Compare 137+ 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
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
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews the major AP Chemistry units before the school year — atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermochemistry — so the school year feels like review, not a scramble.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
A live, online 6-week bridge that teaches real Java programming from scratch before the school year — objects, classes, arrays & ArrayLists, inheritance, and recursion — in a browser-based environment with no setup, so students walk into AP CS A already coding.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews the full AP Statistics course before the school year — exploring and visualizing data, probability and distributions, sampling, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing — so students learn to think with data before AP class begins.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews AP Calculus AB before the school year — limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications, and integration and the Fundamental Theorem — so students arrive ready instead of playing catch-up.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students learn to code and build their own AI models from scratch, focusing on natural language processing, data analysis, visualization, and face/voice recognition.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
New Hope United Methodist Church, 643 E Washington St, West Chicago, IL 60185, USA
Phone
(630) 461-4211
Students dive into coding and hands-on robotics using exclusive software and engineering kits, building interactive games and smart robots that respond to facial expressions and body movements, combining game design, AI, and engineering.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1901 Raymond Rd, STE #1, Northbrook, Illinois, 60062, United States
Phone
(224) 326-0918
Middle and high school students explore coding, programming, robotics, and other STEM fields through hands-on projects and college-level experiences at Illinois Tech's campus or virtually.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Illinois Institute of Technology, 3300 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60616
Phone
N/A
Provides live online coding classes and summer camps, covering Scratch, Python, Roblox game coding, and AI, taught by expert instructors for various age groups.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Online Platform
Phone
N/A
An intensive online program where high school students gain hands-on AI/ML expertise and coding skills through projects with PhD mentorship.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online Platform
Phone
N/A
An intensive, free six-week program for high schoolers and incoming college freshmen to build computing skills in computer science, data science, and mobile app development.
Age Group
High School
Location
200 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone
(312) 668-9081
Students build robots, explore coding, try AI-based projects, and engage in hands-on engineering activities to foster curiosity and creativity in weekly themed sessions.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Northwest Chicago
Phone
N/A
Young students uncover talents and engage in exciting adventures through LEGO® robotics, creative arts, and science activities.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
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N/A
Elementary school youth engage in inquiry-based STEM learning and explore science concepts through hands-on activities at Boys & Girls Clubs locations in Chicago.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
An intensive two-week program for incoming UIC freshmen, providing hands-on experiences, math preparation, and innovative project-based activities to build a strong academic and social foundation for college.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Illinois Chicago campus, Chicago, IL
Phone
N/A
Students learn to analyze big data, create predictions, model complex situations, and use R or Python for data visualization and model validation, engaging in original research.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Phone
(847) 467-1575
High school students explore aviation through interactive learning, flight experiences, career exploration, and field trips to aviation facilities, gaining firsthand industry exposure.
Age Group
High School
Location
Harold E. White Aviation Center, Lewis University, One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Chicago directory lists 137+ 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 137+ 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.
