Guide to STEM Summer Camps in New Jersey, Robotics, Art, Tech and more

These STEAM camps for kids are non-stop fun

Parents with a STEM-loving child are always looking for additional science, technology, engineering and math opportunities. Even though such experiences are occasionally available in certain New Jersey schools, it is most important to supplement our children’s education with STEM-focused programs to keep up with our ever-developing, high-tech society. For children who are possibly interested in exploring the world of STEM, may want to visit some of these local STEM schools, programs, and camps listed below. You can also visit our STEM and Art Directory for the latest camp listings.

Here is our 2025 Guide to STEM Camps and Art Camps:

International Ivy STEM Camp

Locations in Basking Ridge, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Short Hills, Somerset, Summit, Saddle River, Wayne.
Calling all kids ages 4-14! Weekly STEAM sessions with over 50 classes to choose from, including Anatomy, Kitchen Chemistry, 3D Printing, Minecraft, Robotics, Aerospace, Biomedical, Digital Art, Fashion Design, Entrepreneurship and more! Weekly classes Mon-Fri, June 23-August 15, 2025. Call 908.899.1338 for more information. iisummer.com

Club SciKidz

Where science and technology connect! Each summer Club SciKidz offers over 60 themed camps. Our STEM curriculum is designed to be exciting and interactive, featuring hands-on experiments and projects that keep kids engaged and eager to learn. Morristown, Short Hills, Basking Ridge locations. Use code SCIENCE25 for $25 off. ClubSciKidz.com

Kings Cooking Studio

Culinary & Cooking Day Camp for two age brackets: 8-12 years old and 13-17 years old. Join us for a summer filled with culinary adventures in our beautiful Short Hills Cooking Studio! Students will learn the essentials of cooking and baking under the direction of our dedicated culinary team. We offer a wide variety of experiences that range from crafting hometown favorites and international cuisines to baking up sweet and savory breads, pastries and confections. Guests will stir up some fun as they develop their skills and enjoy their delicious creations. Our chefs will share their insights and reveal tricks of the trade. Children will learn to cook like the pros! KingsFoodMarkets.com

New Horizons Day Camp

Featuring 6 different STEM labs where kids can explore dozens of activities. Programs feature Model Rocketry, 3D Printing Labs, Video Game Design, Engineering, and many more! Designed to allow campers an opportunity to take a deep-dive into an existing interest or explore something new! NewHorizonsDayCamp.com

Bergen Community College - Kids and Teens Summer Learning Academy

For children entering grades 1-12, this camp is fun, innovative and a great way to learn about culinary, science, arts, and computer gaming. Students will have an opportunity to learn and grow. All camp programs are taught by NJ Certified Teachers or Specialists. Located at Bergen Community College in Paramus NJ. bergen.edu

Bricks 4 Kidz STEM Enrichment Camps

BRICK CITY – BRICKS 4 KIDZ® – New Jersey – Newark – Essex County. Geared towards children ages 5-13+. Our programs provide an extraordinary atmosphere where students ignite their interest in science, technology, engineering and math as they build unique creations, play games, and have fun using LEGO® Bricks. The activities are designed to trigger young children’s lively imaginations and build their self-confidence. Located at 112 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, NJ. bricks4kidz.us

Camp Middlesex

Join us for summer fun and exploration! Camp Middlesex runs from June 23-August 15 and is for children ages 5-13. Located at Middlesex College in Edison. There is nothing more rewarding than sparking children’s imagination and inspiring them to dream. That’s 8 weeks of fun learning camps. You can enroll your child for just one week or as many as 8! We offer: arts and crafts, chess, computers, dance, magic, music and voice, science/STEM, sports, theater and more. Middlesexcc.edu

Code Wiz Plainsboro

Learn to code, create, and grow this summer. Anyone can learn to code, no matter their age. Children create by creating projects. Classes offered: AI Explorers, Sumo Bots, Python Adventure, Roblox Game Makers, Minecraft Innovators, and more! CodeWiz

theCoderSchool Ridgewood

Join in the fun this summer with coding camps. Children can learn computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), robots, games and development, Minecraft, and more! Weekly full day and half day camps. Campers code during the week, with demos on Fridays. theCoderSchool

DNALC Summer Camps

Passaic DNALC coming soon to Wayne NJ. Have fun with DNA! For 6-12 graders, in-person summer programs at our facilities in Brooklyn, Sleepy Hollow, and Cold Spring Harbor, New York include hands-on labs that give learners the opportunity to use modern molecular biology techniques and tools. dnalc.org

Essex County College Summer Youth Program

For children entering grades 1-8, our program provides educational, social and cultural enrichment activities that play an integral part in the lives of the youth enrolled and includes classes in math, literacy, writing, phonics, STEM, fine arts, performing arts, computers, sports, video gaming/coding, recreation. Field Trips too. Located in Newark, NJ. Essex.edu

HealthBarn USA Summer Camp

HealthBarn USA is the only camp where you can eat, plant, cook and play! We offer Summer Camp (ages 4-6, 7-9 and 10-13) and Summer Seedlings (ages 3-5) in Ridgewood, NJ. Our goal is to give campers the tools to build strong bodies and healthy minds. Campers learn to master organic gardening, culinary, nutrition and life skills - all while having a fun time! Each week offers campers a new wholesome experience to learn firsthand where their food comes from and why eating fresh is best for their bodies and the environment as well. HealthBarnUSA.com

iGO STEM Camp at STEM Academy

For students ages 4-13, our STEM based all rounded camp program includes hands-on learning activities filled with STEM, Art & physical activities. Engineering, Chess, Public Speaking, Legos, Music, Dance, Robotics, Coding, Soccer, Karate, Field Trips, Weekly Themes...Half and full day. Chesterfield, Edison and Montgomery, NJ. iGOSTEM.com

International Chess Summer Camps

Our Summer Camp program offers kids ages 6-16 the opportunity to grow intellectually within a collaborative and fun environment at our Glen Rock and Teaneck locations in New Jersey. Students learn chess tactics and enhance their critical thinking skills. Students of all chess abilities, from beginner to advanced, are welcome. Experience coaches teach morning lessons where children solve puzzles, discover new strategies, and analyze games. Campers will also engage in outdoor sports and playground fun. Also offered are day and overnight Grand Master Camps. Enroll today. icanj.net

Little Ivy Academy

At Little Ivy Academy your child can explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) when they join our community of kids ages 6-14, who are already Building Robots, Coding Games, Developing Apps and Creating Cool 21st Century Gadgets. Whatever their skill level, from beginner to advanced, each of our summer camp programs are thoughtfully crafted to give your child this real, hands on experience. Ridgewood NJ location. LittleIvyAcademy.com

Science Camp at Liberty Science Center

Have summer fun in Jersey City! LSC Science Camp is a STEM focused day camp for children entering 1st through 8th grades. Camp runs Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with extended care options available. At Science Camp, we explore various weekly topics through hands-on activities. Whether your child joins us for one week or all six, there is always something new and exciting to learn! lsc.org

Robot Revolution

Campers in grades 4-8 learn to build, program and play games with their robots. New games every week. Intro classes available. Half day sessions. Summit NJ location. RobotRevolution.net

Storming Robots.com

Fostering bright minds in grades 5 to 12 through its robust programs in robotics, computer science with computational thinking. The array of summer programs offered includes: Workshop for the ZeroRobotics Satellites Programming Competition in collaboration with MIT and NASA, hands-on robotics workshops centered on open-source platforms like Arduino, emphasizing full automation, and Algorithmic Programming in C/C++. Location in Branchburg (or Somerville), NJ. StormingRobots.com

Get Creative at Art & Design Camps

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Summer Art Camp

Summer Art Camp at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey helps campers take advantage of the wellness benefits of art-making, including boosted self-confidence and improved social and emotional well-being, all while providing a fun and creative camp experience. Ten weeks of creativity will feature projects in painting, drawing, fiber arts, digital art, sculpture, jewelry making, ceramics, printmaking, and more! Campers ages 5 yrs - teenagers. 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ. ArtCenternj.org

Appel Farm Arts Camp

For more than 60 years, summers at Appel Farm have sparked the imaginations of thousands of young people as they interacted with artists from around the world in beautiful rural southern NJ. Appel Farm Arts Camp is an overnight camp where campers can be themselves and explore art free of judgment. With small class sizes, mixed age groups, campers explore music, theatre, technical theatre, dance, visual arts, photography, media arts, environmental arts, creative writing, sports, and swimming too. Camper ages 7-17, ACA accredited, located in Elmer NJ. AppelFarm.org

Camp Creatif Livingston

Campers ages 5 to 10 years old can have fun and participate in artistic exploration through hands-on activities and ART & STEM based projects. Kids will paint on different surfaces and discover different art styles. Full day and half day camp sessions. Creatif.com/livingston-nj

The Center for Contemporary Art

June 16-August 29, 2025. Weekly summer art camps for children 5-15 years old. Have fun with art through projects and weekly themes. Camps are taught by experienced creative teaching artists. ccabedminster.org

Summer Art & Design Institute (SADI)

SADI is Moore’s premiere pre-college summer program featuring popular tracks of study, including Animation, Illustration, Painting and Game Design. Women and nonbinary students, grades 10-12, students reside on campus (Philadelphia, PA).