Do Something BIG at iD Tech Camps!

Did you know that iD Tech Camps has thousands of students, just like you, who were inspired by what they learned in our programs and have gone on to achieve BIG things? Have you ever wanted to create your own video game, design a professional looking website or film your own digital movie? Have you ever dreamed of becoming a video game designer working for a big firm? How about directing your own movie and becoming a professional filmmaker? At iD Tech Camps, students and iD Alumni are doing just this and more!

Read iD Success Stories

Read some of our success stories from iD Alumni who took what they learned at iD’s summer camps and did something big:

• Ian Cinnamon, a former camper, took what he learned at iD Tech Camps and published the book titled Programming Video Games for the Evil Genius.
• Peter Myers went from being an iD student, to an iD instructor, to a bid for Congress.
• Christina Frenzel, an alumna of our filmmaking courses, went on to USC’s Film School, then to the big screen and an HBO series.
• Jasper Seldin, a former student, got his start at iD Tech Camps and now has a cool career with Google.
• Vera Jones, attended iD Tech Camps and gained the knowledge to become a web designer, at age 14!
• Lydia Luxama, a 7-year iD Staff veteran, inspired thousands of students at camp and went on to receive her Master’s in education from NYU.

Think you’ve got what it takes to do something big? We do. Whether gaming, 3D Modeling, filmmaking, coding, designing or engineering is your thing, we’ve got the tools to get you to the next level. We hope to see you this summer.

iD Students & Staff Who Went On To Do Something BIG!

Ian is a high school Junior from Sherman Oaks, CA. This teen programming phenom was inspired by what he learned at iD. He then used his new knowledge to write a book entitled Programming Video Games for the Evil Genius, create an iPhone application and more! Read below and be inspired. The sky is the limit to what you can accomplish and iD Tech Camps will help you begin your own journey to do something big!

iD: What’s your hometown and state?
Sherman Oaks, CA

iD: What locations did you attend?
UCLA and Stanford

iD: How many years have you attended iD?
Five (2002-2006)

Marta began her career with iD as a Lead Instructor then moved up the ranks as an Assistant Director and Director at our summer camps for kids and teens. We’re happy to say she is now our full-time Lead Designer at the iD Tech Camps headquarters in Campbell, CA. She developed her graphic design skills in college, then was inspired by working at iD Tech Camps and then the rest, as they say, is history! Read on to learn more about Marta and her incredible story.

iD: What’s your hometown and state?
I’m originally from Nicollet, Minnesota (a verrrrrry small town of 900!).

iD: Which iD locations did you teach at?
I’ve worked as a Lead Instructor, Assistant Director and Director at the Stanford location and I recently directed at one of our iD Film Academy locations.

Spencer is from Saratoga, CA and has attended iD for 6 seasons at Santa Clara University and Stanford University. He is aspiring to have a career in the tech or film industry as a result of what he’s learned at iD Tech Camps!

iD: What’s your hometown and state?
Saratoga, CA

iD: What locations did you attend?
Santa Clara University and Stanford University, including 4 years as an overnight camper.

iD: How many years have you attended iD?
Six years

Mike started off as a camper and is now an iD Instructor who is studying music and computer science in college!

iD: What’s your hometown and state?
West Chester, PA

iD: How many years at iD (attending and working)?
Attended for 3 years at Villanova in 2001, 2002, and 2003 and instructed at Villanova and Sacred Heart University in 2008.

Annie first displayed strong leadership qualities when she was an iD camper. She then went on to teach and direct our camps at Pepperdine, SMU, Colorado College and Northwestern University.

iD: What’s your hometown and state?
Monument, Colorado

iD: What locations did you teach/work at?
I have taught at Pepperdine University, Southern Methodist University, Colorado College and Northwestern University.

Benefits of Attending iD

At iD Tech Camps, we help students get on the fast track to success by providing a solid educational foundation in the ever-evolving world of technology. Students leave camp with a competitive edge, completed project, first-hand exposure to a top university with inspirational staff, and improved self confidence going into the new school year. We often hear from students that they learned more in a week of camp than in a year of school. Read more

Life-Long Learning Starts at iD

A recent survey of iD Alumni showed that an astounding 94% of students who attended our summer camps have gone on to attend a college or university. The numbers don’t lie. We set our students up for success by using the most current and comprehensive tech products in all courses. Students are taught by top level adult-only staff who are on the cutting edge of technology. Students who attend our summer computer camps become more confident in their abilities and themselves. Our camps blend the perfect balance between instruction and positive social interaction, fostering a fun, open and challenging learning environment.