Compare 118+ 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
High school students explore real-world AI and machine learning capabilities through interactive workshops, team challenges, and experiential simulations, with a focus on ethical and responsible AI.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(800) 994-6752
Kids explore coding, AI, machine learning, and game design through project-based activities, developing new interests and skills in a fun, active environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Phone
(484) 222-0640
Students learn basic coding skills using open-source hardware and software to program microcontrollers that sense and react to environmental inputs.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Temple University, 1947 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone
N/A
A free, two-week coding bootcamp for young women and gender expansive youth (13-18) focusing on web development, machine learning, mobile app creation, or data science.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
A free 6-week day program for middle and high schoolers integrating data science, AI, and coding techniques into various science themes at Temple University's Main Campus.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Temple University Main Campus
Phone
N/A
Young innovators explore robotics, engineering, and 3D printing through dynamic, challenge-based sessions like building battle bots, coding robots, and experimenting with CAD apps.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
The Philadelphia School, 2501 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone
(215) 545-5323 x2545
Offers 1:1 live online classes with robotics kits delivered to homes, teaching kids ages 8-16 to build real robots, learn engineering, and coding.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual Camp (Kits delivered to home in Philadelphia metro area)
Phone
N/A
High school students engage in hands-on robotics research, programming, and design challenges, working with cutting-edge technology and UPenn faculty mentors.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 898-0329
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews the major AP Biology units before the school year — cells, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, and ecology — taught by working researchers so students walk into AP class already familiar with the material.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
High school students explore various engineering disciplines, including robotics and mechanical design, through hands-on projects, labs, and faculty lectures.
Age Group
High School
Location
Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085
Phone
(610) 519-4940
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews the major AP Chemistry units before the school year — atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermochemistry — so the school year feels like review, not a scramble.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
iD Tech offers a variety of STEM camps for ages 7-19, with a focus on coding, game development, robotics, and design. Students learn from experienced instructors in small class settings. Camps are held at prestigious campuses like the University of Pennsylvania. They provide a fun and engaging environment for students to explore their interests.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Various locations in Philadelphia
Phone
1-888-709-8324
High school students explore engineering careers through experiential learning, simulations, and campus life, building leadership skills and professional insight.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(800) 903-6752
A live, online 6-week bridge that teaches real Java programming from scratch before the school year — objects, classes, arrays & ArrayLists, inheritance, and recursion — in a browser-based environment with no setup, so students walk into AP CS A already coding.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Engineering For Kids provides hands-on engineering programs for children ages 4-14. They offer a variety of summer camps focused on different engineering disciplines, including aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, and robotics. Camps incorporate LEGO® bricks, robotics, coding, and more. They have multiple locations throughout Philadelphia.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Philadelphia
Phone
(800) 374-5437
Middle schoolers engage in hands-on, problem-based learning experiences to explore science, technology, engineering, and math, sparking curiosity about how things work.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Temple University Main Campus, 1801 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone
N/A
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews the full AP Statistics course before the school year — exploring and visualizing data, probability and distributions, sampling, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing — so students learn to think with data before AP class begins.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Philadelphia directory lists 118+ local and online programs across the Philadelphia 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 118+ STEM summer camps in Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia-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.
