Summer STEM Academies & Programs for High School Students

The Academy Experience

Ages 13–18 | Summer | Two-Week Sessions | Overnight
Beginner to Advanced | Held at Select Prestigious Universities

Kick-start your dream career in coding, game dev, and more! You'll get immersed in a startup shop or simulated game studio and network with pros and peers—all on a prestigious university campus.

Locations for this Experience

"iD Tech Academies gave me the opportunity to learn things that school couldn't teach me."
-Matthew D., Software Engineer, Google

Academy highlights

Interface with guest speakers and/or tour companies like Google and Facebook. (Varies by location)

Learn from our most elite faculty in small classes.

Build an impressive, college-ready portfolio.

Prep for college applications with certified instructors.

Faculty

Industry pros and top university recruits
Our selective hiring practices yield the most elite, passionate instructors from tech companies and universities like RIT, Caltech, and CMU.

All adults, no CITs
We adhere to a policy of no “Counselors in Training.” Instead, you’ll find fun-loving, well-paid, all-adult instructors.

Thorough background checks
We take safety seriously. All staff members undergo extensive background and reference checks.

Trained in person
There’s no substitute for in-person training. By the first day of camp, our summer staff is confident, excited, and equipped to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Locations for this Experience

Hours and tuition

Overnight program

Check-in: Sunday 6pm
Checkout: Friday 3–4pm (varies by site)
Tuition, Room, and Board: From $4,399 per two-week session (all meals included)

Optional Weekend Stays

Bridge the gap between your two-week session.

Duration: 4pm Friday–6pm Sunday
Room and Board: From $479/weekend (all meals included)

Prices are in USD and vary by location. All taxes included. A $200 non-refundable fee is assessed one time per student, per session. It supports our risk management efforts and compliance with labor and health regulations of applicable state, county, and local jurisdictions. A $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required per student per session.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included and take place in the university dining hall (may vary by location). Once you’ve enrolled, please notify us of any special dietary needs, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your teen.