6 STEM Summer Camps Near Philadelphia

We're gathering a list of parent-recommended STEM summer camps around Philadelphia! Check our map to find the best STEM camps near you, where kids are encouraged to tinker, question, analyze and explore.

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    Science Explorers Summer STEM Camps

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     (501.5 mi)

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    Grade K-5

    Science Explorers makes learning fun at summer camp. Camps focus on science and teach children as they play with interactive, hands-on experiments. Topics include chemistry, physics, space, engineering and more.

    ESF Summer Camps

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     (524.4 mi)

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    Grade K-6

    At ESF Summer Camps, your kiddo can explore the depths of science, nature, physics, technology, coding, design, engineering and innovation! With extreme experiments, crazy chemical reactions, hands-on fun, campers will learn about the world around them in the most fun and memorable ways. Course offerings vary by location.

    Widener University Engineering Summer Camp for High School Students

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     (529.3 mi)

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    Grade 9-12

    Introduce your high schooler to the field of engineering through Widener’s Engineering Summer Camp. Engineering camp is the perfect place to explore this exciting field through hands-on activities. Make concrete blocks, launch soda bottle rockets, and learn more about the different fields of engineering.

    iD Tech Camps

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     (529.4 mi)

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    Overnight option

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    Age 7-18

    Kids and teens of all skill levels will be challenged at iD Tech Camps this summer, with both day and overnight camp options at several Philadelphia area locations. Campers will learn to have fun with coding, game development, robotics, and design. Guaranteed small class sizes are led by qualified instructors. Note that ages, camp dates & cost vary by location.

    Temple University Ambler Summer Education Camps

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     (540.5 mi)

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    Grade 2-12

    Temple University offers summer camps on their beautiful and safe Ambler campus. Younger campers enjoy a week of arts and crafts, writing, science and nature. Older kids can choose from themes like robotics, creative writing, debate and art.

    Center for Aquatic Sciences Summer Sea Camp

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     (544.8 mi)

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    Age 4-14

    Kids can enjoy an exciting summer camp experience learning about marine animals, exploring science and the oceans while participating in STEM-based learning! Held at the Center for Aquatic Sciences Adventure Aquarium, this is the area's most popular place to see and learn about sea life. Small Fry Camp features stories, games and crafts, Ocean Explorer Camp and Junior Marine Biologist Camp offer hands-on science, animal exploration and field trips.

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