Compare 35+ Space & Aviation programs in New Jersey — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
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Campers embark on a simulated mission to Mars, engaging in hands-on science activities focused on space exploration.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone
(201) 200-1000
Campers engage in hands-on activities, build and launch rockets, construct model airplanes, and have the unique opportunity to fly with a certified Young Eagle pilot.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Flying W Airport, 60 Fostertown Road, Medford, New Jersey
Phone
(609) 351-4341
Campers explore the science of flight through drone piloting and coding while learning how aircraft and spacecraft are engineered.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Children explore the solar system, learn about the four forces of flight and challenges of space travel, and participate in a model rocket launch.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(908) 899-1338
Girls fuel curiosity in space science and engineering by flying simulated space missions, building and launching rockets, coding Mars missions, and designing lunar colonies.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
360 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone
(201) 251-8589
Students design, build, 3D print, wire, and fly real drones, progressing from discovery to potentially earning an FAA drone pilot license.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Jersey City
Phone
N/A
Students learn drone piloting basics, capture photos and videos, and gain skills to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 test for commercial drone operation.
Age Group
High School
Location
145 Plainfield Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Phone
N/A
Campers explore NASA missions, planetary science, rocketry, and human space exploration to the Moon and Mars through engaging hands-on activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 645-8413
Campers learn model rocket construction, assembly, and propulsion, challenging themselves with fun flight tests like Water Missiles and Jet Stix.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Forest Road Park building, main room
Phone
(908) 370-7092
Campers engage in week-long STEAM camps, including aerospace and drone academy programs, to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
Phone
(215) 674-0494
A selective non-residential program for high school students to engage in meaningful research and professional development in aerospace and mechanical engineering.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers' Busch Campus, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
N/A
Students explore engineering challenges with 3D printers, robotics, and coding, fueling high-flying innovation and real-world problem-solving through collaboration and design thinking.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Joyce Kilmer School, 80 Ridge Road, Mahwah, NJ
Phone
(201) 762-2700
Campers become certified Rocket Scientists by assembling model rockets, preparing components for stability and propulsion, and conducting fun flight tests.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Forest Road Park building, main room, Fanwood, NJ
Phone
(908) 370-7092
Provides FAA-approved flight training and academic courses for aspiring pilots, offering hands-on instruction and simulator training for career preparation.
Age Group
High School
Location
Essex County Airport (KCDW), Fairfield, New Jersey
Phone
(973) 227-5227
A three-day training workshop preparing participants for the FAA Part 107 certification to safely operate drones for commercial and recreational purposes.
Age Group
High School
Location
Kean University - Skylands Campus, 243 Mt. Paul Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
Phone
(908) 737-4000
Campers blast off into space-themed adventures, engaging in imaginative games, astronaut training challenges, alien tag, cosmic crafts, large group missions, and team challenges, culminating in a field trip.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
15 High Street Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Phone
N/A
This academy exposes youths to diverse career opportunities in aviation and aerospace, offering hands-on experiences in aviation history, aerodynamics, and the practical application of STEM subjects.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Phone
N/A
Cadets receive introductory flight instruction from a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), covering fundamental maneuvers, landings, stalls, emergency procedures, and ground reference maneuvers, preparing them for aviation careers.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations in New Jersey
Phone
N/A
Rising high school juniors and seniors explore diverse engineering disciplines, including aerospace, through workshops, hands-on activities, labs, and projects, culminating in a symposium.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
N/A
A selective non-residential program for high school students to engage in meaningful research and professional development in aerospace and mechanical engineering.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University School of Engineering Busch Campus, Piscataway
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free New Jersey directory lists 287+ local and online programs across the New Jersey 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 287+ STEM summer camps in New Jersey, NJ 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey-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.
