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▌ STEM · Ages 10–12

iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University

Palo Alto · $949/week · ★ 4.7 (3339 reviews)

iD Tech offers immersive STEM education, including Roblox Lua coding at Stanford, for kids and teens to develop tech...

▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads as a real camp site, offering a variety of STEM programs. While the specific 'Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University' program is part of their larger offerings, iD Tech as a whole is not listed in the ACA directory. The website states they have been operating for 26 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi, and is a for-profit organization. They explicitly mention a 1:8 staff-to-student ratio and that all staff undergo background checks. The program type is hybrid, offering both day and overnight options. Google reviews for iD Tech 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 tech education. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and idTech on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–12

iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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 and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2000 (26 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:10

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

Scholarships are available for underserved students. Individual and group applications are accepted.

FSA eligible
Yes — FSA / DCFSA accepted
Sibling discount
$50 off second child

Save $50 when you buy a second camp or course, whether it's in another topic or for another course.

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Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Depending on the program, your child or teen will earn a portfolio-boosting certificate endorsed by iD Tech and/or one of our prestigious partners.

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: Yes
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University

What ages does iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University accept?
iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University cost?
iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University's hours?
iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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.
What is iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University's staff-to-camper ratio?
iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University publishes a 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
Who runs iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University?
iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University provide lunch?
Yes — iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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.
Does iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University offer financial aid?
Yes — iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
Is iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University eligible for Dependent Care FSA reimbursement?
Yes — iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at Stanford University compare to other stem camps in Palo Alto?
iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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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