Compare 5+ 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 May 28, 2026
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
Students explore real-world engineering, computational thinking, and programming in languages like Scratch and Python, with support from UT faculty and interns.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin
Phone
N/A
Offers over 70 themed STEM camps, including astronomy, meteorology, veterinary medicine, robotics, chemistry, and rocketry, fostering interactive learning and hands-on exploration.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(512) 401-8369
Engages children in STEAM activities including robotics, coding, 3D design, science experiments, and entrepreneurship, designed to inspire creativity and curiosity.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
8620 Burnet Rd, Suite 500, Austin, TX 78757
Phone
(512) 494-6744
Students in grades 3-8 explore technology and STEM concepts through hands-on activities, with no prior experience needed, at Anderson High School.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Anderson High School, 8403 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
Phone
(512) 228-9189
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.
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.
