iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University
iD Tech offers STEM-focused day and overnight camps at university campuses, including a BattleBots with VEX Robotics...
▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads as a real camp site, offering a variety of STEM programs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The 'About Us' page indicates that iD Tech has been operating for over 25 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and that their staff-to-student ratio is 1:8. The BattleBots with VEX Robotics program at Northwestern University is a day camp, with overnight options available for other programs. iD Tech has a strong online presence, with a Google review rating of 4.7 stars based on over 1,000 reviews for their general programs. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and 'idtech' on Facebook. The company is a for-profit entity.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
iD Tech Camp - 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
- 2001 (25 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: 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 Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University
- What ages does iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University accept?
- iD Tech Camp - 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 Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University cost?
- iD Tech Camp - 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 Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University's hours?
- iD Tech Camp - 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 Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University's staff-to-camper ratio?
- iD Tech Camp - 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 Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University?
- iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University 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 Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University provide lunch?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp - 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 Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University offer financial aid?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp - 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).
- Is iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University eligible for Dependent Care FSA reimbursement?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp - BattleBots with VEX Robotics 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 - BattleBots with VEX Robotics at Northwestern University compare to other stem camps in Evanston?
- iD Tech Camp - 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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