I got to work with kids and teach about the intersectionality of technology and art.
What I wish was different
The hours were very long most weeks, 50-55 hours.
Advice
If you really like kids and technology, go for it, because I still had a good time this summer, but be prepared for long days and annoying parents.
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Programming Instructor
July - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
There was a friendly community and instructors got to participate in fun activities along with students.
What I wish was different
The hours are a little dense and some of the course material is incompatible with the software installed on the computers.
Advice
Make sure you have some flexibility over what you're assigned to. Other than that just have fun teaching!
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Camp instructor
June - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
It was pretty good pay for a camp, and I did day camp so it was basically a 9-5 job. The staff was also really cool.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a longer break, and that the leadership staff was more caring toward everything.
Advice
It’s very mentally and psychically draining but it’s usually rewarding at the end of the week. Also if you’re looking to get better at troubleshooting it’s a great job because that’s 80% of what you do.
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Instructor, Tech Coordinator
May - July 2017 • Austin, TX
What I liked
Fun environment, learning about different technologies to teach to kids, working with great teams of people
What I wish was different
Advice
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Instructor
June - August 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The atmosphere was very friendly and the team began to feel like a family.
What I wish was different
The hours are a bit imposing, expect to work overtime, but I don't see how they can really solve that.
Advice
If you're not good with kids, you will not be able to handle this job. It is a LOT of responsibility, and even if you're supposed to teach teens, be prepared to have to handle kids as young as 7.
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summer camp instructor
June - August 2018 • Stanford, CA
What I liked
Teaching coding and building own laptop course
What I wish was different
The work time schedules
Advice
Team work and effective communication is critical for success while interning here
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Lead Instructor
June - August 2018 • Berkeley, CA
What I liked
Working at a camp was a fun and engaging job and it was great to spend time in an upbeat environment. I loved getting to share my knowledge of code with my students. Additionally, the other instructors were awesome and I made some great friends!
What I wish was different
The job was quite tiring and the long days didn't leave a ton of time to do many personal projects.
Advice
If you're a first-year students looking for a fun experience sharing your coding knowledge, iD Tech is a super fun way to spend your summer! Just make sure you're prepared for the craziness that comes with teaching children!
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Instructor
June - August 2017 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
Teaching kids and bringing them into the video games industry
What I wish was different
Director of camp struggled with common management tactics
Advice
Mentally prepare yourself for dealing with kids and get good sleep when you have time off
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Instructor/Tech Coordinator
June 2015 - August 2017 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I loved working with students that were passionate about learning interesting STEM topics
What I wish was different
The hours were very long, between 55 to 75 hours a week depending on location and position.
Advice
Try to get a position at an overnight camp in order to get housing.
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Tech Counselor
June - August 2019 • University of Miami, FL
What I liked
I loved teaching the campers a subject I am passionate about and watching them create wonderful, thoughtful work.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Instructor
June - August 2018 • Madison, NJ
What I liked
I enjoyed working and interacting with my coworkers while teaching the kids how to become youtubers.
What I wish was different
I would have liked if the kids generally had more knowledge of how to operate computers and basic operations.
Advice
Expect the kids to know nothing related to what you are teaching and when creating lesson plans dumb the concepts down to the most basic steps.
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Instructor
May 2017 • Las Vegas, NV
What I liked
Interacting with students and being able to teach them programming
What I wish was different
Less hours, higher pay for their expectations
Advice
Super tiring and draining job, but was completely worth it! :)
