3+ 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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Lumiere Research Scholar Program offers online research opportunities for high school students in various STEM fields, including biology, astrophysics, computer science, and medicine.
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High School
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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.
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High School
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University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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Penn Summer Academies offer high school students the opportunity to explore various academic fields, including STEM subjects like biotechnology, nanotechnology, and computer science.
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High School
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University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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Summer camps are great, but the real portfolio comes from competing. See every FIRST Robotics team in PA — plus pathways, deadlines, and pick lists for math, coding, science, and research competitions.
We list 41+ 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.
