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iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University

Evanston · $1,399/week · ★ 4.6 (916 reviews)

iD Tech All Girls offers STEM-focused day camps at Northwestern University, empowering girls through hands-on...

▌ Editor's read The iD Tech All Girls program at Northwestern University is part of the larger iD Tech organization, which has been operating for 26 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi. The website, idtech.com/girls, loads successfully and details various STEM programs specifically for girls, including robotics, coding, and game development. The program is a day camp format, with a stated staff-to-student ratio of 1:8, indicating individualized attention. The site explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, iD Tech has a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews for its general programs, with many parents praising the engaging instructors and the quality of the curriculum. Social media handles are active, including @idtechcamps on Instagram and 'idtechcamps' on Facebook. The organization is a for-profit entity specializing in technology education.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–12

iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University 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
2000 (26 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:10

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

Scholarships are available for underserved and underrepresented students. An application is required.

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Sibling discount
$50 off second child

Save $50 when you add additional courses or siblings within the same qualifying term. Savings apply automatically at checkout when using the same account. Note: Automatic savings do not apply to Online Private Lessons.

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Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Campers work on various projects depending on the course they choose, from 3D printing to coding and AI.

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 10–12
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
  • Phone: (888) 709-8324
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: From $1,179 USD (Payment plans available)

↗ What parents like

  • Small class sizes
  • University campus setting

↘ Watch for

  • High cost

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University

What ages does iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University accept?
iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University 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 All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University cost?
iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University publishes $1,399/week for the standard session. That sits 47% above the $949 median for stem camps in Evanston — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. From $1,179 USD (Payment plans available) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University's hours?
iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University runs 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
What is iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University's staff-to-camper ratio?
iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University publishes a 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
Who runs iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University?
iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University 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 All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University provide lunch?
Yes — iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University offer financial aid?
Yes — iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University 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).
How does iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University compare to other stem camps in Evanston?
iD Tech All Girls - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University is one of 18 stem camps in Evanston 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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