iD Tech @ Caltech — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5
Learn the fundamentals of game development with Unreal Engine 5 at this week-long summer camp at Caltech.
▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads as a legitimate camp site, detailing a variety of tech programs including the 'Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5' course at Caltech. The company was founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi and has been operating for over 25 years, serving over 500,000 students. They explicitly state a 1:8 staff-to-student ratio and mention that all staff undergo background checks. While iD Tech is not listed as ACA accredited, it operates at numerous university campuses. Google reviews for 'iD Tech' generally show a rating of around 4.5 stars based on thousands of reviews, with common themes praising the engaging instructors and diverse course offerings. The program offers both day and overnight options, making it a hybrid program type.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
iD Tech @ Caltech — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 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 science/tech, 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: Science/Tech
- Ages: 13–17
- 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 — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5
- What ages does iD Tech @ Caltech — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 accept?
- iD Tech @ Caltech — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 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 @ Caltech — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 cost?
- iD Tech @ Caltech — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 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 — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5's hours?
- iD Tech @ Caltech — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 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 — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5?
- iD Tech @ Caltech — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 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 — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 provide lunch?
- iD Tech @ Caltech — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 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 — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 compare to other science/tech camps in Pasadena?
- iD Tech @ Caltech — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 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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