41+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near Philadelphia — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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High school students and incoming college freshmen take a 3-credit college course in cybersecurity, exploring college life and earning college credit.
Age Group
High School
Location
Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085
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
High school students learn the design thinking process, from user research to product development, gaining technical skills through iterative prototyping with digital and analog tools.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania
Phone
+1-215-898-3486
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
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
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
High school students spend five weeks at UPenn studying theoretical computer science, including mathematics and algorithms fundamental to the computer science field.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, University City, Philadelphia, PA
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N/A
A federally-funded college preparatory program for motivated high school students interested in math or science careers, offering academic support and a required science research project.
Age Group
High School
Location
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 204-3636
High school students take college-level courses in Statistics and Data Science through dual enrollment with partner universities like UPenn and Temple.
Age Group
High School
Location
123 South Broad Street, Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19109
Phone
(215) 790-1666
A five-day program for high school students interested in health careers such as athletic training, exercise science, and physical therapy, offering insight into rehabilitation sciences.
Age Group
High School
Location
Jefferson - East Falls Campus, 4201 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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N/A
Lumiere Research Scholar Program offers online research opportunities for high school students in various STEM fields, including biology, astrophysics, computer science, and medicine.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations
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N/A
ESAP offers a three-week, college-level engineering experience for high school students at the University of Pennsylvania. Students can specialize in areas like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and computer graphics.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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N/A
Penn Summer Academies offer high school students the opportunity to explore various academic fields, including STEM subjects like biotechnology, nanotechnology, and computer science.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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N/A
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
Participants gain hands-on experience in virtual reality, artificial intelligence, programming, and game development, building technical skills and exploring future computing paths.
Age Group
High School
Location
College of Computing & Informatics 3675 Market Street Suite 1000 Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone
(215) 895-2000
High school students study the mathematics and algorithms fundamental to theoretical computer science, including combinatorics, probability, proofs, and graph theory.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania campus, Philadelphia, PA
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N/A
High school students learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and GitHub to collaboratively build useful and attractive web pages for desktop and mobile devices.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
N/A
High school students learn Java programming, explore robotics, and engage with data analytics and emerging technologies.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
N/A
A preparatory program for incoming university freshmen to acclimate to college-level mathematics, including courses like MATH 1070, 1300, 1400, and 1410, or to prepare for credit exams.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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.
