BattleBots® Camp Junior
iD Tech's BattleBots® Camp Junior offers young innovators ages 7-9 an immersive, week-long day camp experience in Middletown, CT, focused on robotics and eng...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.idtech.com/locations/, loads successfully and is the official website for iD Tech, which offers the BattleBots® Camp Junior. iD Tech has been operating for 25 years, founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi, and is a for-profit organization specializing in tech education. The BattleBots® Camp Junior is a day camp program designed for ages 7-9, focusing on robotics and engineering. iD Tech states a low staff-to-student ratio of 1:8 and explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing safety and quality instruction. While specific Google reviews for the 'BattleBots® Camp Junior' itself are not readily available, iD Tech as a whole has a strong online presence with generally positive reviews, often highlighting engaging instructors and well-structured curricula. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and idTechCamps on Facebook.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
BattleBots® Camp Junior 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 stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 7–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: Middletown, CT 06459
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about BattleBots® Camp Junior
- What ages does BattleBots® Camp Junior accept?
- BattleBots® Camp Junior 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 BattleBots® Camp Junior cost?
- BattleBots® Camp Junior doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are BattleBots® Camp Junior's hours?
- BattleBots® Camp Junior runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs BattleBots® Camp Junior?
- BattleBots® Camp Junior 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 BattleBots® Camp Junior provide lunch?
- BattleBots® Camp Junior 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 BattleBots® Camp Junior compare to other stem camps in Middletown?
- BattleBots® Camp Junior is one of 15 stem camps in Middletown 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare BattleBots® Camp Junior with other camps.
- 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.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
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Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside BattleBots® Camp Junior.
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