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• Review fromFrancis G

  Date: 02/05/2025

  1 star

  Francis G

  Date: 02/05/2025

  My daughter attended a 5-day camp in summer 2024 in ******. She was a 15-year-old high-school sophomore, good (but not great) at math, with an interest in learning more about computing and AI, but not much experience with it. I was rushed into it by her last-minute expression of interest. With more time, I'm sure I could have found MUCH better options. Instead, I flushed $1800 down the ********* was nothing like advertised. They followed pre-recorded videos, with a live instructor available to answer questions, but not actually teaching the kids. It was self-paced. (In other words, she was basically doing ******************** style exercises, but with an older teenager nearby in case she needed help.) My daughter blew through the content in three days. They spent a lot of time outside under the trees (she brought a book to keep herself busy during the ***** hour lunch break). The instructor offered to see if she could find additional content for my daughter, but apparently didn't have much luck finding anything else - my daughter left early on Thursday, and convinced me that attending the final day would be a waste of everyone's time (it's early-release, with half the day taken up with parents seeing their kids' projects).I spoke with the manager shortly after, who didn't disagree with my assessment that this was poorly planned, and insufficient material. It felt like a bait-and-switch because there's NO LIVE INSTRUCTION. It's taken me this long to get over my anger at having been taken for a ride by *******, to be able to even write a review.If you have a younger teen, who just likes hanging out with birds-of-a-feather, and you need daycare in the summer, this might work. With a more mature kid, who's actually looking to learn, I can't think of a WORSE WAY TO SPEND YOUR MONEY.

  iD Tech Camps

  Date: 04/07/2025

  Hi *******,Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are deeply sorry to hear that your daughter's experience did not fulfill your expectations. Our goal is to provide a challenging and engaging learning environment for all students, and we regret that this was not the case for your daughter.We strive to offer a balance of structured learning and independent exploration, with instructors available to support students at their own pace. However, we understand that every student has unique learning needs, and its disappointing to hear that the program did not provide the level of instruction or depth of content you were hoping for. Your concerns regarding the curriculum, pacing, and instructional format have been noted, and we will use this feedback to continue improving our offerings.We appreciate your candid review and the opportunity to reflect on areas where we can enhance the experience for students seeking a more rigorous and structured approach. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, please reach out to us at **************** or give us a call at **************. We value your input and hope to regain your trust in the future.

• Review fromWIlliam P

  Date: 09/11/2024

  5 stars

  WIlliam P

  Date: 09/11/2024

  I wanted to share my experience with ID Tech based on our recent adventure. I discovered an ******* ad in my newsfeed late in 2023 and thought it would be a fantastic opportunity for our two 12-year-old sons. We chose the ********* campus because one of my sons expressed interest in ********* so we signed them up in December 2023 for the battlebots overnight camp during the last week of July 2024.After enrolling, I researched ******* and came across quite a few negative reviews, and I was initially disheartened by the feedback. There were a few occasions over the next six months when I seriously considered canceling. However, I recognized that people often voice complaints more than compliments, and I decided to stick with our plans.Drop off was a breeze and when we arrived at pickup is appeared all the kids were having a good time. We waited until they were in the car to hear all the details. In summary, they loved the overall experience. They had positive feedback about the instructors, their peers, the food, and the classroomsno complaints whatsoever. They appreciated the diversity among the 75 campers, which was a refreshing change for us since we live in central ************, where diversity is limited. They even exchanged contact information with a few new friends and expressed interest in returning, likely to explore a different subject, such as ************ conclusion, while I typically dont write reviews, I hope this helps other parents considering this camp amidst negative feedback. Ultimately, the proof is in the pudding: my kids had a blast and want to go back, making it money well spent. While not everyone will have a perfect experience for various reasons, its important to remember that some people tend to complain more than they share positive experiences. Take reviews with a grain of salt and keep the bigger picture in mind. Also, I plan to post this review on multiple sites in the event you see it more than once. Enjoy!

  iD Tech Camps

  Date: 09/12/2024

  Hi *******,Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our courses. Providing high-quality STEM education is our top priority, and it's fantastic to know that your son had a positive and enriching experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and inspires us to keep delivering excellent learning opportunities. Thank you for sharing your experience across all our platforms!

• Review fromJasmine F

  Date: 09/02/2024

  1 star

  Jasmine F

  Date: 09/02/2024

  I registeted my child for the ** python coding class and paid $1300. It was a 5 day course. Tje course was nothing what was advertised. They absolutely teach you nothing. This is such a scam. I am extremely dissappointed. The so called class was self paced but even in that it was a joke as far as the content went. Its really sad to see hard earned money going to absolute waste. PLEASE DO NOT JOIN THEIR CAMP.

  iD Tech Camps

  Date: 09/18/2024

  Hi *******,Thank you for sharing your feedback about your camp experience. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your concerns are important to us, and we truly regret that the course content and structure did not align with what you anticipated.At iD Tech, we strive to provide a positive and enriching learning environment for all students, and we are disheartened to hear that your experience fell short. We would like the opportunity to address this and make things right. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at **************** or call us at ************** so we can better understand the issues and work toward a resolution.

• Review fromMatt P

  Date: 08/22/2024

  1 star

  Matt P

  Date: 08/22/2024

  The regional manager won't answer calls. And then by email said customer service will call. Extremely concerning response I won't send my kids there.

  iD Tech Camps

  Date: 09/19/2024

  Hi ****,Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced. We take your concerns seriously and strive to provide excellent customer service at all times. It appears that there was a miscommunication, and we regret any frustration this may have caused.Please know that we are committed to addressing this issue promptly. Our team would be more than happy to assist you directly to address your conerns. You can reach us at **************** or call **************, and we will ensure that your concerns are resolved swiftly.We appreciate your understanding and hope to better serve you and your family in the future.

• Review fromAnastasia S

  Date: 07/25/2024

  1 star

  Anastasia S

  Date: 07/25/2024

  Extremely overpriced. Basically a money grab operation. My son attended 2 days out of 5 of the ** Tech/Battlebots camp at *****************. The temperatures were above 95F, and yet they kept the kids outside for half an hour each day. There was no snack or social breaks. No coding. Computers were not up to date and networks weren't working. My son was left to his own devices. I couldn't put him through more of this misrepresented and poorly managed "course". Then we've learned that there are no refunds/credits/day switches within 14 days for any reason, even if your kid get sick. The customer service guys give you a runaround like a bad car dealership, promising to call back and never calling back. Avoid this business!

  iD Tech Camps

  Date: 09/12/2024

  Hi *********,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about our summer camp. We're very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we sincerely apologize for the issues you and your son encountered during camp.It is our priority to provide a safe, fun, and educational environment for all students, so your concerns about the outdoor time, lack of breaks, and equipment are taken seriously. We will be looking into these matters with our team to ensure improvements are made moving forward. We're also sorry for any inconvenience caused by our refund policy and customer service process, and we understand how frustrating this situation must have been.We are glad to hear that you have been issued a refund. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to us at **************** or call us at **************, and we will do our best to assist you.

• Review fromSonia M

  Date: 07/24/2024

  1 star

  Sonia M

  Date: 07/24/2024

  Not a good overnight camp. They will leave your kids in a room with computers for 3 hours after day camp. Then send them to bed. Disappointed. And when I complained they said they had shaved ice one day.

  iD Tech Camps

  Date: 09/12/2024

  Hi *****,Thank you for sharing your feedback about your childs experience at our camps. We are sorry to hear that the overnight portion of the camp did not meet your expectations, and we truly value your input.Our goal is to provide a balanced and enriching experience for all campers, for both day and overnight campers. We will certainly take your concerns into consideration as we review and improve our camp experience. We aim to offer not just enriching STEM learning but also fun and relaxing activities to create a well-rounded camp experience.Please feel free to reach out to us directly at **************** or call us at ************** if youd like to further discuss your concerns. We would love the opportunity to learn more about your experience and see how we can improve future camps.

• Review fromKhanh N

  Date: 01/22/2024

  2 stars

  Khanh N

  Date: 01/22/2024

  Overpriced tech camp that does not live up to their promises.We paid for our 3 sons to go to a one-week Mon-Fri ************** camp in ******* at the *************** campus. The older 2 boys were grouped in the same class. The first day was a wash, with mostly instructions given. Some coding teaching was done for the next 3 days. But mostly, the kids were doing the assignments on their own on the computers with minimal teaching from the camp counselors (college students). My kids told me the college students were playing on their phone for most of the time, just barely supervising the kids. The last day, Friday, was a half day and was spent mostly playing and wrapping things up. My youngest (8 years old) learned very little during his class. Most of the time, he was allowed to play Minecraft in the name of learning. I paid more than a thousand dollars per kid, for about 3 days of instructions, and the kids did not learn much. We felt it was a waste of money.

  iD Tech Camps

  Date: 07/16/2024

  Hi *****,Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointment and the issues you encountered. This is far from the standard we strive to uphold. We apologize for the communication gap and the inadequacies in our camp program delivery. Your concerns are being taken seriously, and we will address them promptly with our management team. Please allow us another opportunity to discuss this matter directly and find a resolution that satisfies you. We appreciate your patience and understanding.Please reach out to us at **************** or call ************** and our client services team would be more than happy to resolve any questions or concerns you may still have.

• Review fromMelissa S

  Date: 06/20/2023

  1 star

  Melissa S

  Date: 06/20/2023

  I enrolled my child in the overnight VR Design with Unity and Meta Quest 2. We also attended ID Tech at Rice last year, and it was very different than the camp was this year. They are clearly trying to cut costs while still charging a premium for the camp session. My daughter's dorm room had a moldy shower, and the door opened to an outside walkway. She returned home with hives due to an allergy from showering in moldy water. She also lost a lot of weight because the food was disgusting this year. Though I was told by the camp that the boys and girls were seperated, some boys had a dormroom two doors down from my daughter. The boys were so close that, when I dropped her off, we were worried that they had accidentaly put her on the boys side. After checking with counselors, we were assured that we were in the right place. Later that week, my daughter's roommate alerted a counselor that my daughter had been sneaking out to see the boys, and the boys had been in my daughter's dorm room. Lights out was at 10 pm, and students were expected to stay in their rooms. At that point the counselors went to sleep. When I asked the camp director about this, she told me that the counselors needed to rest and prepare for the day. While I understand this, I also know it is common sense that you don't leave middle and high schoolers completely unchaperoned after 10 pm. What were they thinking? I went through my daughter's text messages, and it was clear kids were running all over that dorm at night. I am addressing my daughter's behavior at home, but I am appalled the camp didn't decide to have some sort of monitor in the halls at night when they decided to have co-ed dorms. The director put this decision on ****, stating that they never know what kind of facilities they will have.They advertised that there was parent's day at the end, but there wasn't. Since all of the scripts the kids were learning were pre-written by the camp, it didn't really matter.

  iD Tech Camps

  Date: 07/16/2024

  Hi *******,Thank you for your detailed feedback. We're very sorry to hear about your and your daughter's experience at our camp. Your concerns are important to us, and we take them seriously. We will investigate the issues with the dorm conditions, food quality, and supervision practices to ensure they are properly addressed.We're committed to providing a safe and enriching environment for all our campers and will use your feedback to make necessary improvements.Please reach out to us at **************** or call ************** and our client services team would be more than happy to resolve any questions or concerns you may still have.

• Review fromPhillip C

  Date: 03/06/2023

  1 star

  Phillip C

  Date: 03/06/2023

  I am recently informed my personal info was found in a data breach of ID Tech. Next problem is, I do not recall any business relationship with ID Tech. Certainly not a coding bootcamp or whatever the business does. Go away, ID Tech. Leave me out of your databases.

  iD Tech Camps

  Date: 07/16/2024

  Hi *******,Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We take this event and the security of personal information in our care very seriously. iD Tech has security measures in place to protect the data it maintains and continues to assess and update security measures and training to team members to safeguard the privacy and security of information in its care. We are committed to ensuring individuals information remains safe. To that end, we regularly evaluate cyber risks and implement controls to mitigate those risks. If you would like all of your data to be removed, please reach out to us at **************** or call ************** and our client services team would be more than happy to assist with this and resolve any questions or concerns you may still have.