NYU, nestled in one of the city’s most creative and energetic communities, the Village is a historic neighborhood that has attracted generations of writers, musicians, artists, and intellectuals. Beyond the Village, New York City becomes an extension of the University’s campus. Our computer camps at New York University give students the opportunity to enroll in a fun, challenging program while enjoying the culturally rich, collegiate atmosphere. New York University is an excellent option for a Day Camp in NY area.

Getting to Campus: We do not disclose the precise on-campus location of this New York summer camp until you register. Specific maps and driving directions will be found in your Camp Account. Our summer camp is held in a building that overlooks Washington Square.

New York University Facts

Nickname: Violets

Founded: 1831

Schools and Colleges at New York University: NYU consists of 16 colleges, schools, and institutes. The College of Arts and Science (CAS) was the only school in existence when NYU was founded. Undergraduate schools include: the Gallatin School of Individualized Study; the School of Social Work; the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development – the very first school of education in the USA; the Stern School of Business; and Tisch School of the Arts. In 2008 Polytechnic University merged with NYU becoming the first engineering school at NYU in decades. Many of the mentioned schools also offer graduate and professional programs. NYU’s postgraduate schools and divisions include Dentistry, Nursing, Mathematical Sciences, Fine Arts, Study of the Ancient World, Continuing and Professional Studies, the School of Law, Medicine, Graduate School of Arts and Science, and Public Service. In addition, NYU awards degrees at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, making it the only private university in the country with two medical schools.

Student Population: NYU’s vast student population represents all 50 states and over than 130 countries. About 25-30% of NYU’s incoming freshman are from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, while the remaining 70-75% are from outside the Tri-State Area. Ten percent of the students are from one of New York City’s five boroughs and 20% are from the surrounding tri-state area. About 65% of NYU’s undergraduates attended public high schools.

Rankings: NYU is ranked 31st among the acclaimed Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s world’s top 500 universities. NYU is also ranked 40th among Times Higher Education Supplement’s world’s top 100 universities. The U.S. News and World Report ranks NYU 32nd when considering all national universities. There are many other notable distinctions such as the ranking of #1 in Italian, finance, mathematics, and theater in the U.S. by the Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index. The Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences boasts a #5 in citation impact worldwide, #12 in citation worldwide, and #1 in applied mathematics in the U.S.

Athletics: The sports teams at NYU are nicknamed the Violets. The colors are trademarked hue NYU Violet and white. The school mascot is the bobcat. Almost all of NYU’s sporting teams participate in the NCAA’s Division III and the University Athletic Association. Some of the more popular sports at NYU are ice hockey, basketball, cross country, track and field, and soccer.

Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: Many well-known people have graduated from NYU over the years. Here is a sampling of some of the remarkable people you may have heard of: Jake Burton Carpenter designer of modern snowboard and founder of Burton Snowboards; Ben Cohen Founder, Ben & Jerry’s;  Marvin Davis CEO, Paramount Pictures; Leonard Riggio Stern CEO and owner, Barnes & Noble; Alec Baldwin, actor in The Hunt for Red October, Pearl Harbor, The Aviator, and 30 Rock; Billy Crystal, actor in Analyze This/That, City Slickers 1 & 2, and When Harry Met Sally; John Cusack, actor in High Fidelity, and Con Air; Bridget Fonda, actress in Doc Hollywood and Jackie Brown; Anne Hathaway, actress in The Princess Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada, Ella Enchanted, Rachel Gets Married, and Alice in Wonderland; Ethan Hawke, actor in Training Day, Dead Poets Society, Before Sunrise, and Before Sunset; Spike Lee, film director of Malcolm X, Do the Right Thing, Bamboozled, and Jungle Fever; Adam Sandler, actor in Mr. Deeds, Big Daddy, Punchdrunk Love, and Funny People; Martin Scorsese, Academy Award winning director of The Departed; Oliver Stone, Academy Award winning director of Midnight Express, Platoon, and Born on the Fourth of July.

Points of Interest: New York Aquarium, Fraunces Tavern, Trinity Church, The City Hall, The Metroplitan Opera House, Madison Square Garden, American Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium, Chinatown, Greenwich Village, Washington Square, Union Square, Park Avenue…and so much more.

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 New York Teens! Our summer camps in New York at New York 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).

Go green and save some green. Coordinate with other iD Tech Camps families to share rides to and from our summer camp at New York University. Click to see who else is carpooling. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.

New York University News

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.

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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