Compare 236+ programs in AI, coding, robotics, science, math & cybersecurity — day camps for kids, summer programs for middle & high schoolers, and university pre-college options. Free directory, no signup required.
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A live online AI program for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Across 8 hands-on sessions, students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly. No coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Learn Python-powered robotics, sensors, electronics, AI, computer vision, and autonomous drone concepts through guided projects in a small-group live online setting. No prior robotics or coding experience is required. Students with prior knowledge can go further through advanced AI-based projects and extensions.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Go from AI user to AI builder in one weekend. A live, online intro where students with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools like CrewAI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students strengthen foundational mathematics skills in Geometry, Algebra II, or Precalculus to prepare for upcoming courses, taught by experienced educators.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
4650 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX 77401
Phone
N/A
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
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
Phone
N/A
A 5-day aviation and aerospace-themed camp where school-age children explore the world of flight.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
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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N/A
Students engage in hands-on STEM activities and sports, exploring physics, math, computer science, and engineering through challenges and physical activities on the playing field.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Rice Stadium, Rice University
Phone
N/A
Offers expert-led, science-based sports performance training for athletes of all levels, focusing on improving strength, agility, endurance, and speed through customized programs and biomechanical assessments.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
2700 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77043
Phone
N/A
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
Students learn Swift coding, robotics, graphic design, and artificial intelligence, building practical skills for future tech careers.
Age Group
High School
Location
301 N Drennan St, Houston, TX 77003
Phone
(713) 718-2800
High school students learn AI, robotics, and advanced programming, building AI that recognizes patterns and programming robots with college-level concepts.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University, Houston, TX
Phone
(866) 858-5323
Elementary students learn coding, 3D printing, game design, digital storytelling with AI, and machine learning with Micro: Bits and robotic arms.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
University of Houston at Sugar Land, 14000 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone
(713) 743-4923
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
An intensive 9-week program for graduating high school seniors interested in STEM, offering credit for Calculus 1 and a preview of college coursework.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Houston
Phone
N/A
A two-week summer bootcamp introducing high school students to core data science fundamentals, statistics, computer science, and career pathways.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Houston directory lists 236+ 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 236+ 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.
