iD Tech Camps

I wanted to share my experience with ID Tech based on our recent adventure. In the months leading up to camp, we received emails requesting some information, which were straightforward. We also got email confirmations and check-in instructions, all of which were clear. My wife called to clarify a few details and found the staff helpful.

On check-in day, we arrived at the designated location and found clear signage directing us where to go. The instructors arrived ten minutes early and made an announcement to the group of about 25 overnight campers. Check-in was surprisingly quick and organized. We returned on Friday for pickup, where the camp held a graduation event for each class. Our sons had the chance to battle their robots against each other in three-minute rounds.

It was evident that all the kids, both overnight and day campers, were having a great time. They had positive feedback about the instructors, their peers, the food, and the classrooms. They appreciated the diversity among the 75 campers. They even exchanged contact information with a few new friends and expressed interest in returning, likely to explore a different subject, such as animation.

In conclusion, I hope this helps other parents considering this camp amidst negative feedback. Ultimately, my kids had a blast and want to go back, making it money well spent.

We sent our 17 year old son with his friend to stay on campus at the University of Michigan for a python coding class. Instead, my son and his friend became daycare providers. They are confined to the courts of West Quandrangle when not in class. There were only two counselors to watch all the kids and many children in the 7 year old range. Therefore, they spent their time at UofM playing tag with the children. We pulled them out the first full day of class after learning that they played Roblox. I called for a refund or to prorate at the least. I was informed I would hear a response in 24-48 hours. They must be busy playing tag because I haven't heard a response from them and it's been over a week. This is a camp that contracts the facilities and people. $1700 down the toilet.

I REALLY wished I would of done a bit of researched and checked out some online reviews. I was trying to do a special thing for my child and enrolled them in a summer, in person week long summer camp. (By the way, these camps are VERY expensive.) They cancelled the camp, and enrolled them in an online class they has absolutely no interest in. Now they refuse to give us back the $290 registration fee. The emails I am getting from this place are unbelievable ... actually saying they "are not cold hearted" and will not return my deposit. I've been going back and forth with my credit card company for months now. If you actually look at their return policy it states if they can't find a comparable class you will get a full refund. Their replacement of an online camp in a subject/area my child has no interest in is not a replacement. I wish I would of known all the customer service problems they have. Reading some of the other reviews about the online camps, a lot of people are really disappointed with those too. Also look at their social media - Twitter and Facebook posts. They quickly remove any negative comments or feedback that anybody posts on their company, or their policies. I posted a couple comments and they are quickly removed!

My 9 yr old son took a summer Roblox Entrepreneur class in early July 2019. We thought since it was at West Chester University, it would be decent since my husband used to work at WCU. Turns out they were just renting space there and it didn't have anything to do with WCU. After the first day, my son wanted to stop. There were three classes combined into one computer lab, there was no live instruction, they just read a tutorial on the computer and the "instructors" walked around answering questions. Now, how is that any different than an online class? Would have been a lot less expensive! We called the main number to try and leave or get some kind of credit, but the main number discouraged it and said we had to have a really good reason... not sure what "really good" meant. So my son stayed in it and day 3 the "substitute instructor" made him feel bad for wanting to break away from his partner (who was making him do all the work) and start his own project, gave him a lesson on being a quitter. Needless to say, it was a complete waste of money and time and the kicker is my son NEVER wants to code EVER again. So sad!!!!