Illinois Summer Camps: Northwestern University Summer Computer Camps - Northwestern Summer Camp
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Northwestern University
Northwestern University Computer Camps
iD Tech Camps invites you to join us for our 9th season at our Northwestern University location in the Chicago area, IL. iD Tech Camps is America’s #1 summer computer camp and one of a handful of elite summer camps in Illinois. Our summer kids camps and teen camps are designed for beginner to advanced learners. Our popular Northwestern University summer day camps and overnight camps average 6 students per instructor for customized instruction delivered by highly trained adult-only staff.We offer a variety of cutting edge summer camp courses for kids and teens. View the availability charts below for real-time course and date availability.
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About Northwestern University
We have chosen Northwestern University to host our summer academic camps for teens and kids because it is one of the country’s leading private research universities and recognized both nationally and internationally for the quality of its educational programs at all levels. US News and World Report consistently ranks the university’s undergraduate programs among the best in the country.Our summer camps in Evanston rest on the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan. O’Hare International Airport is located 15 miles west of Northwestern, approximately a 40 minute drive. Downtown Chicago is located 12 miles south of this summer camp location.
Note: We do not disclose the precise campus location of this Illinois summer camp until you register. Specific maps and driving directions will be found in your Camp Account.

About Our Courses
We teach the coolest courses including video game design, Flash animation, programming, video editing, and more–using the best brand name products from Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Canon®, Microsoft® and beyond. Come explore the college campus and gain technical skills that will last long after summer camp ends. Do something big.Our students receive the highest caliber technology education any technology summer camp has to offer! Our method of project-based learning highlights our 1-on-1 instruction, and above all, is loads of fun. Students learn at their own pace in small groups of an average of 6 students per instructor (compared to 30 students in an average classroom). Students at iD are taught only by hand-selected adult staff.
Note: See availability charts below for specific course offerings and current availability for this location.
Day Camp Tuition & Hours
| Ages | Tuition | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Day Camps Commuting Camp | Ages 7-17 | $779 Tuition Details Lunch: add'l $50/week |
Mon - Thu: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Extended Summer Day Camps | Ages 7-17 | $949 Tuition Details (Includes all meals - B,L,D) |
Mon - Thu: 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |

Day Camp Options | Camp Activities | Sample Day | Sample Week
Overnight Camp Tuition & Hours
Overnight Summer Camp students must be age 10 or older by December 31, 2009.
| Ages | Tuition | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight Summer Camps Sleep Away Camps / Residential Camps | Ages 10-17 | $1,199 Tuition Details Includes all meals - B,L,D |
Check-In: Sun 6:00 PM Check-out: Fri 3:30 PM |
| Ultimate Gaming Weekends | Ages 12-17 | $325 Includes all meals - B,L,D |
Check-In Fri 3:30 PM Pick-Up Sun 3:30 PM or stay for an add'l week |

Overnight Camp | Weekend Stays / UGW | Camp Activities
Sample Day | Sample Week
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 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 Illinois Teens! Our summer camps in Illinois at Northwestern 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 Film Academy, iD Programming Academy and Ultimate Gaming Weekends (offered at select locations).
Carpool to Camp
Go green and save some green. Coordinate with other iD Tech Camps families to share rides to and from our Northwestern University summer camp. Click to see who else is carpooling. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.Availability at this Summer Camp Location
Please check the charts below for up-to-the-minute course & date availability. To view course details, please click on a course name below.
Please note: Overnight camps start on Sunday, say camps start on Monday.
Additional Programs at Northwestern University
Ultimate Gaming Weekends (UGW) (Ages 12-17)
UGW is a weekend summer program for teens enrolled at select iD Tech Camps locations. UGW Gamers will be immersed in the dynamic and exciting world of video gaming. Playing some of the hottest games on the market, students will practice and compete on machines complete with blazing NVIDIA GeForce® video cards. Students will also be introduced to tactics and strategies developed by professional gamers for use in some of the most competitive and popular PC games. Read more.
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