Compare 11+ Cybersecurity 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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Young minds learn to become digital heroes by understanding how computers work, cracking codes, and mastering online safety through engaging, team-based quests to protect the digital world from cyber-threats.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
St. Albans Episcopal Church • 11819 IH-35 South Austin, TX 78747
Phone
(512) 401-8369
An innovative summer program where high school students participate in exploratory lessons to learn about online personal safety, computer networking, mobile security, cryptography, cloud computing, cyber-crime, and ethics.
Age Group
High School
Location
UT Austin
Phone
N/A
Students learn foundational cybersecurity skills and explore concepts like cryptography and online safety within a broader STEM curriculum on a university campus. [cite: 7, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 in previous steps]
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr Austin, TX
Phone
1-888-709-8324
Students use Minecraft: Education Edition to learn digital safety, phishing awareness, strong passwords, network building, data encryption, and how to defend against social engineering, malware, and ransomware.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
15609 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Suite B240, Leander, TX 78641
Phone
(512) 957-1015
Middle schoolers deep-dive into cutting-edge tech, including cybersecurity, AI, game design, music engineering, and robot battle systems through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
100 W Pflugerville Pkwy Ste 101, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Phone
(512) 368-3000
Students build real AI systems, including threat detection dashboards, malware classification pipelines, and AI-powered security tools, in four-week online summer cohorts with expert mentorship.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
+15415277411
Students step into the role of an ethical hacker, learning to uncover vulnerabilities and secure simulated systems from cyberattacks.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
High school students immerse themselves in cybersecurity fundamentals, real-world simulations, and cutting-edge tools to protect digital systems in a one-week, hands-on STEM program.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Texas 10500 Exploration Way, Austin, TX 78758
Phone
N/A
Students learn about espionage, codes, and digital security through hands-on activities, developing skills in encryption, decryption, and secure communication.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(512) 474-8100
High school students participate in workshops, attend expert talks, and engage in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions to explore real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Age Group
High School
Location
Austin, TX
Phone
N/A
Hands-on lab where students build AI-powered scam and phishing detectors and learn the limits of defensive AI filters.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
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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.
