iD Tech is the original and most trusted STEM camp, offering world-class instruction and exclusive curriculum at prestigious university campuses for over 25 years.
iD Tech Camps at George Mason University offer week-long day camps for kids and teens aged 7-17, focusing on developing STEM skills in a fun, collegiate environment. Participants engage in hands-on learning in cutting-edge labs, covering topics such as coding, game development, robotics, and 3D printing. The curriculum is designed to inspire campers to transform their ideas into tangible projects, from creating apps and games to building BattleBots® and custom 3D designs. Beyond technical instruction, the camp balances screen time with outdoor activities like ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, and board games, fostering social interaction and a taste of campus life. Expert tech mentors, often recruited from elite universities, guide students through their projects and act as role models. The program aims to build a strong foundation in in-demand tech skills while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
A typical day includes check-in, morning announcements and icebreakers, splitting into course groups for instruction, lunch in the campus dining hall, more instruction, a computer break with outdoor time or board games, and continued project work before wrap-up and pick-up.
The ideal student is a child or teen aged 7-17 interested in STEM, eager to learn new tech skills like coding, game development, robotics, or 3D printing, and looking for a balance of hands-on learning and traditional summer camp fun in a university setting.
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Northern Virginia STEM Summer Camps is a free directory service that aggregates publicly available information about STEM programs, summer camps, and educational opportunities. We do not operate, sponsor, endorse, accredit, certify, or have any affiliation with the camps and programs listed here unless explicitly stated.
All program details — including pricing, session dates, instructor credentials, curriculum, safety policies, refund terms, transportation, meal arrangements, and admission requirements — are sourced from publicly available information and may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Listings are partially generated and updated using automated AI-assisted research, which can occasionally produce inaccurate details. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for independently verifying every detail directly with the camp before enrolling, paying, or relying on any information shown here.
We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, suitability, safety, quality, availability, or fitness for any particular purpose of any camp, program, or information shown on this site. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind — including but not limited to financial loss, missed sessions, refund disputes, injury, child safety incidents, transportation issues, dissatisfaction with educational outcomes, or any other harm — arising from your use of this directory or your decision to enroll a child in any listed program. Your use of this site constitutes acceptance of these terms.
If you are a camp operator and notice any inaccurate information about your program, please contact us and we will review and update it. By submitting an inquiry via this site, you consent to the camp contacting you with information about their program.
