iD Tech Camps at Stanford University (Umbrella)
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▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads successfully, detailing day camps at Stanford University for ages 7-17, focusing on STEM and creative arts. The company states it has been operating for over 25 years and maintains a 1:8 staff-to-student ratio, which is favorable for individualized attention. They explicitly mention that all staff undergo background checks. While iD Tech is a large national organization, this specific Stanford location is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for iD Tech (the umbrella organization) are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.6 stars from over 2,000 reviews, often praising the engaging instructors and diverse course offerings. The program type is day camp, and the owner type is for-profit. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and idTech on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 7–18
iD Tech Camps at Stanford University (Umbrella) 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
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 7–18
- 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 University (Umbrella)
- What ages does iD Tech Camps at Stanford University (Umbrella) accept?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford University (Umbrella) is open to children ages 7–18. 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 University (Umbrella) cost?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford University (Umbrella) 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 University (Umbrella)'s hours?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford University (Umbrella) 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 University (Umbrella)?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford University (Umbrella) 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 University (Umbrella) provide lunch?
- Yes — iD Tech Camps at Stanford University (Umbrella) 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 University (Umbrella) offer extended care?
- Yes — iD Tech Camps at Stanford University (Umbrella) 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 University (Umbrella) compare to other stem camps in Palo Alto?
- iD Tech Camps at Stanford University (Umbrella) 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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