Compare 47+ AI & Machine Learning programs in Chicago — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
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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
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
High school students immerse in an 11-month research-intensive program, including a six-week summer lab experience, focusing on biomedical investigation at the interface of AI, robotics, and tissue engineering.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Illinois Chicago
Phone
N/A
High school students explore the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence through theoretical discussions, faculty lectures, lab tours, and career guidance at the University of Chicago.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Chicago campus, Chicago, IL
Phone
N/A
Students in grades K-8 engage in AI-powered academics, coding fundamentals, and computational thinking through hands-on projects in a one-week summer program.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Chicago, IL
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
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
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
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 ages 6-14 explore cutting-edge tech, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and coding, through hands-on projects in a university setting.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Northwestern University – 633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208
Phone
(773) 470-0280
High school students explore foundational concepts of modern artificial intelligence, how AI transforms industries, and how AI systems learn and make decisions.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
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
Youth aged 14-15 gain hands-on training and real-world experience in AI and technology, entrepreneurship, and career pathways, preparing them for future career opportunities in Chicago, with a hybrid in-person component.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
An intensive AI/ML bootcamp designed for high school students to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, coding, and real-world applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
High school students learn machine learning, data science, and AI fundamentals, with options for 1x1 summer research experience with an engineering professor.
Age Group
High School
Location
874 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone
(408) 320-9798
High school students in the Chicago area are placed in research teams to work on interdisciplinary data science projects with mentors.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Phone
N/A
Students aged 13 and older explore AI's impact, learn about neural networks and large language models, master prompting strategies, and build AI prototypes using no-code tools.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(847) 491-3143
Kids and teens engage in hands-on AI and machine learning projects, learning to use AI responsibly and developing technical skills within a university setting.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
Phone
(888) 709-8324
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Chicago directory lists 447+ 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 447+ 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.
