University of the Incarnate Word Computer Camps
Camps OfferedComputer Camps Held at University of the Incarnate Word
iD Tech Camps, Ages 7-17
WEEKLONG | CO-ED | DAY CAMPS
COURSE TOPICS: VIDEO GAME DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, WEB DESIGN, & MORE
Join us for our 3rd season at our University of the Incarnate Word location in San Antonio, Texas. iD Tech Camps is North America’s #1 summer computer camp and one of a handful of elite summer camps in Texas. Our summer kids camps and teen camps are designed for beginner to advanced learners. Our popular summer day camps in San Antonio average 6 students per instructor for customized instruction delivered by highly trained adult-only staff. In addition to being located in one of the most picturesque parts of the city, Incarnate Word’s 154-acre campus is just minutes from downtown San Antonio. The area is filled with a variety of tourist attractions including the Witte Museum, the McNay Art Museum, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, and Brackenridge Park.
We offer a variety of cutting edge summer camp courses for kids and teens including video game design, Flash animation, programming, video editing, and more®using the best brand name products from Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Microsoft® and beyond. Come explore the UIW campus and gain technical skills that will last long after summer camp ends. Ignite your internalDrive and do something big this summer! Continue to Step 2 for Course Availability.
About University of the Incarnate Word
The first Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, three young French women, came to San Antonio in 1869 to minister to the sick and the poor. Their spirit of service is perpetuated in the University of the Incarnate Word primarily through teaching and scholarship. Come check out our summer day camps in San Antonio, TX! We also offer overnight and teen programs, San Antonio educational camps and science camps in San Antonio!
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.
University of the Incarnate Word Facts
Nickname: Cardinals
Founded: 1881
Schools at University of the Incarnate Word: School of Optometry, School of Nursing & Health Professions, School of Graduate Studies, School of Mathematics Science & Engineering.
Student Population: University of the Incarnate Word has over 7,000 Undergraduates.
Athletics: UIW’s is home to a phenomenal synchronized swimming team which placed in the 2006 U.S. Collegiate Championships. UIW men’s and women’s soccer teams continue to also be nationally recognized, winning many of the Heartland Conference championships. UIW men’s Cross Country, for the first time since the school’s inception, placed first in the 2008 Heartland Conference meet with a score of 29 points, 32 points ahead of second place; 6 of the members were All-Conference.
Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: Ricardo Chavira, Actor from “Desperate Housewives”
Points of Interest: Our summer camps in Texas are located near River Walk, Sea World San Antonio, McNay Art Museum, Alamo, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the San Antonio Zoo.
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 at this Texas academic summer camp 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 at these summer day camps in San Antonio TX 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 University of the Incarnate Word just got even cooler for our teen students. We have specialized teen activities including free time to hang out, 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).
Carpool to our Summer Computer Camps in TX
Go green and save some green. Coordinate with other iD Tech Camps families to share rides to and from our summer camp at University of the Incarnate Word. Click to see who else is carpooling at these San Antonio educational camps. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.
iD In the News
University of the Incarnate Word News
Posted on: July 16th, 2010
Posted on: June 29th, 2009
As appeared in The Lake Houston Sentinel – Digital Camp: No singing “Kum Ba Yah” here by Bob Bartel
Posted on: July 19th, 2007
As appeared in The Houston Chronicle – Specialty camps-more than mere fun by Sarah Viren
Posted on: July 11th, 2007
As appeared in Park Cities People – Digital kids byte into entrepreneurship
Posted on: April 6th, 2006
Course Availability
Camp Options & Tuition
| CAMP HOURS |
MEAL OPTIONS |
REGULAR TUITION |
DAY CAMP OPTIONS |
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| Day Camps Ages 7-17 |
Monday – Thursday: 9AM to 5PM Friday: |
Lunch can be purchased for an additional $50/week. | $779/week | 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. |
Additional Course Fees
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.
Weekend Stays
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.
Summer Camp Savings
Check back November 1st for our exciting new lineup of courses in 2011.
