MIT Computer Camps
Camps OfferedComputer Camps Held at MIT
iD Tech Camps (Ages 7-17) and iD Programming Academy (Ages 13-18)
CO-ED | WEEKLONG DAY CAMPS | 2-WEEK OVERNIGHT ACADEMY
COURSE TOPICS: VIDEO GAME DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, WEB DESIGN, & MORE
Join us for our 10th season at our MIT location in Cambridge, MA. iD Tech Camps is North America’s #1 summer computer camp and one of a handful of elite summer camps in Cambridge and the greater Boston area. Our summer kids camps and teen camps are designed for beginner to advanced learners. Our popular summer day camps held at MIT average 6 students per instructor for customized instruction delivered by highly trained adult-only staff. World renowned for its School of Engineering, MIT is routinely ranked #1 among graduate and undergraduate programs by the U.S. News and World Report (the distinction has been on-going ever since the first results were published in 1994). A recent study found MIT to be the 4th most-preferred college among undergraduate applicants.
If your teen is looking for a more intensive, 2-week overnight experience at MIT, you might want to consider the teen-only iD Programming Academy. Our Academies are renowned for their professional instruction and forward-thinking curriculum. If you are serious about computer programming or application development, and if you have attended iD Tech Camps in the past, we encourage you to explore this option. Please continue to Step 2 (iD Tech Camps) or jump to the iD Programming Academy.
Additionally at MIT
iD Programming Academy, Ages 13-18
TWO-WEEKS | CO-ED | OVERNIGHT ONLY | TEEN ONLY | HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY
INTENSIVE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
The iD Programming Academy offers 2-week sessions of intensive study in computer science programming. Gain a deep understanding of application development–and a broader knowledge of how programming can be applied to the real world. The iD Programming Academy is perfect for students with previous programming experience who are looking to take their code to a whole different level. Please note: the iD Programming Academy at MIT is for high school students only.
We’re a family company located in the South Bay. We’ve been running our technology camps for 12 years, and we are committed to being the best – and improving every season. We offer a variety of awesome 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. 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!
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 MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
We have chosen the MIT campus to hold our academic summer camps because of its world renowned reputation in science and technology. MIT is dedicated to providing their students with an education that combines creative academics and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. Come check out our MIT 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. Located in the heart of Cambridge along the Charles River Basin, MIT’s campus of modern and historic buildings stretches more than 153 acres. Boston Logan International Airport is located 4.3 Miles northeast of MIT. The “T” also serves the MIT community. Our computer camp at MIT is a day camp only. For the ultimate overnight computer camp experience, please check out our other Massachusetts summer camps.
MIT Facts
Nickname: Beavers
Founded: 1861
Schools and Colleges at MIT: MIT currently offers courses through their School of Architecture and Planning, Sloan School of Management, School of Engineering, School of Science, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and the Whitaker College of Health Sciences and Technology.
Student Population: Approximately 4,172 undergraduates and 4,048 postgraduates were enrolled at MIT for the 2007-2008 school year. Of these totals, women totaled 44.5% of all undergraduates and 30% of all graduate students. Also, MIT students represented all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia), three U.S. Territories, and even 113 foreign countries. As one of the top schools in the nation, the admissions rate for freshmen in 2007 was only 11.9%. Graduate admissions are equally selective with only 19.7% of the total 16,153 applications being admitted. MIT had a near perfect freshman retention rate (98%), and 83% of their students graduated in 4 years and 93% graduated in 6 years.
Rankings: Known for its School of Engineering, MIT has been ranked #1 among graduate and undergraduate programs for years by the U.S. News and World Report (ever since the first results were published in 1994). As their admissions statistics suggest, a recent study found MIT to be the 4th most preferred college among undergraduate applicants.
Athletics: MIT competes in the NCAA’s Division III and is a member of the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference, along with the New England Football Conference. Their crew team, however, participates in the NCAA’s Division I and are members of the Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges (EARC). MIT offers 41 varsity level sports, making it the largest athletic program in the U.S.
Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: It is safe to say that many, many great minds have graduated from MIT. This long list includes: Co-founder of Texas Instruments Cecil H. Green; inventor of Ethernet Robert Metcalfe; co-founder of Intel Robert Noyce; developer of LaTeX Leslie Lamport; CEO of General Motors Alfred P. Sloan, Jr.; co-founder of Hewlett-Packard William R. Hewlett; founder of E*TRADE William A. Porter; founder of Harmonix Music Systems and developer of Guitar Hero and Rock Band Alex Rigopulos; President and CEO of Ford Motor Company Alan Mulally; second man to walk on the Moon Buzz Aldrin; computer scientist, inventor of numerous data networking technologies, and “Mother of the Internet” Radia Perlman.
Points of Interest: MIT Museum, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Longfellow National Historic Site
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 this MIT summer camp 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 Boston Teens! Our summer camps in Massachusetts at MIT just got even cooler for our teen students. We have specialized teen activities including free time to hang out, 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 MIT 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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Course Availability
Camp Options & Tuition
| CAMP HOURS |
MEAL OPTIONS |
EARLY BIRD TUITION |
DAY CAMP OPTIONS |
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| Day Camps Ages 7-17 |
Monday – Thursday: 9AM to 5PM Friday: |
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 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! |
*$50 savings applies to your 1st week of camp (per student).
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
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.
