Camps OfferedComputer Camps Held at University of British Columbia
iD Tech Camps: Ages 7-17 
WEEKLONG | CO-ED | DAY CAMPS| OVERNIGHT CAMPS
COURSE TOPICS: VIDEO GAME DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, WEB DESIGN, & MORE
About Our Computer Camp Courses
iD Tech Camps invites you to join us at the University of British Columbia. iD Tech Camps is North America’s #1 summer computer camp, and we’re excited to be bringing our program to Vancouver in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Our summer kids camps and teen camps are designed for beginner to advanced learners. Our summer camps at the University of British Columbia consist of summer day camps and overnight camps. We average 6 students per instructor for customized instruction and unmatched quality. Newsweek has ranked the University of British Columbia 2nd among Canadian universities and 27th in the world, while the Times Higher Education Supplement of the UK ranked UBC as high as 23rd in the world.
We offer a variety of fun 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 college 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.
iD Tech Camps is independently operated and is the largest provider of youth computer camps in North America.
The use of UBC’s name is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which iD Tech Camps is delivering our program. iD Tech Camps has no affiliation with UBC and UBC is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of iD Tech Camps programs in any way.
About University of British Columbia
iD Tech Camps has chosen the University of British Columbia to host our summer computer camps and teen camps in the Greater Vancouver area because it is one of Canada’s most reputable universities. UBC’s Vancouver campus is near several beaches and boasts gorgeous views of the North Shore Mountains, making it the perfect summer camp location. Come check out our British Columbia summer camp!
Getting to Campus: campus at this British Columbia summer camp, along with maps and driving directions, will be found in your Camp Account after you register. UBC is located only twenty minutes away from Vancouver International Airport.
University of British Columbia Facts
iD Tech Camps is independently operated and is the largest provider of youth computer camps in North America.
The use of UBC’s name is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which iD Tech Camps is delivering our program. iD Tech Camps has no affiliation with UBC and UBC is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of iD Tech Camps programs in any way.
Nickname: The Thunderbirds
Founded: 1906
Schools and Faculties at University of British Columbia: The University of British Columbia currently offers course work through a number of different schools and faculties, including Human Kinetics, Arts, Applied Science, Business, Dentistry, Forestry, Education, Science, Graduate Studies, Health Disciplines, Interdisciplinary Studies, Land and Food Systems, Law, Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Student Population: University of British Columbia hosts about 46,000 total students on their Greater Vancouver campus, made up of approximately 36,771 undergraduates and about 9,350 postgraduates.
Rankings: Newsweek has ranked the University of British Columbia 2nd among Canadian universities and 27th in the world, while the Times Higher Education Supplement of the UK ranked UBC as high as 23rd in the world. In terms of the percentage of PH. D level professors, UBC has the highest North American ranking, boasting 92%. UBC’s foreign language program is also held in high regard. Their Chinese program is the largest in North America and their Japanese program is North America’s second largest after the University of Hawaii. World-class, well-known artists head courses in Art History, Visual Arts and Theory.
Athletics: The UBC Thunderbirds represent the University as members of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport, which is the national governing body of university sport in Canada. UBC is also currently considering competing at the NCAA Division II level. Also, due to the vast number of students at the University, UBC’s intramural program is one of Canada’s largest. The university Student Recreation Center provides a gymnasium, dojo, special exercise rooms and even a rock climbing wall.
Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: Notable UBC alumni include Olympic rowing athletes Bruce Ford and Kathleen Heddle (three time gold medalist). Other athletes include star pitcher of the Colorado Rockies, Jeff Francis, and Major League Soccer Goalkeeper Pat Onstad. Other notable alumni include former Canadian Prime Ministers Joe Clark, John Turner and Kim Campbell, along with Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, Pfizer CEO Henry A. McKinnell and actress Evangeline Lilly.
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 at these University of British Columbia summer camps 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 at our Vancouver summer camps.
Attention Vancouver Teens! Our summer camps in the Greater Vancouver area at University of British Columbia 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 Vancouver, BC
Go green and save some green. Coordinate with other iD Tech Camps families to share rides to and from our summer camp at University of British Columbia. Click to see who else is carpooling. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.
iD In the News
University of British Columbia News
iD Tech Camp Launches Program at UBC in Wake of “Social Olympics”
Posted on: March 11th, 2010
Posted on: July 1st, 2008
Course Availability
Camp Options & Tuition
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MEAL OPTIONS |
REGULAR 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. | $779/week | Improved drop-off & pick-up times! Parents can drop off between 8:30AM & 9:00AM, and pick up between 5:00PM & 5:30PM (3:30PM on Fridays). We recommend arriving at 8:30AM on your first day of camp to avoid the last minute rush. |
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| Extended Day Camps Ages 7-17 |
Monday – Thursday: 7:30AM to 7PM Friday: |
Includes all meals | $999/week | 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. | $1,249/week 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.* |
*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
Refer a Friend and Save $50!
- Save $50 when referring a friend. Your friend saves $50 too!
- You can also save with our multi-week savings.
