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Academy NEXT: Advanced Laboratory for Emerging Technologies (Application Only)

  • Price: Starting at $6,999
  • Age: Ages 15-18
  • Skill Level: Advanced
  • Format: iD Tech Academies | Small-Group, On-Campus
  • Duration: Two-week program

About This Course

Do you have what it takes to “Solve for Next”? In this advanced capstone course, you’ll join a team of fellow veteran iD Tech students to tackle real-world problems with radical solutions using breakthrough technologies. Over two weeks, you and your fellow Academy NEXT students will work together to plan and execute projects that could make the world a better place using the latest technology. Whether you excel in coding, game development, artificial intelligence, data science, or machine learning, you’ll find your place on a team here.

Pitch a project that utilizes new technologies or leverages the skills you’ve mastered already to develop ideas for ground-breaking prototypes. Team up with your peers to brainstorm ideas, rapidly prototype a hackathon or game jam project, and then come together to collaborate with a group on a final capstone that combines all of your strengths to develop your dream project. The changemakers of tomorrow who take this program will have the freedom to build what they want, led by stellar iD Tech staff.

This premium course is application-only to hone in on the top talent among candidates.

You'll learn to:

  • Learn about emerging technologies, such as machine learning and industry-standard game engines, and how they can be leveraged
  • Work with a team to rapidly prototype projects and deliver a portfolio-worthy capstone
  • Integrate cutting-edge hardware, such as 3D printers, Raspberry Pi, or robotics kits, if it works into your vision

Course Format 

This course is part of an intensive 2-week summer program running Monday through Friday (overnight at most locations with the option to stay the weekend within the two weeks). Your teen will learn in a lab on an inspiring university campus with a balanced daily schedule of assignment-driven workshops and outdoor/recreational activities. Courses are led by experienced instructors in a small-group setting. Learn more below. 
 

Sample Schedule

In this course, students will develop a capstone project using cutting-edge technology. They will work through a product development process and then pitch their findings.

Here’s a sample of what a week in the course could look like! Please keep in mind that students will progress at varying paces; this is a general outline of key material and the overall student experience.

Students will work in groups to rapidly prototype and create a couple of projects. They'll research methods and ways that they can use technology to solve real-world problems. Then, they'll form teams and come up with a plan for their final capstone project, build the first iteration of their prototype, and explore different methods for doing so.

Students will work in teams on their final capstone project. They'll provide feedback to each other, iterate on their prototype, and continue to improve and change it to best suit their needs. Then, they'll create a pitch deck and present their final projects to the group.

Portfolio-Boosting Diploma & Transcript

Upon successful completion of this program, iD Tech will grant a certificate of completion to participants, along with a course transcript outlining everything teens learned during the program. 

Elite Staff & Experienced Instructors

Passion for tech. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your student. 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 student 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.”

Premier University Locations

Experience this course at one of the world's leading universities—campuses that inspire teens to look to their future in college and beyond. This course is held on campus at:

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FAQ

Academy NEXT is an intensive 2-week summer program running Monday through Friday (overnight at most locations with the option to stay the weekend within the two weeks). 

Teens will learn in a lab on an inspiring university campus with a balanced daily schedule of assignment-driven workshops and outdoor/recreational activities. Courses are led by experienced instructors in a small-group setting.

Week 1: Research & Prototype

Students will work in groups to rapidly prototype and create a couple of projects. They'll research methods and ways that they can use technology to solve real-world problems. Then, they'll form teams and come up with a plan for their final capstone project, build the first iteration of their prototype, and explore different methods for doing so.

Week 2: Iterate & Pitch

Students will work in teams on their final capstone project. They'll provide feedback to each other, iterate on their prototype, and continue to improve and change it to best suit their needs. Then, they'll create a pitch deck and present their final projects to the group.

Upon successful completion of this program, iD Tech will grant a certificate of completion to participants, along with a course transcript outlining everything teens learned during the program.

In the coming years, many companies like DeepMind and OpenAI hope to solve general artificial intelligence, which is a term for an AI that can learn and perform any task put in front of it. This breakthrough is likely still years in the future, but it has the potential to revolutionize how human beings interact with technology, the job market, and society in general.

In the shorter term, machine learning has practical business applications like analyzing large volumes of data, powering self-driving vehicles, and assisting medical diagnoses. As AI research advances, the number of tasks it can perform will only increase. Companies are already desperate for AI experts and aggressively hiring those with expertise in the field.

This course is taught by live iD Tech instructors who specialize in coding, game dev, robotics, and math, and are recruited from top universities like Stanford, Caltech, NYU, and Carnegie Mellon.

Within 7 days of registering for the course you will receive an email with a survey for your teen to complete. This survey should take 15-30 minutes to complete and you will hear back on the status of your application within 2 weeks.

In addition to specialized skills, teens leave their academy with a new network of friends and mentors, resilience, critical thinking opportunities, and official certification that stands out to admissions officers.

At the conclusion of the academy experience, teens will receive an official iD Tech diploma and course transcript outlining everything they learned during the program. They’ll also take home a USB with their course project files, along with access to installation and setup guides so they can continue working at their own pace.

Yes! You can register today for as little as $460 per student, and pay the balance in convenient monthly installments. 

You can also save by registering for multiple sessions (save $50 when you buy a second course in another topic or for a sibling), or by inviting friends to join at camp (earn a $25 credit for each new referral; your friends save $25 too). 

With our weeklong summer camps, teens can strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, experiencing collegiate life and learning on-campus at a prestigious university. (Overnight options available at select locations.)

Additionally, with online programs including private lessons, teen academies, and virtual camps, there is a program that fits your teen’s interests, skill level, goals, and importantly, schedule. 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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