Best STEM Summer Camps In Chicago
Is it possible that all those hours your child spends on their computer will lead to a lucrative career? With the right guidance, all that screen time can pay off! To help that process, we’re presenting Chicago’s most comprehensive guide to STEM camps.
Whether your children are in elementary school, middle school, or high school, these Chicago stem summer camps can ignite their passion for science and technology or fan the flames that are already burning. Choose from traditional tech camps where your kids can learn how to code or more active programs that combine outdoor play with STEM activities.
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Chicago, IL
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Ages 5-18
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Pricing: $400 - $3090
Summer@Latin is a hands-on experience where every program blends creativity, teamwork and fun.
Guided by our team of trained counselors and skilled teachers, campers will dive into themed weeks that utilize Latin’s top-notch facilities and take advantage of our proximity to Chicago’s world-class museums, parks and cultural institutions.
So lace up your sneakers, pack your sense of adventure, and prepare to make summer legendary —...
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Pricing: $50
Join us at one of our five Chicago locations! We also have 13 summer camp locations throughout the greater Chicagoland area including the North Shore, Northwest suburbs, and Western suburbs.
Camp Galileo's acclaimed curriculum combines STEAM exploration and outdoor fun for kids in grades K–10. Camp day: 9am–3pm Extended care available. AM care: 8–9am | PM care: 3–6pm
Our Nebula Campers work on 1-2 day,...
At Argonne's summer computing workshop, high school students have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn how to code from some the best and brightest computer scientists in the nation. No prior coding experience necessary.
In this free, five-day enrichment experience, students learn Python, and connect with Argonne computer scientists. Through the course of this program, participants can expect to:
* Enhance their problem-solving and teamwork skills...
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Ages 12-16
Summer camps are designed for students, ages 12-16, where they experience modern manufacturing by creating, building, and taking a product home. At camp, they tour manufacturing facilities, learn about entrepreneurship, and meet top industry experts. Campers will:
* Experience a safe, hands-on learning environment.
* Create products with Computer Aided Design (CAD).
* Operate machinery under close supervision.
* Discover their future career in manufacturing.
Discover a summer of challenge, creativity, and connection at Northwestern University and beyond. CTD's 2026 programs offer academic adventures that inspire and empower—whether diving into a favorite subject, earning high school credit through honors and AP® courses, or exploring new interests. Choose from online classes or in-person day and residential camps led by expert instructors.
You have a lot of choices for the summer. You...
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is committed to creating pathways of opportunities and success in STEM. The journey begins with NSBE's Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (Summer Engineering Experience for Kids), a free three-week summer program for rising 4th to 6th graders, designed to stimulate interest in STEM.
With more than 700 chapters and more than 21,000 active members in the U.S. and...
Through the summer programs offered by Illinois Tech's Elevate College Prep, middle school and high school students are exposed to STEM-driven programs that cover topics such as coding and programming, robotics, sustainability, science and research, the human sciences, and many more—all at Chicago's leading tech-focused university.
Not only will middle school and high school students broaden their knowledge and enhance their skills while being exposed...
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Ages 7-10
We're gearing up for another incredible summer! Black Girls Code Summer Camps are returning in 2026 with new cities, new projects, and even more ways for young innovators to explore the world of technology.
Last summer, campers across 12 cities dove into AI, machine learning, and creative coding — building real projects, forming lifelong friendships, and presenting their work to families and tech professionals. This...
Project SYNCERE's ENpowered program provides students with an introduction to engineering. This program provides students in grades 3-12 with hands-on engineering experiences that are designed to increase their interest and understanding of STEM.
Through our partnerships with schools, universities, community organizations and other youth serving agencies, we are able to provide more than 1,800 students with exciting project-based learning experiences. Our dynamic staff of engineers...