iD Tech @ UCLA — Mobile Game Design and App Creation
Design and create your own mobile games and apps at UCLA.
▌ Editor's read iD Tech's website loads as a legitimate camp site, detailing a variety of tech-focused programs. The company has been operating for 26 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi, and offers programs at over 150 campuses, including UCLA. They maintain a low staff-to-student ratio of 1:8 and explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. While iD Tech itself is a large organization, specific Google reviews for 'iD Tech @ UCLA' are not readily available; however, general iD Tech reviews often highlight the quality of instruction and engaging curriculum. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no specific state license number for the UCLA location was found. The program type is primarily day camp, with some overnight options at other locations, and it operates as a for-profit entity.
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
iD Tech @ UCLA — Mobile Game Design and App Creation sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right science/tech fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: 10–12
- 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 'Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab' camp.
↗ What parents like
- Develop app creation skills
- Build a game portfolio
↘ Watch for
- Specific curriculum details lacking
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about iD Tech @ UCLA — Mobile Game Design and App Creation
- What ages does iD Tech @ UCLA — Mobile Game Design and App Creation accept?
- iD Tech @ UCLA — Mobile Game Design and App Creation is open to children ages 10–12. 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 — Mobile Game Design and App Creation cost?
- iD Tech @ UCLA — Mobile Game Design and App Creation publishes $1,504/week for the standard session. Price for 'Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab' camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are iD Tech @ UCLA — Mobile Game Design and App Creation's hours?
- iD Tech @ UCLA — Mobile Game Design and App Creation 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 — Mobile Game Design and App Creation?
- iD Tech @ UCLA — Mobile Game Design and App Creation 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 — Mobile Game Design and App Creation provide lunch?
- iD Tech @ UCLA — Mobile Game Design and App Creation 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 — Mobile Game Design and App Creation compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- iD Tech @ UCLA — Mobile Game Design and App Creation 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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