Summer Coding Camps & STEM Programs Held at Caltech





On Campus at Caltech
Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at Caltech! Our STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at one of the top ten universities in the world. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy Caltech's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!

The original and most trusted STEM camp
Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more.
Two unique experiences at Caltech


Ages: 7-17
Duration: 1 week
Format: Day and overnight options
Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced
Price: Starting at $1,279 (payment plan available)
Our next-gen labs are a total vibe. Tech and pop culture icons deck the walls. Energetic music plays. STEM pros recruited from elite universities share their knowledge, inspiring campers to bring their visions to life, from apps and games to AI bots and viral videos! Each session blends hands-on learning with campus exploration and traditions for a one-of-a-kind recipe for summer magic. iD Tech Camps students at Caltech have the opportunity for unique experiences like:
- Meals in Lee F. Browne Dining Hall
- Tours of campus landmarks like Gene Pool Fountain
- Outdoor activities in Beckman Mall
- Themed dress-up days, dance-offs, and gaming tournaments
- Raffles and Pie-Your-Instructor Fridays


Ages: 13-18
Duration: 2 weeks
Format: Overnight only
Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced
Price: Starting at $4,899 (payment plan available)
The moment your teen steps into our state-of-the-art labs, they’ll be immersed in startup vibes, intensive curriculum, peer-to-peer learning, and instruction from relatable Gen Z experts. Over two weeks, they’ll build an impressive portfolio project in coding, AI, or game dev, interface with industry pros, and leave with a network of talented friends and mentors. Academy students at Caltech have the opportunity for unique collegiate and career-oriented experiences that may include:
- Exploring Huntington Library and the Botanical Gardens
- Visiting the Rose Bowl Flea Market and Stadium
- A trip to Old Pasadena
- Enjoying Griffith Observatory
- Touring the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
More about our Pasadena STEM camps
California Institute of Technology (Caltech), 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125
Nearest Airport(s): BUR (15 miles, 30 mins by car, 1 hr 50 mins public transit), LAX (28 miles, 55 mins by car, 1 hr 30 mins public transit)
Experience the ideal balance of STEM learning and summer fun at our Caltech programs! Caltech is a private research institution situated about 11 miles northeast of bustling downtown LA, and is one of a small group of U.S. "Institutes of Technology." (Caltech has an ongoing "rivalry" with MIT on the east coast!)
During outdoor activities and breaks between lab sessions, iD Tech students enjoy all of the beauty and inspiration this campus has to offer.
Learn more about Caltech here.
Campus life at Caltech
In addition to skill-building and friendships, each iD Tech camp offers students the valuable opportunity of exploring a prestigious university campus. At California Institute of Technology, this includes chowing down in the Lee F. Browne Dining Hall alongside future tech disruptors, taking in campus landmarks like Gene Pool fountain, and basking in the sunshine during outdoor activities and games across Beckman Mall. The entire experience gives students an exciting glimpse into their own bright future.


Elite staff and experienced instructors

Passion for STEM. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your child! The more positive, influential, meaningful mentors your child has, the better. That's why we hire the most elite educators who can’t wait to inspire the next generation of innovators.
- 100% USA-based adult instructors
- Recruited from top universities like Stanford and NYU
- Rigorous background and reference checks
- Extensive in-person and virtual training sessions
- Adherence to American Camp Association accredited guidelines
From iD Tech to the biggest in tech
We pride ourselves on our exceptional team of elite instructors who are the mentors of today and leaders of tomorrow. Each year iD instructors go on to be hired by the most prestigious tech companies in the world like Google, EA, Disney, Microsoft, and more. When your child learns from the best, they’ll unlock opportunities to become their best.

Aspen
Associate Designer at Bethesda Softworks

"The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.”

Brian M.
Software Engineer at Disney

"The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company."

Cody R.
Software Engineer at Airbnb

"I never imagined that a summer job could have such a lasting impact on my career. Teaching kids to develop video games was extremely gratifying, and it reinforced my love of programming. The skills I honed at iD Tech led me to become an engineer at Amazon then Airbnb."

Caitlyn M.
Technical Artist at Volvo

"Working at iD Tech meant giving back the amazing experience I had as a camper. iD Tech is a place of inclusivity and innovation, and there’s never a dull day with all the creative ideas that get shared around!"
Most popular course topics

Code a game or app in JavaScript, explore AI in Python camp, jump into data science, and discover machine learning. View coding classes for kids.

Build Roblox obbys, create in our Minecraft modding courses, design 3D levels with Unreal Engine, and learn more in our video game camps.

Craft a BattleBot, bring ideas to life with code, work with sensors and microcontrollers, and delve into autonomous driving. VEX robotics camps and more!

Produce videos in YouTube camp, edit photos with Adobe, 3D model with Autodesk. 3D printing camps and other digital arts courses.
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Virtual Summer Camps
Virtual Summer Camps feature small-group sessions led by expert instructors. Live teaching, cutting-edge curriculum, peer collaboration, and more!

Online Academies
Created with prestigious universities, companies, and organizations, our Online Academies are designed to give students a competitive edge.

Coding Terms
A living, growing list, but already full of useful terms your child will come across at some point in their coding journey!


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