Save up to $60 with code LEVELUP

Save up to $60 with code LEVELUP

Our Level Up with Lessons Challenge is the ultimate path to leveling up your child’s potential in just one month!

Save $20 on 4 packs, $40 on 8 packs, and $60 on 12 packs of private lessons with code LEVELUP

There’s still time to join our Level Up with Lessons Challenge! In just a few lessons, your child can create a working prototype of their Java app, hone video production skills, and turn a love of Minecraft or Roblox into real-world coding and game dev skills! Guided by our elite instructors, this adventure is filled with fantastic fun and big results—join the Challenge today.

Ends September 25, 2023. $20 off applies only to 4 packs of private lessons. $40 off applies only to 8 packs of private lessons. $60 off applies only to 12 packs of private lessons. Payment plans do not apply to private lessons. Promo code may be used once per child per program. Promo codes can not be applied to previous purchases or combined with other offers.
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Save $20 on 4 packs, $40 on 8 packs, and $60 on 12 packs of private lessons with code LEVELUP

There’s still time to join our Level Up with Lessons Challenge! In just a few lessons, your child can create a working prototype of their Java app, hone video production skills, and turn a love of Minecraft or Roblox into real-world coding and game dev skills! Guided by our elite instructors, this adventure is filled with fantastic fun and big results—join the Challenge today.

Ends September 25, 2023. $20 off applies only to 4 packs of private lessons. $40 off applies only to 8 packs of private lessons. $60 off applies only to 12 packs of private lessons. Payment plans do not apply to private lessons. Promo code may be used once per child per program. Promo codes can not be applied to previous purchases or combined with other offers.
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Register now, pay later

Register now, pay later

Spread the cost of camp out over time with a payment plan. Get started today for as low as $250!

Register now, pay later

Spread the cost of camp out over time with a payment plan. Get started today for as low as $250!

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Register now, pay later

Spread the cost of camp out over time with a payment plan. Get started today for as low as $250!

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Add a course, save $50

Add a course, save $50

Automatically save $50 when you buy a second camp or course, whether it’s in another topic or for another child!

Automatically save $50 when you add courses or siblings!

Pay standard tuition for one student to attend a small-group program and receive $50 off for each additional course or sibling.

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Note: You have the flexibility to add additional courses and siblings at any time during the qualifying term. Your automatic savings will be applied, provided the same account is used for all purchases. Automatic savings do not apply to Online Private Lessons.

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Automatically save $50 when you add courses or siblings!

Pay standard tuition for one student to attend a small-group program and receive $50 off for each additional course or sibling.

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Note: You have the flexibility to add additional courses and siblings at any time during the qualifying term. Your automatic savings will be applied, provided the same account is used for all purchases. Automatic savings do not apply to Online Private Lessons.

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Refer a friend, save $25

Refer a friend, save $25

Register for camp and invite friends to join! You'll earn a $25 credit for each new referral, and your friends save too!

Refer a friend and save $25. Your friend will save, too.

Once you register for an online or on-campus program, you'll receive a unique Refer-a-Friend code that can be shared with up to ten friends. You'll earn a $25 credit for each new referral, and your friends will save, too!

Please note:

  • Students you refer cannot have previously attended an online or on-campus program with iD Tech.
  • Referrals must be made prior to the date your friends' sessions start.
  • New students must enter your unique
  • Refer-a-Friend referral code at the time of registration. Refer-a-Friend savings does not apply to Online Private Lessons.

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Refer a friend and save $25. Your friend will save, too.

Once you register for an online or on-campus program, you'll receive a unique Refer-a-Friend code that can be shared with up to ten friends. You'll earn a $25 credit for each new referral, and your friends will save, too!

Please note:

  • Students you refer cannot have previously attended an online or on-campus program with iD Tech.
  • Referrals must be made prior to the date your friends' sessions start.
  • New students must enter your unique
  • Refer-a-Friend referral code at the time of registration. Refer-a-Friend savings does not apply to Online Private Lessons.

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Java Coding for Game Development

  • Price: Starting at $1,049
  • Age: 13 - 17
  • Skill Level: Beginner–Advanced
  • Format: iD Tech Camps | Small-Group, On-Campus
  • Duration: Weeklong program, 8 hours per day

About This Course

Discover the intersection of coding and graphics! Using Java, one of the world's most popular coding languages, you'll learn the fundamentals of programming through building arcade style games. Move beyond text-based programs and create visual interactions using the Processing library. With engaging graphics pushing your programs beyond console basics, you'll build a portfolio colleges will notice.

Topics Covered

  • Code games in Java
  • Identify variables, if statements, loops, classes, and constructors
  • Create graphics and animations using Processing
  • Apply game design practices
  • Solve programming challenges with logic and code skills

Sample Schedule

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 explore Java fundamentals through an introduction to variables, operators, conditional statements, loops, and random numbers. They’ll code a basic project such as a MadLibs story, Guess the Number game, or Fortune Teller game.

Building on their knowledge, students will delve deeper into Java programming by creating logic-based applications using object-oriented concepts to build a Battle Arena and a text-based adventure game.

Next, students will explore advanced programming concepts and learn how to create visual interactions using the Processing library. They’ll utilize these concepts to begin building their final project, a Duck Runner game.

Exploring interface design for applications, students will program console-based menus, rules, and playability for their Duck Runner game.

To wrap up the week, students will finalize their projects and finish out strong with a solid understanding of Java programming concepts.

Portfolio-Boosting Diploma & Transcript

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

Learn from the best.

Passion for tech. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your child. With 23 years of experience, we know there's no replacement for the best teacher. It's no surprise that iconic companies like Google, EA, Microsoft, and Disney hire the same talent we do. Our iD Certified instructors possess the whole package of skills that top employers seek.

  • 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

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Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

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.”

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“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.”

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Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer 
at Bethesda Softworks

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.” 

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“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.” 

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Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

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.”

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“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.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Java is a powerful, multi-platform programming language used for a number of professional and commercial applications—including GMail, every Android app, the Android operating system itself, Minecraft, and more! Java is a great choice when it comes to kids coding languages, and is a great avenue for beginners to dive into computer science.

Used by over 5.5 billion devices worldwide, Java is one of the most popular and versatile programming languages that opens many, many doors for teens. Java, a sophisticated programming language that’s still beginner-friendly, is the perfect springboard for the AP computer science exam,  building complex systems, creating apps, and much more. 

Java pops up everywhere from professional hackathons to college-level computer science and other opportunities in STEM. Also, if your teen is interested in pursuing a programming career, internship, or personal project, Java is an absolute must-have. From web and app development to software engineering, Java is key to unlocking a world of possibilities. 

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.

At our on-campus programs, students get inspired by iconic architecture, learn in our next-gen labs, and get a taste of collegiate life. With our small classes, your child will progress at their own pace with the hottest software and hardware, while learning from carefully-vetted talent sought by companies like Google, Apple, EA, and Disney. They hire who we hire.

As the only STEM educator rooted in 23+ years of legendary camp traditions, we know that when learning is fun, kids and teens stick with it! At camp, students build relationships in a fun and inclusive campus setting, and in between sessions in the labs, can be found diving into high-energy outdoor games and video game tournaments, and bonding over legendary iD traditions like raffles, pie-your-instructor Fridays, and so much more. 

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