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Sample Week

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Computer Camps Held at Seton Hall University

iD Tech Camps, Ages 7-17

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

Ignite your internalDrive and do something BIG this summer! iD Tech Camps is a family company – and our company is a unique place. Some call it magical. We’re the World’s #1 Tech Camp – consistently ranked a Top Workplace. One of our big secrets? Ridiculously small ratios. Small ratios mean personalized instruction – just 8 students per instructor or fewer – or you get a free week of camp, guaranteed! Our adult-only staff are tech-savvy undergraduates, graduate students and professionals, passionate about teaching game design, film, computer science and more.

This is our 6th season hosting summer camps at our Seton Hall University location. We strike the right balance between off-computer activities (creative games, sports, life skills, etc.) and essential technology education to foster STEM skill development (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Our popular Seton Hall University summer day camps and overnight camps are located in South Orange, NJ.

We offer a variety of cutting-edge summer camp courses for beginner through advanced learners. Kids and teens learn one course topic per week, specializing in video game design, iPhone® app development, Flash® animation, programming, video editing and more – using the best brand name products from Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Google, Microsoft® and beyond. Come explore the college campus and gain skills that will last long after summer camp ends. Continue to Step 2 for Course Availability, Tuition & Dates.

About Seton Hall University

NOTE: Looking for our exact location on campus? You must first be enrolled; you can then access that information through My Account. Not yet enrolled? Go to Step 2 to enroll. The maps included here are for general information only.

Many students use their summer camp experience with iD Tech Camps to explore colleges that they’re interested in attending in the future. Learn on campus, eat in the dining halls and ages 10+ can even stay overnight (at most campuses).

We have chosen to host our summer academic camps at Seton Hall University because it is a diverse university with students representing 50 states and 74 foreign countries. Bishop James Roosevelt Bailey, Seton Hall’s founder, set out to create for students “a home for the mind, the heart and the spirit.” This New Jersey summer camp location is rich with history – George Washington surveyed his troops during the Battle of Connecticut Farms nearby. Accessible by train and only a 20-30 minute drive from Newark Airport, Seton Hall University is a great location for our day camps and overnight camps. Come and check them out!

Seton Hall University

Founded in 1856, Seton Hall University has a 58-acre park-like campus that offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the college experience.  The university boasts an impressive faculty that includes five current and former U.N. ambassadors and officials. US News & World Report ranked Seton Hall among the top 125 universities in the country. You can also find Seton Hall listed as one of the top 110 universities in the nation alongside Harvard, Yale, MIT and other Ivy League Schools in the guidebook “Choosing the Right College.”

Seton Hall University Facts

Nickname: Pirates
Founded: 1856
Schools at Seton Hall University: Seton Hall offers various areas of academic study through the College of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Education and Human Services, Seton Hall University College of Nursing, Stillman School of Business, School of Law, Immaculate Conception School of Theology, School of Health and Medical Sciences, and the Whitehead School of Diplomacy.
Student Population: Seton Hall University currently has over 5,000 undergraduates and 4,500 postgraduates.
Rankings: In terms of undergraduate education, Seton Hall is one of the nation’s best institutions according to The Princeton Review, who features Seton Hall in their 2009 publication, “The Best 368 Colleges.” To put this in perspective, only about 15% of 2,500 American four-year colleges made it into the Princeton Review book. Seton Hall is widely recognized among the top universities in the nation, making it the perfect location for our New Jersey summer camps.
Athletics: The Seton Hall Pirates compete in the NCAA’s Division I and are Big East Conference members alongside basketball powerhouses Louisville and Syracuse.
Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: A couple of well known entertainers are alumni of Seton Hall: Member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and bandleader of The Max Weinberg 7 on Conan O’Brien’s Late Night Show Max Weinberg; and actor Dulé Hill.

Meals

All meals are included with our overnight and extended day programs. Day campers have the option of purchasing the lunch plan or bringing a sack lunch. The lunch plan is recommended, but not mandatory. If the lunch plan is purchased, lunch is provided Monday-Friday. Many university dining facilities do not permit outside food to be brought into the dining hall; students bringing bag lunches may eat outside of the dining hall with their classmates and instructors.

Maps/Carpool

See maps and driving directions in My Account for detailed directions on how to get to our exact location on campus. Want to Carpool? Go green and save some green when you carpool to camp! Sign up for our Carpool app in My Account to see the other families in your area that are interested in carpooling.

Staff Ratio Guarantee

iD Guarantee

Students learn in small classes for a personalized experience. How small? Classes typically have 5, 6, 7, or 8 students – but never more than 8 per instructor. That's the iD Guarantee - if we ever go over an 8:1 ratio, you get a free week of camp!

Adult-Only Instructors

iD Tech Camps recruits energetic, experienced instructors to teach our technology courses and supervise our students. Our summer staff is adult-only, with no Counselors-in-Training.

Personalized Instruction

Courses are personalized to students' abilities, and therefore suitable for beginner to advanced levels in most cases. Because of the ridiculously small ratios (max 8:1 or a free week with the iD Guarantee), instructors have time to consistently work with students 1-on-1 and adjust curriculum to their interests and experience level.

Project-Based Curriculum

We encourage a hands-on approach to technology; students learn by doing. Each student is provided with a computer and learns to work with the same products that professionals use in their fields. Students complete a project showing off their new technology skills by the end of each weeklong session they attend. By focusing on practical applications of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills, iD prepares students to take their new tech knowledge back into the real world.

Staff at this Location

Meet some of the amazing instructors that have taught at Seton Hall University over the years.

• “AM”: AM is a returning Director for iD Tech Camps with an extensive background in education.  She has worked with children for over 15 years, and teaches elementary school during the academic year.
• “Prime”: Prime has been working with 3D and video game tech since middle school.  He attended SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) in Georgia, and developed a fascination with Unreal technology.  Since he graduated from SCAD, he has been working online doing freelance work for small independent studios.  In his free time, he spends way too much time wandering around Wikipedia.
• “Typo”: Typo is a recent grad of Clarkson University who specialized in Digital Arts and Science.  She will be returning there in the fall as an instructor, after which she plans to pursue her MFA in 3D Animation.

Safety & Peace of Mind

Risk Management

Adult staff and instructors supervise all activities. iD has a policy of never using Counselors-in-Training (CITs).

American Camp Association^® Accreditation

iD Tech Camps is accredited by the ACA at multiple locations, meaning we have met over 300 health and safety requirements. All camps follow ACA guidelines.

Background Checks

We conduct criminal background checks, sexual offender background checks, multiple reference checks and identification checks on all summer staff.

CPR & First Aid

All camps have Directors and Staff that are CPR and First Aid Certified.

Sample Week

A typical day varies depending on session and location, but it might look something like this:

	SUNDAY	MONDAY - THURSDAY	FRIDAY
7:30 am		Extended Day Campers – Check In Overnight & Extended Day Campers - Breakfast
8:30 am		Day Campers - Drop Off & Arrival Activities
9 am		Welcome & Opening Activity	Finesse Projects to Gold Version
9:30 am		Instruction – Jump on the computers!
10 am
11 am			Friday Activity
12 pm		Lunch – Overnight and Extended Day Campers eat in the campus dining hall.  Day Campers can choose to bring a bag lunch or purchase the meal plan.	Picnic Lunch
			Raffle
1 pm		Instruction – Back to the labs, woo hoo!	Showcase Prep
2 pm			Family Showcase
2:30 pm		Techtivities – Ultimate Frisbee?  Apples to Apples anyone?  Gaming tournaments?  We’ve got it all!
			All campers - Check Out
3:30 pm		Instruction – Back to the labs!	Ultimate Gaming Weekends – Option available at select locations.
5 pm		Day Campers - Pick Up & Closing Activities Overnight & Extended Day Campers – Open Lab/Free Time
5:30 pm	Overnight Campers - Check In
6 pm	Welcome	Dinner
6:30 pm	Dinner	Evening Activity - Movie Nights, Local Outings, Gaming Tournaments & more!
7 pm		Extended Day Campers – Pick Up
7:30 pm	Evening Activity	Evening Activity – cont’d.
8 pm
8:30 pm	Drills
9 pm	Chillax
10 pm	PreTeen Lights Out
11 pm	Lights Out!

Off-Computer Camp Activities

Students typically spend 5-6 hours on the computer each day. iD Tech Camps is careful to balance technology and fun - giving students Tech-Reation time. When they're not on the computer, students participate in fun summer activities like talent shows, play board games, compete in sports, take part in gaming tournaments and more.

Family Showcase

Every Friday afternoon, we invite parents and friends to come and experience iD Tech Camps. See the labs where students learn, explore campus, meet our staff, applaud students' course projects and attend the personalized diploma ceremony.

Hours/ Camp Options

Day Camp - Day Camp runs Monday through Friday, with drop off between 8:30 - 9 am and pick up between 5 - 5:30 pm (3:30 pm on Fridays).
Extended Day - Extended Day Camp runs Monday through Friday, with drop off at 7:30 am and pick up at 7 pm (3:30 pm on Fridays).
Overnight Options - Overnight camps are available at most locations for students ages 10 and up. Overnight camp runs Sunday through Friday, with drop off at 6 pm on Sunday and pick up at 3:30 pm on Friday.
Ultimate Gaming Weekends - Stay the weekend and game with us. UGW is fully supervised and includes housing, meals and supervision. It is available at the end of an Overnight Camp week or as a bridge between two consecutive weeks of Overnight Camp. Not available at all locations.

Attention New Jersey Teens!

Our summer camps in New Jersey at Seton Hall 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 Programming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy and Ultimate Gaming Weekends (offered at select locations).

iD in the News

Seton Hall University News

Watch iD Tech Camps on NBC's Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda!

Apr 12th, 2012

As appeared in the News-Record - Youths burrow into computers at local tech camp

Jul 26th, 2011

As appeared in the Princeton Packet - article about our NJ summer camps held at Princeton

Jul 7th, 2011

CNN Money Reports on iD Tech Camps - Build iPhone apps at summer camp!

Aug 13th, 2010

As appeared in The Times of Trenton - article about video game development at our NJ summer camps

Jul 12th, 2010

Testimonials From Seton Hall University

What Parents Are Saying

“Wow, I can’t believe how much the kids learned in one week…from knowing NOTHING about the game application, to walking out with a completed game – amazing! My son loved iD Tech Camps! Nicole Q., parent, Seton Hall University

“Christian had a super experience…This will help him form ideas about how he wants to develop his mind and skills. Ben P., parent, Seton Hall University

“This was the best camp experience my son has ever had. He was excited to go to camp every day. His counselor was smart, helpful, fun, nice, supportive, encouraging and funny. My son said he was the best teacher he’s ever had. Elizabeth C., parent, Seton Hall University

“Our child had a wonderful experience. He looked forward to attending camp every day. The finished project demonstrates that he was able to implement all the skills taught. We are very proud of our son’s accomplishment and are grateful for his instructor’s time and dedication. We are very happy we enrolled him in this program. Tito C., parent, Seton Hall University

“This was my son’s 1st time with iD Tech Camps and he has completely enjoyed it. He learned a lot and taught peers things he already knew. This is just the beginning of his iD Tech Camps experiences. Thank you! Dawn O., parent, Seton Hall University

What Campers Are Saying

“iD Tech Camps was a great experience for me. I had a lot of fun, the counselors were always there to help me and I met a lot of new people! I cannot wait to return next week! Joshua W., student, Seton Hall University

“iD Tech Camps was the coolest summer camp I’ve ever attended! With the support, friends, and AWESOME counselors, I had a great time at this camp! I recommend it to anybody who loves computers or video games. After all, what’s better than making your own game?! Duncan T., student, Seton Hall University

“I had fun designing my own website, and I feel that web design may be a great skill I need in the future. Jackie M., student, Seton Hall University

“The one thing that stuck out to me was the organization of the camp and the many friends that helped me with my project. I will be coming back next year. Thomas A., student, Seton Hall University

“My experience with iD Tech Camps was a positive one. I started the week hardly knowing anything about Java programming, but thanks to the experience of my counselor, all of that soon changed. Matt V., student, Seton Hall University

Frequently Asked Questions

What courses are offered at this location?
Go to Step 2.

When does camp start?
See Step 2 for the dates of our weeklong university summer computer camps.

How much does camp cost?
The cost of tuition varies depending on the course, location and camp option that you choose. Basic Day Camp ranges from $749 to $1,049 per weeklong course. There are additional costs for program add-ons.

How can I save on tuition?
There are many ways for you to save!

• Register early to take advantage of our seasonal promotions.
• Refer-a-Friend and you and your friend both save $50.
• Sign up for multiple weeks to save $50 off each additional week.
• Register multiple siblings and save $50 for each sibling.

Do you offer financial aid?
iD Tech Camps is proud to offer tuition assistance for families who qualify. Application deadlines are announced each year in the Spring.

What is your cancellation policy?
Balance payments, less the non-refundable deposit, are refundable up until 3 weeks prior to the start of the confirmed camp week/session. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or withdrawals within 3 weeks of the start of confirmed camp weeks/sessions. All cancellations must be made online in My Account or submitted in writing to the internalDrive Inc. office no later than 3 weeks prior to the start of camp. For more details, please see our Terms & Conditions.

Does my child need to have a high computer IQ?
No, our courses are for beginner to advanced students. Because of our small ratios, instructors can work with students 1-on-1 and personalize the curriculum for each student's level.

Should my child bring a personal laptop to camp?
No, students do not need to bring laptops to camp. We provide a computer for each student to use for the week. All materials necessary for the course will be provided.

Do you have any teen programs?
iD Tech Camps has a Teen Scene that provides older students with a more independent experience on campus. Teens enjoy extra privileges appropriate for their environment and maturity levels, and although we maintain standard supervision ratios, teens will feel a sense of freedom. Special Teen Scene activities include computer gaming tournaments and Gamingpalooza.

iD also offers specialized iD Teen Academies in Gaming, Programming and Visual Arts at select locations across the country. These teen camps are intensive, two-week courses with tours of nearby industry hot spots and bi-weekly portfolio building workshops. See our iD Teen Academies page for more information.

How do I register? How do I contact you?
To register, find availability at the location you desire, and you'll be guided through the process. Registering online is the fastest way to get into camp. Or, you can phone us at 1-888-709-TECH (8324) or 1-408-871-2227. You can also email us at info@internalDrive.com. And, if you'd like a brochure sent to you, please click the brochure link.

Course Tuition (Program options are found on the next step)