Compare 189+ programs in AI, coding, robotics, science, math & cybersecurity — day camps for kids, summer programs for middle & high schoolers, and university pre-college options. Free directory, no signup required.
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A live online AI program for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Across 8 hands-on sessions, students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly. No coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Learn Python-powered robotics, sensors, electronics, AI, computer vision, and autonomous drone concepts through guided projects in a small-group live online setting. No prior robotics or coding experience is required. Students with prior knowledge can go further through advanced AI-based projects and extensions.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Go from AI user to AI builder in one weekend. A live, online intro where students with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools like CrewAI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Utilizes "Nike How to Coach Kids" programming, rooted in research and science, to develop athletic skills, agility, balance, coordination, and speed through multi-sport activities for youth.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Horner Park - 2741 W. Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone
(773) 245-7834
Develops athletic skills, agility, balance, coordination, and speed through multi-sport activities, using coaching techniques rooted in the latest research and science for youth.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Horner Park - 2741 W. Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone
(773) 245-7834
Offers technique training and race preparation for competitive swimmers, focusing on speed, efficiency, and mental strategies, including mind power workshops and yoga.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Lake Forest Academy, 1500 West Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone
N/A
Engages children in daily sports, fitness, and STEM activities to build athletic skills, confidence, and healthy habits.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
4710 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone
N/A
High school students explore how business leaders use technology and artificial intelligence to enhance data value, enterprise systems, and supply chains through workshops and talks.
Age Group
High School
Location
601 S. Morgan St., 11th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone
N/A
Participants use AI-assisted tools to push the boundaries of artistic and creative expression, discovering how AI can enhance their work.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
Phone
N/A
Campers dive into coding and robotics, building and programming mBots to perform tasks, navigate mazes, and compete in robot challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
2026 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Phone
N/A
High school students learn to design, program, and produce assets for 3D computer games, exploring various roles in the game production process.
Age Group
High School
Location
243 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60604
Phone
N/A
Kids in elementary and middle school explore AI, machine learning, coding, animation, and game design through engaging, project-based activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1840 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 766-3407
Middle schoolers engage in hands-on STEAM projects, including remote-control robots and engineering design, fostering innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(800) 854-3684
High school students learn Python, data analysis, and visualization while conducting inquiry-driven research in data science and AI at the University of Chicago.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park, Chicago
Phone
N/A
Elementary and middle school students engage in interactive, project-based learning to explore various engineering disciplines, guided by STEM professionals.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Southside STEM Station, Chicago, IL
Phone
N/A
High school students explore AI's evolution, applications, and core concepts like machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and ethics through a self-paced online course.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(630) 907-5000
Students learn coding fundamentals and build robots in intensive week-long camps, developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills using professional tools.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2541 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone
(773) 654-1691
Kids learn to code their own video games, robots, and apps in an interactive environment using a proprietary coding language and tools.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1539 N Dayton St, Chicago, IL 60642
Phone
(312) 895-7000
High school students immerse themselves in chemical sciences, gaining hands-on lab experience and exploring various career pathways in chemistry, biology, physics, and medicine.
Age Group
High School
Location
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Phone
N/A
Offers cutting-edge tech camps in Robotics, Coding, Game Design, AI, and 3D Printing, providing hands-on learning and skill building in a fun environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
British International School – Lincoln Park, 814 W Eastman St, Chicago, IL 60642
Phone
(888) 854-2267
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Chicago directory lists 189+ local and online programs across the Chicago 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 189+ STEM summer camps in Chicago, IL 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago-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.
