iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus
Design and build your own worlds in Minecraft at this creative camp on the MIT campus.
▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads as a real camp site, showcasing a variety of STEM programs. The company has been operating for 25 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi, and is a for-profit entity. They explicitly state a 1:8 staff-to-student ratio and mention that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific 'Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus' program is a day camp, iD Tech offers both day and overnight options across various locations. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for iD Tech generally show a rating of around 4.5 stars based on thousands of reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and 'idTech' on Facebook.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus 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
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 7–9
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
- Phone: (888) 709-8324
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Price starts at $1,099. Day and overnight options are available based on location.
↗ What parents like
- Creative game design
- Prestigious location
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus
- What ages does iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus accept?
- iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus 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 MIT Campus cost?
- iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus publishes $1,099/week for the standard session. That sits 16% above the $949 median for stem camps in Cambridge — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus's hours?
- iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus 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.
- Who runs iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus?
- iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus 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 MIT Campus provide lunch?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus 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.
- How does iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus compare to other stem camps in Cambridge?
- iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at MIT Campus is one of 33 stem camps in Cambridge 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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