Want your Boston, MA child to spend summer 2026 building real software instead of just using apps? Here are our handpicked coding camps and programs for Boston kids and teens — from beginner Scratch and Python classes to advanced bootcamps. Programs marked ★ Featured are live-online options you can join from anywhere; click any program for details.
AP Computer Science A Summer Bridge
High School · $999–$1,499 · Online
A live, online 6-week bridge that teaches real Java programming from scratch before the school year — objects, classes, arrays & ArrayLists, inheritance,…
CATS Academy Boston Coding Program
High School · $2,299/wk
Students engage in lessons and workshops to learn web design, Java, and professional design software, culminating in creating their own video game.
Emagination Coding Camp
High School · $1,000–$1,850/session
Teens ages 13-17 learn Java programming fundamentals and build applications in a collaborative two-week program with a blend of tech education and…
MITES Summer
High School · Free
A highly selective six-week residential program at MIT for rising high school seniors from underserved backgrounds, focusing on rigorous math, science,…
NuVu Summer High School Program - Creative Coding
High School · $2,290–$5,750
Students unlock programming secrets, experiment with robotics, and develop real-world problem-solving skills in hands-on studios like Creative Coding.
Tech Revolution STEM Summer Programs at Boston University
Elementary · $799–$849/wk
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.
Tufts University Pre-College College Coding for Gaming
High School · $2,750
High school students design, code, and launch their own playable games, exploring the full game development process from concept to prototyping.
Harvard Summer School: Intensive Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI S-50)
High School · Pricing varies
High school students delve into computer science and programming, covering abstraction, algorithms, data structures, and web development using C, Python,…
Immerse Education's Software Development & AI Summer School
High School · Pricing varies
High school students aged 15-18 explore software development and AI through practical coding exercises, AI projects, and collaborative challenges.
MGenius Academy Boston STEM Camps
Middle School · Pricing varies
Offers hands-on STEM summer camps for kids in the Greater Boston Area, including coding, AI, robotics, and 3D design, with a focus on building real…
Northeastern University Accelerate Pre-CollEDGE Online Programs: Introduction to Engineering with Coding
High School · Pricing varies · Online
High school students explore engineering fundamentals through coding, engaging in hands-on projects and learning how technology shapes the modern world.
ScratchJr Blocks and Bots Summer Camp
Middle School · Pricing varies
Children explore programming, robotics, and storytelling using ScratchJr Blocks and Bots, creating animated stories with robots.
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