iD Tech Camps

Why We Like It

iD Tech is what you choose when you want your kid to come home transformed, not just educated. The university campus setting, talented instructors, and immersive project-based curriculum create a week that kids talk about for years. The price is steep, but for a motivated 10–15 year old, one iD Tech week often sparks a genuine lifelong passion for technology.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Immersive week-long camps on real university campuses — powerful aspiration signal
• Expert instructors (average age 21, vetted college students and recent grads)
• Broad STEM tracks: Python, Java, game design, AI, robotics, 3D printing, filmmaking

Cons

• Expensive — one week costs as much as a year of self-paced software
• Summer-only availability for most locations

Score Breakdown

Programs were evaluated on curriculum quality and real skill development, student engagement and retention, instructor quality, and value relative to cost.