Alexa Café - Designed for Girls Ages 10-15

This program is not offered for Summer '23. We encourage you to explore our other camps and teen academies held at inspiring campuses nationwide!

Alexa Café

Ages 10–15 | Summer | Weeklong Sessions
Day & Overnight | Held at Select Campuses
Courses endorsed by SWE, the Society of Women Engineers

Alexa Café is a gender-inclusive program designed with girls ages 10-15 in mind. Inspired by iD Tech co-founder Alexa Ingram-Cauchi, this unique offering blends tech, entrepreneurship, and social impact in a fresh, café-like setting. Whether your child wants to code an app for charity, design a mobile game, or discover AI, they'll collaborate with new friends and create a project they're passionate about.

Note: This program is not offered for Summer '23. We encourage you to explore our other camps and teen academies held at inspiring campuses nationwide.

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“Alexa Café has changed me forever. I am a stronger, braver, and more confident person than when I walked through that door.” –Annaka S., Simmons College

Did you know...

Over 50% of the U.S. population is female, yet women make up only 18% of computer science undergrads.
-ComputerScience.org

Women make up only 27% of science, technology, engineering, and math professionals overall.
-Census.gov

Girls’ interest in STEM peaks in middle school and drops off during high school due to social factors and a lack of access.
-Edutopia.org

iD Tech has empowered over 80,000 girls in STEM—and counting. We're building toward gender equity at camp and creating the largest pipeline of girls for STEM careers.

Highlights

Uniquely qualified, passionate instructors and small classes make all the difference.

Creative courses, meaningful projects, and lasting skills

Life skills development, increased confidence, and a taste of college

Industry-standard products from Apple, Google, Adobe, Autodesk, and more

Off-computer activities including crafts, sports, talent shows, and campus excursions

Final project to add to portfolio

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Mentors

Mentors

Mentors

The heart of our programs
We know the right instructor changes everything. Our Alexa Café staff mentors students while teaching the most in-demand tech skills, bringing our collaborative, innovative camp culture to life. 
 
Inspirational industry pros and top university recruits
Our selective hiring practices, honed for 23 years, yield the most talented, passionate recruits from tech companies, and universities like CMU, Stanford, Caltech, and NYU.

All adults, no CITs, and thorough background checks
We adhere to a policy of no “Counselors in Training.” Instead, you’ll find fun-loving, well-paid, all-adult instructors. We take safety seriously. All staff members undergo extensive background and reference checks. 

Trained in person
There’s no substitute for in-person training. By the first day of camp, our summer staff is confident, excited, and equipped to inspire the next generation of innovators.

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Hours and tuition

Day camp (base price)

Check-in: 8:30–9am Mon–Fri
Checkout: 5–5:30pm Mon–Thurs, Fri 3–4pm (varies by site)
Tuition: From $1,149/week

Overnight camp

Check-in: Sunday 6pm
Checkout: Friday 3–4pm (varies by site)
Room and Board: From $679/week (all meals included)

Optional add-ons

Weekday Lunch: From $70/week
Weekend Stays: $479/weekend (limited locations)

Prices are in USD and vary by location. All taxes included. A $40 non-refundable fee is assessed one time per student, per session. It supports our risk management efforts and compliance with labor and health regulations of applicable state, county, and local jurisdictions. A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required per student per session.

Meals

As part of the campus experience, meals take place in the dining hall (may vary by location). Once you’ve enrolled, please notify us of any special dietary needs and we’ll do our best to accommodate your child.

A typical day includes...

Instruction

5 hours
Master new tech skills and collaborate with peers in the labs

Activities and socializing

2 hours
Get outdoors, make new friends, and experience campus life

Flex time

Up to 1 hour
Finesse your project, unwind with a craft project, or take a snack break

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