Compare 23+ Space & Aviation programs in Phoenix — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Students explore aviation and STEM, covering aircraft basics, flight controls, aerodynamics, and flight simulation in a hands-on learning environment.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
7500 E Deer Valley Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone
(480) 331-5226
Campers enjoy space-themed STEM workshops, laser tag, glow projects, and space movies, combining active fun with learning about static electricity, lightning, and space.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
3921 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(480) 217-0652
Campers learn to fly drones, understand drone technology and safety, and participate in simulated search and rescue missions using rolling and jumping drones.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Rancho Solano Preparatory School Greenway Campus, 5656 E. Greenway Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone
N/A
High school students explore the world of transportation, including trains, cars, and airplanes, through hands-on activities and learning about engineering principles.
Age Group
High School
Location
ASU Tempe Campus, Tempe, AZ
Phone
N/A
Students learn about the science of flight, space missions, Mars rover projects, and the universe through hands-on activities like model rocket creation and solar oven designs.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
4701 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone
(602) 264-5291
Campers engage in hands-on programs focusing on aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, and tech-based projects at various Phoenix-area locations.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(480) 779-8184
Campers engage in exciting activities and educational opportunities focused on space, including sensory bins, crafts, music, and movement in a supportive environment.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
501 W Ray Rd ste 1, Chandler, AZ
Phone
(480) 296-2363
Young engineers explore the science of space and shape, sketching, planning, and building model bridges, skyscrapers, and railways, then testing their creations.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Rancho Solano Preparatory School Greenway Campus, 5656 E Greenway Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone
(844) 516-2267
Educates youth in aviation history, flight principles, and applications, fostering leadership, teamwork, and excellence for future aviators.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Campers design and build flying devices from kites to hovercrafts, explore aerodynamics, motion, and celestial navigation to understand how rockets fly.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
2701 E. Thomas Rd. STE I, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone
(480) 222-2233
Students dive into the world of STEM through fun activities and hands-on experiments with an aerospace focus, presented by Honeywell Aerospace.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
N/A
High school students engage in a one-on-one, mentor-guided online research project covering aviation safety, drones, satellite data, and space systems.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online Platform
Phone
N/A
Campers train like astronauts, exploring space travel, planetary systems, rocketry, robotics, and life beyond Earth through hands-on experiments and engineering challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone
(602) 716-2000
This six-day camp for girls uses aviation to build self-esteem, empower them to reach goals, and inspire the next generation of pilots through simulator and actual flight experiences.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Arizona State University Polytechnic, Mesa, AZ
Phone
N/A
Students explore aviation history, fundamentals of flight, navigation, and weather through instruction, hands-on activities, flight simulators, and optional glider flights at the Airbase Arizona Flying Museum.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
2017 N. Greenfield Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215
Phone
(480) 924-1940
Exposes middle and high school students to aviation history, aerodynamics, and diverse aerospace careers through immersive, hands-on learning experiences and practical STEM applications.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
A structured, college-level foundation course in aerospace engineering, taught live online over 6 weeks. Every session pairs strong concept-building with a hands-on lab in college-level simulators, and students design and defend a capstone mission at the end. No prior aerospace experience required.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Advanced 1:1 mentor-guided fellowship where high school students conduct an original aerospace research project — from aviation safety and drones to satellites, space medicine, and sustainable aviation — and produce a serious deliverable for college applications, with optional journal-publication support.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Cadets develop leadership skills, explore aerospace sciences and careers, commit to exercise, and solidify moral character through a regimented, military-like training model.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
3200 E Old Tower Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
N/A
Students aged 9-17, with a parent, get introductory flight training including real flight time in a Cessna 172, simulated flight, and educational sessions on aviation topics, culminating in a night flight over Phoenix.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
3700 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, Arizona
Phone
N/A
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We list 201+ STEM summer camps in Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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.
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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.
