Bentley University Computer Camps
Camps OfferedComputer Camps Held at Bentley University
iD Tech Camps: Ages 7-17
WEEKLONG | CO-ED | DAY CAMPS | OVERNIGHT CAMPS
COURSE TOPICS: VIDEO GAME DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, WEB DESIGN, & MORE
iD Tech Camps invites you to join us for our first season at our Bentley University location in Waltham, MA. Our summer kids camps and teen camps are designed for beginner to advanced learners. Our popular Bentley University summer day camps and overnight camps average 6 students per instructor for customized instruction delivered by highly trained adult-only staff. Founded in 1917, Bentley University is located on 163 acres and is just minutes west of Boston. Bentley integrates business and information technology, and is consistently ranked in the U.S. News and World Report information systems top 20 for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
We offer a variety of cutting edge summer camp courses for kids and teens including video game design, Flash animation, programming, video editing, and more–using the best brand name products from Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Microsoft® and beyond. Come explore the Bentley University campus and gain technical skills that will last long after summer camp ends. Ignite your internalDrive and do something big this summer! Continue to Step 2 for Course Availability.
Per Massachusetts state law, “This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health. Parents may request copies of background check, health care and discipline policies as well as procedures for filing grievances.”
(105 CMR 430.00, 430.190 C, D)
About Bentley University
We have chosen Bentley University to host our summer computer camps and teen camps in the Boston area because of its long-standing position as one of the top universities in the country. Known for its dynamic community of scholars and creative thinkers, Bentley is held in high regard within the academic community. Bentley’s classic New England campus is just minutes from Boston and stretches across 163 acres in Waltham, Massachusetts, making it the perfect summer camp location. Come check out our Boston summer camps!
Getting to Campus: Our specific location on campus at this Massachusetts summer camp, along with maps and driving directions, will be found in your Camp Account after you register. Our Bentley College Summer Camp near Boston Logan International Airport is only about a twenty minute drive.
Bentley University Facts
Nickname: The Falcons
Founded: 1917
Bentley’s Campus: Originally located in Downtown Boston, Bentley made the move to Waltham, Massachusetts in 1968. Today, the campus stretches over 163 acres of land.
Student Population: Bentley University hosts nearly 5,557 total students, comprised of approximately 4,253 undergraduates and 1,304 postgraduates.
Rankings: Bentley’s excellence has been recognized repeatedly in some of the nation’s leading publications. BusinessWeek ranked Bentley among the top 30 undergraduate schools of business. U.S. News & World Report added Bentley to its list of MBA Top Graduate Business Schools of 2009, while The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Northeast Colleges” includes Bentley.
Athletics: All of Bentley’s 23 men’s and women’s varsity teams compete as part of the Northeast Ten Conference at the NCAA Division II level. The one exception is Bentley’s men’s hockey team, which was one of the six original members of Atlantic Hockey.
Distinguished Alumni and Personnel: Notable Bentley alumni include Robert Smith, former Chairman and CEO of American Express Bank; and Charles Taylor, the former President of Liberia. Late night talk show host Jay Leno also attended Bentley, but did not graduate from the university.
Camp Activities for Kids & Teens
Our Waltham summer camp provides 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 at these summer camps for kids and teens 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 Bentley Teens! Our summer camps in Massachusetts at Bentley 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).
Carpool to our Summer Computer Camps in MA
Go green and save some green. Coordinate with other iD Tech Camps families to share rides to and from our summer camp at Bentley. Click to see who else is carpooling at these computer camps in Massachusetts. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.
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Course Availability
Camp Options & Tuition
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MEAL OPTIONS |
REGULAR TUITION |
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| Day Camps Ages 7-17 |
Monday – Thursday: 9AM to 5PM Friday: |
Lunch can be purchased for an additional $50/week. | $779/week | 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. |
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| Extended Day Camps Ages 7-17 |
Monday – Thursday: 7:30AM to 7PM Friday: |
Includes all meals | $999/week | 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. |
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| Overnight Camps Ages 10-17 |
Sunday: 6PM to Friday: |
Includes all meals and 24/7 supervision. | $1,249/week 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.* |
*Overnight iD Tech Campers must be 10+. No exceptions, please.
Additional Course Fees
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.
Weekend Stays
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.
Summer Camp Savings
Check back November 1st for our exciting new lineup of courses in 2011.
