Additionally at University of Washington

iD Gaming Academy, Ages 13-18

TWO-WEEKS | CO-ED | OVERNIGHT ONLY | TEEN ONLY
INTENSIVE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
The iD Gaming Academy offers a 2-week intensive program in the dynamic worlds of game development, game programming and level design. Academy courses are geared for beginning to advanced teens ages 13-18. Using industry-standard applications like Autodesk® Maya® Unlimited, Adobe® Photoshop® and XNA™ for the Xbox 360®, our video game camp is taught by top instructors with game development portfolios. Students also tour a major game development studio.

More about iD and University of Washington
Located in the suburbs of Seattle, approximately 10 minutes from downtown, the Seattle campus stretches across 693 acres and is home to over 80 species of trees. Seattle is known as the emerald city due to its lush landscapes and abundance of parks. The mild climate ensures moderate temperatures and keeps the city green, allowing outdoor activities to be enjoyed year round.  iD Tech Camps is one of a handful of elite summer camps in Washington. Our summer kids camps and teen camps are designed for beginner to advanced learners.We’re a family company located in the South Bay. We’ve been running our technology camps for 12 years, and we are committed to being the best.  Explore the college campus and gain technical skills that will last long after summer camp ends. Ignite your internalDrive and do something big this summer!  Please give us a call if you need more information, we’d love to help you out.

We have chosen the UW main campus to host our summer academic summer camps because it is recognized for the excellence of its academic programs, faculty, research contributions, and public service. The University of Washington is also known for its athletic programs – “Go, Dawgs!” (Founders of iD Tech Camps are UW alumni–you already knew that!)

Getting to Campus: We do not disclose the precise campus location of this Washington summer camp until you register. Specific maps and driving direction will be found in your Camp Account. The SEA-TAC Airport is approximately 25 minutes away. University of Washington is an excellent option for a Day Camp and Overnight Camp.

University of Washington Facts

Nickname: Huskies

Founded: 1861

Schools at University of Washington: Through 140 different departments, The University of Washington offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The list of UW schools is as follows: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Built Environments, School of Dentistry, College of Engineering, The Graduate School, Michael G. Foster School of Business, College of Education, College of the Environment, Information School, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs, School of Public Health, and the School of Social Work.

Student Population: As one of the largest universities in the nation, UW had 40,216 students for the 2006-2007 academic year. In 2007, the average high school GPA of incoming freshmen was an impressive 3.75, with the average SAT combined score being 1251. Members of ethnic minority groups occupy 33% of all undergraduates at the University.

Rankings: The U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Washington 41st among “national universities.” Both the University’s School of Medicine and the nursing school are ranked #1. For the School of Nursing, this #1 ranking has been the norm, going all the way back to when the first nursing school survey was conducted in 1984. Equally as impressive, their Primary Medical as achieved #1 ever since the first ever U.S News & World Report ranking of such schools. Other notable UW rankings are as follows: the graduate program in social work is ranked #3, the Library and Information School #4,the pharmacy school #5, the graduate school of education #7, the school of engineering #21, the University of Washington School of Law #30, the undergraduate business school ranked #18, and the graduate business school ranked #29.

Athletics: Selected by the student committee in 1922, The University of Washington husky continues to be one of the most recognizable mascots in all of college sports. The husky actually replaced UW’s former mascot, the “Sun Dodger,” an intangible reference to the mostly wet weather experienced by those in the Pacific Northwest. While the costumed “Harry the Husky” performs at sporting events, a true Alaskan Malamute (appropriately named “Dubs”) has historically lead the Husky football team onto the field at the start of home games.

Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: The University of Washington’s most notable alumni include CEO and co-Founder of MySpace Chris DeWolfe; co-Founder of Baskin & Robbins Irv Robbins; and former NFL quarterback and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Warren Moon.

Points of Interest: EverGreen Escapes Tours, Seattle Food Tours, Pike Place Market, Museum of Flight, and Washington Park Arboretum.

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 Washington Teens! Our summer camps in Washington at the University of Washington 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 the University of Washington. Click to see who else is carpooling. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.

University of Washington News

	CAMP HOURS	MEAL OPTIONS	HOLIDAY 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.	$679/week Save $100* off regular $779 price.	New convenience! 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!
Extended Day Camps Ages 7-17	Monday – Thursday: 7:30AM to 7PM Friday: 7:30AM to 3:30PM	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.
Overnight Camps Ages 10-17	Sunday: 6PM to Friday: 3:30PM	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.**
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.***

*$100 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 $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.