Coding Camps & STEM Programs at Washington University





Camps will not be running at this location for Summer 2025.
Registration is open for Summer 2025, but our camps will not be running at this location. We invite you to explore our open locations closest to you or learn more about our online learning options. Sign up below for our emails to learn about courses, programs, and partnerships—plus receive exclusive promotions!
On Campus at Washington University
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Washington University in St. Louis! Our coding camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at a university with one of the top undergraduate programs in the country. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Wash U'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 Washington University
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Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130
Founded in 1853, this prestigious 169-acre hilltop campus features predominantly collegiate Gothic architecture, including a number of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. The award-winning author T.S. Eliot is among 24 Nobel Prize winners who are members of Wash U's alumni. The University also boasts 27 Rhodes Scholars to date. During outdoor activities and between lab sessions, iD Tech students can take in all that this inspiring university setting has to offer.
Learn more about Washington University in St. Louis 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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Online Private Lessons
1-on-1 learning with an experienced, USA-based instructor and curriculum tailored to your child's interests and skill level!

Virtual Summer Camps
Virtual Summer Camps feature small-group sessions led by expert instructors. Live teaching, cutting-edge curriculum, peer collaboration, and more!

Featured Courses
Kickstart your child's future in coding and game dev with Minecraft courses in modding, Java, design, and more.

How to Code a Game
Kids will need to start small, but with time and practice, they can learn to code any game their imaginations dream up!


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