Compare 38+ AI & Machine Learning programs in Houston — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Oct 19, 2026
A live online AI program for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Across 8 hands-on sessions, students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly. No coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Go from AI user to AI builder in one weekend. A live, online intro where students with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools like CrewAI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students engage in weekly cutting-edge tech camps, specializing in artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, game design, and more, on the Rice University campus.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Rice University – 6310 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
Phone
(713) 730-4990
Students learn to code Python-powered robots, sensors, electronics, computer vision, and autonomous drones through live, hands-on projects, building real hardware.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Students learn Swift coding, robotics, graphic design, and artificial intelligence, building practical skills for future tech careers.
Age Group
High School
Location
301 N Drennan St, Houston, TX 77003
Phone
(713) 718-2800
High school students learn AI, robotics, and advanced programming, building AI that recognizes patterns and programming robots with college-level concepts.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University, Houston, TX
Phone
(866) 858-5323
Elementary students learn coding, 3D printing, game design, digital storytelling with AI, and machine learning with Micro: Bits and robotic arms.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
University of Houston at Sugar Land, 14000 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone
(713) 743-4923
Campers learn artificial intelligence, coding, and machine learning through hands-on projects, building chatbots and understanding how AI works.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Apostles Church - Katy, 1225 W Grand Pkwy S, Katy, TX 77494
Phone
(346) 667-6564
Middle school students engage in beginner-friendly projects to understand how artificial intelligence works and its daily applications, alongside other STEM activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Texas Southern University
Phone
N/A
High school students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools, including generative AI, explore real-world applications, and complete a capstone project with industry mentors.
Age Group
High School
Location
Houston (hosted by Perficient)
Phone
N/A
Kids and teens learn coding, AI, robotics, and game design, building machine learning models with Python, training them for object recognition, and utilizing professional datasets.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005
Phone
1-888-709-TECH
High school students explore AI, robotics, and coding through hands-on activities at the West Loop campus.
Age Group
High School
Location
HCC Southwest, West Loop campus
Phone
(713) 718-2844
Students learn Python programming, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and game development, engaging in hands-on projects and real-world tech applications.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
UH – Sugar Land, 14000 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone
(713) 743-2255
Rising 8th-12th graders complete STEM projects and presentations focused on data centers, algorithm design, and carbon capture & storage, experiencing life as a Rice student.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005-1827
Phone
(713) 348-5182
Campers train robots using VEX IQ AI Vision Sensor and AI language models, applying these skills to navigate challenges and build a robot for a complex mission.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
25282 Northwest Fwy, Suite #260, Cypress, TX 77429
Phone
(832) 653-9010
Kids learn about generative AI tools, smart machines, and digital creativity through hands-on projects, building chatbots and generating art/music.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(832) 777-3662
An intensive AI/ML bootcamp designed for high school students to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, coding, and real-world applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students aged 13-17 engage in hands-on projects to learn about artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts at Rice University.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University, Houston, TX
Phone
N/A
An interdisciplinary program combining artificial intelligence with ethics and real-world applications for high school students.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University, Houston, TX
Phone
N/A
Students apply artificial intelligence to social and economic challenges using real datasets at the University of Houston.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Houston, Houston, TX
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Houston directory lists 372+ local and online programs across the Houston metro area — including AI, coding, robotics, science, and math camps for kids, middle schoolers, and high school students. Compare prices, dates, age groups, and formats, then filter by focus area above to find the closest match for Summer 2026.
We list 372+ STEM summer camps in Houston, TX across AI & machine learning, coding, robotics, science, math, space, and cybersecurity. Top picks vary by your child's age and interests — use the category filters above to compare programs by price, duration, and format.
Prices in our Houston directory range from free community programs to $3,000+ for university-hosted pre-college tracks. Most full-day weekly camps run $400–$900 per week; specialized AI and research programs typically run $1,000–$2,500 for the full program. Click any camp for current pricing.
Camps in our Houston listings cover elementary (typically ages 6–10), middle school (11–13), high school (14–18), and selective pre-college research programs for rising seniors. Filter by age group to see only programs that match your child.
Yes — many of our listed programs offer fully online or hybrid formats, especially in AI, coding, and research. Online options are open to students nationwide, including Houston-area kids who can't travel to an in-person camp. Look for the “Virtual Camp” filter or any program tagged Online / Hybrid in the details.
Yes. Several listings are pre-college programs hosted by universities — including residential and commuter options. These are competitive admissions with applications often closing in March/April for summer cohorts. Use the Pre-College filter at the top to see only these programs.
