Best STEM Summer Camps In Des Moines

Des Moines is a major city in Iowa known for its technology and business sector. Tech giants like Microsoft and Facebook have large data centers in this lively city, and there are many opportunities for children to study STEM topics.

Summer camps throughout Des Moines offer interactive programs to capture your child’s attention. These STEM programs introduce students to technology concepts from an early age and show them how fun science and tech can be.

Whether based on the nature sciences or focused on engineering and coding, Des Moines has opportunities for every future scientist or techie.

Welcome to Virtual STEAM Camps at Des Moines Area Community College powered by Black Rocket, a national leader in tech-education.

Choose any of the great cutting-edge courses following the link below. Topics include coding, game design, eSports, virtual reality and more.

Each week get ready to be led by top teachers in LIVE classes! Students benefit from participating in our wider Creator Corps™ community, but...

The Science Center of Iowa (SCIOWA) offers Schools Out SCI Day Camps for students whenever Des Moines schools are out of session. The one-day camps during school breaks are for Kindergarten to 6th graders who want to make new friends and explore the fascinating world of science.

These engaging camps and interactive exhibits prompt curiosity and exploration into the mysteries of science. Popular topics include...

  • West Des Moines, IA

TigerLily STEM is excited to partner with Des Moines area school districts for STEM summer camps, including Waukee, Ankeny, Johnston, Urbandale, and Des Moines Public Schools! You don't have to be a resident of a particular school district to register for camps (eg. a Des Moines resident can register for camps in Johnston, or a Norwalk resident can register for camps in Des Moines).

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Tech Camp is an immersive, invitation-only summer camp experience for central Iowa high school students. Since the first camp in 2013, a cohort of 8th and 9th grade students are invited each year with consideration given to socioeconomic status, gender and ethnicity/race. The new cohort, as well as the previous four cohorts, are invited to attend the one-week summer camp. Thus, many students in the...

  • Pricing: $110 - $225

Camp Brainiac is a summer day camp run exclusively by Iowa licensed teachers in the Des Moines area. Camp is perfect for school-age kids in grades K-3!

Camp Brainiac gives kids a break from the classroom but not from learning. Brainiac campers will spend their days immersed in fun experiential learning often designed around a different theme each week.

We've recruited the best teachers from...

  • Ages 7-9

  • Pricing: $50 - $75

All camps are designed to be fun and active and to provide high-quality environmental learning experiences through games, crafts, stories, and in-depth exploration. Kids love coming to our camps and look forward to them each summer. Parents love our camps too because they know their kids are having fun and are learning at the same time! All camps include a mid-morning snack. Camps usually begins...

For over 100 years, the Des Moines Y Camp has been filled with songs, laughter, adventures and friendship. Summer Camp is the foundation on which Y Camp is built. Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp and our amazing Partner Camps all work to bring the impact and value of camp to all who enter the Valley. If you're looking for the ultimate camp experience, Summer...

  • Pricing: $150 - $300

Summer Safari camps are exciting, week-long adventures that provide children in ages PreK - 7 with the opportunity to engage with nature and build environmental stewardship as they grow into future conservation leaders in their communities.

* Ages: PreK - grade 7

* Days: Monday - Friday

* Cost: Half Day - $150 Full Day - $300, costs vary for some camps

* Zoo Members...