2025 STEM & STEAM summer camps  for students

By Stacy Mantle
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The summer slide is looming as we end the school year.

This summer, consider enrolling your students in a camp or class that helps them continue building skills they need for next year.

With demand for science, technology, engineering and math skills on the rise, summer STEM & STEAM camps are giving kids a head start through hands-on learning and creative problem solving.

These programs, offered by schools, nonprofits and private organizations, encourage innovation and curiosity in fields ranging from robotics to environmental science to the arts. Designed for all age levels, they offer a dynamic way to keep students thinking, building and exploring all summer long.

Arizona Science Center: Camp Innovation

Engaging week-long camps with themes like space, aviation, culinary science and more.

• Cost: $295 (members), $325 (nonmembers); scholarships available
• Address: 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix
• Phone: 602-716-2000
• Website: Arizona Science Center

Bonanza Educational STEM Camps

LEGO-based STEM camps encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills in children.

• Cost: $259 per week
• Address: Multiple locations in Scottsdale
• Phone: Contact via website
• Website: Bonanza Educational

Challenge Island Chandler

STEAM-based camps combining engineering and imagination through hands-on activities.

• Cost: Varies by program
• Address: Multiple locations in Chandler
• Phone: Contact via website
• Website: Challenge Island

Children's Museum of Phoenix – Summer Camps

Creative camps for ages 5–8 that combine play with plenty of educational activities.

• Cost: $345 per week; $305 for members
• Address: 215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix
• Phone: 602-253-0501
• Website: Children's Museum of Phoenix 

Earth & Space Expedition Center – Summer Science Day Camps

Explore astronomy, earth science, drones, robotics and more in these hands-on camps for Pre-K to 8th grade.

• Cost: $125–$250 per session
• Address: 17835 N. 44th St, Phoenix
• Phone: 623-322-2001
• Website: Adventures in Space Camps

Engineering For Kids (Phoenix Metro)

Hands-on STEM camps covering robotics, coding, Minecraft adventures and more (for ages 4–14).

• Cost: Varies by program and location
• Address: Multiple locations
• Phone: 480-757-1281
• Website: Engineering for Kids

Gateway Academy – Warrior Tech Camp

Designed for students with high-functioning autism, this camp includes activities like fractal art, engineering, coding and field trips (for ages 11–18).

• Cost: $750 per week; ESA approved
• Address: 3939 E. Shea Blvd., Phoenix
• Phone: 480-998-1071
• Website:  Gateway Academy

GenTech STEM Camps

Week-long camps for ages 5–17, focusing on coding, robotics and other tech skills.

• Cost: Varies by program; scholarships may be available
• Address: Multiple locations in Phoenix Metro
• Phone: Contact via website
• Website: GenTech STEM Camps

iCode Scottsdale

Instructor-led STEAM camps for ages 5–18, covering coding, robotics and digital arts.

• Cost: Varies; discounts available for multiple weeks
• Address: Multiple locations in Scottsdale
• Phone: Contact via website
• Website: iCode

iD Tech Camps at Arizona State University

Summer tech camps (for ages 7–17) that cover programming, game design, robotics and more.

• Cost: Varies by course and duration
• Address: Arizona State University, Tempe
• Phone: 888-709-8324
• Website: iD Tech 

i.d.e.a. Museum – Wonder Camp

Inspire creativity through interactive art projects and exploration for campers ages 6–12.

• Cost: $170 (members), $190 (nonmembers) per session
• Address: 150 W Pepper Place, Mesa, AZ 85201
• Phone: 480-644-2468
• Website: Wonder Camp

Kinder Academy – S.T.E.A.M. Summer Academy

Engage in science, technology, engineering, art and math activities designed for ages 2–10.

• Cost: Varies by program
• Address: 3249 S. Lindsay Road, Suite 106, Gilbert
• Phone: 480-726-0445
• Website: Kinder Academy Gilbert

Kode With Klossy

Free coding camps for girls and nonbinary teens aged 13–18, focusing on web development and data science.

• Cost: Free
• Address: Various locations; check website for Phoenix availability
• Phone: Contact via website
• Website: Kode with Klossy

Lavner Camps at ASU West Valley

Tech-focused camps offering courses in robotics, game design, AI and more for ages 6–14.

• Cost: Varies by course and duration
• Address: 13590 N. 47th Ave., Phoenix
• Phone: 480-454-8390
• Website: Lavner Camps 

Mad Science of N.E. Phoenix

Interactive science camps for ages 5–12, featuring experiments, robotics and more.

• Cost: Starting at $159 for half-day camps
• Address: Various locations in Northeast Phoenix
• Phone: Contact via website
• Website: Mad Science

Paradise Valley Unified School District Summer Programs

Offers enrichment classes and high school summer school for students from kindergarten through high school.

• Cost: Varies by program
• Address: 15002 N. 32nd St., Phoenix
• Phone: 602-449-2000
• Website: Paradise Valley Unified School District

Pathways Early College Academy  – Online Workshops

Offers virtual workshops in STEM, design and business workshops for students in grades 7–12.

• Cost: Varies by program; ESA approved
• Address: Online
• Phone: 480-248-1670
• Website: Pathways

Phoenix Parks and Recreation Summer Camps

Affordable camps for ages 6–17, offering a number of fun and interactive activities, including STEM.

• Cost: Free to $80; recreation pass required ($5 for residents)
• Address: Various community centers across Phoenix
• Phone: Contact via website
• Website: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Summer Camps 

PHXPlays Summer Camps

Affordable day camps offering activities in sports, STEM activities and arts for children.

• Cost: Less than $100 per week
• Address: Various community centers in Phoenix
• Phone: Contact via website
• Website: Chandler Summer Camps

Scottsdale Parks & Recreation Summer Camps 

Youth (ages 5–12) and teens (entering grades 6–8) can enjoy full-day camps that offer social connection and mentorship through art, STEM, high-energy activities, weekly excursions and themed competitions.

• Cost: Varies
• Address: Mohave and Desert Canyon middle schools
• Phone: 480-312-2329
• Website: Scottsdale Parks & Recreation Camps

Summit School – Camp Summit

Provides themed weeks including STEM Exploratorium, Forensic Science, Space Camp and more for preschool to grade 8.

• Cost: Varies by week
• Address: 4515 E. Muirwood Drive, Phoenix
• Phone: Contact via website
• Website: Summit School

Don’t see your favorite summer camp listed? We’re always looking to expand our guide with great programs for kids of all ages. If you know of a STEM or STEAM camp that should be included, let us know and we’ll get it added. Email your listing to: Aznews@iniusa.org

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