Compare 29+ Space & Aviation programs in Boston — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
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Students on the MIT campus explore aerospace engineering fundamentals through hands-on projects and simulations.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(858) 780-5757
Kids engage in hands-on STEM activities including robotics, engineering, coding, and drones, building real projects while developing problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Newton, MA
Phone
N/A
Campers engage in STEM activities, including building and launching rockets, alongside traditional camp programming.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Brookline, MA
Phone
(617) 277-1950
High schoolers explore engineering, design, and science through hands-on projects, gaining practical skills applicable to various fields, including aerospace.
Age Group
High School
Location
550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Phone
(617) 989-4000
Students explore aviation and aerospace career opportunities through hands-on experiences, including orientation flights, flight simulators, and field trips to aviation facilities.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Cathy Leonard Mclean Community Room, Boston Logan Airport Rental Car Station, 15 Transportation Way, East Boston, MA 02128
Phone
(206) 601-8449
Campers use flying and rolling drones to navigate obstacle courses, explore distant planets, and engage in space-themed missions to save Earth from 'Space Spies'.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
The Park School, Brookline, MA
Phone
(844) 516-2267
Students explore the aviation world through classroom learning and hands-on flight simulator experiences, covering flight principles, controls, navigation, and weather.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
609 Neponset St. suite 2, Canton MA 02021
Phone
(781) 562-1096
Young campers explore playful space themes through crafts, songs, games, and age-appropriate athletics, fostering imagination and creativity in downtown Boston.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
127 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Phone
(617) 227-5838
Middle school students learn computer programming, robotics, and space engineering by programming Astrobee satellites for competition, with a field trip to MIT.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA
Phone
N/A
Campers build a DIY space rocket and experiment with trajectory, launching a mission to transform a planet's ecosystem, and making dazzling scientific observations in their space lab.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Medford, MA
Phone
(800) 968-4332
Campers explore the history of flight, building and flying various aircraft models including airplanes, helicopters, and futuristic designs.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Danvers, MA
Phone
N/A
This competitive program offers an exciting look into the fundamental physics of the universe, ideal for teens interested in physics and astronomy, with hands-on activities exploring SETI signals and Hubble telescope data.
Age Group
High School
Location
Gann Academy/Bentley University, Waltham, MA
Phone
(781) 431-2514
This immersive program introduces students to aerospace, aviation, and engineering through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, understanding flight fundamentals and engineering design.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Brockton High School, Brockton, MA
Phone
(617) 620-0046
Students explore our solar system, galaxy, and beyond through hands-on astronomy workshops, highlighting the scientific method and building lasting interest in space science and engineering.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Lasell University, Newton, MA
Phone
(315) 773-5673
High school students receive specialized aviation industry and flight simulator training, focusing on flight planning, navigation, and weather for aviation careers.
Age Group
High School
Location
1453 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122
Phone
857-939-1974
This hands-on program covers critical laws of flight, gravity, and motion, as well as broader topics within aeronautics and aerospace technologies, where students construct and test model airplanes.
Age Group
High School
Location
Babson College, Greater Wellesley, MA
Phone
(617) 357-9001
Students explore the fundamentals of astronomy, working with astronomical models, charting stars, and discovering the cosmos in this one-week pre-high school course.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
10 Milk St, Suite 1030, Boston, MA 02108
Phone
(617) 357-9001
Students build and test fully functioning drones, transitioning from a box of parts to flying vehicles and learning about drone technology.
Age Group
High School
Location
1000 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02210
Phone
N/A
Students explore the historical development of astronomy, the formation of the solar system, planets, and moons, including recent space program results, with observatory use.
Age Group
High School
Location
Boston University, Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 353-1378
Students trace cosmological thought from prehistory to present, covering motion, gravity, space-time, the expanding universe, and the Big Bang theory.
Age Group
High School
Location
Boston University, Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 353-1378
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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.
