iD Tech Camps at University of Miami

Featured courses

15 courses at this camp. Descriptions sourced verbatim from the operator.

• BattleBots Camp Junior

  From $1,349 / week

  Ages 7-9allRobotics

  Students build and program VEX Robotics robots, designing autonomous and remote-controlled machines for engineering challenges. Junior version (ages 7-9) focuses on foundational engineering and simple coding, while the teen version (ages 10-17) includes advanced VEX robotics programming and competitive challenges.

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• Camp CrunchLabs IRL: Hands-on Engineering

  Ages 7-9allRobotics

  Learn to Think Like an Engineer™ when you dive into the immersive world of Mark Rober's CrunchLabs® at camp! You'll explore how engineers design, build, and iterate when tackling real-world problems. Every day kicks off with a video from Mark Rober himself to guide you through a unique CrunchLabs® Build Box, all selected to spark your curiosity and stack new skills as the week progresses. After mastering the engineering principles behind each build, you'll team up with your fellow campers to tackle collaborative challenges, combining math, science, and creativity to push your designs to the limit. At the end of each day, you'll take home your completed builds to proudly show off what you learned and continue tinkering on your own.

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• Coding 101 Camp

  From $1,099 / week

  Ages 7-9allCoding

  Take the lead and code your own adventures in Scratch. You'll build interactive games that send you as far as outer space, blasting away the meteors in your path! Explore core concepts like variables, loops, and events in a creative visual coding environment. Along the way, gain confidence in math and coding fundamentals. Then, use next-gen features to create imaginative video projects that respond to your movements. You'll experiment with Google's Teachable Machine to explore how AI learns in a fun, visual way—build and train a model that can identify dance moves or categorize stuffed animals from soccer balls. Guided by live instructors, you'll uncover key machine learning concepts through hands-on projects. Whether you dream of becoming a Python programmer or game developer, your journey starts here!

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• Roblox Game Design

  From $1,099 / week

  Ages 8-13beginnerGame design

  Unlock your passion for game design in Roblox Studio! You'll build a game from scratch — sculpting imaginative terrain, modeling 3D parts, and using built-in scripts to create challenges. Envision a world for players to journey through, from sprawling rivers made of lava to zombie hordes or laser-trapped rooms! Then, publish your game online so all your friends can join in on the adventure. You'll design obstacles for them to overcome and rewards for when they're victorious. In this course, you will: create and publish Roblox games; learn game design fundamentals in Roblox Studio; design custom terrain, parts, and materials; use built-in Lua scripts to create challenges and game mechanics.

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• BattleBots Camp with VEX Robotics

  From $1,469 / week

  Ages 10-12allRobotics

  Students build and program VEX Robotics robots, designing autonomous and remote-controlled machines for engineering challenges. Junior version (ages 7-9) focuses on foundational engineering and simple coding, while the teen version (ages 10-17) includes advanced VEX robotics programming and competitive challenges.

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• Digital Art & Animation with Adobe

  From $1,399 / week

  Ages 10-12allCreative

  Wield your imagination and bring the project of your dreams to life! You'll build a foundation in art and animation principles that industry professionals use—from Disney animators to illustrators and game artists. Sharpen your drawing skills, design characters, and tackle animation exercises. Then, compile your work into a visual portfolio. With the powerful suite of Adobe software and a Wacom drawing tablet, you'll craft projects like a short animation or story reel. Whether you want to focus on design or delve further into animation, you'll find a path that best fits your creative endeavors and prepares you for success as a future creator.

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• Minecraft Modding and World Design

  From $1,249 / week

  Ages 10-12allCoding

  Students learn Java-based modding to customize Minecraft gameplay, creating custom items, blocks, enemies, and game mechanics. They'll design immersive worlds and modify game rules using real code.

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• Python Coding 101

  From $1,249 / week

  Ages 10-12beginnerCoding

  Begin your journey into computer programming with Python, one of the most in-demand coding languages in the world. You'll tackle coding challenges and explore fundamental syntax, from defining variables and functions to building console-based games that utilize random number generation. Design character classes with stats and code an all-out battle to determine who comes out on top! Then, bring all your skills together to develop an interactive game. You'll use Python libraries to import custom sprites, program movement, and create an adventure for your players to explore. Python is the perfect language to start your path in coding and STEM, including career paths to machine learning!

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• Roblox Developer: Imaginative Game Design

  From $1,249 / week

  Ages 10-12allGame design

  Unleash your imagination with Roblox, one of the fastest-growing game creation platforms on the planet. More than 100 million players per month explore games created by enterprising young developers—like you!

  You'll tackle the production of a game from start to finish, building a custom terrain complete with unique challenges for players to conquer. Then, implement mechanics like checkpoints, collectible items, and melee weapons using built-in Lua scripts. Watch your players dodge enemies and find the key that unlocks their getaway car! Share your published game with friends on any platform, from console to mobile, and you can even earn some Robux in the process with monetized in-game products. With experience as a Roblox developer under your belt, you'll be ready to take on other 3D game engines like Unity or Unreal.

  Roblox's AI Assistant and Material Generator are built-in tools designed for Roblox Studio. Students can generate custom textures and 3D models, or run tasks like importing 20 trees from the Toolbox in one click. Guided by live instructors, they'll explore how to utilize these AI features and boost their creativity.

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• Roblox Developer: Lua Coding and Game Design

  From $1,249 / week

  Ages 10-12allCoding

  Dive into a versatile game engine built for programmers and game designers alike. Roblox is one of the fastest-growing platforms on the planet, with more than 100 million players per month exploring games created by enterprising young developers—like you!

  Build a fundamental programming skill set with Lua, the official coding language of Roblox, and create a game as you go. You'll code unique challenges and custom mechanics like projectiles, speed boosts, or a variable score that'll put your name at the top of the leaderboard. Design a high-speed adventure or enemy horde for your players to conquer! Share your published game with friends on any platform, from console to mobile, and you can even earn some Robux in the process with monetized in-game products. Gain experience as a Roblox developer, and with Lua, you'll be ready to extend your pathway to in-demand languages like Python or C#.

  Roblox's AI Assistant, including its Code Assist features, is a built-in tool for Roblox Studio. Students can use it to troubleshoot their scripts, generate code snippets or custom 3D models, or run complex tasks with the Toolbox. Guided by live instructors, they'll explore how to utilize these AI features and boost their creativity.

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• Art & Animation Studio with Adobe

  From $1,399 / week

  Ages 13-17allCreative

  Step into the digital art studio to craft a visual portfolio and refine your animation skills. You'll explore the principles used by industry professionals in animation studios like Disney and Pixar. Design a world with characters, create a story, and develop a collection of your best work. Choose your own path—whether you want to be a concept artist or animator, your portfolio will showcase your unique experience. Then, jump into the animation pipeline and utilize your Wacom drawing tablet like a pro. Draw keyframes in Adobe Animate, paint digital concepts in Photoshop, or edit a short film in Premiere Pro. Build a portfolio you're passionate about and make your creative mark on the world!

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• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  From $1,349 / week

  Ages 13-17intermediateAI / Machine Learning

  An intermediate-to-advanced course where teens explore machine learning concepts, train AI models, work with datasets, and understand neural networks. Real-world applications include image recognition, natural language processing, and predictive algorithms.

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• BattleBots Camp: Robotics Engineering with VEX

  From $1,469 / week

  Ages 13-17allRobotics

  Students build and program VEX Robotics robots, designing autonomous and remote-controlled machines for engineering challenges. Junior version (ages 7-9) focuses on foundational engineering and simple coding, while the teen version (ages 10-17) includes advanced VEX robotics programming and competitive challenges.

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• Mobile Game & App Design Studio

  From $1,299 / week

  Ages 13-17allGame design

  Mobile games generate half of the game design industry's total revenue. Join this fast-growing field as you create your own mobile game or app! You'll build a prototype, design a user interface, and test it on a portable tablet. Apply UX principles and gather feedback from your peers to make your prototype accessible and user-friendly. Once you've created a solid foundation, integrate functionality and mechanics with GameMaker, the engine behind Undertale! Concept ideas, design levels, and bring your vision to life through engaging gameplay. You'll start by using built-in visual code to develop custom game mechanics like collectible items. Then, dive deeper and convert your events to editable code. Transform your idea into a playable touchscreen experience, whether that's a cozy virtual pet app, an exciting action-adventure, or a monster collection game like Pokémon Go. Your game will open the way to mobile play—you can even bring your own Apple or Android device to experience it on!

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• Python Coding & AI Agents

  From $1,099 / week

  Ages 13-17intermediateAI / Machine Learning

  Your path to becoming an AI specialist or software engineer starts here with Python — one of the fastest-growing coding languages. Begin with essential syntax, from loops and functions to lists and dictionaries. Then explore evolving AI technologies with industry leader OpenAI and tools like ChatGPT. With Python integration, you'll inject an AI chatbot directly into your code to create dynamic console-based programs. Play charades, solve riddles, or build a guessing game with your AI assistant. Finally, you'll design a custom AI agent, such as a restaurant matchmaker, a trip advisor, or a task tracker. Guided by live instructors, you'll work through hands-on projects and discussions around AI ethics, privacy, and responsible design.

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