106+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near New York — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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High school students take undergraduate courses like Introduction to Computer Programming and Creative Coding, earning college credits and experiencing university life.
Age Group
High School
Location
New York University (in person on campus)
Phone
(212) 998-2289
High school students engage in mentor-led research projects in AI and robotics, focusing on real-world applications and developing skills for college admissions.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
High school juniors and seniors engage in a six-week summer research program at Columbia Engineering, working with faculty and graduate mentors on active projects to develop technical skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
500 W. 120th St., New York, NY
Phone
N/A
High school students develop data science skills, conduct research with Columbia University faculty, gain laboratory experience, and analyze data for real-world projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Columbia University, New York, NY
Phone
N/A
High school students conduct collaborative research in sports medicine, injury surveillance, epidemiology, and data analysis under the guidance of experts.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations (NYU Affiliation)
Phone
(917) 767-1784
Student-athletes interested in healthcare careers connected to sports and medicine learn sports medicine skills, shadow professionals, receive first aid training, and gain college readiness.
Age Group
High School
Location
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 270-4000
Teens spend two weeks immersed in intensive curriculum in AI, machine learning, coding, and game design, living like college students on an inspiring university campus.
Age Group
High School
Location
New York University (NYU)
Phone
(888) 709-8324
Students explore robotic hardware and programming with Python/C++, algorithms, data structures, software engineering, AI applications, and ethical considerations.
Age Group
High School
Location
Columbia University, New York, NY
Phone
N/A
A rigorous two-week in-person coding intensive for rising 9th-12th graders, preparing them for professional and collegiate computer science careers.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations (Upper East Side, Park Slope, Brooklyn)
Phone
N/A
High school students learn Python and Raspberry Pi, create 2D games, and explore tech careers with industry insights and excursions at Barnard College.
Age Group
High School
Location
Barnard College, Columbia University
Phone
(858) 780-5660
High school students learn fundamental statistical theories, computational thinking, and real-world applications of data science, using computer programming for data manipulation, visualization, and analysis.
Age Group
High School
Location
Columbia University, New York, NY
Phone
N/A
Students are introduced to computer science, data analysis, mathematical techniques, and logic that drive machine learning and AI, learning core principles like model development, linear regressions, and neural networks.
Age Group
High School
Location
NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(646) 997-3600
High school students leverage Python and mathematical techniques to analyze data, create impactful visualizations, and become data-driven decision-makers.
Age Group
High School
Location
Columbia University, New York, NY
Phone
N/A
High schoolers dive into artificial intelligence, ethical coding, data science, and product innovation through immersive, project-based learning on Cornell Tech's Roosevelt Island campus.
Age Group
High School
Location
Cornell Tech campus, 2 West Loop Road, New York, NY 10044
Phone
N/A
High school students build AI applications, learning algorithms from concept to deployment through college-level engineering courses and hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Columbia Engineering, 500 W. 120th St, New York, NY
Phone
N/A
Offers high school students an opportunity to explore engineering and computer science through college-level topics, activities, and faculty/student research projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
41 Cooper Square, New York, New York
Phone
(212) 353-4120
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
Students receive college credit for an introduction to AI and machine learning, engaging with real-life applications without advanced coding, focusing on chatbots, speech recognition, and more.
Age Group
High School
Location
259 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
Phone
(212) 650-5217
Explores real-world applications of data science and machine learning through hands-on experiences and Python coding, taught by Columbia faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
Columbia University, Manhattan, NY
Phone
(212) 854-9622
An intensive program where high school students explore college-level mathematical concepts like number theory, graph theory, and computer science through lectures and collaborative problem-solving.
Age Group
High School
Location
NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, 251 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free New York directory lists 413+ local and online programs across the New York 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 413+ 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.
