12+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near Austin — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and 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
High school students engage in nationally competitive NASA-backed research, collaborating with experts on mission data in aerospace, astronomy, planetary science, and Earth systems.
Age Group
High School
Location
UT Center for Space Research, West Pickle Research Center, Austin, Texas
Phone
(512) 471-6922
Students explore foundational AI concepts through creativity and design thinking, building an original AI-powered artifact with faculty feedback.
Age Group
High School
Location
Texas State University - San Marcos Campus (Hybrid) or Online
Phone
(512) 245-3297
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
Students with prior programming experience apply professional coding workflows, use GitHub, and integrate AI tools into substantial software projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Texas State University - San Marcos Campus (Hybrid) or Online
Phone
(512) 245-3297
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
Students design products from concept to prototype, learning material properties, structural dynamics, and enhancing creative design thinking.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin
Phone
(516) 447-4907
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
A nationally competitive hybrid internship where high school students conduct authentic NASA mission-based research, analyze satellite data, and develop skills in data analysis, engineering design, and scientific modeling.
Age Group
High School
Location
UT Center for Space Research, West Pickle Research Center, Austin, Texas
Phone
(512) 471-6922
High school juniors explore engineering through immersive, hands-on activities and team projects, engaging with UT engineering faculty, students, and alumni in a residential setting.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin
Phone
N/A
This free program introduces high school sophomores and juniors to accounting opportunities, offering insights into college life, faculty interactions, and a case competition.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin campus
Phone
N/A
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
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.
