Compare 22+ AI & Machine Learning programs in Houston — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jun 10, 2026
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
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
Students learn Swift coding, robotics, graphic design, and artificial intelligence, building practical skills for future tech careers.
Age Group
High School
Location
301 N Drennan St, Houston, TX 77003
Phone
(713) 718-2800
High school students learn AI, robotics, and advanced programming, building AI that recognizes patterns and programming robots with college-level concepts.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University, Houston, TX
Phone
(866) 858-5323
Elementary students learn coding, 3D printing, game design, digital storytelling with AI, and machine learning with Micro: Bits and robotic arms.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
University of Houston at Sugar Land, 14000 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone
(713) 743-4923
A live, online 6-week lab where students in grades 8–12 use AI tools, market research, product design, and a simple startup financial model to build an AI-powered startup concept — finishing with a prototype, business model, and a founder-style pitch deck. No business or coding experience required.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Kids and teens learn coding, AI, robotics, and game design, building machine learning models with Python, training them for object recognition, and utilizing professional datasets.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005
Phone
1-888-709-TECH
Students learn Python programming, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and game development, engaging in hands-on projects and real-world tech applications.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
UH – Sugar Land, 14000 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone
(713) 743-2255
Rising 8th-12th graders complete STEM projects and presentations focused on data centers, algorithm design, and carbon capture & storage, experiencing life as a Rice student.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005-1827
Phone
(713) 348-5182
Campers train robots using VEX IQ AI Vision Sensor and AI language models, applying these skills to navigate challenges and build a robot for a complex mission.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
25282 Northwest Fwy, Suite #260, Cypress, TX 77429
Phone
(832) 653-9010
An intensive AI/ML bootcamp designed for high school students to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, coding, and real-world applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
This immersive camp introduces students to Artificial Intelligence through hands-on activities, real-world applications, and creative problem-solving while exploring emerging technologies shaping the future.
Age Group
High School
Location
Northline Campus 8001 Fulton St., Houston, TX 77022
Phone
(713) 718-2844
Students design and develop mobile applications while exploring how artificial intelligence can be leveraged for positive societal impact and real-world solutions.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 730-4990
Campers engage in hands-on activities to understand and build projects involving artificial intelligence concepts, tailored for various skill levels.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
British International School of Houston – 2203 North Westgreen Boulevard, Katy, TX 77449
Phone
(713) 730-4990
Campers explore generative AI and large language models (LLMs), constructing a multi-modal personal assistant using Python and JavaScript.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
iCode Sugar Land, Highway 6, Missouri City, TX
Phone
N/A
Kids learn fundamental artificial intelligence concepts and build projects to understand how AI works, focusing on hands-on applications.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 730-4990
Advanced 1:1 PhD-mentored fellowship where students with AI/Python foundations conduct original AI research and produce a submission-ready paper, with optional journal publication support.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students deploy AI agents in financial markets, build a trading bot, and learn why most trading bots fail.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students train real medical AI models and research crews while learning where medical AI fails — and how to use it responsibly.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
This engaging and interactive course introduces middle schoolers to AI through hands-on projects and real-world applications.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(919) 213-1821
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Houston directory lists 157+ local and online programs across the Houston 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 157+ STEM summer camps in Houston, TX 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston-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.
