Compare 117+ 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
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
An intensive AI/ML bootcamp designed for high school students to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, coding, and real-world applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
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
Phone
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 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 engage in puzzles, games, and problem-solving, plus hands-on STEM activities like calculating sports statistics and modeling the solar system.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Chevron Center for STEM and Golf in Memorial Park, 1001 E Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, TX 77007
Phone
N/A
Merges basketball training with hands-on STEM, teaching biomechanics, coding logic, and data science using wearable tech and an AI-powered app.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of Houston - Campus Recreation
Phone
(713) 743-4000
Kids and teens learn coding, game design, app development, data science, and machine learning through hands-on projects at Rice University.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Rice University
Phone
1-888-709-8324
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
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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.
