California State University, Northridge Summer Tech Camps
Summer 2025 registration opens this November!
In the meantime, join us online for private lessons, running right now! Led by our elite instructors, your child can dive into topics they love including coding, game dev, design, and more. Need help choosing the perfect program? Contact us.
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On Campus at Cal State Northridge
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Cal State Northridge. Our camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at an inspiring university location. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Cal State Northridge's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!
The original and most trusted STEM camp
Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more.
The iD Tech experience at Cal State Northridge
Ages: 7-17
Duration: 1 week
Format: Day and overnight options
Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced
Price: Starting at $899 (payment plan available)
Our next-gen labs are a total vibe. Tech and pop culture icons deck the walls. Energetic music plays. STEM pros recruited from elite universities share their knowledge, inspiring campers to bring their visions to life, from apps and games to AI bots and viral videos! Each session blends hands-on learning with campus exploration and traditions like dress-up days, raffles, and gaming tournaments. It’s our one-of-a-kind recipe for summer magic.
More about Cal State Northridge
Cal State Northridge, Northridge, CA 91325
Cal State Northridge has the largest undergrad population of the entire CSU system, which is comprised of 23 campuses—including other iD Tech locations like CSU Long Beach and Cal State Fullerton. The Southeastern quad of campus boasts one of the few remaining historic orange groves, along with the 1.5-acre CSUN Botanic Garden.
Learn more about CSU Northridge here.
Elite staff and experienced instructors
Passion for STEM. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your child! The more positive, influential, meaningful mentors your child 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
From iD Tech to the biggest in tech
We pride ourselves on our exceptional team of elite instructors who are the mentors of today and leaders of tomorrow. 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 child learns from the best, they’ll unlock opportunities to become their best.
Aspen
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.”
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."
Cody R.
Software Engineer at Airbnb
"I never imagined that a summer job could have such a lasting impact on my career. Teaching kids to develop video games was extremely gratifying, and it reinforced my love of programming. The skills I honed at iD Tech led me to become an engineer at Amazon then Airbnb."
Caitlyn M.
Technical Artist at Volvo
"Working at iD Tech meant giving back the amazing experience I had as a camper. iD Tech is a place of inclusivity and innovation, and there’s never a dull day with all the creative ideas that get shared around!"
Most popular course topics
Code a game or app in JavaScript, explore AI in Python camp, jump into data science, and discover machine learning. View coding classes for kids.
Build Roblox obbys, create in our Minecraft modding courses, design 3D levels with Unreal Engine, and learn more in our video game camps.
Craft a BattleBot, bring ideas to life with code, work with sensors and microcontrollers, and delve into autonomous driving. VEX robotics camps and more!
Produce videos in YouTube camp, edit photos with Adobe, 3D model with Autodesk. 3D printing camps and other digital arts courses.
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Virtual Summer Camps
Virtual Summer Camps feature small-group sessions led by expert instructors. Live teaching, cutting-edge curriculum, peer collaboration, and more!
Online Academies
Created with prestigious universities, companies, and organizations, our Online Academies are designed to give students a competitive edge.
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