Compare 10+ Space & Aviation 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
This multi-day academy exposes middle and high school students to diverse aviation and aerospace career opportunities through hands-on learning of aviation history, aerodynamics, and the role of government in the field.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Houston, Texas
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A 5-day aviation and aerospace-themed camp where school-age children explore the world of flight.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
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Students ages 6-18 learn real-world STEM applications, flight tutorials, basic coding, drone safety, and FAA regulations, with hands-on drone control and racing challenges.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
NASA Exchange – JSC | Starport Summer Camp, Houston, TX 77058
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Campers engage in hands-on STEM activities like building and launching model rockets, creating solar system models, and learning about space travel and what it takes to be an astronaut.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(346) 667-6564
Campers blast off with a NASA-designed program to explore space, rockets, and astronaut training through hands-on activities, learning about planets, comets, living in space, and participating in a rocket launch.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
John Knox Presbyterian Church
Phone
(713) 663-7623
Space Center Houston offers space-themed summer camps for children and teens. Camps cover various topics, including rocketry, robotics, and space exploration. Students participate in hands-on activities, simulations, and learn from space experts. The camps provide an immersive and educational experience.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1601 NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
Phone
+1 (281) 244-2100
Participants receive real pilot experience training, including ground school, aviation simulations, hangar tours, and a discovery flight, with learning counting towards a pilot license.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
1627 CR 130, Pearland, TX 77581
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N/A
Campers train like astronauts, exploring space science, engineering, and problem-solving through model building, hands-on assignments, and a field trip to Space Center Houston.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Camp Midtown, Houston, TX
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N/A
Kids engage in hands-on science activities across various space-themed camps like 'Space Cadet' and 'Star Warriors Academy', exploring concepts of space and aviation.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
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N/A
Campers explore aviation, space, and STEM through hands-on activities, challenges, and exploration of aviation careers, historic aircraft, and simulators, with some camps featuring robotics and drones.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
11551 Aerospace Avenue, Houston, TX 77034
Phone
(346) 708-2517
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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.
