VR Design with Unity and Meta Quest 2

Price: Starting at $1,499
Age: 13 - 17
Skill Level: Beginner–Advanced
Format: iD Tech Camps | Small-Group, On-Campus
Duration: Weeklong program, 8 hours per day

About This Course

The best game makers are the ones who play them. Step directly into your game with virtual reality and the Meta Quest 2—an all-in-one wireless VR system. You’ll pair it with Unity, an industry-standard game engine, to learn the basics of coding and create your own interactive experience. Bring awesome worlds to life that you can see, hear, and lose yourself in through the immersion of 360 audio and video. Your Meta Quest 2 and all of your models, designs, and levels will go home with you so you can continue building an immersive, imaginative virtual realm.

Topics Covered

Use game objects, models, and levels to create VR environments
Program interactions with C#
Think in 3D to create virtual reality experiences
Develop coding and design skills

Sample Schedule

Here’s a sample of what a week in the course could look like. Please keep in mind that students will progress at varying paces; this is a general outline of the key material and overall student experience.

Monday: Build a Basic 3D Object

Students will navigate the Unity interface and learn how to create Prefab Assets. They’ll build a basic 3D object such as a desk or block car and then customize it with colored materials.

Tuesday: Learn Basics of C# & Layering Code

Next, students will learn the basics of C# and layering code. They’ll implement variables, conditional statements, and other essential coding elements into a Unity script.

Wednesday: Integrate Meta Quest 2 VR Headset with Unity

Building off their skills, students will integrate the Meta Quest 2 VR headset with Unity. Then, they’ll dive into art direction and the game development pipeline.

Thursday: Use VR-Optimized Level Design Techniques

Students will explore more advanced VR interactions in their game projects. Then, they’ll use VR-optimized level design techniques to build levels for their game.

Friday: Add Elements, Complete Projects & Playtest

To wrap up the week, students will complete their VR projects, add additional elements to their games, and playtest their projects with their peers.

Portfolio-Boosting Diploma & Transcript

At the conclusion of your child's course, they will receive an official iD Tech diploma and course transcript outlining the skills they learned over the course of the week.

Learn from the best.

Passion for tech. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your child. With 23 years of experience, we know there's no replacement for the best teacher. It's no surprise that iconic companies like Google, EA, Microsoft, and Disney hire the same talent we do. Our iD Certified instructors possess the whole package of skills that top employers seek.

100% USA-based, adult instructors
Recruited from top universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU
Rigorous background and reference checks
Robust training programs and certification
Adherence to American Camp Association accredited guidelines

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

“My time as an iD instructor was really formative. I stayed with STEM in college as a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, and now I’m working at Google in Chicago. If you find yourself thinking about STEM-related things outside of school, follow that passion. Major in it. Keep pursuing it.”

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer
at Bethesda Softworks

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

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.”

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

Instructor Highlights

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.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is VR?

Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive, simulated world that users can interact with, often by using hardware like a Meta Quest headset.

Why should my child learn about VR?

The benefits of VR and AR for teens include building knowledge for a rapidly growing industry, exploring the new frontier of apps and gaming, opening doors to a new generation of entrepreneurship and ecommerce, and harnessing tech that can help others.

What college and career opportunities can this course lead to?

The global market for augmented, virtual reality, and mixed reality is expected to grow to nearly $300 billion U.S. dollars by 2024. Many developers rely heavily on Unity, the 3D engine that fuels everything from gaming to industrial design, to create the most immersive experiences.

Of the many STEM jobs of the future, VR and AR programmers, developers, designers, technicians, and product managers are sure to be among some of the most exciting out there.

Is this course suitable for all skill levels?

Yes, this course is designed for beginner to advanced students. Our small class size ensures that each student receives individual attention and has the freedom to learn at their own pace.

What is the camp experience like?

At our on-campus programs, students get inspired by iconic architecture, learn in our next-gen labs, and get a taste of collegiate life. With our small classes, your child will progress at their own pace with the hottest software and hardware, while learning from carefully-vetted talent sought by companies like Google, Apple, EA, and Disney. They hire who we hire.

As the only STEM educator rooted in 23+ years of legendary camp traditions, we know that when learning is fun, kids and teens stick with it! At camp, students build relationships in a fun and inclusive campus setting, and in between sessions in the labs, can be found diving into high-energy outdoor games and video game tournaments, and bonding over legendary iD traditions like raffles, pie-your-instructor Fridays, and so much more.