iD Tech Camps at Stanford
iD Tech Camps at Stanford offers week-long day camps for kids and teens focusing on STEM subjects like coding, game...
▌ Editor's read The iD Tech Camps at Stanford website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. The camp is part of the larger iD Tech organization, which has been operating for 26 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi. They offer day camps with a stated staff-to-student ratio of 1:5, and their website confirms that all staff undergo background checks. Programs are focused on STEM, including coding, game development, robotics, and digital arts for ages 7-17. While the specific Stanford location isn't individually accredited by the ACA, iD Tech as a whole is a well-established for-profit entity. Google reviews for iD Tech generally show a rating of 4.5 stars or higher across many locations, with a high volume of reviews, often praising the engaging instructors and diverse course offerings.
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
iD Tech Camps at Stanford is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
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 →
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: View sample schedule Courses fill fast. Finding current availability... Courses available at Stanford University Ages All Interests All Programs All More about our coding camps Stanford University Palo Alto, CA 94305-2004 Find nearby locations Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 94305
- Phone: (888) 709-8324
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Starting price for one-week camp. Payment plans available.
↗ What parents like
- Held at Stanford University
- Wide range of tech courses
↘ Watch for
- High cost
- Limited availability
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about iD Tech Camps at Stanford
- What ages does iD Tech Camps at Stanford accept?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Camps at Stanford cost?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford publishes $1,379/week for the standard session. That sits 45% above the $949 median for stem camps in Palo Alto — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Starting price for one-week camp. Payment plans available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are iD Tech Camps at Stanford's hours?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford 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 Camps at Stanford?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford 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 Camps at Stanford provide lunch?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford 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.
- How does iD Tech Camps at Stanford compare to other stem camps in Palo Alto?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford 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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