We have chosen the University of Waterloo to host our summer computer camps and teen camps in Ontario, Canada because of its reputation as Canada’s “high-tech” university. Completing a large building boom in 2008, the University’s campus is now covered with an impressive array of sights and structures. The University of Waterloo is very forward thinking and aims to continue to look to the future in its academic offerings and coursework. It is located along University Avenue in Waterloo, Ontario, making it the perfect summer camp location. Come check out our Ontario summer camps!

Getting to Campus: Our specific location on campus at this Ontario summer camp, along with maps and driving directions, will be found in your Camp Account after you register. The University of Waterloo is about 90 minutes west of Toronto and three hours east of Windsor-Detroit.

University of Waterloo Facts

Nickname: The Waterloo Warriors

Founded: 1957

Faculties at the University of Waterloo: University of Waterloo Faculties includes the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Environment, Faculty of Mathematics and the Faculty of Science.

Student Population: There are just under 25,000 undergraduate students at the University of Waterloo, comprised of 23,142 full-time students and 1,711 part-time students. The graduate student body totals about 4,000 students with 3,315 of those being full-time students.

Rankings: Labeled as the “Silicon Valley of the North,” the Waterloo region has produced many high-tech and knowledge-based companies. In the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest, University of Waterloo students have won the gold medal in the year 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2005. According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2009), the University of Waterloo ranked 27th in the world for technology. Among Canadian universities, Waterloo consistently places in the top three in the numerical Comprehensive ranking. the University is recognized for being extremely strong in the areas of math, engineering and computer science.

Athletics:T he University of Waterloo’s mascot is a lion named King Warrior. His initials, KW, represent a common nickname for the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo. Fight songs commonly recited at University athletic meetings include “The Black and White and Gold.” Men’s sports include badminton, baseball, basketball, cross country, curling, football, golf, hockey, nordic skiing, rugby, soccer, swimming, squash, track & field, tennis and volleyball. Women’s sports include badminton, basketball, cross country, curling, field hockey, figure skating, golf, hockey, nordic skiing, rugby, soccer, swimming, track & field, tennis and volleyball.

Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: Notable University of Waterloo alumni include the youngest professor ever at MIT Erik Demaine, three-time world curling champion Glenn Howard, Quack.com founder Steven Woods, and Miss Universe Canada Catalina Yue.

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 Ontario Teens! Our summer camps in Waterloo, Ontario at University of Waterloo 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).

Go green and save some green. Coordinate with other iD Tech Camps families to share rides to and from our summer camp at the University of Waterloo. Click to see who else is carpooling. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.

	CAMP HOURS	MEAL OPTIONS	HOLIDAY TUITION	COMPARE THE OPTIONS
Day Camps Ages 7-17	Monday – Thursday: 9AM to 5PM Friday: 9AM to 3:30PM	Lunch can be purchased for an additional $50/week.	$679/week Save $100* 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!
Extended Day Camps Ages 7-17	Monday – Thursday: 7:30AM to 7PM Friday: 7:30AM to 3:30PM	Includes all meals	$899/week Save $100* 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.
Overnight Camps Ages 10-17	Sunday: 6PM to Friday: 3:30PM	Includes all meals and 24/7 supervision.	$1,149/week Save $100* 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.**

*$100 savings applies to your 1st week of camp (per student).
**Overnight iD Tech Campers must be 10+. No exceptions, please.

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.

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.

Save $100 with our Online HoliDay Special!

• You can now register for the 2010 season.
• Save $100 per student with our Online HoliDay Special. Ends December 15, 2009.
• Save $50 when referring a friend. Your friend saves $50 too!
• You can also save with our multi-week savings.