Compare 23+ Space & Aviation programs in New York — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
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High school students explore the universe from ancient astronomy to modern cosmology, including planetary systems, black holes, and space travel.
Age Group
High School
Location
203 Lewisohn Hall 2970 Broadway, New York, NY, 10027
Phone
N/A
A multi-day program exposing middle and high school students to aviation history, aerodynamics, and diverse aerospace career opportunities through hands-on experiences.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Jamaica, New York
Phone
N/A
Young aviators explore flight fundamentals and aviation careers using FAA-approved flight simulators, guided by airline pilots in Manhattan.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Manhattan, New York, NY
Phone
(917) 674-0020
Campers explore the science of space, designing and launching rockets, making craters, and learning about meteors, planets, and constellations through hands-on activities and crafts.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Phone
(347) 867-4033
This STEAM camp immerses campers in natural sciences including astronomy, biology, and physics, alongside creative technology, coding, engineering, and digital design.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1026 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028
Phone
(212) 744-4486
Campers design, build, and launch multi-stage rockets and space stations using the physics-accurate Kerbal Space Program simulator at NYIT.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1855 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
Phone
(888) 887-4340
Offers NYC public and charter school students hands-on, real-world science and STEM career exploration, including aerospace, marine biology, and engineering.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (across all five boroughs)
Phone
N/A
High school students learn engineering practice through hands-on investigations and design projects in rocketry, aiming for low and high power rocket builds and Level 1 Certification.
Age Group
High School
Location
The City College of New York, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
Phone
(212) 650-6190
Campers with developmental disabilities explore design challenges related to ships, aircraft, and space, experimenting with tools and technology.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Pier 86, W. 46th St., New York, NY 10036
Phone
(646) 381-5010
Rising 5th-7th graders engage in hands-on projects, lessons, and challenges to explore the intricacies of aerospace engineering.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (Upper West Side)
Phone
(212) 600-1010
Youth explore aviation, aeronautics, and airport management STEM concepts, gaining leadership skills and career insights through hands-on opportunities.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11451
Phone
(718) 262-5289
Campers train as pilots, build Mars rovers, design and launch rockets, and simulate space missions in a NASA Aerospace Education Lab.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
407 E 120th St, New York, NY 10035
Phone
(212) 608-6164
Students design and pilot rockets in a physics-accurate simulation, and build customizable space stations using Roblox's game design studio.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Phone
(888) 854-2267
A structured, college-level foundation course in aerospace engineering, taught live online over 6 weeks. Every session pairs strong concept-building with a hands-on lab in college-level simulators, and students design and defend a capstone mission at the end. No prior aerospace experience required.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Advanced 1:1 mentor-guided fellowship where high school students conduct an original aerospace research project — from aviation safety and drones to satellites, space medicine, and sustainable aviation — and produce a serious deliverable for college applications, with optional journal-publication support.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Campers aged 9-12 explore space and aviation through hands-on activities, including building satellites, rockets, and experiencing robotics and drone flight.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY
Phone
(516) 572-4066
Students design and build unmanned aerial vehicles and components for a Mars mission, exploring aerodynamics, propulsion, and flight control systems through hands-on projects and simulations.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations (NYC focus, with Columbia University for departure)
Phone
(312) 322-9999
Explorers dive into hands-on STEM adventures, launching rockets, exploring the human body, and tackling engineering challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
410 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
(347) 218-8366
Campers learn about astronomy, observe constellations in the Stellarium, make telescopes, and conduct experiments on conditions for life on other planets.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
47-01 111th St, Corona, NY 11368
Phone
(718) 699-0005
High school students explore the business, technology, and financing of the emerging space economy, including spaceports, aerospace industry, satellites, and lunar settlement.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(212) 854-9666
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free New York directory lists 328+ 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 328+ 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.
