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iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square

Greenwich Village · $1,279/week · ★ 4.2 (5 reviews)

iD Tech's Roblox Developer camp at NYU teaches students aged 10-12 how to code in Lua and create their own Roblox games.

▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads as a real camp site, offering a wide range of STEM programs. The company has been operating for 25 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi. They explicitly state a 1:8 staff-to-student ratio and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program at NYU Washington Square is a day camp, focusing on Roblox development with Lua coding. iD Tech is a for-profit organization. While not ACA accredited, the company has a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with many parents praising the engaging instructors and the practical skills their children learned. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and idTech on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–12

iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right stem fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 10–12
  • 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: $1,279 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square

What ages does iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square accept?
iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square is open to children ages 10–12. 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square cost?
iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square publishes $1,279/week for the standard session. That sits 35% 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square's hours?
iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square's staff-to-camper ratio?
iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square?
iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square provide lunch?
Yes — iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square offer financial aid?
Yes — iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square eligible for Dependent Care FSA reimbursement?
Yes — iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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 - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding at NYU - Washington Square compare to other stem camps in New York?
iD Tech Camp - Roblox Developer: Lua Coding 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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