Compare 27+ Science & Innovation 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 May 29, 2026
A prestigious program where high school students engage in independent research projects, guided by expert mentors, with opportunities for publication.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Offers cutting-edge tech camps in robotics, coding, game design, AI, 3D printing, and STEM & medicine, emphasizing hands-on learning and skill-building.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Phone
(888) 854-2267
Students gain hands-on experience building a mock-up Mars Rover, participating in design and construction to carry out a specific science and engineering mission.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of Houston - Main Campus, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 743-4923
Students explore coding, robotics, game development, Minecraft modding, and YouTube content creation in a fun, structured environment, building real-world STEM skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
14520 Memorial Dr Suite B, Houston, TX 77079
Phone
(832) 713-7744
Students investigate the troposphere and stratosphere by designing scientific payloads, predicting flight paths, and analyzing atmospheric data from high-altitude weather balloons.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
1601 E NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058
Phone
(281) 283-4755
Offers engaging experiences in engineering, life science, earth & environmental science, and physics & astronomy through interactive activities and real-world learning.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
COM League City, 1411 W. Main St.
Phone
N/A
Mad Science offers hands-on science camps for children ages 5-12. Their summer camps explore various scientific themes through interactive experiments, demonstrations, and activities. Camps cover topics like chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering. Mad Science aims to spark curiosity and inspire a love of science.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Houston
Phone
+1 (281) 990-4424
The Houston Museum of Natural Science offers a wide range of summer camps for children and teens. Camps cover various topics, including paleontology, astronomy, biology, and geology. Students participate in hands-on activities, explore exhibits, and learn from museum educators. The camps provide a fun and engaging environment for scientific exploration.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Phone
+1 (713) 639-4629
Camp Invention is a nationally recognized STEM summer camp program for children entering grades K-6. Their camps focus on creativity, innovation, and problem-solving through hands-on activities and challenges. Camp Invention is held at various locations throughout Houston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Houston
Phone
+1 (800) 968-4332
Destination Science offers hands-on science summer camps for children ages 5-11. Their camps explore various scientific themes through interactive experiments, demonstrations, and outdoor activities. Destination Science aims to provide a fun and educational experience.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Houston
Phone
+1 (888) 909-2822
The Houston Zoo offers a variety of summer camps for children ages 4-12. Camps focus on wildlife conservation, animal care, and environmental science. Students participate in hands-on activities, behind-the-scenes tours, and learn from zoo educators. The camps provide a fun and educational experience.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Phone
(713) 533-6500
STEMscopes offers science-focused summer camps for children in grades K-8. Camps cover various science topics, including biology, chemistry, and physics. Students participate in hands-on experiments, investigations, and learn through inquiry-based activities. STEMscopes aims to provide a fun and educational experience.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Houston
Phone
(800) 878-7836
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center offers nature-based summer camps for children ages 4-12. Camps focus on exploring the natural world, environmental science, and conservation. Students participate in outdoor activities, nature walks, and learn about local ecosystems. The camps provide a fun and educational experience in nature.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024
Phone
(713) 681-8433
Mad Science offers hands-on science camps for children ages 5-12. Their summer camps explore various scientific themes through interactive experiments, demonstrations, and activities. This location is in Cypress, a suburb of Houston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Cypress
Phone
(281) 990-4424
Club SciKidz offers hands-on science and technology summer camps for children ages 4-15. Their camps cover various STEM topics, including robotics, engineering, coding, and forensics. This location is in Pearland, a suburb of Houston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Pearland
Phone
(281) 485-7243
Challenge Island offers STEM-themed summer camps for children ages 4-14. Their camps focus on creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork through hands-on activities and challenges. This location is in Sugar Land, a suburb of Houston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Sugar Land
Phone
(832) 797-1835
The Woodlands Children's Museum offers a variety of summer camps for children ages 4-12, with some camps incorporating STEM activities and themes. These may include science experiments, building challenges, and creative explorations.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
4775 W Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Phone
(281) 465-0955
The Woodlands Children's Museum offers a variety of summer camps for children ages 4-12, with some camps incorporating STEM activities and themes. These may include science experiments, building challenges, and creative explorations.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
4775 W Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Phone
(281) 465-0955
The Galveston Children's Museum offers summer camps with various themes, some of which may incorporate STEM activities, such as building challenges, simple machines, and science experiments.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
2628 Broadway Ave J, Galveston, TX 77550
Phone
(409) 763-4636
Younger learners explore coding, 3D design and printing, digital storytelling, game design, and an introduction to AI through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
University of Houston at Sugar Land, 14000 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone
N/A
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We list 117+ 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.
