iPhone® App Development
Overview
Prerequisite: Practical knowledge of C++ or Java Beginning with a foundation in object oriented programming (OOP) like Java or C++, students in this course will be introduced to Objective-C, and then tackle Apple® development environments Xcode® and Interface Builder. Students will additionally explore the iPhone® SDK, bringing them full circle and emulating their applications on the computer. Take home your project code and bring it to life on your own Apple device. Required: A personal iPhone or iPod touch® must be brought to the Academy. iD is not responsible for lost or stolen equipment.
Featured Software
Learn the object-oriented, reflective, programming language of Objective-C, in addition to Xcode and Interface Builder to develop your very own iPhone application.
Related Courses
Looking for weeklong day or overnight camps specializing in programming? You may also be interested in Programming in C++/Java offered at iD Tech Camps. Want to take your skills to a whole new level? Check out Flash Scripting for Web Games or Programming for Game Consoles, intensive two-week overnight courses offered at the iD Gaming Academy.
Teen Summer Camp Savings
- Save $50 when referring a friend. Your friend saves $50 too!
- You can also save with our multi-week savings.
- Register early to ensure the course and location you desire.
Skill Level & Ages
- There are no prerequisites for this teen programming camp, except for the desire to learn application development.
- This course is for ages 13-18.
- The cost for the two-week overnight program is US $3,299. Check our site for special promotions.
- Continuing Education Units are available. Age restrictions apply.
- Wweekend stays are optional, but recommended, and cost $349 per weekend.
What’s New
New course! Introduced to critical acclaim in 2007, the iPhone is an Internet and multimedia enabled smartphone produced by Apple®. Along with its iPod cousin, the iPod touch®, the iPhone helped change the way we communicate and compute on the go. Using Objective-C® and Apple specific technologies like XCode® and Interface Builder, students will create and code iPhone apps. This is your opportunity to hitch a ride on the hottest smartphone technology of the decade.
Instruction
Our staff consists of top-tier instructors with backgrounds in programming, application development and science related fields. Staff have demonstrated technical and instructional excellence. Curriculum is personalized for each student.
Tuition & Hours
| ACADEMY HOURS | MEALS | REGULAR TUITION |
WHAT’S INCLUDED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iD Programming Academy Ages 13-18* |
Sunday 6:00PM to Friday: 3:30PM |
Includes all meals and 24/7 supervision. | US $3,299 | Each 2-week session includes computers & peripherals, software, instruction & supervision, camp t-shirt, outdoor activities, games and gaming tournaments, team building & life skills development, official iD diploma, free year-round online learning and more. Tuition also includes all meals, housing, supervision, and extra time for social activities. Also included are the Studio Tours and excursions. Tax is included with the prices listed. Prices are quoted in $ U.S. |
| Weekend Stays Ages 13-18* |
Friday: 3:30PM Sunday: 3:30PM |
Includes all meals and 24/7 supervision. | US $349 | |
Note: Minimum deposit of US $400 is required at time of registration.
*Students attending iD Programming Academy at MIT must be in high school.
Select a location for availability and dates
| Location | Geography | Nearby Airport(s) |
|---|---|---|
Stanford University |
Palo Alto Area, CA | San Francisco, San Jose & Oakland Airports |
MIT |
Cambridge, MA | Cambridge Logan International Airport |
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