iD Tech Camp - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice University
iD Tech offers week-long STEM day camps at Rice University, focusing on game development with Unreal Engine 5 for...
▌ Editor's read iD Tech operates STEM day camps at Rice University, including a Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 program for ages 7-17. The company, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi, has been operating for 26 years since 1998, and states a 1:8 staff-to-student ratio. They explicitly mention that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific Rice University location does not have a dedicated Google review page, iD Tech as a whole has a Google rating of 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with common themes praising the engaging instructors and diverse course offerings. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
iD Tech Camp - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice University serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
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: 13–17
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Phone: (888) 709-8324
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: From $1,379 USD (Payment plans available)
↗ What parents like
- Held at Rice University campus.
- Offers overnight camp option.
↘ Watch for
- High cost per week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about iD Tech Camp - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice University
- What ages does iD Tech Camp - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice University accept?
- iD Tech Camp - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice University is open to children ages 13–17. 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 - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice University cost?
- iD Tech Camp - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice University publishes $1,379/week for the standard session. That sits 45% above the $949 median for stem camps in Houston — 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 - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice University's hours?
- iD Tech Camp - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice 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 - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice University?
- iD Tech Camp - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice 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 - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice University provide lunch?
- Yes — iD Tech Camp - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice 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.
- How does iD Tech Camp - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice University compare to other stem camps in Houston?
- iD Tech Camp - Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 at Rice University is one of 39 stem camps in Houston 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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