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