Compare 16+ 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 Jun 13, 2026
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
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 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
Campers embark on a mission to explore space, inspired by NASA, SpaceX, and Boeing, through hands-on activities and engineering challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Arizona State University, West Valley Campus
Phone
(888) 679-7836
Kids learn about aviation, flight dynamics, and aerospace careers through hands-on activities, including simulator and potentially real flight experiences.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Falcon Field Airport, Mesa, AZ
Phone
(480) 331-5025
Students embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the latest advancements in Earth and space science through hands-on activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
17835 N 44th St Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone
(623) 322-2001
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Phoenix directory lists 105+ local and online programs across the Phoenix 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 105+ 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.
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 Phoenix-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.
