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STEM Summer Camps in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

S.H.E. Can Steam campers learn about aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Photo courtesy of S.H.E. Can STEAM Camp
S.H.E. Can Steam campers learn about aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Photo courtesy of S.H.E. Can STEAM Camp
2/11/24 - By Jennifer Swope

STEM camps are incredibly popular in this digital age, especially with the mad technology skills kids have these days. With that in mind, we went on the hunt for innovative STEM summer camps in and around DC. There's a STEM camp for every age, skill level, and interest. Most are in-person, but there are virtual options for those who want a little more flexibility.

For more virtual options, check out our list of Best Online STEM, Robotics, and Coding Classes and Camps for Kids.

Looking for other summer camps near DC? Bookmark our local Summer Camp Guide, and peruse our full Camp Directory for more programs to fit any budget and interest, from sports day camps to overnight summer camps and everything in between.

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STEM Summer Camps in Washington, DC

Lavner Education Camp Tech Revolution

Lavner's STEM camps for kids ages 6-14 are both in-person at George Washington University and virtual. Campers can participate in one or more of 35 cutting-edge tech camps including coding, computer skills, spy tech, digital fashion design, 3D printing, and more. READ MORE

Capitol City STEM Summer Camps

Capitol City STEM offers weeklong summer camps focused on robotics and coding, chemistry and natural science, and physics and circuits for kids in grades 1-8. The camps take place at a home in the Brentwood neighborhood and include at least one hour of outdoor time in the park daily, plus pool time. Camps are limited to 12-14 campers.  READ MORE
Landon Summer Camps offer a variety of activities, from sports to STEM. Photo courtesy of Landon Summer Camp
Landon Summer Camps offer a variety of activities, from sports to STEM. Photo courtesy of Landon Summer Camp

STEM Summer Camps in Maryland

STEM Camp at KID Museum

Bethesda
KID Museum Summer Camp offers interactive, hands-on sessions for rising second- through ninth-graders. Choose from an array of enriching programs focused on electronics, coding, 3D design, wizard magic, space exploration, and more. READ MORE

Camp MSC at the Maryland Science Center

Baltimore
The Maryland Science Center offers educational camp experiences for kids ages 4-13. Campers explore interactive exhibits, participate in hands-on activities and experiments, learn, and get messy at this fun science camp. READ MORE

Summer Camp at Port Discovery

Baltimore
At this camp, rising kindergartners through third-graders work individually or in groups to create mixed-media art projects, building a personal portfolio. Campers also explore engineering and scientific discoveries through interactive play throughout the museum, as well as participate in theater, music, and dance.  READ MORE

Landon Summer Camp

Bethesda
Landon Summer Camp offers traditional day camps as well as specialized sports clinics, academically-focused camps, art workshops, and tech camps for kids ages 3.5-17. The 75-acre campus features academic buildings, art studios, an auditorium and music rooms, two gymnasiums, technology labs, a 25-yard outdoor pool, five athletic fields and a turf field, 10 tennis courts, and two archery ranges. Landon encourages campers to build their confidence and explore their passions. READ MORE
Steve & Kate's Camp sprinkles STEM concepts into its traditional summer camp activities. Photo courtesy of the camp
Steve & Kate's Camp sprinkles STEM concepts into its traditional summer camp activities. Photo courtesy of the camp

STEM Summer Camps in Northern Virginia

Game Camp Nation - Herndon, VA

Herndon
Campers turn video game ideas into reality at Game Camp Nation, an educational game studio for kids and teens that offers in-person summer day camps and year-round online lessons for aspiring game designers, programmers, and artists of all skill levels. READ MORE

Children's Science Center

Fairfax
Campers entering first through fifth grades participate in hands-on STEM projects ranging from engineering to chemistry. With five themes throughout the summer, young scientists learn about space, movement, the Earth, and more through lab work and experiments. READ MORE

Club SciKidz

McLean & South Riding
Club SciKidz offers tons of STEAM and STEM summer camp options for ages 4-15, including Roblox, 3D printing, rocket science, game design, and more.  READ MORE

S.H.E. Can STEAM Camp

Chantilly
FREE
Students in grades 6-8 can apply online to attend this free weeklong aviation camp at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Campers receive hands-on flight instruction on FAA-certified simulators, take off on a 30-minute discovery flight with a local flight school, participate in indoor skydiving or outdoor zip lining, launch a rocket, visit air traffic control facilities, and more. Lunch and snacks are provided. Applications are due March 31, 2024, and priority is given to students who attend Title I or Title I eligible school or qualify for free or reduced lunches.  READ MORE
Robotics is just one of the tech offerings at TIC Camp. Photo courtesy of TIC Camp
Robotics is just one of the tech offerings at TIC Camp. Photo courtesy of TIC Camp

STEM Summer Camps With Multiple Locations in DC, Maryland, & Northern Virginia

Sidwell Summer

Washington, DC
Bethesda, MD
Spanning both the DC and Bethesda campuses, Sidwell Summer has a camp for kids ages 3-17 of every interest. From sports and STEM to arts and LEGO to traditional day camps, campers will experience an enriching summer consistent with the values of Sidwell Friends School. These values include a commitment to diversity while respecting the individual, the stimulation of intellectual and personal growth, and the building of a summer-camp community. READ MORE

iD Tech Summer Camps in the DC Area

Washington, DC
Arlington, VA
College Park, MD
iD Tech offers weeklong in-person and virtual tech camps all summer long for ages 7-19. Whether your student wants to dive into coding, AI, machine learning, film, robotics, or game design, iD Tech aims to bring the magic of camp to them. Locations include American University in Washington, DC, University of Marlyand - College Park, and Marymount University in Arlington, VA. READ MORE

Mad Science

Washington, DC
Arlington, VA
Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Kensington, Rockville, & Silver Spring, MD
Mad Science offers science summer camps for grades 1-6 in DC; Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Program themes include NASA: Academy of Future Space Explorers, Eureka! Inventor's Camp, Flight Academy, and more. READ MORE

Steve & Kate's Camp

Washington, DC
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore, Chevy Chase, & Potomac, MD
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own camp experience. Campers ages 4-12 choose from a variety of activities in real time including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports and recreation, crafts, baking, and more. Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time, no reservations required. Camp runs from 8am-6pm, and lunch and snacks are included.  READ MORE

TIC Camp

Washington, DC
McLean, VA
Bethesda, MD
TIC Camps include multiple technology options—animation, programming, filmmaking, robotics, Minecraft modding, digital arts, and more—plus athletics and special events for campers ages 7-15.  READ MORE
Code REV campers enjoy on-screen education and off-screen entertainment. Photo courtesy of CodeREV
Code REV campers enjoy on-screen education and off-screen entertainment. Photo courtesy of CodeREV

Virtual STEM Summer Camps

CodeREV Kids Summer Camps

CodeREV camp themes include Roblox, Minecraft, Mathcraft, modeling and animation, and much more. Screen-free tech breaks are filled with traditional camp activities. READ MORE

Lavner Education Camp Tech Revolution

Lavner's STEM camps for kids ages 6-14 are both in-person at George Washington University and virtual. Campers can participate in one or more of 35 cutting-edge tech camps including coding, computer skills, spy tech, digital fashion design, 3D printing, and more. READ MORE

iD Tech Summer STEM Camps and Classes

iD Tech Camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at some of the top universities in the world. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors while taking breaks in between to enjoy outdoor play like ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more. Virtual options are also available. READ MORE

Girls Who Code NYC (Virtual)

Girls Who Code is a nationally recognized organization trying to close the gender gap in tech by getting girls excited about STEM. It offers two free virtual STEM summer camp options: a two-week introductory course and a six-week, learn-on-your-own-pace class. Programs are open to current high school students who identify as female or non-binary. READ MORE

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