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STEM Summer Camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Your kids will love the fun STEM topics and themes at Snapology in White Plains. Photo courtesy of the camp
Your kids will love the fun STEM topics and themes at Snapology in White Plains. Photo courtesy of the camp
2/18/24 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Are you looking for a ​STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) summer camp in Westchester or the Hudson Valley? Look no further, as there are plenty of camps in the region that teach important technology skills while also offering a fun summer experience for your kid. 

If your kid has an interest in coding, robotics, or even just building with Legos, they are sure to have a blast at the STEM camps we've rounded up below. For more outdoorsy kids, we have also included STEM camps with a focus on natural science, as well as camps that offer traditional camp activities in addition to STEM learning. 

Find more fun camps in our Camps Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids and Camp Directory. You can search the Directory by the type of camp you are looking for, your child's age, and the area you live in. 

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Destination Science Camp is a great place to experience hands-on science during the summer. Photo courtesy of the camp
Destination Science Camp is a great place to experience hands-on science during the summer. Photo courtesy of the camp

Best STEM Summer Camps in Westchester for Kids

Snapology of White Plains

White Plains
Ages 4-14
Snapology of White Plains offers camps and workshops year-round including summer camps, spring break camps, holiday break camps, and camps during teacher in-service days. Your kids will love the fun camp topics and themes. Shh, don’t tell them it’s educational! READ MORE

Challenge Camp

New Rochelle
Ages 4-14
Challenge Camp is an ACA-accredited day camp focused on STEM and arts enrichment for creative children ages 4-15 at Iona University in New Rochelle. Challenge Camp offers over 100 courses ranging from 3-D printing, architecture, chess, coding, cooking, Lego, littleBits, magic, Minecraft, model rocketry, robotics, theater, video production, and more. The Afternoon Challenge includes enrichment and sports options. Transportation and early drop-off/extended-day options are available. READ MORE

Destination Science Camp - Westchester

Bronxville
Ages 5-11
Destination Science is a fun science day camp for curious kids ages 5 to 11. For over 20 years, Destination Science has proudly focused on STEM learning through science-based activities. Destination Science camp is a great place to experience fun, hands-on science during the summer to encourage year-round learning—with three science stations daily plus games, spirit days, rallies, and all the fun of camp. READ MORE

iD Tech Summer STEM Camps and Classes

Purchase and Pleasantville
Ages 7-17
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

MakeInspires

Mamaroneck & Chappaqua
Ages 6-15
Kids can explore various STEAM subjects through hands-on activities with focused guidance from instructors. Camps are offered in the summer, and special workshops on STEAM topics are held on school holidays.  READ MORE

SUNY Westchester Community College Peekskill Summer Youth Arts Technology Program

Peekskill
Ages 7-17
This STEAM program offers two-hour summer classes in coding, game design, 3D animation, painting & drawing, robotics, filmmaking, and more. Morning and afternoon sessions can be grouped for a longer day. Students will combine manual and digital skills to realize a take-away portfolio project. READ MORE

EXPLO Summer Programs

Bronxville
Grades 4-12
EXPLO summer camp offers an array of enrichment programs from codebreaking to medical science to music production. EXPLO intentionally balances a healthy dose of independence with regularly scheduled check-ins, staff supervision, and community gatherings throughout the day.  READ MORE
Cary Institute Eco Camp is held on a 2,000-acre campus with ponds, streams, and hills. Photo courtesy of the camp
Cary Institute Eco Camp is held on a 2,000-acre campus with ponds, streams, and hills. Photo courtesy of the camp

Top STEM Summer Camps in the Hudson Valley for Kids

Rockland Community College Kids College STEAM Camp

Suffern
Grades 2-9
These week-long camps will make use of the air-conditioned laboratories at Rockland Community College, where instruction and hands-on learning will center on a different area each week: biology, chemistry, robotics, locomotion, rocketry and crime scene investigation. This is a full-day program with before- and after-hours care available. READ MORE

Cary Institute Eco Camp

Millbrook
Grades 2-8
As its name indicates, the activities at this camp center on ecology. The full-day program is held on a 2,000-acre campus, with ponds, streams, and hills for kids to explore with assisting scientists. Programs include Eco Discovery Camp and the Eco Leaders: Youth Leadership Program. READ MORE

Camp Invention

Fishkill
Grades K-6
With the theme "Wonder," the flagship summer camp of the National Inventors Hall of Fame helps kids in grades K-6 develop problem-solving skills. Projects include building a mini skate park, reconstructing a robot, and opening a pop-up shop. READ MORE

Play Well TEKnologies - Putnam

Patterson
Ages 7-12
Join Play Well TEKnologies for LEGO-inspired engineering summer camps that explore STEAM concepts through learning with LEGO. Let your child's imagination soar as they learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math while playing with tens of thousands of LEGO parts. READ MORE

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