iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School
iD Tech offers STEM-focused day camps at Palo Alto High School, providing hands-on learning in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts for ages...
▌ Editor's read The provided website, idtech.com, loads successfully and is the official site for iD Tech, a large STEM camp provider. While the specific Palo Alto High School location isn't individually accredited by the ACA, iD Tech as a whole is a well-established for-profit organization, operating for 26 years since 1999. The camp offers day programs for ages 7-17, focusing on subjects like coding, game development, robotics, and digital arts. They explicitly state a 1:5 staff-to-student ratio and mention that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'iD Tech Camp' generally show a rating around 4.5 stars from thousands of reviews, with parents often praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. Social media handles @idtech on Instagram and 'idtech' on Facebook are active.
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Since 200026+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School 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
- 2000 (26 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Money & Policies
- FSA eligible
- Yes — FSA / DCFSA accepted
- Sibling discount
- $25 off second child
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Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: Palo Alto, CA 94301
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School
- What ages does iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School accept?
- iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School is open to children ages 5–12. 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 iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School cost?
- iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School's hours?
- iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School?
- iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School is operated by a private business, with 26 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 iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School provide lunch?
- iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Is iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School eligible for Dependent Care FSA reimbursement?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School qualifies for Dependent Care FSA / 401(k) Dependent Care reimbursement under IRS rules covering work-enabling childcare for kids under 13. Save the camp's W-9 / EIN; you'll need it for the IRS Form 2441 filing in April.
- How does iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School compare to other stem camps in Palo Alto?
- iD Tech Camp at Palo Alto High School is one of 27 stem camps in Palo Alto 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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