74+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near New York — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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Students are introduced to computer science, data analysis, mathematical techniques, and logic that drive machine learning and AI, learning core principles like model development, linear regressions, and neural networks.
Age Group
High School
Location
NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(646) 997-3600
High school students leverage Python and mathematical techniques to analyze data, create impactful visualizations, and become data-driven decision-makers.
Age Group
High School
Location
Columbia University, New York, NY
Phone
N/A
High schoolers dive into artificial intelligence, ethical coding, data science, and product innovation through immersive, project-based learning on Cornell Tech's Roosevelt Island campus.
Age Group
High School
Location
Cornell Tech campus, 2 West Loop Road, New York, NY 10044
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N/A
High school students build AI applications, learning algorithms from concept to deployment through college-level engineering courses and hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Columbia Engineering, 500 W. 120th St, New York, NY
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N/A
Offers high school students an opportunity to explore engineering and computer science through college-level topics, activities, and faculty/student research projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
41 Cooper Square, New York, New York
Phone
(212) 353-4120
High school students engage in a 10-week, fully funded research apprenticeship, including workshops and a 6-week full-time placement in NYU research labs.
Age Group
High School
Location
New York University (NYU)
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N/A
Explores real-world applications of data science and machine learning through hands-on experiences and Python coding, taught by Columbia faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
Columbia University, Manhattan, NY
Phone
(212) 854-9622
An intensive program where high school students explore college-level mathematical concepts like number theory, graph theory, and computer science through lectures and collaborative problem-solving.
Age Group
High School
Location
NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, 251 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012
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N/A
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
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N/A
This free, immersive two-week program empowers young women and gender-expansive youth (ages 13-18) with web development, machine learning, mobile app, and data science skills in an in-person setting.
Age Group
High School
Location
632 Broadway, New York, NY 10021
Phone
N/A
Academically competitive high school juniors and seniors engage in six-week summer research projects with Columbia faculty and graduate student mentors.
Age Group
High School
Location
Columbia Engineering: 500 W. 120th St.
Phone
(646) 745-8422
Academically motivated high school students explore biology, chemistry, neural science, physics, and psychology through intensive lectures and laboratory experiments led by NYU scientists.
Age Group
High School
Location
NYU campus, near Washington Square Park, Manhattan
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N/A
Students explore foundational machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts through applied projects like regressions and neural networks, taught by experienced NYU professors.
Age Group
High School
Location
6 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(646) 997-3623
A free 10-week pre-college program where high schoolers engage in college-level workshops, lab research in over 80 NYU labs, and scientific methods, culminating in a symposium.
Age Group
High School
Location
6 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(646) 997-3623
Students aged 15-18 explore machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and ethical AI through project-based learning and industry visits in NYC.
Age Group
High School
Location
1235 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
Phone
(646) 823-4728
High school students conduct collaborative research in sports medicine, injury surveillance, epidemiology, and data analysis under the guidance of experts.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations (NYU Affiliation)
Phone
(917) 767-1784
Students gain practical medical skills, including first aid and suturing, and explore fields like sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery through hands-on cadaver training.
Age Group
High School
Location
345 East 37th Street, Suite 312, New York, NY 10016
Phone
(212) 774-2101
Student-athletes interested in healthcare careers connected to sports and medicine learn sports medicine skills, shadow professionals, receive first aid training, and gain college readiness.
Age Group
High School
Location
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 270-4000
High school students aged 15-18 explore innovation, theory, and problem-solving in engineering through hands-on challenges, industry visits, and expert guidance at Barnard College, Columbia University.
Age Group
High School
Location
Barnard College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Phone
N/A
High school students engage in hands-on engineering programs, designing, building, and diving into STEM at Columbia University to develop critical problem-solving skills and explore career pathways.
Age Group
High School
Location
Columbia University, New York, NY
Phone
N/A
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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.
