iD Tech Camps has chosen the University of Miami to host our summer kids’ computer camps, academic camps and teen camps in Florida because it is the largest, most comprehensive private research community in the United States. With a well-earned reputation for academic excellence, the University of Miami is the perfect Day Camp and Overnight Camp location.

Getting to Campus: Our specific location on campus at this Florida summer camp, along with maps and driving directions, will be found in your Camp Account after you register. Miami International Airport is located just 10 miles north of Coral Gables. Many students choose the Overnight Camp and Ultimate Gaming Weekend options at this location.

University of Miami Facts

Nickname: Hurricanes

Founded: 1925

Schools and Colleges at University of Miami: As a large institution, the University of Miami offers coursework through a number of schools and colleges. These include: School of Architecture, School of Communication, College of Engineering, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education, Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music, School of Nursing and Health Studies, The Graduate School, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, and the University of Miami School of Law.

Student Population: The University of Miami is solidifying itself as a fine academic institution, attracting nearly 20,000 applications for just 2,000 slots for the 2008 freshman class. As of 2007, the university had a total student body of 15,449 students and in 2008, the average weighted grade point average for admitted students was an unprecedented 4.2; the average SAT score was an impressive 1282. 66% percent of University of Miami students ranked in the top 10% of their high school class.

Rankings: In U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” for 2010, UM ranked 50th among all universities in the country. In terms of medical schools, U.S. News & World Report’s 2008 ranking placed UM’s School of Medicine 52nd on the list, while their law school was ranked 71st. For five years in a row, the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute was ranked the best ophthalmology hospital in the country, while the School of Medicine ranks 51st among U.S. medical centers in funding for research.

Athletics: University of Miami has always been known as a tremendous institute for student athletes. It fields 15 athletic teams and competes at the Division I level in the NCAA. The Hurricanes compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and in years past, they have been known as a football powerhouse with the football team being named in the AP Top 25 consistently during the 1980’s, 1990’s and early 2000’s. Many players are drafted into the NFL each year and quite a few have gone on to major success in the league.

Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: Many notable University of Miami graduates have gone on to find success in sports, entertainment, and business including actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson; actor Ray Liotta; actor Sylvester Stallone; actor, singer, songwriter and Grammy Award winner Enrique Iglesias; president and COO of the McDonald’s Corporation Ralph Alvarez.

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 Florida Teens! Our summer camps in Florida at University of Miami 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 Miami. Click to see who else is carpooling. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.

University of Miami News

	CAMP HOURS	MEAL OPTIONS	EARLY BIRD EXTENDED 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.	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.
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.**

*$50 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 $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.