ID Programming Academy Held At UT Austin Texas

Accommodation

At the Austin campus, iD Tech offers both day-camp sessions and overnight/academy-style sessions (depending on course and session type).

Day-camp participants attend during the day and return home in the evening. Daily check-in is in the morning, with pick-up in the late afternoon Monday through Thursday; Friday pick-up is earlier.

For overnight/academy sessions, students stay in on-campus dorms with room and board included. Boys and girls are housed separately, and roommates can be requested or assigned by age and gender.

This setup gives families flexibility — either commuting daily or opting for a fully immersive on-campus experience.

Meals

Meal arrangements vary depending on program type:

For overnight campers, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are provided in campus dining halls from arrival through departure.

Day-camp participants may purchase a lunch plan or bring a packed lunch.

The camp accommodates special dietary needs and allergies — parents are asked to notify the camp in advance so meals can be adjusted accordingly.

Safety

Safety and supervision are a priority at iD Tech:

All staff are adults (no under-age counselors in training), and they go through background checks and training before camp begins.

During day sessions, instructors supervise tech labs and recreational breaks. For overnight programs, supervision continues 24/7 in dorm areas.

Camper groups are kept small (roughly 10–12 per lab course), which helps maintain close oversight and personalized support.

For personal items or electronics, campers may bring phones or devices, but use is managed; the camp offers supervised free time and structured activities to reduce the risk of unsupervised screen time.

Health & Medicine

The camp accommodates campers with medical needs, including allergies:

If a camper requires ongoing or emergency medication (such as an EpiPen), parents must submit health/medication information during registration or check-in. The camp manages medication storage and administration as needed.

For overnight sessions, trained staff are on campus around the clock, which helps monitor campers’ health and well-being.

For routine first aid or minor incidents, the staff provide support, though there is no publicly detailed description of a full infirmary. Families with complex health requirements may wish to contact the camp directly before enrollment.

Camp Traditions

iD Tech mixes STEM learning with summer-camp traditions that make the experience feel fun and social:

Daily routines include structured technology labs paired with outdoor or recreational breaks — giving kids a balance between screen time and active time.

Weekly events may include gaming tournaments, social icebreakers, and community-building activities that help kids meet peers who share their interests.

For overnight sessions, evenings include social bonding: gaming, movies, group activities, and free time — offering a taste of dorm life on a college campus.

At the end of the week, campers often finish a project (such as a game, app, robot, etc.) and showcase it — offering a sense of accomplishment and a shareable result for families to see.

iD Tech’s activities program spans a full week (or two-week academy for overnight sessions) of immersive, hands-on STEM exploration. Each day combines intensive lab work with recreational or social breaks, balancing learning and fun. Campers work in tech labs on projects — coding, robotics, game design, 3D design, or AI — depending on their chosen track.

Over the course of the session, campers often complete a tangible project, such as a game, app, robot, 3D model, or other creation. Beyond technical skills, they gain problem-solving ability, teamwork experience, and perhaps a preview of college-campus life. The social aspects — working with peers, collaborative creation, recreational time — add a friendly, community-driven feel.