Compare 5+ 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.
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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
Students learn web-based game development using JavaScript and Phaser, explore design studio operations, and build their own playable game.
Age Group
High School
Location
UT Austin Campus
Phone
(512) 471-9518
Students aged 12-18 learn Python programming and complete real STEM projects in small groups, with options for half-day coding or full-day coding and robotics.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Owlchemy Labs, 1908 Kramer Ln ste 250, Austin, TX 78758
Phone
N/A
Children aged 8-18 explore programming, game design, and AI through hands-on projects, digital citizenship lessons, and a daily personal project lab.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
4301 W William Cannon Dr, Building K Suite 200, Austin, TX 78749
Phone
(512) 308-3721
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We list 37+ 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.
