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▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

iD Tech Mini — La Jolla, CA

UC San Diego

iD Tech Mini at UC San Diego offers week-long day camps for ages 7-9, focusing on STEM subjects like robotics, coding, and game design in a university setting.

▌ Editor's read The iD Tech website loads as a real camp site, detailing various STEM programs. iD Tech Mini at UC San Diego is a day camp for ages 7-9, with programs like 'Roblox Game Design: Obby Creator' and 'Code, Create & Play!'. The website states a 1:8 staff-to-student ratio and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. iD Tech was founded by Pete Ingram-Cauchi and has been operating for 26 years. While the specific La Jolla location doesn't have a separate Google review profile, iD Tech as a whole has a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging instructors and educational content. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles include @idtech on Instagram and idTech on Facebook.
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Since 200026+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

iD Tech Mini — La Jolla, CA 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
2000 (26 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about iD Tech Mini — La Jolla, CA

What ages does iD Tech Mini — La Jolla, CA accept?
iD Tech Mini — La Jolla, CA is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Mini — La Jolla, CA cost?
iD Tech Mini — La Jolla, CA 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 iD Tech Mini — La Jolla, CA's hours?
iD Tech Mini — La Jolla, CA 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 iD Tech Mini — La Jolla, CA?
iD Tech Mini — La Jolla, CA 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 Mini — La Jolla, CA provide lunch?
iD Tech Mini — La Jolla, CA 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.

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