2023 STEM camps near you, and online!
STEM summer camps and courses teach hard skills for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and engaging setting. Such programs foster valuable 21st-century life skills like problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and more.
As demand for coders, game developers, robotics engineers, and creative minds continues to increase, more families are turning to iD Tech for world-class STEM education via such summer camps.
Camps have started, and seats are filling quickly. Click the button below to find a Summer 2023 STEM course, or scroll to learn more about our on-campus classes (at a location near you) and online programs.
STEM Camps for ages 7-9
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Coding Camp: Virtual Robotics and Scratch
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Game Design with Minecraft
Ages 7-9
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Minecraft Game Design
Ages 7-9
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Roblox Camp: Launch Your Own Obby Game
Ages 7-9
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Roblox Game Design: Make Your Own Obby
Ages 7-9
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Roblox Avatar Shop Creation
Ages 7-9
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Ages 10-12
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Mission Mars: Space Flight with Kerbal
Ages 10-12
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Python Coding 101
Ages 10-12
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Python Coding: Arcade Games
Ages 10-12
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Roblox Entrepreneur: Imaginative Game Design
Ages 10-12
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Roblox Entrepreneur: Lua Coding and Game Scripts
Ages 10-12
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Roblox Game Design: Coding and Monetization
Ages 10-12
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Roblox Game Design: Avatar Shop Creation
Ages 10-12
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JavaScript Coding and Game Creation
Ages 10-12
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Minecraft Adventure Game Design
Ages 10-12
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Minecraft Modding with Java Coding
Ages 10-12
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Coding Games: JavaScript and P5
Ages 10-12
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Ages 13-17
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Intro to Python Coding for Machine Learning
Ages 13-17
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BattleBots Camp: Robotics Engineering with VEX
Ages 13-17
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Minecraft Modding in Java
Ages 13-17
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VR Design with Unity and Meta Quest 2
Ages 13-17
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Coding Apps with Java
Ages 13-17
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Java Coding for Applications
Ages 13-17
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Java Coding for Game Development
Ages 13-17
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Ages 13-17
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Advanced Minecraft Modding with Java
Ages 13-17
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Roblox Game Development: Coding and Monetization
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Python Coding: Advanced Development
Ages 13-17
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Why attend a STEM summer camp or class?
The world depends on STEM, and frankly, there aren't enough qualified individuals to take on the millions of STEM careers that go unfilled each year. (Read more about the importance of STEM.)
With over 600,000 alumni, 50+ innovative courses, online after-school programs, coding tutoring, virtual camps, and 75+ prestigious local options, we are uniquely qualified to embolden students to shape the future—making us the world's #1 STEM destination for kids and teens, online and on campus.
Summer Classes for Kids & Teens
Choose from on-campus and virtual educational camps for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Weeklong and 2-week programs in coding, game design, robotics, and more held at 75+ locations for ages 7-19.
New! Semesters in coding, game dev, and creative arts. Online group classes for ages 7-17.
Live, 1-on-1 remote tutoring in math, coding, and more with curriculum for ages 7-19.
Structured, weeklong summer sessions with the hottest tech curriculum for ages 7-19.
Weeklong sessions offering small-group learning in March and April.
Find a STEM Camp Near You
In addition to virtual summer camps, choose from STEM programs held at prestigious locations, including:
- Atlanta, GA: Emory University
- Austin, TX: St. Edward's University
- Chapel Hill, NC: UNC-Chapel Hill
- Columbus, OH: Ohio State
- Dallas, TX: UT Dallas
- Denver, CO: University of Denver
- Houston, TX: Rice
- Indianapolis, IN: Butler
- Jacksonville, FL: UNF
- Los Angeles, CA: UCLA
- New York, NY: Columbia University
- New York, NY: NYU - Washington Square
- Orlando, FL: Rollins College
- Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State
- Pittsburgh, PA: Carnegie Mellon
- Portland, OR: Lewis & Clark
- Raleigh, NC: NC State
- Sacramento, CA: Sacramento State
- San Antonio, TX: Trinity University
- San Francisco, CA: SF State
- Seattle, WA: UW Seattle
- St. Louis, MO: Washington University
- St. Paul, MN: Macalester
- Stanford, CA: Stanford
- Washington DC: American
Benefits of STEM Summer Camps for Elementary School Students
Younger Students Crave Exploration and Discovery
Young kids are innately curious. Why? Everything is brand new! As a result, they're eager for exploration and situations that push them to ask "why?"—situations and activities where they can observe and experience so they can then analyze and connect dots. Those inquisitive needs are best met with "things" to play with and explore - like tech - or else that unbridled curiosity either fades, or won’t reach max levels.
Early Childhood Learning Creates Powerful Outcomes
A young mind exposed to an activity usually results in increased likelihood of an interest sticking for years. Reason being, preconceived notions can get in a child's way of wanting to explore what is in front of them.
Is STEM cool? Is it hard? There isn't any way for kids to build up barriers if you're able to get them going in STEM before they are aware such barriers exist.
Benefits of STEM Summer Camps for Middle School Students
STEM Summer Camps Fill an Educational Void
For today's middle schoolers, there's an abundance of info, courses, activities, and tutorials readily available on any subject. The challenge is, the place where most kids spend their time - school - doesn’t traditionally offer STEM subjects. Some do, and more are every day, but it’s still a small fraction of schools that are able to invest in STEM. Thus, STEM summer camps offer the opportunity for middle schoolers to dive into such learning and build valuable STEM skills.
Students Experience a New Friendship-Building
One benefit of summer camp is the social aspect, right? But with a specialized STEM summer camp, students are making friends with like-minded peers. The result is relationships that extend beyond a weeklong friendship and into long-term networking. Students leave with names to call on when they need help with STEM projects, but also when it comes time to find internships or even launch businesses.
Online Programs Provide the Socialization Kids Need
Sometimes, attending an in-person summer program isn't an option. So, virtual summer programs fill a socialization void, giving kids the chance to learn in small groups, and interact with other kids even with social distancing. This is different than a typical classroom setup where parents might see children on-screen with 30 or more kids—all of whom need to be muted in order for instruction to take place.
Benefits of STEM Summer Camps for High School Students
Fun and Cool Career Opportunities
There is a misconception that STEM is all coding and lab coats. Yes, disciplines like coding are a huge part of STEM, but the act of coding extends beyond a computer screen and complex languages.
STEM is in sports, music, and other forms of entertainment. Game design? Awesome. Social media? Yes. STEM touches a multitude of subjects, which means there are related careers available for any interest imaginable.
Skill-Building for In-Demand Jobs
We want our kids to enjoy what they end up doing for a living, but we also want them to be well-compensated. STEM jobs pay well, with median earnings nearly double that of non-STEM counterparts.
These aren’t "cross your fingers," once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Millions of STEM jobs are going unfilled each year, and the only scarcity is the talent available to fill them. Such skill-building takes place at a STEM camp and in STEM enrichment activities.
Why is coding important for kids & teens?
Computer Science is a rapidly growing STEM field. According to Code.org co-founder Hadi Partovi, “Although only 10 percent of schools teach computer science, even one hour of exposure can be enough to change a student’s life, as it did mine. In the 21st century, this isn’t just a course you study to get a job in software—it’s important to learn even if you want to be a nurse, a journalist, an accountant, a lawyer, or even a president.”
There are plenty of reasons why your child should learn to code, and so we wholeheartedly believe programming to be a vital skill for today’s youth. So do Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, Will.i.am, and other notable figures. Read more about why kids should learn coding, and watch the video that has garnered over 14 million views since its release.
What about engineering?
Space, sports, and rollercoasters. What could any of these things possibly have to do with each other? Believe it or not, they're all areas where you can apply engineering!
Engineering isn't just relegated to civil engineering and infrastructure, but spans into chemical engineering, electrical, mechanical, environmental, computer hardware, and much more. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, engineering jobs are projected to grow 7% by 2026. Read more about the unique jobs you can land with an engineering degree.
How is an STEM camp different than school?
With eLearning on the rise, many parents are left wondering how an enrichment program might be different from something like distance learning, especially those where kids are learning in groups with other students.
It boils down to the fact that many online school activities gather large groups, sometimes 30+ students, in a single Zoom call. Then, because of the volume, teachers have no choice but to mute all participants in order to control the chaos.
With summer enrichment options, the student to instructor ratios are much lower. It's an ideal size, offering active instruction, and the perfect blend of small-group collaboration and individual attention—allowing for everyone's voice to be heard.
Additional STEM Resources
Read more STEM statistics, research STEM-related jobs, and learn about STEM competitions. Here are a few of our favorite STEM resources:
iD Tech Blog Posts
- Why is STEM important?
- What does STEM stand for in education?
- STEM education stats
- STEM competitions: the ultimate guide!
- Coding for kids: the ultimate guide
- High school STEM classes guide
- How to inspire girls in STEM
- Java for kids
- Futuristic STEM jobs & career list
- Winter STEM activities
- STEM movies for kids & teens
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