27+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near New Jersey — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jun 15, 2026
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
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
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
Phone
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
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
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 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 school students dive into the world of baseball analytics, learning how numbers and data are used to transform strategic game-play on the field.
Age Group
High School
Location
Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
Phone
N/A
High school students conduct authentic research in molecular biology and bioinformatics, focusing on DNA sequence analyses of duckweed genes.
Age Group
High School
Location
New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
N/A
Rising high school juniors and seniors explore diverse engineering disciplines, including aerospace, through workshops, hands-on activities, labs, and projects, culminating in a symposium.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
N/A
Students learn network security, ethical hacking basics, and digital forensics through hands-on labs and interaction with university faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University, School of Engineering, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(848) 445-2210
High school students from underrepresented backgrounds gain exposure to AI concepts and research through lectures, hands-on projects, and mentorship by Princeton faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Phone
(609) 258-1774
High school students explore various engineering disciplines through hands-on learning, projects, and engaging with Stevens faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone
(201) 216-3683
High school students dive into hands-on experiments at the intersection of math, physics, computer science, biology, and chemistry, engaging in real-world research.
Age Group
High School
Location
2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08618
Phone
(609) 771-2141
High school students gain hands-on experience with AI, deep learning, and embedded systems using Python and C programming with Raspberry Pi's and microcontrollers.
Age Group
High School
Location
Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
Phone
(973) 655-4000
Summer camps are great, but the real portfolio comes from competing. See every FIRST Robotics team in NJ — plus pathways, deadlines, and pick lists for math, coding, science, and research competitions.
Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free New Jersey directory lists 162+ 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 162+ 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.
