iD Tech: Art & Animation Camp
iD Tech offers week-long day and overnight tech camps at Stanford University, focusing on subjects like art, animation, game design, and coding for ages 7-17.
▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads successfully, detailing various tech camps held at Stanford University. The 'Art & Animation Camp' is one of many specialized programs offered. iD Tech is a for-profit company, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi, and has been operating for 26 years, according to their 'About Us' page. They explicitly state a 1:5 staff-to-student ratio and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program type is primarily day camp, with overnight options also available at some locations. iD Tech is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for iD Tech generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, across many locations, with thousands of reviews. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and 'idtech' on Facebook. The camp focuses on hands-on learning in technology, utilizing university facilities.
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
iD Tech: Art & Animation Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2000 (26 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 10–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Prices are starting from and can vary.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about iD Tech: Art & Animation Camp
- What ages does iD Tech: Art & Animation Camp accept?
- iD Tech: Art & Animation Camp is open to children ages 10–12. 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: Art & Animation Camp cost?
- iD Tech: Art & Animation Camp publishes $1,429/week for the standard session. USD. Prices are starting from and can vary. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are iD Tech: Art & Animation Camp's hours?
- iD Tech: Art & Animation 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: Art & Animation Camp?
- iD Tech: Art & Animation 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: Art & Animation Camp provide lunch?
- iD Tech: Art & Animation 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.
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