Summer Computer / Tech Camps in Minnesota

ID Tech Camps, Minnesota:
iD Tech Camps is a quality provider of unique and exciting technology summer camp programs for kids and teens in over 80 prestigious universities in the USA, including Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Week-long, tech-related day and overnight summer camps are available for kids ages 7-12 & teens ages 13-17. Students can select from a wide variety of exciting course topics such as Java, Programming, Robotics, Game Design, Coding, and Modding, among others. Many students choose to sign up for multi-week packages (further camps) in order to build on their skills and learn new subjects.

-  Quality Courses and Software
Students work with only the best software and hardware at iD Tech Camps from Tech Giants like Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Microsoft, Canon and NVIDIA.

-  8:1 Ratios
With an average of just 8 students per staff member, iD Tech Camps offers unparalleled supervision and hands-on instruction. Many camps talk about small class sizes and ratios, but at iD Tech Camps, this is truly the case.

-  Elite Summer Camp Staff – No Counselors in Training (CIT’s)
In contrast to competing companies, iD Tech Camps has a policy of “No CIT’s” at iD. This ensures that students will be instructed and supervised by adult staff (ages 18 and older) at all camp locations.

-  Well-balanced Experience
iD is the expert at blending the traditional camp experience with the best summer technology experience.

These comprehensive week-long sessions include personalized technology instruction and a variety of fun summer camp activities. Students build vital career STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills, eat in the university dining hall, explore the campus, and make new friends. 

1-week Day & Overnight Camps for ages 7-12:
- Adventures in Game Design - Minecraft
- Intro to Programming with Scratch & Java
- Game Design & Graphic Arts Hybrid
- Game Design for iPhone & iPad
- Movie Making Camp with iMovie
- Intro to Web Design & Photography

1-week Day & Overnight Camps for ages 13-17:
- Programming in Java
- Programming in C++
- Game Modding & Java Coding
- Game Programming for Apple iOS & Android
- RPG Game Design with Torchlight ll
- Autodesk Maya - 3D Modeling & Animation
- Film Production with Final Cut Pro

- iD Tech Academies throughout the U.S also offers 2-week overnight 'iD Academy' programs for teens ages 13-18.

International Students Welcome:
iD Tech Camps welcomes international students, once you are able to understand basic English. Students do not require a visa to attend one of the iD Tech Camps summer programs.

“I loved how the instructors used creativity and hands-on interactions to teach the curriculum!” 
- Graham J., Student, Macalester College

“Incredibly good counselors, and always a ton of fun. iD Tech Camps is always the highlight of my year. I recommend the camp to everyone whenever I have the chance. Once again, amazing job on another incredible year!!!!!!”
- Wesley S., Student, Macalester College

Parent Testimonials:
“Amazed by such involved, proactive, encouraging staff! That really makes the experience unique for each of these kids! I love the technical angle that is lacking in so many other camps!” 
- Kavita N., Parent, Macalester College

“The first day of camp, my son came home and said that he finally met kids that were like him. He’s never been so excited about ANYTHING before. Thanks so much! You’ll see him again for years to come!” 
- Gina K., Parent, Macalester College

“I believe this is our seventh year at iD Tech Camps. My boys have always had an enjoyable time and learned a lot about computer programming and game design. The staff is knowledgeable and trustworthy, and I know the campus is a very safe environment for my boys. I recommend iD Tech Camps whenever possible!”
- Ann F., Parent, Macalester College

Located at the intersection of historic Grand and Snelling Avenues in St. Paul, MN, our summer computer camp in the Twin Cities is a convenient 10 minutes from both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. This is our 11th season hosting summer camps in the Minneapolis St. Paul area and our 7th season at Macalester College.

We also have university campus locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin.