Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab
iD Tech offers week-long day camps focused on STEM education, including game design and app creation, for kids and teens at university campuses nationwide.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the iD Tech locations page, which is a legitimate camp provider offering various STEM programs, including game design and app creation. iD Tech has been operating for 25 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi, and is a for-profit organization. They offer day camps with a published staff-to-student ratio of 1:8, and their website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for 'Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab' were not found, iD Tech as a whole has a strong online presence with generally positive reviews, often highlighting the quality of instruction and engaging curriculum. They are not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and 'idtech' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab 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 stem 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
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 10–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: Jacksonville, FL 32224
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab
- What ages does Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab accept?
- Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab 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 Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab cost?
- Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab's hours?
- Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab 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 Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab?
- Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab 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 Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab provide lunch?
- Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab 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 Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab compare to other stem camps in Jacksonville?
- Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab is one of 23 stem camps in Jacksonville 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 Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab 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.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
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