Art & Animation Camp
STEM camp at Arizona State University for ages 7-17, with courses in coding, game dev, and robotics.
▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering various STEM programs at Arizona State University. The company, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi, has been operating for over 25 years, indicating significant experience in the field. They explicitly state a staff-to-student ratio of 1:8 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, iD Tech is a well-established for-profit organization. Google reviews for 'iD Tech Camps' generally show a rating of around 4.5 stars from thousands of reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the quality of the curriculum. The camp offers day programs, with specific courses like 'Art & Animation Camp' focusing on creative tech skills.
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
Art & Animation Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 7–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 510 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
- Phone: (888) 709-8324
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Starting at $1,049
↗ What parents like
- Taught by university-recruited instructors
- Variety of STEM courses offered
↘ Watch for
- No specific art/animation focus mentioned
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Art & Animation Camp
- What ages does Art & Animation Camp accept?
- Art & Animation Camp is open to children ages 7–9. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Art & Animation Camp cost?
- Art & Animation Camp publishes $1,049/week for the standard session. That sits 599% above the $150 median for stem camps in Tempe — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Art & Animation Camp's hours?
- Art & Animation Camp runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Art & Animation Camp?
- Art & Animation Camp is operated by a private business, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Art & Animation Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Art & Animation Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Art & Animation Camp compare to other stem camps in Tempe?
- Art & Animation Camp is one of 11 stem camps in Tempe that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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