Florida Summer Camp Locations Summer Camps: Rollins College Computer Camps
Rollins College Computer Camps
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Computer Camps Held at Rollins College
iD Tech Camps, Ages 7-17WEEKLONG | CO-ED | DAY CAMPS | OVERNIGHT CAMPS
COURSE TOPICS: VIDEO GAME DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, APPS, WEB DESIGN & MOREIgnite 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 4th season hosting summer camps in the Orlando area at Rollins College. 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 Rollins College summer day camps and overnight camps are located in Winter Park, FL.
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 Rollins College
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).
iD Tech Camps has chosen Rollins College to host our summer computer camps because of its convenient Central Florida location and beautiful college campus. One of the most notable college landmarks of this Florida summer camp is the Peace Memorial. The memorial itself was constructed in 1938 and houses a German artillery shell that was surrendered by Germany at the end of WWI. Another Rollins sight to see is the Cornell Fine Arts Museum. Located on the school grounds, the museum contains works of art and objects ranging from antiquity to the 21st century. Also, it is recommended to check out the Rollins Walk of Fame, which consists of more than 500 stones taken from houses of historic people including Christopher Columbus and many others.
Please note, if you are flying in, the most convenient method of transportation from Orlando International Airport to Rollins is via taxi.
Rollins College
Rollins was ranked the top regional university in the South by U.S. News & World Report and the School of Business was ranked No. 1 in Florida by Forbes magazine. Rollins is impressively recognized by Peterson’s Competitive Colleges, Barron’s Guide and The Princeton Review as being among the finest private liberal arts colleges in America. The campus is beautiful and is a fabulous place to run camp.
Rollins College Facts
Nickname: Tars
Founded: 1885
Colleges and Schools at Rollins College: Rollins offers courses through the College of Arts and Sciences, Hamilton Holt School, and Crummer Graduate School of Business.
Student Population: The undergraduate student population is comprised of 1,785 students, 57% women, and 43% men. 4% of the student population is made up of international students representing 43 countries and 69% of undergraduates live on campus.
Rankings: Every year, U.S. News & World Report releases a list of best Southern master’s-level universities, and for four years in a row, Rollins College ranked #1 among 121 schools, making it the perfect academic summer camp location. These rankings are based on surveys taken by college officials, along with institution-provided data which includes student selectivity, faculty and financial resources, graduation rates and satisfaction among alumni.
Athletics: The Rollins Tars participate in the Sunshine State Conference at the NCAA’s Division II level. Competitive sports include baseball, basketball, softball, golf, cross country, soccer, lacrosse, rowing, volleyball, sailing, tennis, waterskiing, swimming and diving.
Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: Many who have graduated from Rollins have found success in a variety of industries. Notable alumni include: Chairman & CEO of BellSouth F. Duane Ackerman; 1987 Nobel Prize winner for chemistry Donald Cram; President of the Walt Disney World Resort Meg Crofton; Actor Buddy Ebsen; Actor & musician Chris Kirkpatrick; Mr. Fred Rogers of the famous children’s TV show.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 Rollins College over the years.
- “The Hammer”: The Hammer is an Orange County Public Schools teacher and high school cheerleader coach. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a master’s degree in Exceptional Student Education, and is currently pursuing an Ed.S. degree in Educational Leadership. With tons of education and leadership experience working with both children and educators, she loves kids, music, movies, acting, and seeing others happy!
- “Mo”: Mo is currently attending graduate school at the University of Florida. His interests include microprocessor applications, robotics and parallel processing. An avid gamer since the age of 4, he teaches video game design courses and video game modding courses. He can often be spotted wearing gator gear and doing the gator chomp. Tanbien habla español.
- “Bumblebee”: Bumblebee is a student at the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!) with a major in Digital Media. She is a certified Web Designer with a Vocational Credit from Atlantic Technical Center. In her free time, she studies photography, art and plays Minecraft. She loves watching Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies (Lord of the Rings is her favorite)!
- “Voof”: Voof is a programmer, musician, composer, rock climber, and awesome. He’s been programming since he was 10 years old, and has created a variety of applications and programs, with total downloads exceeding 25,000. He’s a master’s league protoss player in StarCraft 2, and a wide variety of anime and video games. He’s been active with iD Tech Camps for over 6 years!
- “Babs”: Babs is a professional photographer and digital artist who has been shooting photos since the age of 12. She is currently working on her MFA and will be teaching photography classes this fall at Rutgers University. Aside from an odd obsession with rabbits (she has 3 at home), Babs enjoys watching sci-fi, fantasy, and B movies, and is a devoted Trekkie. Live long and prosper!
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 - Breakfast8:30 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 Time5:30 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 Florida Teens!
Our summer camps in Florida at Rollins College 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
Rollins College News
As appeared in the Observer - article about our Florida camps held at Rollins
Jun 29th, 2011
As appeared in The Miami Herald - article about learning tech skills at our FL camps
Jul 20th, 2010
As appeared in The Miami Herald - acticle about our Miami summer camps in FL
Jun 28th, 2009
As appeared in The Orlando Sentinel - article about our Orlando summer kids camps in FL
Jul 10th, 2007
May 21st, 2007
Testimonials From Rollins College
What Parents Are Saying
“The camp staff was extraordinarily helpful and created a comfortable learning atmosphere for my son. He commented that the camp was more fun than he expected; that’s a rave coming from him. We are definitely interested in coming back next year. Wallace S., parent, Rollins College
“This was our first experience with iD Tech Camps and my son loved it! We were referred by a returning iD Tech camper. The Rollins campus is beautiful and the rooms were great! The staff was extremely helpful and accessible. We feel like our son learned a lot and that he enjoyed the camp immensely. We plan to send him again next year!Joan H., parent, Rollins College
“My son had a great experience and was challenged learning C++. He has been looking forward to this for months and seems to have really achieved his goals by attending.David C., parent, Rollins College
“Our instructor did a great job of engaging my son, encouraging and teaching him! The food was also great!
Jen M., parent, Rollins College““My son is usually anxious in new settings, especially when he knows no one. The camp leaders stepped right up to him, introduced themselves and took him into the group. He was at ease instantly. He was so excited about camp every day and could not wait to get back the next day to keep working on his project. I know his ideas were pretty grand prior to getting to camp. (He was planning a 3-D virtual online game). I was pleased to see that he was encouraged to downsize his ideas without feeling rejected or disappointed. Wendi B., parent, Rollins College
What Campers Are Saying
“This is my second course at iD Tech Camps and I fully intend on coming back next year. I always enjoy coming, and I never fail to learn something new in an environment that allows me to ask questions and get nearly unlimited help. Thank you!Jade Z., student, Rollins College
“I would highly recommend this camp to anyone. This is a very advanced camp and it was worth every penny. My instructor was incredibly helpful and he was fun! I made an awesome game thanks to his help! Thank you very much iD, I made tons of new friends and had a great time. You guys made my summer.Ian M., student, Rollins College
“iD Tech Camps is great! The iD X challenges were entertaining, the instructors knew the technology and were able to articulate how to use the technology correctly. We were able to play a bunch of awesome games like Armagetron, and we earned a lot of fun prizes.Alexander M., student, Rollins College
“I had a great time and made a lot of new friends! I especially like my instructor, he was very good at what he taught! Robbie T., student, Rollins College
“I learned a lot from the class. The teacher was really good and had tons of insight on the subject she was teaching.Bradley N., student, Rollins College
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.
