Compare 26+ AI & Machine Learning programs in Austin — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 13, 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
Students explore artificial intelligence through hands-on robotics, training VEX IQ AI Vision Sensor robots to identify objects and navigate challenges.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
4301 W William Cannon Dr building k suite 200, Austin, Texas
Phone
(800) 605-5099
Students learn AI and machine learning by building an AI-powered web application, training a computer vision model for image recognition and integrating it into their app.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
Students explore foundational AI concepts through creativity and design thinking, building an original AI-powered artifact with faculty feedback.
Age Group
High School
Location
Texas State University - San Marcos Campus (Hybrid) or Online
Phone
(512) 245-3297
Students with prior programming experience apply professional coding workflows, use GitHub, and integrate AI tools into substantial software projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Texas State University - San Marcos Campus (Hybrid) or Online
Phone
(512) 245-3297
High school students learn core AI/ML concepts, Python coding, and build real-world AI projects through an 8-week virtual bootcamp.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
(919) 213-1821
Middle schoolers explore AI concepts, train models, build chatbots, and use AI tools responsibly in a live online program.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
(919) 213-1821
High school students learn cybersecurity concepts, online safety, cryptography, and network security with AI through interactive projects and hands-on exercises.
Age Group
High School
Location
UT Austin
Phone
N/A
Students build two real web applications in one day using AI-assisted development tools like Replit Agent, leaving with a live deployed app and a GitHub portfolio.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
201 N Heatherwilde Blvd Suite 404, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Phone
(512) 798-8726
Kids ages 5-14 learn real AI, Robotics, and Coding skills through structured, hands-on lessons, building problem-solving, creativity, and confidence.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
8127 Mesa Dr Suite C-299, Austin, TX 78759
Phone
N/A
High school students engage in a week-long hackathon, developing real projects, and attend skill workshops focusing on applied AI, design, and public speaking.
Age Group
High School
Location
Alpha High School Campus, 201 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone
N/A
Students explore coding, robotics, game design, and AI through hands-on projects, including a daily Personal Project Lab utilizing AI tools.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Leander, TX
Phone
(512) 640-5200
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
Kids build real websites, games, apps, and creative projects using AI tools with zero coding, exploring new AI tools and shaping their future.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Austin, TX
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
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
A free week-long residential program for high school students to explore programming with Python in the Machine Learning Edition, focusing on real-world applications and teamwork.
Age Group
High School
Location
UT Austin Campus
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Austin directory lists 188+ local and online programs across the Austin 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 188+ STEM summer camps in Austin, TX 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 Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin-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.
