Compare 30+ Space & Aviation 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 Aug 27, 2026
This multi-day academy exposes middle and high school students to diverse aviation and aerospace career opportunities through hands-on learning of aviation history, aerodynamics, and the role of government in the field.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Houston, Texas
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N/A
A 5-day aviation and aerospace-themed camp where school-age children explore the world of flight.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
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N/A
Campers explore space innovations through hands-on STEM challenges, museum tours, NASA training artifacts, and simulators, journeying from Earth to outer space and back.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
11551 Aerospace Ave., Houston, TX 77034
Phone
(346) 708-2517
Students ages 6-18 learn real-world STEM applications, flight tutorials, basic coding, drone safety, and FAA regulations, with hands-on drone control and racing challenges.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
NASA Exchange – JSC | Starport Summer Camp, Houston, TX 77058
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N/A
Students explore engineering and aerospace through mission-based simulations, learning about rocket propulsion, robotics, and thermal protection inside NASA Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rice University, Houston, TX
Phone
(800) 994-6752
Participants embark on an exciting adventure to NASA, engaging in hands-on activities related to space and rocketry, including a field trip to Space Center Houston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(713) 743-4923
Campers engage in hands-on STEM activities like building and launching model rockets, creating solar system models, and learning about space travel and what it takes to be an astronaut.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(346) 667-6564
Campers blast off with a NASA-designed program to explore space, rockets, and astronaut training through hands-on activities, learning about planets, comets, living in space, and participating in a rocket launch.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
John Knox Presbyterian Church
Phone
(713) 663-7623
Students receive ground school and simulator training, participate in interactive activities, tower tours, and experience a discovery flight.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
20803 Stuebner Airline Rd #29, Spring, TX 77379
Phone
(832) 717-0766
Students learn drone technology, flight training, programming, aerial photography, and safety, culminating in a showcase.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Northeast Campus, 555 Community College Dr., Houston, TX 77013
Phone
(713) 718-8363
Campers explore future possibilities like flying cars, life on Mars, and next-generation technology through interactive lessons and hands-on activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2700 W W Thorne Dr, Houston, TX 77073
Phone
N/A
This multi-day program exposes middle and high school students to various aviation and aerospace careers through hands-on experiences, learning fundamentals of aerodynamics, and exploring government's role in aviation.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Houston, TX
Phone
N/A
This 14-day immersive residential program introduces high school students to flight fundamentals, including certified flight instruction and FAA-approved ground school.
Age Group
High School
Location
Texas Southern University, Houston, TX
Phone
N/A
Campers discover what it takes to be flight-ready, learning about pilot training and aviation careers through hands-on STEM challenges and insights from industry experts.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
11551 Aerospace Ave., Houston, TX 77034
Phone
(346) 708-2517
Students ages 11-14 blend hands-on engineering challenges with real-world data collection, exploring behind-the-scenes NASA Johnson Space Center areas to understand space missions.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
Phone
(281) 244-2100
Participants investigate the troposphere and stratosphere by designing scientific payloads, predicting flight paths, and analyzing real atmospheric data collected by high-altitude weather balloons.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
Phone
(281) 244-2100
Participants code, launch, and fly drones through exciting missions and timed challenges, learning programming to control real drones.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004
Phone
(713) 521-1515
Students learn drone flying skills, tricks, team challenges, and obstacle course competitions, receiving an E99 Pro Drone Kit on the final day.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
443 Danover Rd., Katy, TX 77494
Phone
(713) 927-3386
Space Center Houston offers space-themed summer camps for children and teens. Camps cover various topics, including rocketry, robotics, and space exploration. Students participate in hands-on activities, simulations, and learn from space experts. The camps provide an immersive and educational experience.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1601 NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
Phone
+1 (281) 244-2100
This program offers Texas high school juniors an authentic STEM learning experience with NASA missions, focusing on coding, CAD, and engineering, culminating in a virtual or residential summer experience at NASA Johnson Space Center.
Age Group
High School
Location
Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Houston directory lists 289+ 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 289+ 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.
