Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 7–9 · $1,279/week
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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 7–9

iD Tech @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp

Pasadena · $1,279/week · ★ 4.7 (770 reviews)

Learn the fundamentals of coding at this week-long introductory summer camp at Caltech.

▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp provider. The company, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi, has been operating for 25 years, indicating significant experience in the field. They offer a 1:8 staff-to-student ratio and state that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific Caltech location doesn't have a separate Google review profile, iD Tech as a whole has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with common themes praising the engaging instructors and diverse course offerings. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. iD Tech offers day camps focused on various technology subjects like coding, game design, and robotics, catering to different age groups and skill levels. The company is a for-profit entity.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–9

iD Tech @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp 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 science/tech program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 7–9
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Address: 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125
  • Phone: (888) 709-8324
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Price starts at $1,279 for a one-week day camp.

↗ What parents like

  • Held at a prestigious university
  • Hands-on project-based learning

↘ Watch for

  • High cost for a day camp

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about iD Tech @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp

What ages does iD Tech @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp accept?
iD Tech @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp is open to children ages 7–9. 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 @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp cost?
iD Tech @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp publishes $1,279/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are iD Tech @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp's hours?
iD Tech @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp runs 9:00 AM–5:00 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 @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp?
iD Tech @ Caltech — Coding 101 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 @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp provide lunch?
iD Tech @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp 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 @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp compare to other science/tech camps in Pasadena?
iD Tech @ Caltech — Coding 101 Camp is one of 13 science/tech camps in Pasadena 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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