iD Tech Camp - Coding 101 at Carnegie Mellon University
iD Tech at Carnegie Mellon offers a weeklong Coding 101 camp for kids and teens.
▌ Editor's read iD Tech is a well-established for-profit organization that has been operating for 26 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi. The website, idtech.com, loads successfully and provides extensive information about their programs. They offer a variety of STEM camps, including coding, game development, and robotics, for ages 7-17, with both day and overnight options available at various university locations, including Carnegie Mellon. The camp explicitly states a 1:8 staff-to-student ratio and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'iD Tech Camps' generally show a rating of 4.5 stars across thousands of reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited.
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
iD Tech Camp - Coding 101 at Carnegie Mellon University 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
- 2000 (26 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 7–9
- 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 $949/week. Overnight camp adds $679/week for room and board (ages 10-17). Optional weekday lunch $70/week.
↗ What parents like
- Prestigious university campus
- Beginner-friendly coding course
- Day and overnight options
↘ Watch for
- High cost
- Lunch not included in base price
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about iD Tech Camp - Coding 101 at Carnegie Mellon University
- What ages does iD Tech Camp - Coding 101 at Carnegie Mellon University accept?
- iD Tech Camp - Coding 101 at Carnegie Mellon University 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 - Coding 101 at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
- iD Tech Camp - Coding 101 at Carnegie Mellon University publishes $949/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $949 median for stem camps in Pittsburgh. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are iD Tech Camp - Coding 101 at Carnegie Mellon University's hours?
- iD Tech Camp - Coding 101 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 Camp - Coding 101 at Carnegie Mellon University?
- iD Tech Camp - Coding 101 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 Camp - Coding 101 at Carnegie Mellon University provide lunch?
- iD Tech Camp - Coding 101 at Carnegie Mellon University 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 - Coding 101 at Carnegie Mellon University compare to other stem camps in Pittsburgh?
- iD Tech Camp - Coding 101 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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