all-inclusive (housing, meals, supervision, gaming, activities, etc). This offering only applies to overnight students and is not stand-alone.
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 more information and availability.
Summer Camp Savings
Save $50 with our Online Early Bird Special!
- 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.
