Compare 73+ 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 Oct 19, 2026
A five-day overnight STEM experience for ages 11-17, inspired by NASA missions, where campers engage in rocket building, lunar navigation, and exploration of NASA Johnson Space Center.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Camp Strake (in affiliation with Space Center Houston)
Phone
N/A
Residential STEM camps for rising 8th-12th graders, focusing on communication and hands-on projects related to data centers and their impacts, while experiencing life as a Rice student.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Rice University, Houston, Texas
Phone
N/A
An immersive one-week STEM camp for rising 6th–8th graders, where campers run real experiments in physics, biology, microbiology, and chemistry, then present their findings.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Texas Southern University campus, 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, TX 77004
Phone
(713) 313-7477
Students engage in STEAM activities focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, with a curriculum designed for middle schoolers.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of Houston-Clear Lake Campus, Arbor Building, 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058
Phone
N/A
This pre-college program offers immersive, mentor-led research experiences in biomedical sciences, cancer medicine, and clinical care for aspiring scientists.
Age Group
High School
Location
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
Phone
N/A
Students design and build a model Mars Rover or habitat to carry out a science and engineering mission, including an out-of-this-world field trip to NASA.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
UH (main campus)
Phone
(713) 743-4923
Students learn real-world STEM applications, flight tutorials, basic coding, drone safety, and FAA regulations through hands-on drone control and racing challenges.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
NASA Exchange – JSC, Houston, TX 77058
Phone
N/A
Junior scientists engage in five fun-filled days of hands-on activities involving environmental science, biology (including dissections), physics, and technology.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of Houston (main campus)
Phone
(713) 743-4100
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
Motivated high school students aged 15-18 engage in intensive laboratory activities, group discussions, and presentations focused on molecular medicine and biomedical research.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Houston (main campus)
Phone
N/A
This program introduces high school seniors to a research environment with firsthand experiences in allied health careers and biomedical research at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Age Group
High School
Location
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Phone
N/A
Campers explore data centers and their impacts, learning physics, math, chemistry, computer science, and engineering through hands-on activities like building heatsinks, efficient turbines, and model carbon storage reservoirs.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University
Phone
N/A
Students learn physics, math, chemistry, computer science, and engineering through hands-on activities focused on data centers and their environmental impacts.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Phone
(713) 348-5182
Students engage in an immersive week of molecular biology and drug discovery, covering protein binding, docking scenarios, and real-world applications under the guidance of UH faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
UH (main campus)
Phone
N/A
A one-week residential college prep experience for high-achieving high school juniors, focusing on HBCU/HBCC institutions, college admissions, financial aid, and career pathways.
Age Group
High School
Location
Texas Southern University
Phone
N/A
Children engage in hands-on activities covering various engineering disciplines, including mechanical, civil, and electrical, promoting practical problem-solving and innovation.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(832) 913-6855
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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.
