Compare 26+ Robotics & Engineering 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
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
Campers ages 6-16 engage in weekly, hands-on tech camps focusing on robotics, coding, game design, AI, and 3D printing to build future STEM skills.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Rice University, 6100 Main St
Phone
N/A
Teens engineer their own robot champion using the VEX Robotics Design System and C++ to compete in BattleBots®-style robot showdowns.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University
Phone
N/A
Kids build real robots with Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, sensors, and motors, learning engineering skills and taking their custom robot home.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(346) 215-1556
Students entering 3rd-8th grade gain hands-on experience designing and constructing a mock-up Mars Rover or habitation for a science and engineering mission.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
University of Houston - Main Campus
Phone
N/A
Young campers (ages 7-9) build and program robots to complete real tasks, exploring how systems work and experimenting with design through hands-on challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(346) 667-6564
Elementary students learn coding, 3D printing, game design, digital storytelling with AI, and design robotic arms through engaging hands-on projects.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
UH Sugar Land campus
Phone
N/A
Engineering For Kids provides hands-on engineering programs for children ages 4-14. They offer a variety of summer camps focused on different engineering disciplines, including aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, marine, mechanical, robotics, and software. Camps incorporate LEGO® bricks, robotics, coding, and more. They have multiple locations throughout Houston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Houston
Phone
+1 (832) 797-1835
Snapology provides LEGO-based STEM programs for children ages 4-14. Their summer camps focus on robotics, engineering, and coding using LEGO bricks. Camps incorporate hands-on activities, challenges, and creative building projects. Snapology aims to promote problem-solving skills and creativity.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Houston
Phone
+1 (281) 612-5346
STEM for Kids offers a variety of STEM-focused summer camps for children ages 4-14. Camps cover various topics, including robotics, engineering, and coding. Students participate in hands-on activities, design challenges, and collaborative projects. STEM for Kids aims to provide a fun and engaging environment for STEM exploration.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Houston
Phone
+1 (800) 878-7836
KidzToPros offers a range of STEM-focused summer camps for children in grades K-8. Camps include robotics, coding, and game development programs. Students learn through hands-on projects and collaborative activities. KidzToPros aims to provide a fun and enriching summer experience.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Houston
Phone
(877) 202-1554
Engineering For Kids provides hands-on engineering programs for children ages 4-14. They offer a variety of summer camps focused on different engineering disciplines. This location is in Sugar Land, a suburb of Houston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
16754 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone
(832) 797-1835
Snapology provides LEGO-based STEM programs for children ages 1-14. Their summer camps focus on robotics, engineering, and coding using LEGO bricks. This location is in The Woodlands, a suburb of Houston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in The Woodlands
Phone
(832) 932-1300
STEM for Kids offers a variety of STEM-focused summer camps for children ages 4-14. Camps cover various topics, including robotics, engineering, and coding. This location is in League City, a suburb of Houston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in League City
Phone
(800) 878-7836
KidzToPros offers a range of STEM-focused summer camps for children in grades K-8. Camps include robotics, coding, and game development programs. This location is in Friendswood, a suburb of Houston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Friendswood
Phone
(877) 202-1554
Bricks 4 Kidz offers LEGO-based STEM summer camps for children ages 5-13. Their camps focus on robotics, engineering, and architecture using LEGO bricks. This location is in Katy, a suburb of Houston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in Katy
Phone
(281) 391-2742
STEM Kids Club offers hands-on STEM summer camps for children ages 5-12. Their camps cover various STEM topics, including robotics, coding, and engineering. This location is in The Woodlands, a suburb of Houston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various Locations in The Woodlands
Phone
(281) 298-5544
Campers design, build, and program robots using LEGO Technic systems, tackle engineering challenges, and create take-home crafts.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students immerse in game development, digital arts, robotics, programming, and emerging technology through structured, hands-on projects, strengthening problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
14520 Memorial Dr Suite B, Memorial Area, West Houston, TX 77079
Phone
(832) 713-7744
Campers build and program robots using various platforms to complete space exploration missions, learning about electricity, circuits, and coding.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1601 E NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058
Phone
(281) 283-4755
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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.
