Camp · STEM · Ages 10–12 · $1,249/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 10–12

iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University

Oakland · $1,249/week

Learn digital art and animation with Adobe Animate in an all-girls environment.

▌ Editor's read The iD Tech All Girls program at Carnegie Mellon University focuses on digital art and animation using Adobe software. The website, idtech.com/girls, loads successfully and provides detailed program information. iD Tech, as a larger organization, has been operating for 26 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi. They explicitly state a staff-to-student ratio of 1:8 and mention that all staff undergo background checks, which is a strong safety indicator. While the specific Carnegie Mellon program isn't individually accredited by the ACA, iD Tech as a whole is a well-established for-profit entity. Google reviews for iD Tech generally show a high rating, often around 4.5 stars from thousands of reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the practical skills their children acquire. The program is a day camp format, and social media handles like @idtech on Instagram and 'idTech' on Facebook are active.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–12

iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University 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
2000 (26 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 10–12
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
  • Phone: (888) 709-8324
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Day camp from $1049/week. Overnight camp adds $679/week for room and board (ages 10-17). Optional weekday lunch $70/week. Save $150 with code JOINCAMP. Save $50 on second course. Payment plans available from $375.

↗ What parents like

  • All-girls environment
  • Learn Adobe Animate

↘ Watch for

  • High cost
  • Limited availability

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University

What ages does iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University accept?
iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University 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 All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University publishes $1,249/week for the standard session. That sits 32% above the $949 median for stem camps in Pittsburgh — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Day camp from $1049/week. Overnight camp adds $679/week for room and board (ages 10-17). Optional weekday lunch $70/week. Save $150 with code JOINCAMP. Save $50 on second course. Payment plans available from $375. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University's hours?
iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University 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 All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University?
iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University is operated by a private business, with 26 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 All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University provide lunch?
Yes — iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University 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 All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University offer extended care?
Yes — iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University compare to other stem camps in Pittsburgh?
iD Tech All Girls - Digital Art & Animation with Adobe at Carnegie Mellon University is one of 33 stem camps in Pittsburgh 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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