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

iD Tech @ Caltech — Minecraft Game Design Camp

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

Learn to create your own Minecraft mods and custom gameplay experiences at this week-long summer camp at Caltech.

▌ Editor's read iD Tech is a well-established for-profit organization that has been operating for 26 years, offering technology education programs since 1999. The website, idtech.com, loads successfully and provides extensive information about their programs, including the Minecraft Game Design Camp at Caltech. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and maintain a 1:8 staff-to-student ratio. While iD Tech is not listed as ACA accredited, they operate at numerous university campuses nationwide. Google reviews for 'iD Tech' generally show a rating of around 4.5 stars from thousands of reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the quality of the tech education. The Caltech specific program is a day camp, focusing on immersive tech learning experiences.
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Since 200026+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–9

iD Tech @ Caltech — Minecraft Game Design 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
2000 (26 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 — Minecraft Game Design Camp

What ages does iD Tech @ Caltech — Minecraft Game Design Camp accept?
iD Tech @ Caltech — Minecraft Game Design 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 — Minecraft Game Design Camp cost?
iD Tech @ Caltech — Minecraft Game Design 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 — Minecraft Game Design Camp's hours?
iD Tech @ Caltech — Minecraft Game Design 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 — Minecraft Game Design Camp?
iD Tech @ Caltech — Minecraft Game Design Camp is operated by a private business, with 26 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 — Minecraft Game Design Camp provide lunch?
iD Tech @ Caltech — Minecraft Game Design 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 — Minecraft Game Design Camp compare to other science/tech camps in Pasadena?
iD Tech @ Caltech — Minecraft Game Design 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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