iD Tech @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp
In this popular Minecraft camp, students will learn how to build their own game from the ground up using Minecraft.
▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads successfully and presents itself as a legitimate summer camp provider, specializing in tech education. The company was founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi and has been operating for 26 years, since 1998. They explicitly state a 1:8 staff-to-student ratio and mention that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific UCLA location doesn't have its own Google reviews, iD Tech as a whole has a 4.6-star rating from over 1,700 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the quality of the tech education. The program type is day camp, and the owner type is for-profit. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no specific state license number for California was found on their website.
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Since 200026+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
iD Tech @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp 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 science/tech 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: Science/Tech
- Ages: 7–9
- 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 is per week and varies by date.
↗ What parents like
- Prestigious university location
- Take-home portfolio project
↘ Watch for
- High cost per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about iD Tech @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp
- What ages does iD Tech @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp accept?
- iD Tech @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp 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 @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp cost?
- iD Tech @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp publishes $1,454/week for the standard session. Price is per week and varies by date. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are iD Tech @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp's hours?
- iD Tech @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp 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 — Minecraft Game Design Camp?
- iD Tech @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp 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 @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp provide lunch?
- iD Tech @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp 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 — Minecraft Game Design Camp compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- iD Tech @ UCLA — Minecraft Game Design Camp 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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