Compare 20+ 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 Jul 12, 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
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
A volunteer-led, no-cost program empowering youth through project-based coding and AI education, building confidence and critical thinking skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Online
Phone
N/A
A live, online 6-week lab where students in grades 8–12 use AI tools, market research, product design, and a simple startup financial model to build an AI-powered startup concept — finishing with a prototype, business model, and a founder-style pitch deck. No business or coding experience required.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Kids learn coding, robotics, and AI through game-based projects in a dojo-style environment, building problem-solving skills and confidence.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Advanced 1:1 PhD-mentored fellowship where students with AI/Python foundations conduct original AI research and produce a submission-ready paper, with optional journal publication support.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students deploy AI agents in financial markets, build a trading bot, and learn why most trading bots fail.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students train real medical AI models and research crews while learning where medical AI fails — and how to use it responsibly.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
High school students build real-world AI projects and gain practical skills through a 5-week cohort-based learning experience with 1:1 mentorship from industry experts.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Students explore AI and Machine Learning fundamentals using Python, Pandas, and Scikit-Learn to build models and solve real-world problems.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual (Headquarters: Charlotte, NC)
Phone
(704) 710-6825
Students explore cutting-edge AI concepts from machine learning basics to AI-powered applications, building problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
Students train machine learning models and build AI projects and games using Scratch with text, image, or sound recognition.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(302) 588 6066
Offers project-based AI programs for middle and high school students, focusing on AI fundamentals, prompting, evaluation, responsible use, and hands-on mini-projects.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Philadelphia directory lists 192+ 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 192+ 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.
