Camp Overview

About This U & Maps

Staff Ratio Guarantee

Safety & Peace of Mind

Sample Week

In the News

Testimonials

FAQ

Computer Camps Held at UC Santa Barbara

iD Tech Camps, Ages 7-17

WEEKLONG | CO-ED | DAY CAMPS | OVERNIGHT CAMPS
COURSE TOPICS: VIDEO GAME DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, APPS, WEB DESIGN & MORE

About Our California Computer Camp Courses

Ignite your internalDrive and do something BIG this summer! iD Tech Camps is a family company – and our company is a unique place. Some call it magical. We’re the World’s #1 Tech Camp – consistently ranked a Top Workplace. One of our big secrets? Ridiculously small ratios. Small ratios mean personalized instruction – just 8 students per instructor or fewer – or you get a free week of camp, guaranteed! Our adult-only staff are tech-savvy undergraduates, graduate students and professionals, passionate about teaching game design, film, computer science and more.

This is our 2nd season hosting summer camps at UC Sana Barbara. We strike the right balance between off-computer activities (creative games, sports, life skills, etc.) and essential technology education to foster STEM skill development (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Our popular summer day camps and overnight camps are located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California.

We offer a variety of cutting-edge summer camp courses for beginner through advanced learners. Kids and teens learn one course topic per week, specializing in video game design, iPhone® app development, Flash® animation, programming, video editing and more – using the best brand name products from Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Google, Microsoft® and beyond. Come explore the college campus and gain skills that will last long after summer camp ends. Continue to Step 2 for Course Availability, Tuition & Dates.

About UC Santa Barbara

NOTE: Looking for our exact location on campus? You must first be enrolled; you can then access that information through My Account. Not yet enrolled? Go to Step 2 to enroll. The maps included here are for general information only.

Many students use their summer camp experience with iD Tech Camps to explore colleges that they’re interested in attending in the future. Learn on campus, eat in the dining halls and ages 10+ can even stay overnight (at most campuses).

We have chosen UC Santa Barbara to host our summer camps in California because of its impressive academic reputation and consistently high standing on multiple university and college ranking lists. As one of the 10 general campuses that are part of the University of California system, UCSB offers 87 undergraduate degrees and 55 graduate degrees. 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles, UCSB is located on an impressive 1,022 acre campus, making it the perfect summer tech camp location. Our UC Santa Barbara summer program is a short 5 minute drive from the Santa Barbara Airport. Come check out our California summer camps!

UC Santa Barbara

Founded in 1909 as Santa Barbara State College, the University became part of the University of California system in 1944. The main campus at UCSB spreads over 1,000 acres of California’s beautiful coastline, and is located just 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

UC Santa Barbara Facts

Nickname: The Gauchos
Founded: 1909
UCSB’s Campus: Located on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, UCSB boasts a spectacular campus made up of 1,022 acres. Due to its location, UCSB is one of only a few universities in the USA with its own beach.
Student Population: There are approximately 20,000 students who attend UCSB, with close to 18,000 of those being undergraduate students.
Rankings: The Times Higher Education recently ranked UCSB 29th in its World University Rankings. Additionally, Newsweek also once named UCSB as one of the “25 Hottest Colleges of 2005.”
Athletics: Most of the Gauchos sports teams compete in the Big West Conference, and their best known athletic programs are women’s basketball and men’s soccer. There are a large number of students who also take part in UCSB’s intramural programs.
Distinguished Alumni and Personnel: Notable UCSB alumni include Michael Douglas, Academy Award winning actor; Jack Johnson, popular musician; Barry Zito (major league pitcher for the San Francisco Giants and one time Cy Young award winner) pitched for the Gauchos as a Freshman.

Meals

All meals are included with our overnight and extended day programs. Day campers have the option of purchasing the lunch plan or bringing a sack lunch. The lunch plan is recommended, but not mandatory. If the lunch plan is purchased, lunch is provided Monday-Friday. Many university dining facilities do not permit outside food to be brought into the dining hall; students bringing bag lunches may eat outside of the dining hall with their classmates and instructors. Lunch is provided to all students on Fridays, as part of an iD-style picnic.

Maps/Carpool

See maps and driving directions in My Account for detailed directions on how to get to our exact location on campus.

Want to Carpool? Go green and save some green when you carpool to camp! Sign up for our Carpool app in My Account to see the other families in your area that are interested in carpooling.

Staff Ratio Guarantee

iD Guarantee

Students learn in small classes for a personalized experience. How small? Classes typically have 5, 6, 7, or 8 students – but never more than 8 per instructor. That's the iD Guarantee - if we ever go over an 8:1 ratio, you get a free week of camp!

Adult-Only Instructors

iD Tech Camps recruits energetic, experienced instructors to teach our technology courses and supervise our students. Our summer staff is adult-only, with no Counselors-in-Training.

Personalized Instruction

Courses are personalized to students' abilities, and therefore suitable for beginner to advanced levels in most cases. Because of the ridiculously small ratios (max 8:1 or a free week with the iD Guarantee), instructors have time to consistently work with students 1-on-1 and adjust curriculum to their interests and experience level.

Project-Based Curriculum

We encourage a hands-on approach to technology; students learn by doing. Each student is provided with a computer and learns to work with the same products that professionals use in their fields. Students complete a project showing off their new technology skills by the end of each weeklong session they attend. By focusing on practical applications of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills, iD prepares students to take their new tech knowledge back into the real world.

Staff at this Location

Meet some of the amazing instructors that have taught at UC Santa Barbara.

• “KinG FroG”: Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, KinG FroG has been an iD Tech Camps Director at 4 UC campuses as well as Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. During the school year, KinG FroG is a middle school teacher, a Master’s in Education Candidate at The University of Ontario Institute of Technology, a Special Education Specialist and Presenter at various faculties of education, and a Web Radio DJ. KinG FroG’s research and passion is advocating and teaching others the innovative technologies and pedagogical practices that engage and captivate 21st century learners in the public school system. He has loved his 5 years with iD Tech Camps!
• “Tristamus”: Tristamus is from Chicago, a graduate of The Illinois Institute of Art with a major in Game Development. His expertise lays in modeling, texturing and level design. He is proficient with the tools that are actually used inside the game industry such as Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Mudbox, Pixologic zBrush and Adobe Photoshop. He hopes to soon join a game development studio to assist in the development of a game that will reach the market!
• “Setanta”: Setanta is a final year Computer Science student at Queen’s University Belfast, in Ireland. During his time at university, he has had extensive experience with programming, web design, multimedia and computing theory. He is planning on a career in software development. In his spare time Setanta plays a lot of music, and competes in a number of sports, including soccer and Gaelic football.

Safety & Peace of Mind

Risk Management

Adult staff and instructors supervise all activities. iD has a policy of never using Counselors-in-Training (CITs).

American Camp Association^® Accreditation

iD Tech Camps is accredited by the ACA at multiple locations, meaning we have met over 300 health and safety requirements. All camps follow ACA guidelines.

Background Checks

We conduct criminal background checks, sexual offender background checks, multiple reference checks and identification checks on all summer staff.

CPR & First Aid

All camps have Directors and Staff that are CPR and First Aid Certified.

Sample Week

A typical day varies depending on session and location, but it might look something like this:

	SUNDAY	MONDAY - THURSDAY	FRIDAY
7:30 am		Extended Day Campers – Check In Overnight & Extended Day Campers - Breakfast
8:30 am		Day Campers - Drop Off & Arrival Activities
9 am		Welcome & Opening Activity	Finesse Projects to Gold Version
9:30 am		Instruction – Jump on the computers!
10 am
11 am			Friday Activity
12 pm		Lunch – Overnight and Extended Day Campers eat in the campus dining hall.  Day Campers can choose to bring a bag lunch or purchase the meal plan.	Picnic Lunch
			Raffle
1 pm		Instruction – Back to the labs, woo hoo!	Showcase Prep
2 pm			Family Showcase
2:30 pm		Techtivities – Ultimate Frisbee?  Apples to Apples anyone?  Gaming tournaments?  We’ve got it all!
			All campers - Check Out
3:30 pm		Instruction – Back to the labs!	Ultimate Gaming Weekends – Option available at select locations.
5 pm		Day Campers - Pick Up & Closing Activities Overnight & Extended Day Campers – Open Lab/Free Time
5:30 pm	Overnight Campers - Check In
6 pm	Welcome	Dinner
6:30 pm	Dinner	Evening Activity - Movie Nights, Local Outings, Gaming Tournaments & more!
7 pm		Extended Day Campers – Pick Up
7:30 pm	Evening Activity	Evening Activity – cont’d.
8 pm
8:30 pm	Drills
9 pm	Chillax
10 pm	PreTeen Lights Out
11 pm	Lights Out!

Off-Computer Camp Activities

Students typically spend 5-6 hours on the computer each day. iD Tech Camps is careful to balance technology and fun - giving students Tech-Reation time. When they're not on the computer, students participate in fun summer activities like talent shows, play board games, compete in sports, take part in gaming tournaments and more.

Family Showcase

Every Friday afternoon, we invite parents and friends to come and experience iD Tech Camps. See the labs where students learn, explore campus, meet our staff, applaud students' course projects and attend the personalized diploma ceremony.

Hours/ Camp Options

Day Camp - Day Camp runs Monday through Friday, with drop off between 8:30 - 9 am and pick up between 5 - 5:30 pm (3:30 pm on Fridays).
Extended Day - Extended Day Camp runs Monday through Friday, with drop off at 7:30 am and pick up at 7 pm (3:30 pm on Fridays).
Overnight Options - Overnight camps are available at most locations for students ages 10 and up. Overnight camp runs Sunday through Friday, with drop off at 6 pm on Sunday and pick up at 3:30 pm on Friday.
Ultimate Gaming Weekends - Stay the weekend and game with us. UGW is fully supervised and includes housing, meals and supervision. It is available at the end of an Overnight Camp week or as a bridge between two consecutive weeks of Overnight Camp. Not available at all locations.

Attention Santa Barbara Teens!

Our summer camps in California at UC Santa Barbara 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 Programming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy and Ultimate Gaming Weekends (offered at select locations).

iD in the News

UC Santa Barbara News

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Testimonials From UC Santa Barbara

What Parents Are Saying

“Everything and everyone greatly exceeded our expectations. We were fortunate to have our children participate in the program. In fact, we’ve signed them up for more. Nathan L., parent, UC Santa Barbara

“My son doesn’t usually hop out of bed in the morning during the summer, however this week he was quick to rise to get to iD Tech Camps. Great experience all the way around. Traci C., parent, UC Santa Barbara

“I have three children, all wanting to become designers. My eldest attended this week and couldn’t have been happier. I would very much like more of the same experiences for him, as well as my younger children in the future. I am very pleased with what I see here! Sara S., parent, UC Santa Barbara

“The staff was so thoughtful, smart and made this whole experience fun for my son. This camp has an exceptional director – our children were so fortunate to have him. Thank you..we hope to do this again next summer. Katharine O., parent, UC Santa Barbara

“This was my son’s favorite camp of all time. Very well organized and kept the kids interested. We will definitely be back next summer. Kathy W., parent, UC Santa Barbara

What Campers Are Saying

“I learned more than I could have ever expected at iD Tech Camps. I created my own application – one that I have always wanted to make – and now I’m one step closer to doing what I want in life. Jordan S., student, UC Santa Barbara

“iD Tech Camps has taught me a lot of new skills that I look forward to using in the future! Rafael S., student, UC Santa Barbara

“This is by far the best experience I have had away from home. I will come here every summer! Rane B., student, UC Santa Barbara

“This was a gamer’s dream come true! You will have so much fun! Mason L., student, UC Santa Barbara

“Without iD Tech Camps, I would not have been able to learn the tools necessary to start my journey towards fully learning programming. Bryce B., student, UC Santa Barbara

Frequently Asked Questions

What courses are offered at this location?
Go to Step 2.

When does camp start?
See Step 2 for the dates of our weeklong university summer computer camps.

How much does camp cost?
The cost of tuition varies depending on the course, location and camp option that you choose. Basic Day Camp ranges from $749 to $1,049 per weeklong course. There are additional costs for program add-ons.

How can I save on tuition?
There are many ways for you to save!

• Register early to take advantage of our seasonal promotions.
• Refer-a-Friend and you and your friend both save $50.
• Sign up for multiple weeks to save $50 off each additional week.
• Register multiple siblings and save $50 for each sibling.

Do you offer financial aid?
iD Tech Camps is proud to offer tuition assistance for families who qualify. Application deadlines are announced each year in the Spring.

What is your cancellation policy?
Balance payments, less the non-refundable deposit, are refundable up until 3 weeks prior to the start of the confirmed camp week/session. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or withdrawals within 3 weeks of the start of confirmed camp weeks/sessions. All cancellations must be made online in My Account or submitted in writing to the internalDrive Inc. office no later than 3 weeks prior to the start of camp. For more details, please see our Terms & Conditions.

Does my child need to have a high computer IQ?
No, our courses are for beginner to advanced students. Because of our small ratios, instructors can work with students 1-on-1 and personalize the curriculum for each student's level.

Should my child bring a personal laptop to camp?
No, students do not need to bring laptops to camp. We provide a computer for each student to use for the week. All materials necessary for the course will be provided.

Do you have any teen programs?
iD Tech Camps has a Teen Scene that provides older students with a more independent experience on campus. Teens enjoy extra privileges appropriate for their environment and maturity levels, and although we maintain standard supervision ratios, teens will feel a sense of freedom. Special Teen Scene activities include computer gaming tournaments and Gamingpalooza.

iD also offers specialized iD Teen Academies in Gaming, Programming and Visual Arts at select locations across the country. These teen camps are intensive, two-week courses with tours of nearby industry hot spots and bi-weekly portfolio building workshops. See our iD Teen Academies page for more information.

How do I register? How do I contact you?
To register, find availability at the location you desire, and you'll be guided through the process. Registering online is the fastest way to get into camp. Or, you can phone us at 1-888-709-TECH (8324) or 1-408-871-2227. You can also email us at info@internalDrive.com. And, if you'd like a brochure sent to you, please click the brochure link.

Course Tuition (Program options are found on the next step)