iD Tech Overnight Camp at Stanford University
iD Tech offers immersive, week-long overnight STEM camps at Stanford University, focusing on coding, game...
▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads as a real camp site, offering overnight STEM camps at various university locations, including Stanford. The company was founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi and has been operating for over 25 years. They explicitly state a 1:5 staff-to-student ratio and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program type is overnight, and the company is for-profit. While iD Tech is not listed as ACA accredited, it boasts a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and engaging curriculum. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and idtech on Facebook, indicating an active online presence. The camp focuses on a wide range of tech subjects, including coding, game design, robotics, and digital arts.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–17
iD Tech Overnight Camp at Stanford University fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight 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: 10–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 450 Jane Stanford Way, Palo Alto, CA 94305, USA
- Phone: (888) 709-8324
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total $2,058/week ($1379 tuition + $679 room and board). All meals included for overnight campers. Payment plans available.
↗ What parents like
- Held at a prestigious university
- Offers a taste of collegiate life
- Hands-on STEM learning
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
- Limited spots available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about iD Tech Overnight Camp at Stanford University
- What ages does iD Tech Overnight Camp at Stanford University accept?
- iD Tech Overnight Camp at Stanford University is open to children ages 10–17. 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 Overnight Camp at Stanford University cost?
- iD Tech Overnight Camp at Stanford University publishes $2,058/week for the standard session. That sits 117% 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 Overnight Camp at Stanford University's hours?
- iD Tech Overnight Camp at Stanford University runs 24-hour residential. 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 Overnight Camp at Stanford University?
- iD Tech Overnight Camp 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 Overnight Camp at Stanford University provide lunch?
- Yes — iD Tech Overnight Camp 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 Overnight Camp at Stanford University compare to other stem camps in Palo Alto?
- iD Tech Overnight Camp 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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