iD Tech Camp at MIT
iD Tech offers STEM-focused day camps at MIT, providing hands-on learning in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts for ages 7-17.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, while a general iD Tech locations page, confirms iD Tech operates at MIT. iD Tech is a for-profit organization that has been operating for 25 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi. They offer day camps with a published staff-to-student ratio of 1:5 and explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. The program type is day camp, focusing on STEM subjects for ages 7-17. Google reviews for 'iD Tech Camps' generally show a rating of 4.5 stars across thousands of reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the quality of the curriculum. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and idTech on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
iD Tech Camp at MIT is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
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: 7–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA 02139
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about iD Tech Camp at MIT
- What ages does iD Tech Camp at MIT accept?
- iD Tech Camp at MIT is open to children ages 7–17. 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 at MIT cost?
- iD Tech Camp at MIT doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are iD Tech Camp at MIT's hours?
- iD Tech Camp at MIT runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 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 at MIT?
- iD Tech Camp at MIT 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 at MIT provide lunch?
- iD Tech Camp at MIT does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does iD Tech Camp at MIT compare to other stem camps in Cambridge?
- iD Tech Camp at MIT 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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