Camp · STEM · Ages 7–9 · $1,249/week
▌ STEM · Ages 7–9

iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square

Greenwich Village · $1,249/week · ★ 4.2 (5 reviews)

iD Tech's Roblox Game Design Camp at NYU teaches students aged 7-9 how to create their own Roblox games.

▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering various STEM programs including Minecraft Game Design at NYU. The company has been operating for 25 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi, and is a for-profit entity. They explicitly state a staff-to-student ratio of 1:8 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program at NYU is a day camp, catering to ages 7-17. While iD Tech is a large organization, this specific program is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for iD Tech generally show a rating of 4.5 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and idTech on Facebook.
Since 200125+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 7–9

iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square 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

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

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.

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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: 60 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012, USA
  • Phone: (888) 709-8324
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $1,249 USD / 1 Week

↗ What parents like

  • Project-based learning
  • On-campus experience at NYU
  • Small class sizes

↘ Watch for

  • High cost
  • Limited availability

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square

What ages does iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square accept?
iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square 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 NYU - Washington Square cost?
iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square publishes $1,249/week for the standard session. That sits 32% above the $949 median for stem camps in New York — 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 NYU - Washington Square's hours?
iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square 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 NYU - Washington Square's staff-to-camper ratio?
iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square 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 NYU - Washington Square?
iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square 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 NYU - Washington Square provide lunch?
Yes — iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square 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 NYU - Washington Square offer financial aid?
Yes — iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square 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 NYU - Washington Square eligible for Dependent Care FSA reimbursement?
Yes — iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square 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 NYU - Washington Square compare to other stem camps in New York?
iD Tech Camp - Minecraft Game Design at NYU - Washington Square is one of 20 stem camps in New York 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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