iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University
iD Tech offers week-long day camps at Northwestern University focusing on Minecraft game design, coding, and other...
▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads successfully and presents a professional interface for their tech camps. While the specific 'Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University' camp is part of a larger offering, the website details their general program. iD Tech states they have been operating for 25 years, indicating significant experience in the field. They explicitly mention a 1:5 staff-to-student ratio and that all staff undergo background checks. The program type is day camp, with options for various age groups. iD Tech is a for-profit organization. Google reviews for 'iD Tech Camps' generally show a rating of around 4.5 stars from thousands of reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and 'idtech' on Facebook, both actively maintained.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.
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: 7–9
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Phone: (888) 709-8324
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Day camp from $949/week. Save $150 with code JOINCAMP. Save $50 on second course. Payment plans available from $375.
↗ What parents like
- Project-based learning
- Small class sizes
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
- Limited availability
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University
- What ages does iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University accept?
- iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University is open to children ages 7–9. 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 - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University cost?
- iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University publishes $949/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $949 median for stem camps in Evanston. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University's hours?
- iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design 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 - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University's staff-to-camper ratio?
- iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design 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 - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University?
- iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design 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 - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University provide lunch?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design 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 - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University offer financial aid?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design 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 - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University eligible for Dependent Care FSA reimbursement?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design 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 - Minecraft Game Design at Northwestern University compare to other stem camps in Evanston?
- iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design 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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