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    Camps & Academy registration begins Nov 9th

    Summer 2026 registration opens this November! This is more than camp—it’s a launchpad. At iD Tech, your child can dive into coding, AI, robotics, or game design alongside tech-savvy peers and inspiring instructors, all in next-gen labs held on prestigious university campuses for a taste of collegiate life.

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Coding 101 Camp

  • Price: Starting at $399
  • Age: Ages 7-9
  • Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
  • Format: Virtual Tech Camps | Small-Group, Online
  • Duration: Meets daily for 2 hours Monday-Friday

About This Course

Take the lead in this online version of our camp and code your own adventures in Scratch. You’ll build interactive games that send you as far as outer space, blasting away the meteors in your path! Explore core concepts like variables, loops, and events in a creative visual coding environment. Along the way, gain confidence in math and coding fundamentals. Then, use next-gen features to create imaginative video projects that respond to your movements. You’ll experiment with Google’s Teachable Machine—build and train a machine learning model that can identify your dance moves or categorize stuffed animals from soccer balls. Whether you dream of becoming a Python programmer or game developer, your journey starts here!

Please note that a webcam is required for this course. For additional questions and support, contact us.

You'll learn to:

  • Develop coding and math skills with Scratch
  • Code games with variables, loops, and events
  • Use video sensing technology and the latest tools in Scratch Lab
  • Build and train a machine learning model with Google’s Teachable Machine

Course Format

This course is part of a weeklong virtual summer camp running Monday through Friday. Your child will learn online with a small group of other students, in sessions led by expert instructors. Each day includes two hours of live instruction and peer collaboration plus two hours of self-paced project development. Learn more below. 

Sample Schedule

Here’s a sample of what a week in this course could look like. Keep in mind students will progress at varying paces, and this is meant to serve as an outline of key materials and the overall experience. 

In Scratch, students will dive into visual coding fundamentals. They’ll build an interactive project using webcam video-sensing technology, such as waving their hands over on-screen sprites to make noise.

Get moving! In Teachable Machine, students will experiment with a machine learning model and video motion. They can build a model that recognizes unique dance moves or hand signs like rock, paper, and scissors.

Building on their Scratch skills, students will design and code their own game. They’ll implement a variable score that tracks the player’s progress as they blast away a meteor field or compete against an automated computer player.

Students will develop a project of their own design—whether their focus is coding, game creation, or video sensing. The possibilities are endless! They can further customize their project with sound effects and music.

To complete the week, students will wrap up their projects and playtest them with their peers at the showcase. They can share their Scratch games online where everyone can join in on the fun!

Portfolio-Boosting Transcript

At the conclusion of your child's course, they will receive an official iD Tech transcript outlining the skills they learned over the course of the week.

Elite Staff & Experienced Instructors

Passion for tech. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your child. With 25 years of experience, we know there's no replacement for the best teacher. Each year iD instructors go on to be hired by the most prestigious tech companies in the world like Google, EA, Disney, Microsoft, and more. When your child learns from the best, they’ll unlock opportunities to become their best. 

  • 100% USA-based, adult instructors

  • Recruited from top universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU

  • Rigorous background and reference checks

  • Robust training programs and certification

  • Adherence to American Camp Association accredited guidelines

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer at Google

“My time as an iD instructor was really formative. I stayed with STEM in college as a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, and now I’m working at Google in Chicago. If you find yourself thinking about STEM-related things outside of school, follow that passion. Major in it. Keep pursuing it.”

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer at Google

“My time as an iD instructor was really formative. I stayed with STEM in college as a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, and now I’m working at Google in Chicago. If you find yourself thinking about STEM-related things outside of school, follow that passion. Major in it. Keep pursuing it.”

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer at Bethesda Softworks

“The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.”

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer at Bethesda Softworks

“The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.”

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer at Disney

“The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.”

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer at Disney

“The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.”

Summer 2026 registration opens this November!

In the meantime, join us online for private lessons, running right now! Led by our elite instructors, your child can dive into topics they love including coding, game dev, design, and more. Need help choosing the perfect program? Contact us.

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Summer 2026 registration opens this November!

In the meantime, join us online for private lessons, running right now! Led by our elite instructors, your child can dive into topics they love including coding, game dev, design, and more. Need help choosing the perfect program? Contact us.

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FAQ

Scratch is a platform for kids to make games, but more educationally, it’s a tool for young minds to bring imagination and ideas to life with code. In fact, Scratch is one of the most popular “block-based coding” options out there, and it’s one of the best programming languages for kids.  Learn more about making games on Scratch.

Learning to code can seem intimidating at first, but Scratch removes that barrier for kids. With adorable characters and straightforward block-based coding, Scratch is the ultimate introduction to the wide world of programming! 

While we are proud to offer world-class experiences on many of the world’s most prestigious university campuses, we also recognize that many families need the flexibility of quality virtual learning! It’s with these families in mind that we’ve adapted the core elements of our flagship camps to an online format with our Virtual Tech Camps. 

Like our on-campus programs, Virtual Tech Camps feature structured small-group sessions led by expert instructors. Each week includes live teaching of our signature, cutting-edge curriculum, plus peer collaboration, social time, and independent project work. To complete the experience, our Virtual Tech Camps incorporate all the magic of summer camp including games, challenges, and legendary iD traditions!

Yes, this course is designed for beginner to advanced students. Our small class size ensures that each student receives individual attention and has the freedom to learn at their own pace.

To run this online course with iD Tech, students will need a Mac or Windows computer (no Chromebooks, unless otherwise specified), a webcam, and a stable internet connection with access to Zoom video conferencing. Additional info on course-specific installation requirements will be communicated after registration.

As courses frequently sell out, we recommend registering early to secure your child’s spot. You can make unlimited changes - with no fees - up to 14 days before the start of your session. If you need to cancel, you will receive a refund of the amount paid, less the payment plan fee (if applicable) and the deposit of $250 per week. No refunds are provided for cancellations made within 14 days of the start of your session.

Our Online Private Lessons offer 1-on-1 learning with our inspiring instructors, curriculum customized to your child’s needs, and a full range of STEM and other academic topics. It's as simple as selecting a lesson package and topic, and then choosing an instructor to schedule a 60-minute lesson at the date and time that works best for you. Learn more. 

Our Program Specialists are here to provide you with the best experience. Looking for a personalized course recommendation? Need help signing up? We’ve got you covered. Call us at 1-888-709-8324 or email hello@idtech.com.

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