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iD Tech at Loyola University Chicago offers hands-on STEM summer camps for kids and teens aged 7-17. Participants engage in a variety of activities including coding, game development, robotics, and 3D printing. The curriculum is designed to foster critical STEM skills within a university environment, allowing students to explore their interests and build foundational knowledge. Campers work alongside peers and learn from expert tech mentors, transforming their ideas into real-world projects like apps, games, AI bots, and custom 3D designs. The program emphasizes personalized learning in small groups, ensuring individual attention and progress at each student's own pace.
Beyond technical instruction, the camp experience includes campus exploration, meals in the university dining hall, and recreational activities such as ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, and board games. These elements provide a taste of collegiate life and encourage social interaction. The camp aims to ignite creativity, build confidence, and equip students with in-demand tech skills that are valuable for future academic and career paths.
A typical day includes check-in, morning announcements and icebreakers, focused coursework in groups, lunch in the campus dining hall, more instruction, a computer break with outdoor time or games, and continued project work before wrap-up and pick-up.
This camp is best for kids and teens aged 7-17 who are interested in exploring STEM fields like coding, game development, robotics, and 3D printing in a hands-on, immersive university setting.
Loyola University Chicago Campus
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