65+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near New Jersey — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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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
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
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
High school students engage in authentic molecular biology and bioinformatics research, analyzing DNA sequences using professional bioinformatic tools, with findings submitted for publication on GenBank.
Age Group
High School
Location
Waksman Institute, Rutgers University, Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ
Phone
(848) 445-4200
High school students explore various engineering disciplines, including aerospace, through hands-on workshops, labs, and projects, preparing for college-level work.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(848) 932-8457
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
High school students explore human behavior through data science, learning data analysis, policy investigation, and model development in a one-week residential program.
Age Group
High School
Location
1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone
(201) 216-3683
Academically talented high school students engage in supervised research and professional development in aerospace and mechanical engineering with Rutgers faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University School of Engineering, Busch Campus, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(848) 932-7565
Students explore career opportunities in the sports and gaming industry, learning business principles and practical applications within a supportive university environment.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Felician University
Phone
N/A
Students learn to solve real-world problems using design thinking, innovation, and ethical, human-centered AI through collaborative projects at Rutgers University.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
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N/A
High school students explore AI as a creative, ethical, real-world tool through weekly workshops, mini-projects, and mentorship in various AI applications.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University-Camden, Camden, NJ
Phone
N/A
High school students learn Python fundamentals, building rule-based chatbots and simple game agents, emphasizing logical thinking and real-world coding applications.
Age Group
High School
Location
Florham Campus, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ
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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
High schoolers work on real research projects with university faculty, learning to collect and analyze data, use lab tools, and build essential data science skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 596-3550
High school students explore AI through neural networks, data training, policy investigation, and developing models using high-level language in a one-week residential program.
Age Group
High School
Location
Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Phone
N/A
High-achieving high school students earn college credits by taking university-level computer science courses covering basics, operating systems, cloud computing, and programming.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University-Newark, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 353-5112
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free New Jersey directory lists 360+ 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 360+ 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.
