61+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near Seattle — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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High school students conduct original scientific research with university mentors, culminating in a capstone project and presentation at a science symposium.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
High school students gain college credits, build businesses, and receive mentorship while exploring data visualization, economics, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Age Group
High School
Location
Seattle University (on-campus residency)
Phone
(206) 296-5841
Advanced high school students explore biotechnology, anatomy, biomedical devices, immunology, and vaccine science through hands-on lab experiences and industry connections.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Washington Bothell, Discovery Hall
Phone
(425) 352-5000
Academically advanced middle and high school students engage in intensive, hands-on enrichment programs in various subjects including math, science, and philosophy.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
University of Washington Seattle campus
Phone
(206) 616-0785
A three-week summer program designed to give incoming freshmen a chance to start high school above their grade level in math.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Phone
N/A
This in-person program offers high school students the opportunity to learn about biology laboratory research, including biochemistry, immunotherapy, and gene editing, while conducting their own independent project.
Age Group
High School
Location
Seattle Children's Research Institute, downtown Seattle
Phone
N/A
Students explore how artificial intelligence can address societal challenges and promote equity through hands-on projects, discussions, and expert lectures on AI principles and ethical considerations.
Age Group
High School
Location
Seattle University Campus
Phone
(206) 296-6000
High school students learn foundational AI concepts, engage in hands-on learning, and experience real-world AI research environments through guided lab tours.
Age Group
High School
Location
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone
N/A
High school students explore aerospace engineering, flight mechanics, system engineering, and design principles for aircraft and spacecraft through academic courses and company visits.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Washington, Seattle campus
Phone
(858) 780-5660
High school students explore the fundamentals of being a professional pilot and gain knowledge to successfully pass the FAA private pilot written exam.
Age Group
High School
Location
The Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108-4097
Phone
(206) 764-5700
This pre-college program examines how artificial intelligence is used within the criminal justice system, emphasizing technical and social justice perspectives, including algorithmic bias and accountability.
Age Group
High School
Location
Seattle University
Phone
(206) 296-5841
High school students learn real Java programming from scratch in a 6-week live online program, building foundational skills for AP Computer Science A.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(919) 213-1821
High school students learn cybersecurity principles and online safety, including career paths, while improving their heritage language skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Washington, Seattle
Phone
(206) 685-2354
Academically advanced middle and high school students engage in summer enrichment programs with research exposure alongside University of Washington faculty.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Guggenheim Annex 3950 Benton Lane NE Box 351630 Seattle, WA 98195
Phone
(206) 616-0785
Teens learn AI, coding, gaming, and explore technology, healthcare, and finance through real projects and skill-building exercises at the University of Washington.
Age Group
High School
Location
On-Campus (University of Washington)
Phone
N/A
This in-person course teaches high schoolers how mathematical models understand and predict phenomena in science and engineering, with lectures, discussions, and hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
UW Seattle campus
Phone
(206) 685-8936
Teens learn Python for data science and machine learning, building neural networks, training image recognition models, and integrating AI into programs.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Washington - Seattle
Phone
(888) 709-8324
An intensive summer program for high school students introducing neural engineering, neuroethics, scientific communication, and basic computer coding.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Phone
N/A
High school students can take college-level courses across over 100 different fields of study, earning UW credit and experiencing university life on the Seattle campus.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Washington, Seattle Campus
Phone
(206) 543-2310
Students dive into deep learning and neural networks, using frameworks like PyTorch to build and train models for image classification and text generation.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Washington, Seattle Campus
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Seattle directory lists 367+ local and online programs across the Seattle 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 367+ STEM summer camps in Seattle, WA 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle-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.
