Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Villanova University! Our Main Line camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at one of the nation's most recognizable universities. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Villanova's outdoor activities!
Whether you take on the role of a 3D modeler, gameplay programmer, or level designer, you’ll build an impressive project for your portfolio, gain valuable game industry insights, and leave with a network of talented friends and mentors. Held at 10+ prestigious universities.
Why iD Game Dev Academy?
- Interface with guest speakers and/or tour major studios like EA, Ubisoft, and Crystal Dynamics
- Gain industry insights from elite faculty
- Build an impressive, college-ready portfolio with iFolio
- Prep for college applications with group advising sessions
- Level Design / VR
- Learn level design with Unreal Engine 4, develop VR game environments, and strategically place assets in your game
Game Programming
Build skills in C++ and Unreal Blueprints, implement game mechanics, and learn source control techniques.
3D Modeling
Create detailed game assets in Autodesk Maya, unwrap and texture models, and build levels.
Faculty
Industry pros and top university recruits Our Academy faculty has an increased level of expertise and professionalism. With our selective hiring practices, honed for over 20 years, we yield the most elite, passionate experts from tech companies and universities like Caltech and NYU.
All adults, no CITs, and thorough background checks
We adhere to a policy of no “Counselors in Training.” Instead, you’ll find fun-loving, well-paid, all-adult instructors. We take safety seriously. All staff members undergo extensive background and reference checks and are CPR & First-Aid Certified.
Trained in person
Once hired, each staff member attends Regional Staff Training. Via hands-on workshops, collaborative activities, and in-depth educational sessions, they hone their teaching methods and get immersed in our core values.
Located just outside Philadelphia, Villanova's 260-acre campus is tranquil, serene, and beautiful. Founded in 1842, this Augustinian Catholic institution welcomes students of all faiths and offers a wide variety of degree programs across six colleges. The Villanova campus features expansive lawns, lush landscaping, and quintessential collegiate Gothic architecture. During outdoor activities and between lab sessions, iD Tech students can take in all that this inspiring university setting has to offer.
In addition to skill-building and friendships, each iD Tech camp offers students the valuable opportunity of exploring a prestigious university campus. At Villanova University, this includes chowing down in Dougherty Dining Hall alongside future tech disruptors, taking in campus landmarks like St. Thomas of Villanova Church, and basking in the sunshine during outdoor activities and games across Villanova's ample green spaces. The entire experience gives students an exciting glimpse into their own bright future.
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