Compare 39+ Science & Innovation programs in Boston — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 14, 2026
A free, in-person summer enrichment program for elementary school students within Boston Public Schools, offering academic enrichment and club activities in science, arts, robotics, and engineering.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Joseph Hurley K-8 School (at the Blackstone Elementary School), 380 Shawmut Ave., Boston, MA 02118
Phone
N/A
A free one-week virtual program for high school students interested in environmental health, gaining insight into toxicology, exposure science, chemistry, and community-engaged research.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(617) 332-4288
Rising high school juniors and seniors conduct intensive laboratory research on global public health issues, mentored by Harvard faculty, culminating in a research presentation.
Age Group
High School
Location
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Phone
N/A
Each week is filled with engaging activities, hands-on projects, and real-world examples, including field trips, focusing on environmental science themes.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
114 16th Street, Suite 1030, Charlestown, MA 02129
Phone
(617) 242-4700
High school students live on campus at Suffolk University, studying subjects like AI and Computer Science in small groups with tutors from top universities, focusing on experiential learning.
Age Group
High School
Location
Suffolk University, Boston, MA
Phone
N/A
High school students learn state-of-the-art CRISPR gene editing and perform hands-on biotechnology and molecular biology labs, exploring ethical considerations.
Age Group
High School
Location
Boston University Medical Campus, Boston, MA
Phone
N/A
A residential pre-college program for rising high school juniors and seniors to explore applied STEM fields through hands-on, project-based learning and try on college life.
Age Group
High School
Location
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA
Phone
N/A
A free 6-week summer research program for rising high school seniors, offering hands-on research experience in various STEM fields with university faculty and graduate student mentors.
Age Group
High School
Location
Northeastern University, Boston Campus, Boston, MA
Phone
N/A
Offers interactive, hands-on STEM programs where young scientists and engineers explore diverse topics like engineering, marine science, and space science through engaging activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Offers award-winning summer STEM, medical, and business research programs for high-achieving middle and high school students, with intensive three-week tracks in a college-level setting.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Greater Boston Area
Phone
N/A
High school students begin exploring STEAM fields through hands-on projects and learn alongside Wentworth faculty in a non-credit commuter or residential program.
Age Group
High School
Location
550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Phone
(617) 989-4000
High school students conduct in-person research at Tufts University, gaining foundational research skills through workshops, guest speakers, and field trips.
Age Group
High School
Location
Tufts University, Medford, MA
Phone
N/A
Students build skills in machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, generative AI, robotics, and AI ethics through a hybrid, project-based program at UMass Boston.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
University of Massachusetts Boston
Phone
N/A
High school students experience college life, explore passions, and engage with Brandeis-affiliated faculty and staff through lessons, discussions, and trips.
Age Group
High School
Location
Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453
Phone
N/A
High school students engage in lab-based science investigations at Tufts University, focusing on antimicrobial resistance research.
Age Group
High School
Location
Tufts University Medford / Somerville Campus
Phone
N/A
Campers explore prototyping, fabrication, and real-world technology applications through expert-led workshops, building, testing, and refining ideas at Brandeis University.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Gosman Sports Center, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Phone
N/A
Kids and teens ages 6-14 engage in weekly, cutting-edge tech courses including coding, robotics, game design, and AI on the Boston University campus.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
871 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
Phone
(888) 854-2267
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
Students build real projects in AI, robotics, engineering, coding, chemistry, drones, and 3D design, developing creativity and problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1280 Centre St, Newton, MA 02459
Phone
(617) 916-1212
High school students engage in hands-on lab science investigations, focusing on antimicrobial resistance research and developing scientific skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
Tufts University, 419 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155
Phone
(617) 627-3562
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Boston directory lists 226+ local and online programs across the Boston 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 226+ STEM summer camps in Boston, MA 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston-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.
