iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University
iD Tech offers STEM-focused summer camps at Northwestern University, specializing in AI, machine learning, coding,...
▌ Editor's read iD Tech is a well-established for-profit organization that has been operating for 26 years, offering STEM-focused summer camps across numerous university campuses, including Northwestern University. The website, idtech.com, loads successfully and provides extensive information about their programs, which include AI, machine learning, coding, game development, and robotics. They explicitly state a low student-to-instructor ratio of 8:1 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, iD Tech boasts a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The program type is primarily day camp, though some overnight options may be available at other locations. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and idTech on Facebook, both actively maintained.
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2000 (26 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- 1:10
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based
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Scholarships are available for underserved students. Individual and group applications are accepted.
- FSA eligible
- Yes — FSA / DCFSA accepted
- Sibling discount
- $50 off second child
Save $50 when you buy a second camp or course, whether it's in another topic or for another course.
Details → - Session lengths
- 5-day (full week)
- What campers take home
- Depending on the program, your child or teen will earn a portfolio-boosting certificate endorsed by iD Tech and/or one of our prestigious partners.
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 13–17
- 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 Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University
- What ages does iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University accept?
- iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University cost?
- iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University publishes $1,299/week for the standard session. That sits 37% 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 Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University's hours?
- iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning 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 Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University's staff-to-camper ratio?
- iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning 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 Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University?
- iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning 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 Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University provide lunch?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning 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 Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University offer financial aid?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning 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).
- Is iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University eligible for Dependent Care FSA reimbursement?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University 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 Camp - AI and Machine Learning at Northwestern University compare to other stem camps in Evanston?
- iD Tech Camp - AI and Machine Learning 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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