iD Tech Camps
iD Tech offers technology-focused summer camps and academies for kids and teens, providing hands-on learning in...
▌ Editor's read iD Tech operates technology-focused summer camps and academies for ages 7-17, with programs held at over 150 university campuses across the US, including Stanford, NYU, and UCLA. The website states they have been operating for 25 years and were founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi. They offer both day and overnight options, classifying them as a hybrid program type. The camp explicitly states a 1:5 staff-to-student ratio and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'iD Tech Camps' show an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. iD Tech is a for-profit organization, focusing on STEM education.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here
iD Tech Camps is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. specialty programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
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 →
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: not listed
- Address: 2540 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95131
- Phone: (888) 709-8324
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Price varies by course and location. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
↗ What parents like
- Wide range of tech courses
- Held at prestigious universities
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
- No specific pricing available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about iD Tech Camps
- What ages does iD Tech Camps accept?
- iD Tech Camps is open to children ages not listed. 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 Camps cost?
- iD Tech Camps publishes $1,000/week for the standard session. Price varies by course and location. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs iD Tech Camps?
- iD Tech Camps 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 Camps provide lunch?
- iD Tech Camps 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.
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