Compare 39+ Science & Innovation programs in New Jersey — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
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
An intensive eight-week summer program where rising high school juniors and seniors are paired with mentors in science, health, and technical fields to participate in ongoing research and independent projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 253-1380
Offers programs including Engineers At Work, Computer Programming, Robotics, and Wacky Inventions, alongside arts and fun activities, fostering STEM skills for ages 4-13.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(732) 243-9793
Offers hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and take-home projects for curious kids who love to build, experiment, and solve real problems.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
142 First Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Phone
(732) 704-4545
A residential 'early college' experience offering advanced research tracks in STEAM, where high school students earn transferable college credits.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028
Phone
(856) 256-4028
A full-time, in-person summer research program where high school students work in active Princeton labs on real research projects under faculty supervision.
Age Group
High School
Location
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544
Phone
(609) 258-3031
Kids and teens learn coding, game development, robotics, and 3D printing through hands-on projects, experiencing a week of STEM and campus life.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Montclair State University
Phone
N/A
Young innovators engage in hands-on challenges exploring forensic science, physics, entrepreneurship, and space, building robotic capybaras, billboard boats, and DIY rockets.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1 Awn St, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Phone
N/A
High-achieving high school students engage in experience-based learning, conducting scientific research projects with Montclair State University faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
Montclair State University
Phone
N/A
Students learn to collect, analyze, and synthesize environmental data into research projects using Kean's natural living laboratory and state-of-the-art facilities.
Age Group
High School
Location
Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ
Phone
(908) 737-4632
High school students enroll in online, self-paced courses with in-person coaching, covering topics like Introduction to AI, JavaScript, and Game Development.
Age Group
High School
Location
2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone
N/A
Students ages 7-17 explore coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts through engaging courses, experiencing university life.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (Fairleigh Dickinson University campuses)
Phone
N/A
Provides high school students with hands-on biomedical research experience, focusing on topics such as genetics, drug disposition, and clinical toxicology.
Age Group
High School
Location
Coriell Institute for Medical Research, 403 Haddon Ave, Camden, NJ 08103
Phone
(856) 966-7377
A tuition-free, residential program for high-achieving high school juniors to broaden their science knowledge through courses, labs, projects, and research.
Age Group
High School
Location
Drew University, Madison, NJ
Phone
N/A
Students explore toxicology, health, and environmental disease through scientific investigation at Rutgers University.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
Phone
(732) 445-0204
Challenges middle and high school students to be problem solvers through hands-on learning in MakerCraft (3D printing, laser cutting, coding) and Automation & Robotics.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing, NJ 08628
Phone
(609) 771-2543
High school participants engage in interactive lab sessions, collaborative projects, and dynamic workshops to deepen their understanding of biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science.
Age Group
High School
Location
The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing, NJ 08628
Phone
(609) 771-2543
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free New Jersey directory lists 270+ 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 270+ 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.
