Princeton Tech Academies

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Two weeks on one of the most electric campuses in the country—and your teen gets to spend it doing something they actually love. iD Tech Academies drop teens into a real collegiate environment where they'll build something they're proud of, find their people, and come home a little more sure of who they are.

Courses you won't find anywhere else

Something on this list is going to click for them—and that's the whole point. From AI to game dev to coding, every course is built around deep immersion, not just a survey. They'll leave knowing exactly what they want to do more of.

Two weeks that might just change everything

Ages: 13-18
Duration: 2 weeks
Format: Day & Overnight
Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced
Price: Starting at $3,999 (payment plan available)

The moment your teen steps into our state-of-the-art labs, they’ll be immersed in startup vibes, intensive curriculum, peer-to-peer learning, and instruction from relatable Gen Z experts. Over two weeks, they’ll build an impressive portfolio project in coding, AI, or game dev, interface with industry pros, and leave with a network of talented friends and mentors. Academy students in Princeton have the opportunity for unique collegiate and career-oriented experiences that may include:

  • Campus scavenger hunts. 
  • Tours of historical buildings dating back to the Revolutionary War. 
  • Nassau Street and Palmer Square exploration. 
  • Lectures from experienced staff sharing their research and collegiate experiences. 
     

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Why Princeton is the perfect backdrop

Campus tours include exploring the beautiful Ivy League grounds—home to iconic Gothic architecture, historic monuments, state-of-the-art facilities, and scenic Lake Carnegie. Students may dine in the Mackay Campus Center and visit the shops and restaurants along historic Nassau Street. Together, these experiences create the perfect setting for teens to build tech skills in one of the world’s most prestigious university towns.

Elite staff and experienced instructors

Passion for STEM. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your teen! The more positive, influential, meaningful mentors your teen has, the better. That's why we hire the most elite educators who can’t wait to inspire the next generation of innovators.

  • 100% USA-based adult instructors
  • Recruited from top universities like Stanford and NYU
  • Rigorous background and reference checks
  • Extensive in-person and virtual training sessions
  • Adherence to American Camp Association accredited guidelines

The original and most trusted STEM program

The moment your teen steps into our state-of-the-art labs, they’ll be immersed in startup vibes, intensive curriculum, peer-to-peer learning, and instruction from relatable Gen Z experts. Over two weeks, they’ll build an impressive portfolio project in coding, AI, or game dev, interface with industry pros, and leave with a network of talented friends, along with the qualities essential to standing out on college apps and forging a bright future! (Certification is awarded.)

Founded in 1999, iD Tech is the top-rated STEM program for teens, offering the very best experience built around your student—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents. 
 

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Frequently asked questions

iD Tech Academies offer intensive, assignment-driven programming workshops in various course topics including machine learning, AI, game development, robotics, and more. Programs are designed to be a rigorous, pre-college experience that provides industry insights for teens interested in pursuing STEM fields in college or as a career.

Academy programs run in two-week sessions. Weekend stays are an optional add-on at select locations. While they’re fully supervised by our staff, weekend stays are filled with activities designed for fun (rather than our usual instruction). 

Because this is a teen-only program, students are provided as much autonomy as possible to shape their own weeks with what they want to learn and how to spend their free time. Along with the additional freedom academies allow, teens will get to stay in the dorms on campus to get an even better feel for college life (with boys and girls staying in separate areas of the dorms).

Along with an iD Tech diploma, teens leave their academy with a portfolio tailored to their course topic—a valuable addition to resumes and portfolios for college applications, internships, and jobs. 

Our instructors are recruited from top universities, but more importantly, they are elite mentors who understand teens, share their interests, bring first-hand experience, and serve as real-life role models for what the future holds. They are trained extensively in-person (and virtually) to differentiate engaging content to campers’ needs, connect to each teen, and inspire them to pursue their dreams. 

Students spend approximately five hours per day on the computer, taking breaks to engage in recreational activities throughout their sessions. We blend traditional summer camp activities like sports, gaming tournaments, chess tournaments, outdoor activities, and more with cutting-edge technology courses. Beyond STEM skill development, students socialize, make friends, and have fun!

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 28 days before the start of your session. If you need to cancel before March 1st, you will receive a full refund of the amount paid. If you cancel after March 1st but still 28+ days before your session, you will receive a refund less the additional fees (if applicable) and a $250 cancellation charge per week. Within 28 days of your session start date, changes are subject to a fee, and no refunds are provided for cancellations.

If your teen will be bringing a phone with them, they’ll be able to access their device to update you on their adventures and take selfies with their new friends during break times.

While many teens can’t stop talking about their academy days, others are teens of few words. Our academy staff are here to help by taking pictures of students in action! Our photos page is regularly updated to showcase all of the fun taking place.

During our Friday Family Showcase, loved ones get to see their teen's final project while interacting with academy staff and learning about the session, skills gained, and more. 

Yes! You can register today for as little as $900 per student and pay the balance in convenient monthly installments. Save $50 by registering for multiple sessions, and earn $25 in credit when you invite a friend to join camp. Your friend saves $25 when they sign up, too!

Please note: Students you refer cannot have previously attended an online or on-campus program with iD Tech.

When registering for this overnight program, you may request a roommate, and we’ll make every effort to accommodate. If you or your teen's friend have already registered but did not specify a roommate upon registration, you can add one in the “Group With Request” section of your My Account up to two weeks before the start of your session. Otherwise, your child will be assigned a roommate based on their age and gender.

You can also always call our Program Specialists at 1-888-709-8324 or email hello@idtech.com to assist you with making this request.

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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