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Top Science Summer Camps for Houston Kids

Mad Science is a science summer camp in Houston. Photo courtesy of Mad Science of Houston
Mad Science is a science summer camp in Houston. Photo courtesy of Mad Science of Houston
4/9/23 - By Rachael Cherry

Science summer camps in Houston encourage your children's inventive,curious nature without requiring messy science experiments conducted around the house. Enrolling in STEM, science, or tech summer camps can work both sides of your kid's brain during those long summer months, and there are plenty of science summer camps in Houston.

The camps below encourage children to think outside the box, foster a love of the sciences, and keep boredom at bay, all while presenting education in a fun way. For more summer and vacation camp ideas, check out our comprehensive camp guide and full directory of camp listings.

We know some great virtual camp options as well! You can also find free coding for kids websites and apps.

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Space Center Houston has summer camps for kids ages 4-11. Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston has summer camps for kids ages 4-11. Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston

Science Summer Camps in Houston

Mad Science of Houston Camps

Ages 3-12 | Multiple Houston locations
Hands-on activities provide campers the opportunity to explore science in a fun and exciting way. Each week of camp explores a different science-related theme and the days are filled with experiments, interactive demonstrations, and take-home projects. Additionally, virtual camp options are available for anyone who wants to take part in the Mad Science summer camp experience from their own home.  READ MORE

iKids Camp

Ages 3-12 | Multiple Houston locations
This technology-based camp offers hands-on STEM activities for kids to participate in during the summer. Themed camps provide creative activities while kids explore the basics of building, robotics, LEGO design, and more. Cooking and fine arts camps are also offered. READ MORE

Nature Discovery Center

Ages 5-10 | Bellaire
Week-long camps at the Discovery Center tackle topics that range from Wild Encounters to Art in Nature. Campers solve problems, perform experiments, play games, create imaginative crafts, and more while engaging in individual and group activities. READ MORE

Building Brains

Ages 3-14 | Cypress
Lego educational kits are used at Building Brains summer camps to help expand and increase math and science skills in kids in a unique and interactive way. Parents can choose from week-long full-day camps or half-day camps. READ MORE

Kids Robotic Academy

Ages 3.5+ | Multiple Houston locations
Camps at Kids Robotic Academy combine science, technology, engineering, and math to teach a variety of skills, such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, and teamwork. Different types of camp target specific age groups with unique learning objectives and individual experiences. READ MORE

Houston Museum of Natural Science - Summer Camps

Ages 6-12 | Downtown & Sugar Land
A summer of education and adventure awaits your child at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Summer camps at HMNS are week-long, hands-on science camps for children ages 6-12, featuring more sensational science than ever before! Camps are held at the main and Sugar Land locations. READ MORE

Space Center Houston Explorer Camp

Ages 4-11 | Clear Lake
Explore the world of space exploration and STEM through engaging and interactive activities, challenges, and experiences throughout Space Center Houston.  READ MORE

KidzToPros Summer Camp

Ages 4-14 | Houston & Katy
Explore, learn, and thrive at KidzToPros STEM, sports, and art summer camps for kids in pre-K to 8th grade. KidzToPros provides the perfect opportunity for kids to develop valuable skills in a fun, creative, and safe environment. READ MORE

Idea Lab Kids - Houston

Ages 5-12 | Multiple Houston locations
STEAM education is the focus of after school classes and summer camps by Idea Lab Kids, which seek to show kids how STEAM affects our everyday lives. Kids can expect a mix of both indoor and outdoor activities on a wide range of STEAM topics, from art studio and robotics to coding, 3D printing, and culinary arts. READ MORE

Camp Invention

Ages K-6th Grade | Multiple Houston locations
The flagship summer camp of the National Inventors Hall of Fame helps kids in grades K-6 develop problem-solving skills. Campers explore hands-on challenges and open-ended adventures designed to encourage new discoveries and bring big ideas to life!  READ MORE

Armand Bayou Nature Center EcoCamp

Ages 4-12 | Pasadena
Explore the science of the great outdoors during EcoCamp at Armand Bayou Nature Center. Kids will study wildlife, plants, and entire ecosystems up close through different weekly themes that encourage learning through crafts, games, and nature exploration.  READ MORE

The Health Museum Discovery Camps

Ages 5-13 | Museum District
Kids dive into the world of health, science, and STEM through interactive activities in veterinary science, biology, chemistry, and medicine. Games, crafts, videos, and presentations keep kids learning during each of the week-long sessions. READ MORE

Code Ninjas Summer Coding Camp

Ages 5+ | Multiple Houston locations
At Code Ninjas, kids can pick from multiple camp themes including app development, drone flying, building robotics, video game creation, website coding, and more. Camps teach kids valuable tech skills and encourage learning in an interactive and encouraging way. READ MORE

Snapology STEAM Camp

Ages 3-14 | Multiple Houston locations
Combining learning and education with play, Snapology camps provide hands-on experiences in the areas of science, mathematics, engineering, robotics, and more. Fun themes like Lego and Minecraft keep kids engaged. Sessions are typically divided into two learning objectives per day. READ MORE

University of Houston Clear Lake Summer Nature Camp

Ages 6-14 | Clear Lake
The University of Houston at Clear Lake offers camps for students who wish to learn about science in nature through hands-on activities. Sessions include age appropriate activities including bird watching, nature walks, dip-netting, gardening, flower pressing, and wildlife observation. READ MORE

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