Getting to Campus: Our specific location on campus at this Connecticut summer camp, along with maps and driving directions, will be found in your Camp Account after you register. Free campus shuttle transportation for students operates 7 days a week, and runs from campus to off-campus University Housing sites and selected service sites. Like other public transportation, the shuttle runs on a pre-determined schedule.

iD Tech Camps has chosen the Sacred Heart campus to host our summer kids’ computer camps, academic camps and teen camps in Connecticut. Located between New York City and Boston, Sacred Heart University’s main campus is situated on 57 acres in beautiful suburban Fairfield, Connecticut. Three airports serve the region; John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Bradley International, making it the perfect Day Camp and Overnight Camp location. Sacred Heart University is an excellent option as one of our multiple Northeast Summer Computer Camps.

Sacred Heart University Facts

Nickname: Pioneers

Founded: 1963

Schools at Sacred Heart University: Sacred Heart University offers a variety of programs through different schools located throughout Connecticut, including Cambridge Campus (Trumbull, CT), Oakview Campus (Trumbull, CT), Stamford Campus, Griswold Campus, Luxembourg Campus, and Dingle Campus. They also have the County Kerry Campus in Ireland.

Student Population: Sacred Heart University has over 4,000 Undergraduate and over 1,500 graduate students. Most undergraduate students reside in four nearby East Coast states such as New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts; 74% of the students are from out-of-state. There are more females (60% of undergraduates) and 40% of the 2009 class had a high school GPA of at least 3.5.

Rankings: According to the 2009 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S.News & World Report, Sacred Heart University ranks among the best in the nation. Just this past year, the university enrolled its largest and most accomplished freshmen class in the school’s history. SHU’s Physical Therapy program is very well known, is the best in Connecticut and is among the top 25 percent nationally among all such programs.

Athletics: SHU’s Pioneers compete in the NCAA’s Division I and are members of different athletic conferences depending on the sport. These include: the Northeast Conference (NEC), the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA), Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Sacred Heart’s 31 athletic teams (17 female teams and 14 male teams) provide athletic opportunity for nearly 800 students. Not to mention the 400 students who participate in 18 different club Sports for the school. Recently, the Women’s Basketball team won the Northeast Conference Title, leading to their second trip to the NCAA Tournament in the last four years.

Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: SHU has seen a number of their students go on to great accomplishments in sports, entertainment and business, some of which include: Former Saturday Night Live cast member Kevin Nealon; actor John Ratzenberger; American model and New York Post columnist Lydia Hearst-Shaw; Linebacker for Buffalo Bills Jon Corto;  Former Dallas Cowboys & New England Patriots wide receiver DeVeren Johnson; professional Wrestler & Actor Romeo Roselli.

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 Connecticut Teens! Our summer camps in CT at Sacred Heart University 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 Sacred Heart University. Click to see who else is carpooling. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.

Sacred Heart University News

Summer Computer Camp at Sacred Heart University–CEO Site Visit

Posted on: July 8th, 2008

Destination Fairfield

Posted on: May 18th, 2008

	CAMP HOURS	MEAL OPTIONS	EARLY BIRD 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.	$729/week Save $50* off regular $779 price.	New convenience! 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	$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.
Overnight Camps Ages 10-17	Sunday: 6PM to Friday: 3:30PM	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.**
Ultimate Gaming Weekends Ages 12-17	Friday: 3:30PM to Sunday: 3:30PM	Includes all meals and 24/7 supervision.	$349/weekend	Get your game on! Stay the weekend and game with us.***

*$50 savings applies to your 1st week of camp (per student).
**Overnight iD Tech Campers must be 10+. No exceptions, please.
***Students ages 12+ can stay the weekend at select locations for $349. Students at Stanford, ages 10+, can also stay the weekend.

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 $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.