
Experience iD Tech at the world’s leading universities.
Academies offer a special opportunity for teens to get a sneak peak of what college life is like, helping them build hard STEM skills and real-world soft skills while igniting their intellectual curiosity.
These 2-week, teen-only programs for ages 13-18 are designed to develop the qualities essential to standing out on college apps and forging a bright future! Certification is awarded.
Discover the iD Tech difference.
We’re the original and most trusted STEM educator for kids and teens. We have spent over 24 years developing exceptional summer experiences. The result? Your teen will learn more while deepening a love for tech. With our summer programs, you get:

Exclusive curriculum and in-demand topics
From exclusive academies with BattleBots and NVIDIA to courses in JavaScript, AR/VR, and more, our curriculum is designed to help your teen advance in skill level.

Small classes and balanced schedules
Students spend time learning in the lab, networking with friends & mentors, and taking part in collegiate & career-oriented experiences like industry tours and more.

Expert instruction and mentorship
Our instructors are recruited from top universities. But more importantly, they are mentors who understand teens, share their interests, and serve as real-life role models.
Explore our university locations.
Experience an iD Tech Academy at one of the world’s leading universities. Designed exclusively for teens ages 13-18, these two-week, overnight sessions are running June - August.

Held at Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA

UCLA
Los Angeles, CA

Held on the MIT Campus
Cambridge, MA

NYU - Washington Square
New York, NY

Princeton
Princeton, NJ

University of Washington
Seattle, WA

UC Irvine
Irvine, CA

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

UNLV: BattleBots Academy
Las Vegas, NV

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Explore our exclusive courses.
Standout college apps start with an iD Tech Academy. Teens will kick-start their dream career in coding, game dev, and more while getting immersed in a startup shop or simulated game studio.

Portfolio-boosting project and certification
Your teen will develop an impressive portfolio project to add to their college applications and resume, and a certificate will be granted to successful participants. Certifications are ideal for future high school, college, and internship applications. With stackable curriculum, teens can return for additional courses to level up their skills and round out their portfolios.
Join thousands of families who trust and love iD Tech academies.

Can’t make it to campus?
Online academies are calling!
We’ve partnered with the world’s most prestigious institutions to create an unparalleled online learning experience for ages 11-19. With curriculum developed by elite university faculty and industry experts and live teaching from our iD Tech instructors, your teen will earn a portfolio-building tech certification.
Get advice from our experts.
Contact our Program Specialists who can answer any questions you may have and guide you through the booking process, including finding the right location, program, and course for your teen.