University of Virginia Computer Camps
Camps OfferedComputer Camps Held at University of Virginia
iD Tech Camps, Ages 7-17
WEEKLONG | CO-ED | DAY CAMPS | OVERNIGHT CAMPS
COURSE TOPICS: VIDEO GAME DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, WEB DESIGN, & MORE
Join us for our 8th season at our University of Virginia location in Charlottesville, VA. iD Tech Camps is North America’s #1 summer computer camp and one of a handful of elite summer camps in Virginia. Our summer kids camps and teen camps are designed for beginner to advanced learners. Our popular University of Virginia summer day camps and overnight camps average 6 students per instructor for customized instruction delivered by highly trained adult-only staff. U.S. News and World Report ranked UVA the nation’s best public university. It has remained at the top of that annual list,has been five times named top public university, and every other year vying for that top slot with UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan.
We offer a variety of fun 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 UVA 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 Virginia
UVA is located 110 miles from Washington, DC, and 68 miles from Richmond in the small thriving city of Charlottesville. Charlottesville, located in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, is home to 40,000 people in the city and 145,000 in the larger metropolitan area.
Getting to Campus: We do not disclose the precise campus location of this Virginia summer camp until you register. Specific maps and driving direction will be found in your Camp Account. Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport is located 8 miles north of the City of Charlottesville, 1 mile west of Route 29 on Airport Road. University of Virginia is an excellent option for a Day Camp and Overnight Camp.
University of Virginia Facts
Nickname: Cavaliers
Founded: 1819
Schools at University of Virginia: School of Architecture, College of Arts & Sciences, Darden Graduate School of Business, McIntire School of Commerce, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Curry School of Education, School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, College at Wise
Student Population: 13,500 Undergraduates and over 6,000 Postgraduates comprise the student body. The University of Virginia receives close to 20,000 applications per year. Of late, the University has expanded in enrollment and scope the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Rankings: The U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Virginia as the #2 public university (tied with UCLA) among universities in the USA. The undergraduate program at UVA ranked #2 (again tied with UCLA) out of a pool of 200 universities. In the 20-year history of the rankings, UVA has never dropped out of the Top 25 listing, and in the ten years since U.S. News began ranking public universities as a separate category, the school has ranked either #1 or #2. In its home state of Virginia, UVA has maintained the prestigious #1 spot every year since its inception.
Athletics: The University of Virginia’s athletics program competes in Division I (and the Football Bowl Subdivision for football) and since 1953 as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The nicknamed Virginia Cavaliers, also called “Wahoos” or “Hoos”, have won 19 national championships, 14 of them since 1980. Virginia has won multiple national titles in five different sports, including three men’s sports (lacrosse, 6; soccer, 5; and boxing, 2) and two women’s sports (lacrosse, 3; and cross country, 2). It also holds a national championship in track and field. The men’s college basketball team has won either the ACC regular season or ACC Tournament titles six times and has been to the Final Four twice, while the women’s squad has been three times.
Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: Vice Chairman and former CEO of Yahoo! Inc. Tim Koogle; the original “Dr. Pepper” (according to the Dr Pepper Company) Charles T. Pepper; Chairman & CEO of PepsiCo Inc. Steven Reinemund.
Points of Interest: Appalachian Trail, James Madison Museum, University of Virginia Art Museum
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 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 Virginia Teens! Our summer camps in Virginia at University of Virginia 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).
Car Pool to our Summer Computer Camps in VA
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 Virginia. Click to see who else is carpooling. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.
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Course Availability
Camp Options & Tuition
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HOLIDAY TUITION |
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| Day Camps Ages 7-17 |
Monday – Thursday: 9AM to 5PM Friday: |
Lunch can be purchased for an additional $50/week. | $679/week Save $100* off regular $779 price. |
Improved drop-off & pick-up times! Parents can drop-off as early as 8:30AM and pick -up as late as 5:30PM (3:30PM on Friday) with this camp option. No additional fees. Yay! |
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| Extended Day Camps Ages 7-17 |
Monday – Thursday: 7:30AM to 7PM Friday: |
Includes all meals | $899/week Save $100* 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. |
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| Overnight Camps Ages 10-17 |
Sunday: 6PM to Friday: |
Includes all meals and 24/7 supervision. | $1,149/week Save $100* 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.** |
*$100 savings applies to your 1st week of camp (per student).
**Overnight iD Tech Campers must be 10+. No exceptions, please.
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
Save $100 with our Online HoliDay Special!
- You can now register for the 2010 season.
- Save $100 per student with our Online HoliDay Special. Ends December 15, 2009.
- Save $50 when referring a friend. Your friend saves $50 too!
- You can also save with our multi-week savings.
