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Sample Week

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Testimonials

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Computer Camps Held at St. Edward’s 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 3rd season hosting summer camps at our St. Edward’s 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 St. Edward’s University summer day camps and overnight camps are located in Austin, TX.

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 St. Edward’s 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 St. Edward’s University to host our summer computer camps and teen camps in Austin because of the school’s long-standing position as one of the top liberal arts institutions in the country. A private Roman Catholic university, St. Edward’s is located just south of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas and only 15 minutes away from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This convenient St. Edward’s program is one of our multiple summer camps in Texas, and offers both day camp and overnight camp options. Come check out our Austin summer camps in Texas!

St. Edward’s University

St. Edward’s is located on a hill overlooking the entire city of Austin, making it a beautiful summer camp location.

St. Edward’s University Facts

Nickname: The St. Edward’s University Hilltoppers
Founded: 1878
Schools and Colleges at St. Edward’s University: St. Edward’s University offers five different degrees in over 50 areas of study through the schools of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Education, Humanities, Management and Business, and Natural Sciences.
Student Population: There are 5,300 undergraduate students who attend St. Edward’s, representing 37 U.S. states and 38 countries. There are also about 1,000 postgraduates who attend St. Edward’s.
Academic Programs: Since 2004, St. Edward’s University has been named a “Best College” in the western region by U.S. News & World Report (in the category of master’s-granting institutions). The university is also recognized for their Theater Arts program, which features a contract with the Actors’ Equity Association.
Athletics: As a founding member of the Heartland Conference, the St. Edward’s Hilltoppers compete at the NCAA Division II level, with teams in men’s and women’s baseball/softball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis. The St. Edward’s campus was used by the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys for pre-season training from 1990 to 1997.
Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: Notable St. Edward’s alumni include the former President of Bolivia Jorge Quiroga, former Houston Astros Shortstop and Gold Glover Roger Metzger, former Vice President of Finance for Nintendo John H. Bauer, and daughter of President Lyndon Johnson Luci Banes Johnson.

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 St. Edward’s University over the years.

• “Sweet T”: Sweet T is a returning Camp Director for iD Tech Camps with years of experience in youth education.  During the school year, Sweet T lives in Shanghai, China and works as a Literacy Coach at an international school. She received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M in 2003 and her master’s from the University of Houston in 2010. She has taught elementary school for 7 years, coached FIRST LEGO League Robotics for 5 years, and brings with her a love for all things kid and technology related!
• “Sonic”: A former camper, Sonic has rejoined the iD Tech Camps family as an instructor.  He studies aerospace engineering at Texas A&M University and has been programming for the past 7 years.  He loves sharing his passion for programming with campers!
• “Liam”: Liam is a returning instructor at iD Tech Camps who has been working with 3D computer programs for the past 7 years.  He studies Game Development at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia with a focus on 3D modeling, game design and level mechanics.  He loves learning new software whenever he can.

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 Texas Teens!

Our summer camps in Texas at St. Edward’s 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

St. Edward’s University News

As appeared in the Plano Star Courier - Designing the next great video game

Jul 19th, 2011

FOX News Channel 7 in Austin visits iD Tech Camps held at St. Edward's University

Jul 14th, 2011

As appeared in the Star-Telegram - article about video game careers

Jul 6th, 2011

As appeared in The Houston Chronicle - article about learning to create video games at our TX camps

Jul 16th, 2010

iD Tech Camps on News 8 Austin Summer Camps Coverage!

May 14th, 2010

Testimonials From St. Edward’s University

What Parents Are Saying

“This is a wonderful, safe environment for a camp experience that allows children to grow and in a positive and friendly place. I felt comfortable with allowing the weeklong overnight experience. My son even had me tell everyone “he was at college.” He loved it. Dawn S., parent, St. Edward’s University

“The staff was helpful, friendly, and very knowledgeable – the kind of experience I wanted our sons to have. When we hear nothing but good things – no complaints – we know that their time was well spent and the learning experience a valuable one. Thanks for a job well done! Gary N., parent, St. Edward’s University

“This camp continues to provide an excellent learning experience in a fun environment. James A., parent, St. Edward’s University

“My son’s instructor was very helpful in getting him set up at camp….I now know that my son has a new found appreciation of video game design that will last quite a while. Geoff S., parent, St. Edward’s University

“Thank you for all the provided material and educational information. We’re very pleased with the results and plan on returning soon! Paul C., parent, St. Edward’s University

What Campers Are Saying

“At iD Tech Camps, you gain experience and memories that will last a lifetime! Matthew B., student, St. Edward’s University

“I’ve wanted to be a part of the gaming industry ever since I picked up my first controller. iD Tech Camps has given me the chance to use software used by professionals, taught through simple and easy to understand lessons and instructions. I’m more confident in my artistic ability thanks to this camp. Ross B., student, St. Edward’s University

“I had a fantastic time at iD Tech Camps. The instructors were nice, very conversational and energetic. Alex V., student, St. Edward’s University

“The software is very fun and easy to use. The instructors are nice and helpful when you need their assistance. Cal F., student, St. Edward’s University

“iD Tech Camps is by far the best tech camp in the nation, and this year they did not let me down. I feel like I learned something useful. I will definitely be back next year. Thank you. Avery D., student, St. Edward’s 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)