11+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near Houston — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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Rising high school seniors engage in 8 weeks of mentored bench research, including big data analytics and AI, culminating in a presentation of findings at the University of Houston.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Houston (MohanLab)
Phone
N/A
Students strengthen mathematics foundations, prepare for precalculus, and explore mathematical concepts through active learning, real-world problems, and responsible AI use.
Age Group
High School
Location
6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005-1827
Phone
(713) 348-4331
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
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
High school students learn advanced mathematical thinking techniques, solve problems, and give presentations in a rigorous residential college setting.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Phone
N/A
High school students explore interesting topics in mathematics like art, car racing, biological modeling, and parallel computing through lectures and hands-on workshops.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University, Duncan Hall, room 1075, Houston, TX 77005
Phone
(713) 348-4331
This mentorship-driven program guides high school students to build real-world AI projects, solve relevant problems, and develop a strong profile for college applications.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(541) 527-7411
High school students engage in aerospace engineering through mission simulations and hands-on projects, with access to NASA Johnson Space Center facilities.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University (residential) and NASA Johnson Space Center
Phone
(800) 488-6752
Students explore various engineering disciplines through structured design challenges, building and testing projects like drones and underwater vehicles.
Age Group
High School
Location
6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Phone
(866) 258-7528
A competitive, week-long medical career exploration for rising high school seniors with a strong interest in medicine and health sciences, held on the BCM campus.
Age Group
High School
Location
Baylor College of Medicine campus, Houston, TX
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.
