iD Tech Camps at Rice University
iD Tech Camps at Rice University offers week-long day camps focused on STEM subjects like coding, game development,...
▌ Editor's read iD Tech Camps at Rice University is part of a larger national program that has been operating for 26 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi. The website, idtech.com, loads successfully and provides extensive information about their STEM-focused day camps for ages 7-17. Programs include coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts, with a stated staff-to-student ratio of 1:5. The site explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While not individually accredited by the ACA, iD Tech is a prominent name in youth tech education. Google reviews for 'iD Tech Camps' generally show a rating around 4.5 stars across thousands of reviews, indicating broad satisfaction. The program is clearly for-profit and offers a diverse curriculum at various university locations, including Rice University.
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
iD Tech Camps at Rice University is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
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: 7–17
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Phone: (888) 709-8324
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Price starts at $1099. Varies by location and program.
↗ What parents like
- Learn from industry experts
- Build a portfolio
- Small group instruction
↘ Watch for
- High cost
- Limited spots available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about iD Tech Camps at Rice University
- What ages does iD Tech Camps at Rice University accept?
- iD Tech Camps at Rice University is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Camps at Rice University cost?
- iD Tech Camps at Rice University publishes $1,099/week for the standard session. That sits 16% above the $949 median for stem camps in Houston — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Price starts at $1099. Varies by location and program. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are iD Tech Camps at Rice University's hours?
- iD Tech Camps 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 Camps at Rice University?
- iD Tech Camps 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 Camps at Rice University provide lunch?
- Yes — iD Tech Camps 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 Camps at Rice University compare to other stem camps in Houston?
- iD Tech Camps 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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