33+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near Atlanta — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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High school students explore the universe's formation and mysteries through hands-on projects, building a solid foundation in astrophysics concepts and developing critical thinking skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
Georgia Tech Main Campus, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(800) 654-7634
This 10-day immersive pre-college program introduces high school students to architecture and design, covering historical aspects, design theory, and hands-on projects to develop creative and collaborative skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
Kennesaw State University, 640 Polytechnic Lane, Suite 120, MD 9066, Marietta, GA 30060-2896
Phone
470-578-7253
High school students aged 16 and over conduct hands-on research in Georgia Tech labs, mentored by researchers, gaining real-world experience in STEM fields like computer science and engineering.
Age Group
High School
Location
Georgia Tech campus / GTRI labs
Phone
N/A
High school students work in teams on open-ended engineering challenge problems inspired by active Georgia Tech research, designing and prototyping solutions.
Age Group
High School
Location
Georgia Tech main campus
Phone
N/A
A paid summer internship for high school students interested in STEM, offering lectures, lab rotations, clinical experiences, and exposure to diverse STEM opportunities.
Age Group
High School
Location
Emory University, Department of Human Genetics
Phone
N/A
This national hackathon empowers high school, undergraduate, and graduate students with AI education, global certifications, and innovation opportunities.
Age Group
High School
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Phone
N/A
High school juniors explore college-level academics in various fields, including science, through a residential program designed to challenge and engage curious minds.
Age Group
High School
Location
Emory University
Phone
(404) 727-6000
This residential program for high school students, supported by the Aerospace Engineering school, offers hands-on design challenges, workshops, and field trips to explore various engineering disciplines, including building rockets and gliders.
Age Group
High School
Location
Georgia Tech main campus, Atlanta, GA
Phone
N/A
Youth learn foundational cybersecurity, digital identity protection, and technical skills through coding, labs, and real-world ethical hacking simulations, preparing them for tech careers.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations (Atlanta, GA)
Phone
N/A
Students develop proficiency in crafting and refining AI prompts to generate diverse textual and multimedia outputs, gaining hands-on experience with AI tools.
Age Group
High School
Location
Georgia Tech campus, Atlanta, GA
Phone
N/A
Students explore topology, fractals, and 4D geometry through hands-on activities, developing curiosity and critical thinking skills without requiring advanced mathematical prerequisites.
Age Group
High School
Location
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Phone
N/A
Students learn to design and refine effective AI prompts for generating text, images, and videos, exploring applications across digital media, marketing, and education.
Age Group
High School
Location
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
Phone
N/A
High school students explore engineering through hands-on experiments, interactive workshops, and field trips, with support from Georgia Tech Aerospace Engineering and Space Grant Consortium.
Age Group
High School
Location
Georgia Tech Main Campus, Atlanta, GA
Phone
N/A
This program offers incoming Spelman College students in STEM or economics majors two courses for credit, hands-on faculty projects, and enrichment in college preparedness and professional skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
350 Spelman Lane, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314-4399
Phone
(404) 270-4003
High school students explore the universe's formation and mysteries through hands-on projects and college-level courses, building a solid foundation in astrophysics concepts and developing critical thinking skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
Georgia Tech Main Campus, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(800) 654-7634
This program introduces rising 10th-12th graders to cybersecurity fundamentals, preparing them for tech careers through practical skills and industry insights.
Age Group
High School
Location
Clayton State University, Morrow, GA
Phone
N/A
High school students learn how engineering, math, chemistry, and computer science are applied to improve human health, designing biomedical prototypes like prosthetic hands and exploring medical innovations.
Age Group
High School
Location
313 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332
Phone
(858) 780-5660
High school students conduct original aerospace research with a mentor on topics like AI for aviation safety, drones, satellites, space medicine, or sustainable aviation.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Students explore materials science, including polymers and biomaterials, through hands-on workshops, with applications in sports, electronics, and healthcare.
Age Group
High School
Location
Georgia Institute of Technology, 505 10th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30332
Phone
(404) 385-2434
High school students explore computational science, data science, and AI through visual programming and Python, applying concepts to machine learning, optimization, and deep learning.
Age Group
High School
Location
CODA Building 14th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia, 30332
Phone
404-894-2000
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Atlanta directory lists 241+ local and online programs across the Atlanta 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 241+ STEM summer camps in Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta-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.
