When you think of Silicon Valley, names like Apple, Google, and Facebook (now Meta) come to mind as it is renowned for being the birthplace of cutting-edge technology. This area continues to lead the world in innovative advancements. Simply being in Silicon Valley gives you a glimpse into a future more advanced than your current everyday life.
In the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University hosts its STEAM Camp. This program is open to participants aged 7 to 18. Not only will you be staying in Stanford’s dorms, but you’ll also be joining peers from across the United States and around the world.
The STEAM programs offered are diverse, ranging from Minecraft and YouTube video production to robotics, graphic design, 3D printing, VR, and Java coding for app development. With options for week-long programs, you can select a course that aligns with your interests and delve into the technologies of the future.
During the day, you’ll participate in the STEAM camp, and in the evenings, you’ll enjoy various activities such as movie nights and game tournaments at the dorms. This is a unique opportunity to build relationships with peers from not just America but around the globe.
Diverse Program Options
iD Tech’s* programming camp at Stanford University offers courses like Minecraft programming, YouTube video production, robotics, graphic design, 3D printing, VR, and Java coding for app development. There are also sports and art camps available at other locations.
Flexible Accommodation Options
You can choose to stay for as short as one week.
1) Stay in a university dormitory.
2) Stay with a host family.
3) Stay in a house with our staff.
Expert Instructors to Bring Out Your Child’s Best
Our program features expert instructors from top schools like Stanford and NYU. They are highly trained, live in the U.S., and are often hired by tech giants like Google, EA, Disney, and Microsoft.
Global Peer Exchange
Stanford’s program attracts students globally, offering group activities, meals, and afternoon events to foster cross-cultural friendships and collaboration.
See Sample Daily Schedule.
Not Confidence in English? No Problem!
Our instructors are skilled in teaching non-English speakers, offering patient explanations. For added support, we provide online lessons with native English speakers before your child’s trip. Feel free to ask about this option.
Activity
We also explore San Francisco, where participants can experience unique activities such as riding in self-driving taxis and cable cars.You can also experience things not typically seen in Japan, such as visiting supermarkets and exploring parks while taking in the local scenery.
Company Tours in Silicon Valley
During weekends without camp activities, we organize visits to renowned IT companies in Silicon Valley, including Google, Apple, Meta (formerly Facebook), NASA, and the Intel headquarters and museum.
Family Study Abroad
For parents who can accompany their children to the United States, while your child participates in the Stanford Summer Camp, you can enjoy language schools, volunteer activities, and sightseeing in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and San Francisco. For more details, please refer to the link provided.
Peace of mind and safety
For first-time travelers, Japanese staff can accompany you from Japanese airports to ensure a smooth transition to the U.S. Additionally, bilingual staff are on standby locally to assist, providing a support system where children and parents can communicate in Japanese.
Example STEAM Camp Program
*Please note that the program may vary annually, so please inquire for the latest program details.
Program Examples for Ages 7-9
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| Game Design with Minecraft | Roblox Camp: Launch Your Own Obby Game | Coding Camp: Virtual Robotics and Scratch | BattleBots Camp Junior |
Program Examples for Ages 10-12
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| Roblox Developer: Imaginative | Lua Coding and Game Design | Java Coding: Build Mods with Minecraft | Python Coding 101 | BattleBots Camp with VEX Robotics | VR Game Design with Meta Quest | Digital Video Production for YouTube | 3D Printing and Modeling | Digital Art and Animation Studio with Adobe |
Program Examples for Ages 13-18
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| Java Coding for Applications & Game Development | AI Experimentation Lab with Adobe | Game Design and Development 101 with Unreal Engine | VR Game Design with Unity and Meta Quest | Python Camp: Intro to Coding & AI | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Camp | BattleBots® Camp: Robotics Engineering with VEX | Advanced Minecraft Modding with Java | 3D Printing and Modeling Camp | YouTube Camp: Digital Video Production and Effects | Machine Learning Academy: Coding Deep Neural Networks | AI and Machine Learning Academy with NVIDIA | BattleBots® Robotics Academy | Coding and AI Academy: C++ Game Programming and Algorithms | Game Design Academy with Unreal Engine 5 | Academy NEXT: Advanced Laboratory for Emerging Technologies |