iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University
iD Tech offers STEM-focused day and overnight camps at prestigious university campuses, including a BattleBots with...
▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads as a real camp site, offering a variety of STEM programs. The company has been operating for 25 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi, and is a for-profit entity. They explicitly state a 1:8 student-to-instructor ratio and mention that all staff undergo background checks. While iD Tech is a large national organization, specific accreditation for individual camp locations like Stanford is not listed on the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'iD Tech Camps' generally show a rating of 4.5 stars from over 2,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The BattleBots with VEX Robotics program at Stanford is a day camp, focusing on hands-on robotics and engineering skills. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and 'idtech' on Facebook, both actively maintained.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right stem fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: 10–12
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 450 Jane Stanford Way, Palo Alto, CA 94305, USA
- Phone: (888) 709-8324
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Day camp from $949/week. Overnight camp adds $679/week for room and board (ages 10-17). Optional weekday lunch $70/week.
↗ What parents like
- Held at prestigious Stanford University
- Instructors from top universities
↘ Watch for
- High cost per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University
- What ages does iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University accept?
- iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University is open to children ages 10–12. 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 - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University cost?
- iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University publishes $949/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $949 median for stem camps in Palo Alto. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University's hours?
- iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University runs 8:30 AM - 5:30 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 - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University?
- iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University 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 iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University provide lunch?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University 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 iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University compare to other stem camps in Palo Alto?
- iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Stanford University 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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