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Coding & Software Development · 🏫 University of Chicago

iD Tech Camps

iD Tech is recognized as the original and most trusted STEM educator for over 25 years, offering exclusive content, prestigious campus locations, and personalized learning with a maximum of 12 students per instructor.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $949–$1,159/week

About this camp

iD Tech Camps offer immersive weeklong STEM programs for ages 7-17, held at prestigious university campuses across the country. Students engage in hands-on projects across diverse fields such as coding, game development, robotics, AI, and 3D design. The curriculum is designed to be cutting-edge and adaptable, allowing participants to build foundational and advanced tech skills. Learning takes place in small groups, with a maximum of 12 students per instructor, ensuring personalized attention and collaborative peer interaction. Beyond technical proficiency, campers develop critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, creativity, and essential social skills. The camp experience balances intensive lab time with outdoor activities, campus exploration, and fun traditions, fostering a holistic learning environment. Students leave with a portfolio-ready project and a certificate, prepared for future academic and career success in technology.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day includes 5 hours of instruction, 2 hours of activities and socializing, and up to 1 hour of flex time. Campers check in between 8:30-9am, engage in coursework, have lunch in the campus dining hall, take computer breaks for outdoor activities or board games, and continue project work before pick-up.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for students aged 7-17 who are interested in building robots, creating video games, coding, or exploring other tech topics, and who want to develop STEM skills in a fun, collaborative university setting.

What you'll learn

Coding Game Development Robotics AI & Machine Learning 3D Printing & Design App Development Cybersecurity

Location

University of Chicago, 5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Sponsored by Research Ignited

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