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. As a private Roman Catholic university, St. Edward’s is located just south of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. St. Edward’s is placed on a hill overlooking the entire city of Austin, making it the perfect summer camp location. Come check out our Austin summer camp! St. Edward’s is the perfect Day Camp and Overnight Camp option amongst our multiple summer camps in Texas – come check out our Austin summer camps in Texas!

Getting to Campus: Our specific location on campus at this Texas summer camp, along with maps and driving directions, will be found in your Camp Account after you register. St. Edward’s is located only fifteen minutes away from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

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 US 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 “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. This exclusive agreement (St. Edward’s is one of the only undergraduate programs in the nation with such an affiliation) allows for students who successfully complete the coursework and requirements to be eligible to join the 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 university also fields a women’s Division II volleyball team. University club teams include men’s lacrosse (formed in 1999) and women’s lacrosse (formed in 2008) teams. Out of 278 Division II institutions, St. Edward’s ranks 13th in terms of student-athlete graduation rate. The campus at St. Edwards 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.

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 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 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 St. Edward’s University. Click to see who else is carpooling. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.

	CAMP HOURS	MEAL OPTIONS	EARLY BIRD EXTENDED TUITION	COMPARE THE OPTIONS
Day Camps Ages 7-17	Monday – Thursday: 9AM to 5PM Friday: 9AM to 3:30PM	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 between 8:30AM & 9:00AM, and pick up between 5:00PM & 5:30PM (3:30PM on Fridays). We recommend arriving at 8:30AM on your first day of camp to avoid the last minute rush.
Extended Day Camps Ages 7-17	Monday – Thursday: 7:30AM to 7PM Friday: 7:30AM to 3:30PM	Includes all meals	$949/week Save $50* off regular $999 price.	The perfect option for commuting parents who need extra time in the mornings and want the convenience of someone else preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overnight Camps Ages 10-17	Sunday: 6PM to Friday: 3:30PM	Includes all meals and 24/7 supervision.	$1,199/week Save $50* off regular $1,249 price. Stay the weekend: add $349	The complete collegiate experience! Students stay in real campus dorms (room with a buddy or make a new friend), eat in the university dining hall and participate in fun evening activities.**
Ultimate Gaming Weekends Ages 12-17	Friday: 3:30PM to Sunday: 3:30PM	Includes all meals and 24/7 supervision.	$349/weekend	Get your game on! Stay the weekend and game with us.***

*$50 savings applies to your 1st week of camp (per student).
**Overnight iD Tech Campers must be 10+. No exceptions, please.
***Students ages 12+ can stay the weekend at select locations for $349. Students at Stanford, ages 10+, can also stay the weekend.

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.

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.