Compare 53+ Coding & Software Development 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
Middle school students learn Micro:bits, CAD programming, and rapid prototyping, including programming TI Rovers, to explore computer engineering design.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Phone
(713) 348-8218
High school students explore how software and hardware work together with Arduino technology, learning Python code, basic circuits, and building their own projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Phone
(713) 348-8218
Students immerse in weekly tech camps, choosing from topics like coding, AI, game design, and robotics, building new skills and projects on the Rice University campus.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
6310 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
Phone
(713) 730-4990
Immersive week-long sessions where campers aged 8-18 learn game development including coding, digital art, and sound design.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(832) 767-4263
Students ages 13-18 explore artificial intelligence concepts and applications through hands-on activities.
Age Group
High School
Location
Northline Campus 8001 Fulton St., Houston, TX 77022
Phone
(713) 718-2844
Students design, build, and code 18x18 inch metal robots, gaining hands-on experience in robotics, coding, and engineering.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Kids aged 6-18 learn Scratch and Python coding by building and programming real robots, which they get to take home, across multiple Houston-area locations.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Teens use CodeCombat to learn Python or JavaScript basics through adventure-filled, game-based lessons, building real-world coding skills at the Central Library.
Age Group
High School
Location
Central Library, Jesse H. Jones Building, 4th floor Teen Room
Phone
N/A
Students explore technology, coding, game development, and robotics through fun, hands-on projects in a structured environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
14520 Memorial Dr Suite B, Houston, TX 77079
Phone
(832) 713-7744
High school students gain hands-on experience in advanced AI and machine learning techniques applied to real-world challenges in computational biomedicine at the University of Houston.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Houston, Houston, TX
Phone
N/A
Kids build real robots and learn coding with Scratch and Python, using Arduino and Raspberry Pi to create projects they take home.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (see website for details)
Phone
(346) 215-1556
Students gain real-world skills in coding, artificial intelligence, engineering, and scientific research through hands-on, project-based learning.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
University of Houston
Phone
N/A
Campers explore artificial intelligence and create chat bots, learning foundational concepts of AI and programming.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Apostles Church - Katy, Katy, TX
Phone
(713) 999-4348
Provides hands-on computer coding/programming experience, focusing on innovative concepts, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with a relation to the fashion and retailing industry.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
13858 University Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone
(713) 743-4377
Kids create their own 2D games like Flappy Bird-style challenges and platformers using Scratch, learning custom code blocks and game design.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
25282 Northwest Fwy Suite #260, Cypress, TX 77429
Phone
(832) 653-9010
Kids build and code custom robots using Arduino-based microcontrollers, learning Scratch and Python, and take their creations home.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
This grant-funded academy offers middle school students hands-on computer coding and programming experiences, fostering problem-solving and analytical skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058 (Clear Lake Campus); 1200 Pearland Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77581 (Pearland Campus)
Phone
281-283-3530
A competitive research program for rising high school seniors interested in biomedical and computational sciences, offering hands-on experience and training in data science, AI, or computer science.
Age Group
High School
Location
Mohan Lab, Houston, TX
Phone
N/A
Students explore artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts through hands-on projects, building skills in emerging technologies.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
UH's Sugar Land campus, 13858 University Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone
713-743-4377
High school students develop advanced programming skills in AI, robotics, and other emerging tech fields through expert instruction and hands-on projects at Rice University.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Phone
(888) 837-7721
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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.
