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Silver SignalUniversity of California, Santa CruzSelective

COSMOS: UC Santa Cruz

A four-week residential STEM program for high-achieving high school students offering 13 interdisciplinary clusters in mathematics, science, and engineering with hands-on coursework and transferable skills training.

Jun–Aug · 4 wk sessionsResidentialSanta Cruz, CA$3,000–$6,99952 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Academic
SubjectsMathematics, Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Nanochemistry, Nanotechnology, Developmental Biology, Bioinformatics, Quantum Information Science, Engineering, Video Game Design, Software Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Photonics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Semiconductor Engineering, Machine Learning, Robotics, Quantum Materials
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,518
Websitehttps://cosmos.ucsc.edu/
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Penn State Berks

Penn State Berks - Summer Camps

A diverse portfolio of commuter day camps and one residential program for grades 5–12, featuring STEM (robotics, game design, cybersecurity), arts, science, language, and entrepreneurship themes with sessions throughout June–August.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialWyomissing, PA<$500Rolling
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsVideo Game Design, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Minecraft Design, 3D Game Design, Theatre, Neon Physics, Ecology, Water Quality, American Sign Language, Entrepreneurship
Cost<$500 · $200
Websitehttps://berks.psu.edu/ce/summer-camps
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Worcester Academy

Worcester Academy: Summer Video Game Design

A one-week hands-on summer camp for ages 8–15 focusing on video game design and coding using Microsoft Arcade. Students learn core game elements, computational thinking, and problem-solving skills, concluding with a project showcase symposium.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterWorcester, MA<$500
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th
CategoriesSTEM
SubjectsVideo Game Design, Coding, Computational Thinking
Cost<$500 · $485
Websitehttp://www.worcesteracademycamps.com/video-game-design-camp/
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iD Tech

iD Tech Camps | Held in Austin

Week-long day camps at UT Austin offering coding, game design, robotics, AI, and 3D printing for ages 7–17 in small lab groups with instructor-led projects.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterAustin, TX$500–$1,499363 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsCoding, Python, C#, Minecraft Game Design, Robotics, BattleBots, VEX, AI & Machine Learning, Video Game Design, 3D Printing
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,079
Websitehttps://www.idtech.com/locations/texas-summer-camps/austin-campus
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Rhodes CollegeCredit

Rhodes College: Summer Academy

A two-week residential summer program offering college-level courses in writing, chemistry, art, video game design, and ancient medicine. Students earn two transferable college credits while living on campus at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialMemphis, TN$1,500–$2,999356 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsWriting, Fiction and Nonfiction, Chemistry, Art, Video Game Design, Ancient History
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,900
Websitehttps://www.rhodes.edu/rhodes-summer-academy
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iD Tech

iD Tech Camps | Held at Bellevue College

Day camps offering hands-on instruction in coding, robotics, game design, and AI for middle and high school students. Features instructors from elite universities and American Camp Association-aligned practices.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterBellevue, WA$1,500–$2,999363 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Academic
SubjectsCoding, Python, C#, Minecraft Game Design, Robotics, BattleBots, VEX, 3D Printing, AI, Machine Learning, Video Game Design
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,149
Websitehttps://www.idtech.com/locations/washington-summer-camps/bellevue-college#/reg-flow/avail-charts-lock?lid%5B%5D=236&rgnad=true
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Game Camp Nation

Game Camp Nation - Herndon, Virginia

A summer camp program focused on game design, game development, digital art, and programming for ages 9+. Game Camp Nation offers both day (Commuter) and residential options at an upscale extended-stay resort with high-performance computers, small group sizes, and a 6:1 camper-to-counselor ratio.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialHerndon, VA$1,500–$2,999Rolling
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsGame Design, Game Development, Digital Art, Programming, Video Game Design, Competitive Gaming
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,450
Websitehttps://www.gamecamp.com/
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iD Tech / California Institute of Technology

iD Tech Academies | Held at Caltech | BattleBots®, Coding & More

iD Tech offers day camps (1 week, grades 7–12) and residential teen academies (2 weeks, grades 13–18) at Caltech featuring coding, AI/ML, game development, robotics, and 3D design with instruction from USA-based professionals.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPasadena, CA$1,500–$2,999Rolling
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsCoding, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Video Game Design, Game Development, Robotics, 3D Printing, 3D Modeling, Creative Design, Unreal Engine, Roblox, Minecraft
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,279
Websitehttps://www.idtech.com/locations/california-summer-camps/caltech
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University of Rochester

University of Rochester Pre-College Online STEM Programs

Asynchronous online STEM courses for students ages 13+ featuring biomedical engineering, video game design, personalized medicine, and orthopedic medicine. Each course includes faculty-created videos, mentorship support, and a capstone project.

Jan–Dec · 2–4 wk sessionsOnline$1,500–$2,999Rolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Academic
SubjectsBiomedical Engineering, Video Game Design, Personalized Medicine, Orthopedic Medicine
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,595
Websitehttps://rochesteronline.precollegeprograms.org/stem-programs
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University of Rochester

University of Rochester Pre-College: Intro to Video Game Design

An online asynchronous course introducing high school students to video game design fundamentals, including game mechanics, digital storytelling, and game history. Students complete a capstone project using GameMaker Studio 2.

Mar, May, Jun · 2–4 wk sessionsOnline$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsVideo Game Design, Game Design Theory, Digital Storytelling, Game Mechanics, Gaming History
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,595
Websitehttps://rochesteronline.precollegeprograms.org/game-design
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University of Rochester

University of Rochester Precollege Online Program

A year-round, asynchronous online program offering self-paced courses in personalized medicine, orthopedic medicine, biomedical engineering, and video game design for students ages 13 and up. Each course includes mentorship, multimedia instruction, and a capstone project.

Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec · 2–4 wk sessionsOnline$1,500–$2,999Rolling
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Healthcare
SubjectsPersonalized Medicine, Orthopedic Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Video Game Design
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,595
Websitehttps://rochesteronline.precollegeprograms.org/
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CIEE (Council on International Education Exchange)

CIEE High School Summer in Kyoto, Japan: Engineering & Video Game Design

A 3-week immersive summer program in Kyoto, Japan where high school students learn video game design, coding, animation, and storyboarding through hands-on instruction. Students create a prototype for a new video game and present it to industry experts while experiencing Japanese culture.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialKyoto, Japan$7,000+71 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsVideo Game Design, Coding, Animation, Storyboarding
Cost$7,000+ · $7,200
Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/programs/japan/kyoto/engineering-video-game-design
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Deerfield Academy

Deerfield Academy: EXP Summer Program

A 3-week residential and day summer program for middle school students (grades 6–8) featuring project-based courses in humanities, STEM, and creative arts, emphasizing collaboration, creativity, and leadership development.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterDeerfield, MA$7,000+83 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership
SubjectsGreek Mythology, Physics, Engineering, Video Game Design, American History, Urban Design, Forensic Science, Theater, Writing, Mathematics
Cost$7,000+ · $7,000
Websitehttps://deerfield.edu/summer-programs/exp
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Vision Tech Camps

Vision Tech Camps: Berkeley Tech Camp

Weeklong in-person tech camps in El Cerrito offering instruction in game design, coding, robotics, 3D printing, and virtual reality. Students may choose full-day, morning, or afternoon sessions.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterEl Cerrito, CA
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsGame Design, Minecraft, Programming, Coding, App Development, Engineering, 3D Printing, Robotics, Video Game Design, Java Programming, Virtual Reality
Websitehttps://www.visiontechcamps.com/locations/sf-bay-area/alameda-county/berkeley-computer-camps/
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Vision Tech Camps

Vision Tech Camps: Danville

A project-based tech camp offering hands-on instruction in video game design, coding, app development, robotics, and 3D printing for kids and teens ages 7-17, held in the San Francisco East Bay area.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterDanville, CA
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM
SubjectsVideo Game Design, Minecraft, Programming, App Development, Robotics, Engineering, 3D Printing
Websitehttps://www.visiontechcamps.com/locations/sf-bay-area/san-ramon-valley/danville-computer-camps/
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Vision Tech Camps

Vision Tech Camps: Saratoga

Week-long, project-based technology camps offering courses in Video Game Design, App Development, Minecraft, Robotics, Programming, and 3D Printing. Students work one-on-one with trained instructors and take home completed projects.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterSaratoga, CA
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsVideo Game Design, App Development, Minecraft, Robotics, Programming, 3D Printing
Websitehttps://www.visiontechcamps.com/locations/sf-bay-area/south-bay/saratoga-computer-camps/
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