Compare 93+ 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
High school students explore various engineering disciplines through a one-week intensive residential program, engaging in hands-on projects and collaborating with peers.
Age Group
High School
Location
Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Phone
N/A
Students design and build autonomous R/C vehicles, learning CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, and electronics to create and train their robots.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
N/A
Campers invent, prototype, and test new ideas across technology, science, engineering, and art, experimenting with robots, coding, laser cutters, circuits, and 3D design.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Millburn, NJ
Phone
N/A
Offers hands-on STEM adventures with experiments, engineering builds, and creative challenges in robotics, astronomy, health sciences, chemistry, and 3D design for various age groups.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students engage in lab-based activities, building physical models, extracting DNA, and modifying bacteria, exploring biotechnology, genetics, and cell biology.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
45 Reinhardt Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone
(973) 790-6000 ext.
High school students engage in hands-on, team-based research projects with Kean faculty in fields like Scientific Computation, Cancer Biology, Machine Learning, and Modern Drug Discovery.
Age Group
High School
Location
Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ
Phone
(908) 737-3461
A free, selective pre-college program at Monmouth University for in-state high schoolers focusing on engineering and technology, involving independent research projects in areas like data science and AI ethics.
Age Group
High School
Location
Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Phone
N/A
A free, selective three-week pre-college program at Princeton University for underrepresented rising 11th graders to develop basic AI skills, analyze real-world data, and learn about AI ethics.
Age Group
High School
Location
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544
Phone
N/A
Campers engage in hands-on activities, build and launch rockets, construct model airplanes, and have the unique opportunity to fly with a certified Young Eagle pilot.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Flying W Airport, 60 Fostertown Road, Medford, New Jersey
Phone
(609) 351-4341
Campers explore the science of flight through drone piloting and coding while learning how aircraft and spacecraft are engineered.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Children explore the solar system, learn about the four forces of flight and challenges of space travel, and participate in a model rocket launch.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(908) 899-1338
Girls fuel curiosity in space science and engineering by flying simulated space missions, building and launching rockets, coding Mars missions, and designing lunar colonies.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
360 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone
(201) 251-8589
Students design, build, 3D print, wire, and fly real drones, progressing from discovery to potentially earning an FAA drone pilot license.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Jersey City
Phone
N/A
High school students virtually learn cybersecurity fundamentals, becoming summer interns at NJCCIC to explore this exciting field.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
1-833-4-NJCCIC
Middle school students virtually learn cyber safety, how to stay safe online, and the importance of cybersecurity.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
1-833-4-NJCCIC
Students ages 13-18 gain foundational cybersecurity knowledge and hands-on experience in a structured learning environment at Princeton University.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Phone
(888) 709-8324
Campers engage in a multi-sport experience with instruction from coaches trained in exercise science, focusing on strength, speed, and long-term athletic development.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
William Allen Middle School, Moorestown, NJ
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free New Jersey directory lists 93+ local and online programs across the New Jersey 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 93+ STEM summer camps in New Jersey, NJ 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey-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.
