Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 13–17 · $1,454/week
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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 13–17

iD Tech @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5

Westwood · $1,454/week · ★ 4.6 (2563 reviews)

Learn game development fundamentals using the powerful Unreal Engine 5.

▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads successfully and presents itself as a legitimate provider of tech education camps. The company was founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi and has been operating for 25 years, indicating significant experience in the field. They explicitly state a staff-to-student ratio of 1:8 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. While iD Tech offers programs at UCLA, it is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Google reviews for 'iD Tech' generally show a high rating, often around 4.5 stars from thousands of reviews, with common themes praising the engaging instructors and the quality of the tech education. The program at UCLA is a day camp focused on game development using Unreal Engine 5, targeting ages 7-17. The company is a for-profit entity. Social media handles are @idtech on Instagram and 'idtech' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

iD Tech @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 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 science/tech, 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
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
  • Address: 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095
  • Phone: (888) 709-8324
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Price for 'Game Development 101 with Unreal Engine 5' camp.

↗ What parents like

  • Use industry-standard software
  • Create impressive 3D games

↘ Watch for

  • Steep learning curve

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about iD Tech @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5

What ages does iD Tech @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 accept?
iD Tech @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 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 @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 cost?
iD Tech @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 publishes $1,454/week for the standard session. Price for 'Game Development 101 with Unreal Engine 5' camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are iD Tech @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5's hours?
iD Tech @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 runs 8:30 AM–5:00 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 @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5?
iD Tech @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 is operated by a private business, with 25 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 @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 provide lunch?
iD Tech @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 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 @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
iD Tech @ UCLA — Game Dev 101 with Unreal Engine 5 is one of 525 science/tech camps in Los Angeles 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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