Compare 23+ Coding & Software Development 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
An immersive one-week program introducing high school students to high-performance computing applications in science, engineering, and medicine through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin campus
Phone
N/A
Kids ages 7-18 learn to solve problems using digital solutions, with programs in graphics, Python, robotics, and game development.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
3616 Far West Blvd #109, Austin, TX 78731
Phone
(512) 593-2729
Students ages 6-16 engage in weekly, cutting-edge tech camps focusing on coding, game design, robotics, and AI on a university campus.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
St. Edward's University – 3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Phone
(512) 474-8100
High school students immerse in Python programming, learn machine learning fundamentals from UT faculty, and explore its societal impacts through hands-on experiences.
Age Group
High School
Location
UT Austin Campus
Phone
(512) 471-9518
A free tech camp for LGBT+ youth ages 14-19 in Austin, covering digital art, coding, video game design, and game writing, with visits to tech companies.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Young elementary students engage in foundational STEM concepts, including Scratch coding, math, science, and VEX robotics.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
15824 Central Commerce Dr Suite 201, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Phone
(512) 660-5552
Students explore real-world engineering, computational thinking, computer programming in Scratch and Python, and technology development through lab tours, speakers, and college/career exploration.
Age Group
High School
Location
UT Austin
Phone
(512) 471-4992
Kids in grades 1-6 learn to design and code their own video games, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(512) 333-2568
High school students learn data analysis and machine learning using Python, applying scientific methods to real astronomical datasets.
Age Group
High School
Location
2317 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712
Phone
(512) 471-9799
Children ages 5-14 engage in hands-on STEM learning by building and coding motorized LEGO® robots, creating stop-motion animations, and designing imaginative brick creations.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
+1 888 787 0069
Professional developers teach kids to build their own video games, covering programming, art, and music composition.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
13740 Research Blvd, Suite L, Austin, TX 78750
Phone
(512) 829-4342
Offers virtual camps where students learn coding, 3D modeling, animation, app/game development, Minecraft modding, and Roblox game creation.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual Camp (Austin Live, Online)
Phone
(844) 456-CODE
Campers explore artificial intelligence by creating AI-powered songs, embarking on augmented reality adventures, and designing for virtual reality showcases.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
6800 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745
Phone
(512) 522-0943
A live, online 6-week bridge that teaches real Java programming from scratch before the school year — objects, classes, arrays & ArrayLists, inheritance, and recursion — in a browser-based environment with no setup, so students walk into AP CS A already coding.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Empowers kids to gain valuable tech skills in coding, robotics, Roblox, and Minecraft, fostering leadership, creativity, and computational thinking in an engaging environment.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
10211 N. FM 620, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78726
Phone
(512) 856-4240
Provides weekly camps in digital arts education, covering game design, filmmaking, YouTube strategy, and music production for aspiring young creators.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(512) 766-3112
Young learners explore Minecraft through coding and modding, using visual and block-based coding to craft their own immersive game experiences.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
13776 N US Hwy 183 #102, Austin, TX 78750
Phone
(512) 522-8228
Offers diverse week-long summer programs including game development in Scratch, Minecraft Modding, and Python programming for various age groups.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students ages 7-17 unleash creativity with courses in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts, learning from energetic instructors on a university campus.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Thompson Conference Center, University of Texas at Austin campus
Phone
N/A
Students who have graduated 9th or 10th grade explore engineering, computational thinking, and programming in Scratch and Python with UT faculty and student interns.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin
Phone
(512) 471-4992
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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.
