iD Tech
iD Tech offers summer camps and academies focused on STEM education, including coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts, for kids and teens.
▌ Editor's read iD Tech is a large, for-profit organization offering STEM-focused summer camps and academies. The website states they have been operating for 25 years, indicating significant experience in the field. They offer both day and overnight programs across numerous university campuses, making them a hybrid program type. A notable strength is their commitment to safety, explicitly mentioning background checks for all staff members and a low 1:8 staff-to-student ratio for camps. While they operate at various university locations, there is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website. The founder, Pete Ingram-Cauchi, is identified on their 'About Us' page.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–19
iD Tech 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 and overnight options
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based, Merit-based
Apply →
Scholarships are available for underserved students.
- FSA eligible
- Yes — FSA / DCFSA accepted
- Sibling discount
- $50 off second child
Save $50 when you buy a second camp or course
Details → - Session lengths
- 5-day (full week)
- What campers take home
- Students in the BattleBots® Camp take home a robot.
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 7–19
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192
- Phone: (888) 709-8324
- Cost notes: USD. Overnight options available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about iD Tech
- What ages does iD Tech accept?
- iD Tech is open to children ages 7–19. 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 cost?
- iD Tech publishes $1,000/week for the standard session. That sits 134% above the $428 median for stem camps in San Jose — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD. Overnight options available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are iD Tech's hours?
- iD Tech runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 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?
- iD Tech 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 provide lunch?
- iD Tech 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.
- Does iD Tech offer financial aid?
- Yes — iD Tech offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- Is iD Tech eligible for Dependent Care FSA reimbursement?
- Yes — iD Tech qualifies for Dependent Care FSA / 401(k) Dependent Care reimbursement under IRS rules covering work-enabling childcare for kids under 13. Save the camp's W-9 / EIN; you'll need it for the IRS Form 2441 filing in April.
- How does iD Tech compare to other stem camps in San Jose?
- iD Tech is one of 14 stem camps in San Jose 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare iD Tech with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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