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Top STEM Summer Camps in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach

Spend the summer exploring the world of coding at Code Ninja STEM camp. Photo courtesy of Code Ninjas
Spend the summer exploring the world of coding at Code Ninja STEM camp. Photo courtesy of Code Ninjas
3/3/23 - By Lindsey Scannell

STEM summer camps in South Florida are great for kids who love to code, build, tinker with toys (and discover how they work), and explore science! STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (as well as STEAM, with an added 'A' for Art), gets kids thinking and bridges fun with learning. There are great options for day camps this summer for your child from Palm Beach County to Miami Dade County—all you have to do is choose the STEAM or STEM camp right for you!

Need more summer camp ideas while staying on a budget? Check out our Free & Affordable Summer Camps in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. And get even more awesome camp ideas by using our South Florida and Miami Summer Camp Guide!

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Kids discover the world of science at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium Summer STEM Camp. Photo courtesy of the Cox Science Center & Aquarium
Kids discover the world of science at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium Summer STEM Camp. Photo courtesy of the Cox Science Center & Aquarium

STEM Day Camps Near West Palm Beach

ID Tech at Florida Atlantic University

Catering to kids ages 7-17, this STEM camp immerses campers on a college campus where they learn game development, coding, robotics, and more. READ MORE

Pinetree Camps at Lynn University

Pinetree has traditional and specialty camp programs. Traditional camp offers a wide variety of activities each day, while specialty programs focus on an area of interest for 90 minutes each day. Camp provides lunch and snacks. All programs include instructional swimming. Each camper is placed in a group that is supervised by two to three counselors. Day programs are for campers ages 5–14; overnight camps are for ages 6–13. READ MORE

Sylvan Learning of Lake Worth & Wellington

Sylvan STEM camps are online or in person, have small group sizes, and offer camaraderie and socialization. These innovative camps for elementary and middle school students encourage creativity. Summer camp topics include coding, robotics, and engineering. There are multiple locations throughout South Florida. READ MORE

Camp STEM Kids

Camp STEM Kids is a 5-day intensive camp for ages 5-12 (in summer and spring). Kids experience programming, arts, sound recording, technology, and tons of fun. READ MORE

STEM Studio

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium is hosting interactive Summer Camps at STEM Studio in Abacoa. Themes include robotics, Minecraft, Rainforest Rock Stars, and more. READ MORE

Cox Science Center and Aquarium Summer STEM Camp

For kids ages 5-12, the Science Center and Aquarium is hosting weeklong summer camps (and spring break camps), each with a different theme. Themes include engineering, coding, chemistry, dinosaurs, robotics, oceanography, and more. READ MORE
BEST Robotic Summer Camp teaches kids how to create and control their very own robots. Photo courtesy of the Kids Robot Academy
BEST Robotic Summer Camp teaches kids how to create and control their very own robots. Photo courtesy of the Kids Robot Academy

Miami STEM Summer Camps

Code Ninjas - Aventura

Guided by a team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. This summer camp is good for kids 8 years and older. Code Ninjas has multiple locations throughout South Florida. READ MORE

ID Tech at The University of Miami

Kids ages 7-17 enjoy being immersed on a college campus while learning game development, coding, robotics, and design. READ MORE

Frost Science Museum

Unleash the power of science through weeklong camps at Frost Science. Children ages 5-11 dive into marine science, distant exoplanets, ancient Earth, and cutting-edge technology that help “pro-TECH” the planet. Summer camp hours are 9am-3:30pm. Children must be at least 5 years of age on the first day of camp to attend. READ MORE

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For kids 7-14, this STEAM camp allows kids to spend their summer building robots, flying drones, coding self-driving cars, and learning to think like an engineer.     READ MORE
STEAM and STEM summer camps, like Camp Discovery at Museum of Discovery & Science, offers cool programs during the summer. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Discovery
STEAM and STEM summer camps, like Camp Discovery at Museum of Discovery & Science, offers cool programs during the summer. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Discovery

STEM Day Camps in Fort Lauderdale

Primrose Schools

This school for infants, toddlers, early pre-school, preschool, and PreK age children also offers Summer Adventure Club camp. Primrose uses a balanced learning approach integrating science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) to make learning fun. Locations are in Miramar and Royal Palm Beach as well. READ MORE

Camp Nova at NSU University School

Camp Nova is open to students, preschool through grade 11, with programs that include archery, martial arts, dance, and SciencePalooza—a STEAM-based camp. Most counselors are certified teachers. READ MORE

Engineering For Kids of Broward County

EFK Summer Camps provide kids with a hands-on experience as they explore STEM concepts. EFK offers camps focusing on different STEM disciplines, including robotics, engineering, technology and coding, Minecraft, and more. READ MORE

STEM Summer at Western High School

Learn and experience activities such as computer science, robotics, coding, food science, biotechnology, mechanical engineering, forensics, rocketry, and more at this Summer STEM Institute. READ MORE

Camp Discovery at Museum of Discovery & Science

Give your child a STEM summer experience at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Campers are provided with interactive exploration, hands-on learning opportunities, and a weekly IMAX immersion. Camp themes include Inspiration Takes Flight, Expedition: Dinosaur, Magical Camp for Witches and Wizards, and more! READ MORE

Bright & Smart

Specializing in STEM, and hands-on robot building, coding, and engineering experiences for young kids in South Florida, Bright & Smart offers classes for all ages, field trips, one-day camps, seasonal camps, birthday parties, mommy and me classes, clubs, and more.           READ MORE

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