52+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near New Jersey — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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High school students explore various engineering disciplines through a one-week intensive residential program, engaging in hands-on projects and collaborating with peers.
Age Group
High School
Location
Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
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N/A
A free, selective pre-college program at Monmouth University for in-state high schoolers focusing on engineering and technology, involving independent research projects in areas like data science and AI ethics.
Age Group
High School
Location
Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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N/A
A free, selective three-week pre-college program at Princeton University for underrepresented rising 11th graders to develop basic AI skills, analyze real-world data, and learn about AI ethics.
Age Group
High School
Location
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544
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N/A
An intensive eight-week summer program where rising high school juniors and seniors are paired with mentors in science, health, and technical fields to participate in ongoing research and independent projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 253-1380
A residential 'early college' experience offering advanced research tracks in STEAM, where high school students earn transferable college credits.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028
Phone
(856) 256-4028
A full-time, in-person summer research program where high school students work in active Princeton labs on real research projects under faculty supervision.
Age Group
High School
Location
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544
Phone
(609) 258-3031
Students explore career opportunities in the sports and gaming industry, learning business principles and practical applications within a supportive university environment.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Felician University
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N/A
Students learn to solve real-world problems using design thinking, innovation, and ethical, human-centered AI through collaborative projects at Rutgers University.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
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N/A
High school students explore AI as a creative, ethical, real-world tool through weekly workshops, mini-projects, and mentorship in various AI applications.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University-Camden, Camden, NJ
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N/A
High school students learn Python fundamentals, building rule-based chatbots and simple game agents, emphasizing logical thinking and real-world coding applications.
Age Group
High School
Location
Florham Campus, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ
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N/A
High-achieving high school students engage in experience-based learning, conducting scientific research projects with Montclair State University faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
Montclair State University
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N/A
Students learn to collect, analyze, and synthesize environmental data into research projects using Kean's natural living laboratory and state-of-the-art facilities.
Age Group
High School
Location
Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ
Phone
(908) 737-4632
High school students enroll in online, self-paced courses with in-person coaching, covering topics like Introduction to AI, JavaScript, and Game Development.
Age Group
High School
Location
2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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N/A
High schoolers work on real research projects with university faculty, learning to collect and analyze data, use lab tools, and build essential data science skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 596-3550
High school students explore AI through neural networks, data training, policy investigation, and developing models using high-level language in a one-week residential program.
Age Group
High School
Location
Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
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N/A
High-achieving high school students earn college credits by taking university-level computer science courses covering basics, operating systems, cloud computing, and programming.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University-Newark, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 353-5112
A selective, tuition-free, residential program where high-achieving high school juniors immerse themselves in college-level scientific research, including computer science topics.
Age Group
High School
Location
Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
Phone
(973) 408-3605
High school students dive into the world of baseball analytics, learning how numbers and data are used to transform strategic game-play on the field.
Age Group
High School
Location
Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
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N/A
Provides high school students with hands-on biomedical research experience, focusing on topics such as genetics, drug disposition, and clinical toxicology.
Age Group
High School
Location
Coriell Institute for Medical Research, 403 Haddon Ave, Camden, NJ 08103
Phone
(856) 966-7377
A tuition-free, residential program for high-achieving high school juniors to broaden their science knowledge through courses, labs, projects, and research.
Age Group
High School
Location
Drew University, Madison, NJ
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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.
