iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp
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▌ Editor's read The iD Tech Camps at Stanford website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for ages 13-17 in various STEM fields. The company, iD Tech, has been operating for over 25 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi, and is a for-profit entity. They explicitly state a 1:8 staff-to-student ratio and mention that all staff undergo background checks. While iD Tech is a large national organization, this specific Stanford location is not individually listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for iD Tech generally show a high rating, often around 4.5 stars from thousands of reviews across various locations, with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The camp leverages the prestige of Stanford University's campus, offering a professional and inspiring setting for its tech-focused programs.
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
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: 13–17
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 94305, USA
- Phone: (888) 709-8324
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Day camp from $1,379/week. Optional overnight add-on from $679/week for room and board (all meals included). Optional weekday lunch from $70/week. Payment plans available.
↗ What parents like
- Prestigious university location
- Balance of skill and fun
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp
- What ages does iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp accept?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp is open to children ages 13–17. 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 — Ages 13–17 Day Camp cost?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp 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. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp's hours?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp 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 Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day 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 iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day 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.
- Does iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- How does iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp compare to other stem camps in Palo Alto?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford — Ages 13–17 Day Camp 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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