Compare 17+ Coding & Software Development 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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iD Tech offers a variety of STEM camps for ages 7-19, focusing on coding, game development, robotics, and design. They have locations at prestigious universities like Northwestern University. Students learn from experienced instructors in small classes and gain valuable tech skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Northwestern University, 633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208
Phone
1-888-709-8324
Digital Adventures provides STEM summer camps for kids and teens ages 8-17, focusing on coding, game design, and digital arts. They offer programs in Minecraft modding, Roblox development, and more. Camps are designed to be fun and engaging, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Various locations in Chicago
Phone
(312) 268-0808
Code Ninjas offers coding summer camps for kids ages 7-14. They have multiple locations in the Chicago area, including the suburbs. Camps introduce children to coding through game-based curriculum and fun activities, making learning engaging and accessible.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Chicago and suburbs
Phone
N/A
Black Rocket offers tech-focused summer camps for kids and teens, with programs in coding, game development, and digital arts. They have various locations throughout Chicago and its suburbs. Camps provide a creative and collaborative environment for students to develop tech skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Various locations in Chicago and suburbs
Phone
(888) 803-2733
Juni Learning offers online coding camps for kids and teens ages 8-18. Their summer camps cover various programming languages and computer science concepts. Students learn from experienced instructors and receive personalized feedback.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(650) 263-4306
The Coder School offers coding camps and classes for kids ages 8-18. Their summer camps focus on various programming languages and coding concepts. Students learn from experienced instructors and work on individual and group projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Various locations in Chicago
Phone
N/A
Game-U offers video game design and development summer camps for ages 8-18. They have locations throughout Chicago and its suburbs. Camps teach students how to create their own video games using industry-standard software and tools. Students learn about game design principles, coding, and animation.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Various locations in Chicago and suburbs
Phone
(877) 237-4263
Interlochen offers a variety of summer arts programs, including some with STEM components. Their programs in music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, and film often incorporate technology and design elements.
Age Group
High School
Location
4000 J Maddy Pkwy, Interlochen, MI 49643
Phone
(231) 276-7200
Blue Lake offers a variety of summer arts programs, including some with STEM components. Their programs in music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and creative writing often incorporate technology and design elements.
Age Group
High School
Location
300 E Crystal Lake Rd, Twin Lake, MI 49457
Phone
(231) 894-1966
iD Tech offers a variety of STEM camps for ages 7-19, focusing on coding, game development, robotics, and design. They have locations at prestigious universities like University of Chicago. Students learn from experienced instructors in small classes and gain valuable tech skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of Chicago, 5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone
1-888-709-8324
iD Tech offers a variety of STEM camps for ages 7-19, focusing on coding, game development, robotics, and design. This location is at Loyola University Chicago. Students learn from experienced instructors in small classes and gain valuable tech skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Loyola University Chicago, 1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
Phone
1-888-709-8324
iD Tech offers a variety of STEM camps for ages 7-19, focusing on coding, game development, robotics, and design. This location is at Illinois Institute of Technology. Students learn from experienced instructors in small classes and gain valuable tech skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Illinois Institute of Technology, 10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Phone
1-888-709-8324
Code Play Learn offers coding and robotics summer camps for kids ages 5-14. Their camps focus on teaching coding concepts through fun and engaging activities, using platforms like Scratch, LEGO robotics, and Minecraft. They have locations in various Chicago suburbs.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Chicago suburbs
Phone
(847) 783-2633
iD Tech Mini offers half-day tech camps for younger kids (ages 5-7). Camps introduce coding and technology concepts through fun and engaging activities. They have locations at various universities, potentially including some in or near Chicago.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Chicago
Phone
1-888-709-8324
Code Ninjas provides coding and STEM education for kids ages 7-14. They offer a unique, game-based curriculum where kids learn to code by building games. They have multiple locations in the Chicago area.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Various locations in Chicago and suburbs
Phone
N/A
iD Tech Mini offers half-day tech camps for younger kids (ages 5-7). Camps introduce coding and technology concepts through fun and engaging activities. They have locations at various universities, potentially including some in or near Chicago.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Chicago
Phone
1-888-709-8324
Code Ninjas provides coding and STEM education for kids ages 7-14. They offer a unique, game-based curriculum where kids learn to code by building games. They have multiple locations in the Chicago area.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Various locations in Chicago and suburbs
Phone
N/A
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We list 44+ 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.
