GEMS World Academy
Summer Tech Camps

Coding, game development, robotics, and design for kids and teens

GEMS World Academy

Chicago, IL

23 years of expertise & 600,000 alumni
Elite instructors who share your kids’ interests
Exclusive curriculum & resume-boosting skills
Personalized learning in every session
Meaningful connections with like-minded friends
Freedom to make unlimited changes if your schedule shifts

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GEMS World Academy
Chicago, IL

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Brian M.
Software Engineer
at Disney

Aspen C.
Associate Designer
at Bethesda Softworks

Caitlyn M.
Technical Artist
at Volvo

Cody R.
Senior Software Engineer
at Airbnb

Brian M.
Software Engineer at Disney

Education:
RIT - Animation & Software Engineering

Instructor at:
iD Tech held at Pace University

"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."

Aspen C.
Associate Designer at Bethesda Softworks

Education:
DU - Bachelors in CS
and Game Design
SMU - Masters in Game Design

Instructor at:
iD Tech held at DU

"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.”

Caitlyn M.
Technical Artist at Volvo

Education:
SCAD - Game Design

Instructor at:
iD Tech held at UNC - Chapel Hill, NC State, and more

"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!"

Cody R.
Senior Software Engineer at Airbnb

Education:
University of Florida - Digital Arts & Sciences

Instructor at:
iD Tech in Cambridge

"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."

The right instructor changes everything.

Passion for STEM. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your child. We know there's no replacement for the best mentor. That's why we hire the world’s most elite educators who can’t wait to inspire the next generation!

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

You get more with iD Tech.

Your child's tuition includes:

The hottest tech
In-demand, exclusive curriculum spanning coding, AI, Roblox, Minecraft, VEX, Photoshop, and more

An engaging & immersive experience
Learning they’ll actually look forward to

Personalized instruction
Individual attention & proper pacing in small classes

Resume-boosting skills
Official iD Tech diploma and course transcripts that set your child apart

Connections with like-minded peers & mentors
Collaborative fun with others who share their interests

Stress-free flexibility
No fees for changes made up to 14 days before your child's session starts

Where you'll be

GEMS World Academy

Chicago, IL 60601

Our Chicago summer camps at GEMS World Academy provide the ideal balance of STEM learning and summer fun! GEMS is a unique educational institution where students focus on learning with a global perspective, while immersed in a sleek, modern, and technologically-supported environment.

The building itself is 322,000+ square feet of bright, kid-friendly educational spaces, complete with a gym, a library, robotics and science labs, and even a rooftop playground. Come explore campus!

Learn more about GEMS World Academy here.

Specialized Programs at This Location

Ages 7-17, co-ed • $$ • Beg-adv

75+ campus locations • Weeklong

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The iD Tech Pathway™

We’re more than a camp.

With summer camps and academies plus year-round online learning, our STEM enrichment ecosystem paves the way for your child’s success in school, college, internships, and dream careers. For every course your child takes, they will earn experience points (XP). XP and badges are awarded on the way to achieving the revered Level 10 status—a resume-boosting honor acknowledged with a letter of recommendation from our CEO (unlocked by just 1% of iD Tech students!).