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Screenshot of Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge 2027
87/100 · ages Grades 10–12

Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge 2027

BIYSC is a two-week residential science and technology challenge where pre-college students work alongside professional scientists on hands-on projects.

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UVU Youth Summer Science Camps

Utah Valley University science camps give elementary and middle-school learners hands-on experiences in animal science, chemistry, sound, astronomy, biology, and other STEM topics.

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Grades 1–9; camp-specific · Paid; registration terms vary87
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Virginia Tech Explore Physical Science Camp 2027

This Virginia Tech residential camp lets rising 11th–12th graders explore batteries, energy, nanoscience, physics, chemistry, radioisotopes, and quantum information.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
Rising grades 11–12 · $1,225; scholarships available86
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UH DesignYou Code Camp 2026

A University of Houston no-cost academic coding camp for students entering grades 6–8, using programming, problem solving, and design challenges.

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Entering Grades 6–8 · Free/no-cost camp84
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UT Kids U Summer Camps

University of Tennessee Kids U offers weeklong camps for rising grades 3–12 across art, chemistry, science, technology, STEM, LEGO, photography, and other interests.

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Rising grades 3–12 · Paid; 2026 camps full and 2027 details forthcoming84
Screenshot of Virginia Tech Summer Science Camps 2027

Virginia Tech Summer Science Camps 2027

Virginia Tech College of Science summer camps offer immersive exploration in microbiology, neuroscience, nanoscience, chemistry, physics, psychology, economics, and mathematics.

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Rising grades 7–12; camp-specific · Registration notification; fees vary87
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Texas State Mathworks Camps

Texas State University Mathworks offers summer math camps for K–12 learners, including honors and junior programs that build problem solving and mathematical confidence.

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Grades 3–12; camp-specific · Paid with scholarships available86
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University of Maryland Science and Math Summer Camps

University of Maryland’s College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences offers age-banded camps in science, physics, mathematics, coding, robotics, and natural history.

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Grades 3–12; camp-specific · Paid; camp-specific86
Screenshot of Hofstra University Summer Camps 2027

Hofstra University Summer Camps 2027

Hofstra’s summer day camps give children entering kindergarten through grade 12 options across arts, science, technology, sports, and enrichment.

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Entering kindergarten–grade 12 · Paid; early-registration discounts84
Screenshot of University of Nevada Reno KIDS University STEAM Camps 2027

University of Nevada Reno KIDS University STEAM Camps 2027

KIDS University offers themed weeklong youth camps that combine science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with hands-on activities.

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Children; camp-specific · Paid; session-specific84
Screenshot of University of Calgary Math Camps 2027

University of Calgary Math Camps 2027

University of Calgary math camps use puzzles, logic, geometry, probability, statistics, data science, and real-world challenges to build mathematical confidence.

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Entering grades 2–9; camp-specific · Registration opens February 1, 2027; fees not yet listed84
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