9 tech options. Zero boring days.

How our technology program works

Hands-on: Campers choose one Technology option for the full two-week session and spend half the day learning how to use the equipment and software through doing. Our hands-on focused methods use tools like trial and error, critical thinking, and active problem solving to maximize the amount learned and retained over the course of the session.

Collaborative: Campers work with a partner or small group to create and develop their projects. We don’t tell campers what to make, instead allowing them to work together to combine their strengths, interests, and creative ideas in order to accomplish a completely one-of-a-kind takeaway. Another positive is the communication skills built along the way are beneficial to any other area of the campers’ life that requires cooperation. Please note: two campers share a computer to further incorporate this concept.

Individualized: With our 4:1 teaching ratio, every TIC camper receives the personal attention they deserve and every session is different. Our highly qualified Staff tailor instruction to each camper’s skill level and interests. Campers can repeat the same Technology Program option as many Sessions as they’d like and continue to deepen their knowledge without repetition.

  • Campers learn to code by building things they actually care about, mazes, drawing programs, text-based RPGs, and more. Our curriculum even covers the basics of AI and machine learning. More information.

  • A hands-on intro to engineering and programming, from robots that trace lines to ones that walk. Start with LEGO Mindstorm, then level up to Vex for real circuits and wiring. More information.

  • Campers take the wheel and reshape Minecraft itself, using MCreator to build custom biomes, creatures, new gear, or entirely new dimensions. More information.

  • Junior campers use Roblox Studio and Lua to design, build, and script their own full Roblox game, complete with obstacles, traps, and custom controls. Prerequisite: some prior coding experience, like Scratch. More information.

  • Senior campers use industry-standard engines like Unity and Unreal to design, program, and build their own game level from the ground up. Requires prior programming experience. More information.

  • A full filmmaking experience, scriptwriting, directing, acting, filming, and editing an original short. Juniors create short-form video content, Seniors produce short films with DSLR cameras and Adobe Premiere. More information.

  • Campers master manual camera skills and industry tools like Photoshop and Lightroom, then build their own portfolio website to showcase their best work. Available at DC and VA only. More information.

Technology options

  • Campers bring their art to life through 2D animation or stop-motion, with 3D animation in Blender available for senior campers. More information.

  • Campers write, record, and produce an original song using Ableton and real MIDI keyboards and microphones, and might even design their own album cover. Available at DC and VA only. More information.