16+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near Dallas — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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SMU Lyle School of Engineering offers summer camps that provide a comprehensive introduction to engineering. These camps engage students in hands-on projects, interactive workshops, and real-world problem-solving activities.
Age Group
High School
Location
6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205
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N/A
Students engage in network security labs and group challenges, gaining exposure to engineering faculty in a residential program at Southern Methodist University.
Age Group
High School
Location
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
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N/A
High school students explore IT, discover cybersecurity, build computers, program Arduino boards, and gain insights into IT career paths.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Dallas, Jindal School of Management
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N/A
Offers high school students three tracks, including 'Discover the Mathematics Behind Artificial Intelligence,' with in-person classes at UTD and online assignments.
Age Group
High School
Location
UTD campus, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 883-2161
High school students engage in a 4-week hands-on research experience in cutting-edge biology projects within UT Dallas laboratories, collaborating with peers, graduate students, and faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
UT Dallas laboratories
Phone
N/A
An 8-week intensive in-person workshop for advanced high school students to learn advanced coding, data analysis, and apply them to real-life AI projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
UTD campus, Dallas, TX
Phone
N/A
A hands-on robotics and engineering experience where students build and program robots, explore manufacturing technologies, and compete in a culminating robotics challenge.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(214) 378-1500
Students learn Python fundamentals for coding and explore AI concepts through hands-on activities and interactive projects at various Dallas College campuses.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(214) 378-1500
Students explore AI, design thinking, and sustainable fashion while creating future-forward sneaker concepts, using professional AI tools and industry-inspired design practices.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Cedar Valley Campus, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 378-1500
An intensive, in-person AI workshop for advanced high school students to learn advanced coding, data analysis, and apply them to real-life AI/ML projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Dallas
Phone
N/A
Students learn programming concepts through various coding languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript, with options for both online and in-person sessions at The University of Texas at Dallas.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
The University of Texas at Dallas or Virtual
Phone
N/A
High school students explore advanced topics in data science, machine learning, predictive analytics, deep learning, and generative AI, solving complex problems with real-world datasets.
Age Group
High School
Location
UNT Frisco Landing Campus, 12995 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75033
Phone
940-565-2445
Students learn to design and train machine learning models, integrate them into software applications, and collaborate on a final AI project.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
SMU
Phone
N/A
High school students engage in informal college seminar-style workshops to learn advanced coding and data analysis skills, applying them to real-life projects and aiming for a final project or paper.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Dallas
Phone
N/A
An immersive 8-week non-residential program where high school students (16+) engage in original scientific and engineering research with faculty mentors.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Phone
N/A
An 8-week intensive workshop where high school students (15+) learn Python, data analysis, and apply advanced AI skills to real-world projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Dallas directory lists 161+ local and online programs across the Dallas 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 161+ STEM summer camps in Dallas, TX 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 Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas-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.
