Compare 35+ AI & Machine Learning programs in Philadelphia — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Oct 9, 2026
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
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
A tuition-free, 2-week daytime summer program for 9th and 10th-grade students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in artificial intelligence, robotics, and the social impact of technology.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
N/A
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
Young learners build AI agents with Python, train machine learning models, and create AI-powered websites and customer service bots in live online sessions.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
+1 425-305-4645
Students deploy AI agents in financial markets, build trading bots, and learn about AI's applications and failures in finance.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online
Phone
(919) 213-1821
Students train real medical AI models and research crews, exploring AI's applications and responsible use in healthcare.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online
Phone
(919) 213-1821
High schoolers conduct original AI research with PhD mentorship, culminating in a submission-ready paper.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online
Phone
(919) 213-1821
Students use AI tools, market research, and product design in a 6-week lab to build and launch a startup with a financial model.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Online
Phone
(919) 213-1821
High school students engage in a hands-on pre-college STEM program, exploring real engineering projects including robotics and AI, while experiencing college life at the University of Pennsylvania.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
N/A
High school students learn state-of-the-art machine learning and data science tools, including AI, neural networks, and large language models, through a rigorous, hands-on curriculum using R and Python.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
+1 (516) 414-5555
This free two-day camp offers high school students a hands-on introduction to artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and data science, with no prior coding experience required.
Age Group
High School
Location
Freedom Hall, Widener University, Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 499-4000
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 with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build AI agents in a live online introductory program.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Online
Phone
N/A
High school students explore artificial intelligence, focusing on generative AI and neural networks, merging theoretical knowledge with practical generative tools.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, 220 South 33rd Street, 107 Towne Building, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6391
Phone
(215) 746-6901
This free, one-day event helps high school students develop critical thinking and media literacy skills by investigating AI-generated content and misinformation.
Age Group
High School
Location
Howard Gittis Student Center, 1755 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone
N/A
Middle school students learn Python fundamentals and key concepts in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Campers engage in hands-on learning in cutting-edge tech topics including artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, and game design.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, 235 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone
(610) 664-8800
Participants gain hands-on experience in virtual reality, artificial intelligence, programming, and game development, exploring future paths in computing.
Age Group
High School
Location
Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone
(215) 895-2000
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Philadelphia directory lists 325+ 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 325+ 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.
