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Computer Camps Held at Case Western Reserve

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 elite summer camps in Ohio at our Case Western Reserve 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 Case Western Reserve University summer day camps and overnight camps are located in Cleveland, OH.

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 Case Western Reserve 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 Case Western Reserve University to host our academic summer camps because of its unique campus and strong reputation as a research university. Case’s campus is a 155 acre park-like setting nestled in University Circle, an extraordinary square mile of art museums, botanical gardens and galleries, making it the cultural hub of Cleveland, Ohio. The campus’ architectural diversity runs the gamut from the traditional grandeur of Adelbert Hall to the ultramodern flair of the Peter B. Lewis building, and reflects the full range of backgrounds and interests of their students. Case Western Reserve University is an excellent option for a day camp or overnight camp program.

Case Western Reserve University

Case is among the country’s leading independent research universities, ranking 12th among private universities in federal funding for research. Case Western consistently ranks in the top 5 among undergraduate biomedical engineering programs. In addition, Case operates nearly 100 designated research centers and laboratories.

Case Western Reserve University Facts

Nickname: Spartans
Founded: 1967
Schools and Colleges at Case Western Reserve University: Case Western currently offers courses through ten schools: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Frances Payne Bolton, Case School of Engineering, School of Law, School of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, School of Nursing, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and the School of Graduate Studies.
Student Population: Case Western Reserve has 4,356 undergraduate students and 5,458 graduate and professional students. The undergraduate student body is made up of a group that hails from all 50 states and represents 82 different countries.
Rankings: Among national universities, Case Western Reserve’s undergraduate program is ranked #41, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2008 rankings. Known nationally for its medical school (ranked #25 for research and #37 in primary care), Case Western is also recognized for other areas of study, such as Biomedical Engineering (ranked #6 for undergraduates and #8 among graduate biomedical engineering programs), making it the perfect location for our Ohio summer camps.
Athletics: Case Western Reserve University has participated in athletics as a member of the University Athletic Association (UAA) since the early 1990s. The UAA competes at the NCAA Division III level. The university offers 10 men’s sports and nine women’s sports, with two of the teams achieving unprecedented success in the last few years.
Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: Notable Case Western alumni include Executive Vice President of Microsoft Robert J. Herbold; founder of Craigslist Craig Newmark; and legendary football coach of the Miami Dolphins Don Shula.
Points of Interest: Our summer camps in Ohio are located near Cedar Point Amusement Park, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland Museum of Art, Jacobs Field, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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. Lunch is provided to all students on Fridays, as part of an iD-style picnic.

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 Case Western Reserve University over the years.

• Kyle: Kyle is a returning instructor with years of iD Tech Camps experience under his belt.  Kyle has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA and a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hochschule Esslingen in Esslingen, Germany. Kyle has worked in a number of fields, such as a project for the Space Shuttle Program and designing a new navigation system for endoscopes.  He has taught courses ranging from Programming to RoboContenders, and loves sharing STEM subjects with students!
• Dan: Dan is a recent graduate of Case Western Reserve University with a degree in Computer Science.  He has experience working in IT and is really excited to combine two of his passions – teaching and playing video games – at camp.  He plans to work as a software developer in the future.
• Andrew: Andrew has been gaming since the late 80s.  His continual interest in video games has naturally led to a career path in video games. He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to working with game engines and assets. He is excited to pass on his knowledge of the game world.
• Randy: Randy is a graphic designer and former elementary school teacher for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.  He taught Computer Lab to grades K-3 and is excited to continue educating students with exciting technology courses at camp.
• Ro: Ro was “raised” on electronics and art, and has a deep passion for drawing.  She loves using her talents on digital mediums and can’t get enough of video games.  This drives her not only to hone her skills but help others find and develop their own passions and talents.

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 Ohio Teens!

Our summer camps in Ohio at Case Western Reserve 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

Case Western Reserve University News

As appeared in the Columbus Dispatch - article about our Ohio summer camps

Jul 19th, 2011

As appeared in the Toledo Blade - Today’s summer camps aim at kids’ special interests, needs

Jul 17th, 2011

WLFI -TV Channel 18 visits our Purdue Summer Camp in Indiana

Jun 22nd, 2011

As appeared in The Chronicle Telegram - article about our Ohio summer camps in Cleveland

Jul 13th, 2007

As appeared in The Chagrin Valley Times - article about our Ohio summer camps for kids and teens

Mar 8th, 2007

Testimonials From Case Western Reserve University

What Parents Are Saying

“My son enjoyed his week at Case very much! The opportunity to be with other students who share his enthusiasm for computers and game design was a valuable learning experience for him. Thanks for a great week! Shelley B., parent, Case Western Reserve University

“My son’s positive feedback was specific and highlighted his skills and areas for growth. Thanks for a great week! Rebecca H., parent, Case Western Reserve University

“My son is always skeptical about things he starts. After the first day he was ecstatic about the class. He loves playing the games but making them thrilled him immensely. Thank you for offering him this opportunity. Vicki F., parent, Case Western Reserve University

“My daughter had a fantastic time!!! When she came to camp she was very shy. During camp she made a lot of friends and the experience broought her true personality out. Now she has a great deal of confidence in her ability and wants to return next year for 4 weeks. Great job iD Tech Camps…this is a good opportunity for girls. Thanks again for showing our daughter she has talent!!! Kim W., parent, Case Western Reserve University

“My son had a wonderful and informative week. He’s fired up about programming thanks to this camp! Sandra S., parent, Case Western Reserve University

What Campers Are Saying

“I had a great time and will never forget what I learned here or the memories made. Dakota W., student, Case Western Reserve University

“This camp has been really exciting for me! Not only did I make new friends, but I also expanded my knowledge of Java. This has been a really interesting, intellectually stimulating and super fun week! Peter S., student, Case Western Reserve University

“This camp is great and is a fun summer activity if you are interested in a carrer in the video game industry. Henry C., student, Case Western Reserve University

“iD Tech Camps =cool, cooler, coolest. Zach G., student, Case Western Reserve University

“It is like escaping from the world and going to a place were everyone is the same…a living paradise. Daniel B., student, Case Western Reserve 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)