Compare 88+ Science & Innovation programs in New York — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated May 23, 2026
A prestigious program where high school students engage in independent research projects, guided by expert mentors, with opportunities for publication.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Campers explore a new career each week, interact with the SmartBoard Learning Station, role play, do arts and crafts, conduct experiments, and improve their math and literacy skills.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island Locations
Phone
+1 (303) 224 0200
Academically minded STEAM camp with foundational math, reading, and writing concepts, play-based activities, arts and crafts, science experiments, and games.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Astoria, Queens
Phone
+1 (718) 440 3541
Encourages children to think outside the box with hands-on material exploration and building activities.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Phone
N/A
Science-based curriculum with summer science camp option, fun weekly themes, and expansive living plant walls and 300-gallon fish tanks.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Brooklyn Locations
Phone
+1 (347) 844-9699
One-week STEM summer camps with a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio, where children explore various STEM topics.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Upper West Side, Manhattan
Phone
+1 (212) 600-1010
Combines innovative science projects, creativity challenges, outdoor games, character development and unsurpassed customer service.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
953 North Elm Street
Phone
+1 (888) 909-2822
Specially designed for younger kids, and centers around self-directed play, material exploration and building projects.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
440 19th St
Phone
N/A
Three-week summer program designed for girls to explore the exciting world of STEM.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Numerous Summer Programs allow kids to explore various architectural topics that appeal to their interests while enjoying design challenges, special site visits and art and building activities.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
+1 (212) 683-0023
Introduce children to a variety of exciting science subjects.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
+1 (212) 769-5100
This extremely popular and competitive science camp is located on the Teacher's College, Columbia University campus in Morningside Heights. All lead teachers hold a master's degree from the Teacher's College. Campers learn physical, life, biological, and environmental sciences.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
+1 (212) 678-3851
Explore biomedical and computational research through an 8-week summer internship.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
+1 (646) 992-5694
High school students engage in a 10-week, fully funded research apprenticeship, including workshops and a 6-week full-time placement in NYU research labs.
Age Group
High School
Location
New York University (NYU)
Phone
N/A
Each day is jam-packed with dance to get participants moving and to supercharge their STEM skills.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
A free 4-week immersive program introducing middle and high school students to cutting-edge technology, AI, robotics, game design, and digital media through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
The Bernard Goldstein Center at Union Square
Phone
N/A
Free summer enrichment programs at cultural institutions throughout the five boroughs.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Hands-on STEAM camps for ages 5-11 with weekly themes exploring chemistry, physics, engineering, and environmental science through exciting experiments and creative projects.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
410 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
N/A
Hands-on, project-based STEM learning with weekly themes such as Maker and Design Lab, Engineering and Maker, Coding, and LEGO© Engineering.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Chelsea, Manhattan
Phone
+1 (973) 376-2623
A free 5-week program for middle and high school students to explore STEM through interactive, group-based learning, research opportunities, and building projects like robots and drones.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
The City College of New York
Phone
N/A
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We list 141+ STEM summer camps in New York, NY 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York-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.
