Best STEM Summer Camps

STEM summer camps teach valuable skills to children, which can prove essential in their future careers. Apart from learning about STEM subjects like coding, robotics, AI and animation, your children can also improve their skills in problem solving, communication, and decision making. There are many summer camps in almost every major city in the United States and all over the world and online, making it both convenient and easy for parents to enroll their child in one.

Wth all the many different options, including in-person and virtual programs, it’s not a simple decision to choose one for your child. To help, we've hand-picked the best STEM summer camps where your kids can either spend their summer living on campus, learning online, or just attending for the day.

Top STEM Summer Camps

  • Online

  • Ages 8-18

The most engaging and impactful summer coding camp experience for kids! Embark on an adventure of learning through our online summer classes and coding camps, the perfect playground for kids eager to dive into Scratch, Python, Minecraft, Roblox, and much...

  • Online and Multiple US Locations

  • Ages 7-19

This is more than camp—it’s a launchpad for every future. At iD Tech, your child can dive into coding, AI, robotics, or game design courses led by inspiring instructors. Alongside like-minded peers, they’ll level up their skills in next-gen labs...

  • New York

  • Ages 8-18

Girls will dive into STEM, light up the dance floor, and create something extraordinary. With daily movement and tech-powered creativity, they’ll build confidence, forge friendships, and showcase their brilliance in a one-of-a-kind performance in front of their families and community.

  • Online

  • Ages 8-16

Make school breaks enriching and fun with Chess4Life Chess Camps, offered online and in-person! Campers build confidence, sportsmanship, and focus through engaging chess lessons and practice, led by experienced, encouraging coaches!

With multiple skill groups available, kids learn at the...

  • Rosman, NC

  • Ages 11-18

PARI’s summer STEM and space exploration, and astronomy camp programming is designed to inspire your young scientist’s curiosity, passion, and confidence to discover something extraordinary. We give campers experiences that encourage deeper thinking and problem solving skills while finding opportunities...

  • Boston, MA

  • Ages 16-17

If you’re passionate about the sciences and are a domestic student currently in your junior year of high school, we invite you to apply for the Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) program. You will spend six weeks at BU...

  • Cambridge, MA

  • Ages 17-18

MITES (formerly OEOP) provides transformative experiences that bolster confidence, create lifelong community, and build an exciting, challenging foundation in STEM for highly motivated 7th–12th grade students. Our programs are designed to increase opportunity and access in STEM, with a focus...