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Massachusetts Summer Camps: Merrimack College Computer Camps

Merrimack College Computer Camps


Computer Camps Held at Merrimack College

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iD Tech Camps: Ages 7-17

WEEKLONG | CO-ED | DAY CAMPS | OVERNIGHT CAMPS
COURSE TOPICS: VIDEO GAME DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, WEB DESIGN, & MORE

Join us for our 7th season at our Merrimack College location in North Andover, MA. iD Tech Camps is North America’s #1 summer computer camp and one of a handful of elite summer camps in Massachusetts. Our summer kids camps and teen camps are designed for beginner to advanced learners. Our popular Merrimack College summer day camps and overnight camps average 6 students per instructor for customized instruction delivered by highly trained adult-only staff. Located in the suburban towns of North Andover and Andover, Massachusetts, which are rich in historical and cultural heritage, the beautifully maintained campus boasts birch-lined walkways and traditional red brick buildings alongside their newly renovated and modern facilities.

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 college 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)

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About Merrimack College

We have chosen Merrimack College to host our kids summer camps and teen camps in Massachusetts because of its world-renowned reputation and dedication to academic integrity and personal growth. Merrimack College’s campus now consists of 40 buildings and stretches 200 acres, making it the perfect Day Camp and Overnight Camp location.

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. Merrimack College is located approximately 25 miles northwest of Boston’s Logan Airport. You may also choose to fly into the Manchester, New Hampshire Airport, which is approximately 35 miles north of Merrimack College. With our Ultimate Gaming Weekends program, Merrimack College is an excellent option for our teen students considering multiple weeks of summer camp in the Northeast.

Merrimack College Facts

Nickname: Warriors

Founded: 1947

Student Population: Merrimack has approximately 2,400 undergraduates and only a handful of graduate students (15 students). 72% of the student body reside in Massachussets, meaning the other 22% came in to attend Merrimack from out of state. A small percentage (1%) are international students and 53% of the student body is comprised of women.

Rankings: Merrimack is considered to be one of the nation’s top liberal arts schools by U.S. News & World Report, who has placed Merrimack among the nation’s top 178 liberal arts colleges in their 2010 America’s Best Colleges Guide. In terms of offerings, Merrimack College hosts nearly 50 major and minor programs of study, including new programs in criminology, biotechnology, sport management and even an honors program. Not to mention the fact that Merrimack has one of the longest running cooperative education programs for students of all majors.

Athletics: Most of Merrimack’s 16 varsity sports participate at the Division II level. These sports include men’s and women’s soccer, lacrosse, and basketball. There is also men’s baseball and football, both men’s and women’s tennis, field hockey and volleyball. However, Merrimack does compete at the NCAA Division I level for men’s ice hockey, where the Warriors are a member of the highly competitive Hockey East conference. The men’s hockey team has had success in the past, highlighted by a 1978 Division II national championship. Other school athletic successes include the 1994 women’s softball team Division II national championship and the 2006 men’s football title as Northeast 10 Co-Champions. This was also their first NCAA Division II playoff bid, which led to their first NCAA playoff victory. Thanks to the college’s academic and athletic prowess, Merrimack has garnered the #4 ranking in the country among NCAA Division II schools in the Top 100 Collegiate Power Rankings.

Distinguished Alumni & Personnel:
Notable Merrimack alumni include: Massachusetts House of Representatives member Christopher G. Fallon; actor from TV show “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Charlie Day; NHL Hockey player for the Minnesota Wild Matt Foy; and actor Tim Fields.

Point of Interest: Moseley Wrought Iron Arch Bridge

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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 at these summer camps in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Teens! Our summer camps in Massachusetts at Merrimack 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 Visual Arts Academy, iD Programming Academy and Ultimate Gaming Weekends (offered at select locations).

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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 Merrimack summer camp. Click to see who else is carpooling. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.

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iD In the News

Merrimack College News

The North Andover Citizen – July 17, 2008

Posted on: August 21st, 2008

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Camp Options & Tuition

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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!
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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.
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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.**
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Summer Camp Savings

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.
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