Texas Summer Camp Locations Summer Camps: Trinity University
Trinity University
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- Sample Week
- In the News
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Computer Camps Held at Trinity University
iD Tech Camps, Ages 7-17WEEKLONG | CO-ED | DAY CAMPS | OVERNIGHT CAMPS
COURSE TOPICS: VIDEO GAME DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, APPS, WEB DESIGN & MOREIgnite 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 2nd season hosting San Antonio summer camps at our Trinity 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 San Antonio summer day camps and overnight camps are located in Texas.
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 Trinity 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 Trinity University to host our summer computer camps in San Antonio because of its beautiful campus in the Monte Vista Historic District, which overlooks downtown San Antonio. Our summer program at Trinity University is only a 20-minute drive from San Antonio International Airport, and the University is consistently recognized as one of the top institutions in the United States. Come and check out our Texas summer camps!
Trinity University
Overlooking downtown San Antonio, Trinity’s campus is located in the Monte Vista Historic District, and stretches over 117 acres of land. The University was founded in 1869 and its current San Antonio campus opened in 1952.
Trinity University Facts
Nickname: The Tigers
Founded: 1869
Campus and Academics: Overlooking downtown San Antonio, Trinity’s beautiful campus rests on 117 acres. The current San Antonio campus opened in 1952.
Student Population: Approximately 2,600 total students attend Trinity University in San Antonio, the majority of them being undergraduate students.
Rankings: In 2009, The Princeton Review recognized Trinity in their “368 Best Colleges.” US News and World Report tanked Trinity extremely high on their list of “America’s Best Colleges.”
Athletics: The Trinity Tigers participate at the NCAA Division III level within the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Its mascot, LeeRoy the Bengal Tiger, actually used to be a real, live tiger brought to sporting events in the 1950’s.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 Trinity University over the years.
- Lou: Even though Lou was born in South Africa, she got to Texas as soon as she could. She is currently getting her bachelor’s degree in video game design with a specialization in video game lighting. This is her third year with iD Tech Camps, and in the fall she will be directing a video game for the University of Texas at Dallas game lab program.
- “Orange”: An inveterate gamer, Orange attended iD Tech Camps for 6 years, eventually graduating from all of the videogame courses that iD offered. He has returned as an instructor for multiple years and is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Orange specializes in strategy and role-playing, and his favorite games are Mass Effect and StarCraft II.
- “Nyan.cat”: Nyan.Cat is an avid game lover and an experienced web and graphic designer. She has 7 years of industry experience and has had a passion for design for pretty much as long as she can remember. She has also spent the last 10 years teaching and working with kids at a part time job, so she brings plenty of teaching experience to the table.
- “Gear”: Gear is a former iD Tech Camps student turned instructor. She loves building and programming robots and studies Biomedical Engineering & Computer Science at Texas A&M College Station. She also loves designing and playing games; some of her favorites include WoW and Call of Duty.
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 - Breakfast8:30 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 Time5:30 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 San Antonio Teens!
Our summer camps in San Antonio at Trinity 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
Trinity University News
Feb 2nd, 2012
January Camp Fair Raffle Winner: Free Week of Day Camp
Feb 1st, 2012
STEM Becomes STEAM with New Intro to Web Design & Photography Class
Feb 1st, 2012
Are iD Tech Camps Worth the Cost?
Jan 31st, 2012
NY film school? CA film camp? Wait, isn’t this a “tech” camp?
Jan 30th, 2012
Testimonials From Trinity University
What Parents Are Saying
“I loved it! The teachers were enthusiastic and friendly. All questions were answered, and I felt my child was in great hands. I am very impressed with iD Tech Camps! Sara P., parent, Trinity University
“We were very pleased with the class our son attended. Since he was one of the younger campers, we were a bit worried about how well he would do, and if he would enjoy it. But, he had a great time and was super excited to head back to class each day. It was great! Jeremy A., parent, Trinity University
“This camp has really given my son a positive outlook on his future with computers! Monika M., parent, Trinity University
“My expectations weren’t exactly exceeded because I have past experience with iD Tech Camps; this led me to expect excellence. However, I wasn’t disappointed – we’re so glad we found you! Genie B., parent, Trinity University
“Thank you for providing my boys such a great and locally provided opportunity. I particularly appreciated the quality role models that the teachers exhibited. They inspired my boys to do well and to excel. Portia G., parent, Trinity University
What Campers Are Saying
“This camp has helped me realize what I would like to do when I grow up. Alex M., student, Trinity University
“iD Tech Camps helped me better unserstand programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Dan B., student, Trinity University
“This camp has encouraged me to work to be a video game designer! Patrick J., student, Trinity University
“I think iD Tech Camps was really educational and helpful – not to mention fun!!!! Ethan M., student, Trinity University
“An awesome camp that made me feel like a expert game creator. Noah C., student, Trinity 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.
