Compare 30+ Science & Innovation 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
Students explore intelligent robotics, carry out projects in simulation, and experiment with wheeled robots while learning Linux OS and C++ programming.
Age Group
High School
Location
UT Austin Campus, Gates-Dell Complex, 2317 Speedway, Austin, Texas 78712
Phone
(512) 471-9518
Children engage in personalized AI-powered academics and hands-on workshops like sunprint science using cyanotype chemistry and AI character design.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
201 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone
N/A
Students explore new concepts, conduct hands-on science experiments, make new friends, and explore campus, focusing on topics like biochemistry, cosmic exploration, genetics, and research methods.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
The University of Texas at Austin, Welch Hall
Phone
(512) 471-4992
Students focus on sparking excitement about chemistry, exploring new concepts, conducting hands-on science experiments, and learning about topics like atomic scale, chromatography, and polymers.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
The University of Texas at Austin, Painter Hall
Phone
(512) 471-4992
High school students engage in a five-week immersive, hands-on interdisciplinary research experience in UT Austin's College of Natural Sciences laboratories, exploring fields like biochemistry, biology, and environmental science.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin campus
Phone
N/A
Girls dive into the science of sustainability, creating slime glaciers, cleaning oil spills, investigating AI-powered climate technologies, engineering greenhouses, and constructing artificial coral reefs.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Girlstart STEM Center, 1400 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757
Phone
(512) 916-4775
Campers engage in daily discovery, taking on thrilling challenges using everyday materials, inventor-inspired hacks, and jaw-dropping science tricks to turn wild ideas into real creations.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(512) 892-1143
A free, week-long residential program where high school students experience programming, teamwork, and real-world applications by coding an Arduino microcontroller and exploring tech careers.
Age Group
High School
Location
UT Austin Campus
Phone
512.471.7316
This half-day academic camp strengthens math and science skills through engaging, hands-on activities for students entering 8th grade.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (Webb Middle School, Mendez Middle School)
Phone
(512) 414-1700 ext.
Campers engage in a week of science-themed activities and experiments during the 'Science Zone' themed week of this general summer day camp.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations (Mills Elementary School, Davis Elementary School, Barbara Jordan Elementary School, Williams Elementary School)
Phone
(512) 414-0220
Kids build robots, design games, and learn coding, AI, and robotics, developing critical thinking and real-world problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations in North Austin area
Phone
N/A
Kids engage in hands-on science experiments and cooking activities, learning chemistry principles through edible creations.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
210-373-3073
High-achieving Texas high school students engage in a five-week immersive research experience in chemistry and related sciences at UT Austin labs, working with faculty and researchers.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin campus
Phone
(713) 961-9884
A free, inclusive tech camp for LGBT+ youth and allies, ages 14-19, exploring digital art, coding, video game design, and game writing through hands-on workshops and industry mentorship.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations, Austin TX Area
Phone
N/A
A prestigious program where high school students engage in independent research projects, guided by expert mentors, with opportunities for publication.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Immersive, hands-on learning about local ecosystems, wildlife, and conservation through field trips and indoor science activities for various age groups.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
301 Nature Center Drive, Austin, TX 78746
Phone
(512) 974-3888
This five-week academic enrichment program provides advanced content, career exploration, and mentorship in STEM for middle and high school students through inquiry-based, hands-on activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin
Phone
512-471-4992
Offers cutting-edge tech camps in robotics, coding, game design, AI, 3D printing, and STEM & Medicine for various age groups.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Magellan International School, Austin, TX
Phone
N/A
Campers engage in hands-on activities to explore space, rockets, and astronomy, fostering innovation and scientific discovery for elementary-aged children.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Austin Peace Academy, Austin
Phone
N/A
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews the major AP Biology units before the school year — cells, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, and ecology — taught by working researchers so students walk into AP class already familiar with the material.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Summer camps are great, but the real portfolio comes from competing. See every FIRST Robotics team in TX — plus pathways, deadlines, and pick lists for math, coding, science, and research competitions.
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.
