Compare 16+ AI & Machine Learning programs in Chicago — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jun 11, 2026
A live online AI program for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Across 8 hands-on sessions, students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly. No coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Go from AI user to AI builder in one weekend. A live, online intro where students with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools like CrewAI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students learn to code and build their own AI models from scratch, focusing on natural language processing, data analysis, visualization, and face/voice recognition.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
New Hope United Methodist Church, 643 E Washington St, West Chicago, IL 60185, USA
Phone
(630) 461-4211
Students dive into coding and hands-on robotics using exclusive software and engineering kits, building interactive games and smart robots that respond to facial expressions and body movements, combining game design, AI, and engineering.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1901 Raymond Rd, STE #1, Northbrook, Illinois, 60062, United States
Phone
(224) 326-0918
A live, online 6-week lab where students in grades 8–12 use AI tools, market research, product design, and a simple startup financial model to build an AI-powered startup concept — finishing with a prototype, business model, and a founder-style pitch deck. No business or coding experience required.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
An intensive AI/ML bootcamp designed for high school students to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, coding, and real-world applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students aged 13 and older explore AI's impact, learn about neural networks and large language models, master prompting strategies, and build AI prototypes using no-code tools.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(847) 491-3143
Kids and teens engage in hands-on AI and machine learning projects, learning to use AI responsibly and developing technical skills within a university setting.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
Phone
(888) 709-8324
High school students strengthen computing skills, build college and career-readiness, and gain exposure to AI and machine learning through dedicated workshops and courses in downtown Chicago.
Age Group
High School
Location
Downtown Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 355-5025
Students explore machine learning and artificial intelligence fundamentals using Scratch to build interactive games, covering augmented reality, simulated learning, and AI behaviors.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1362 E. 59th St., Chicago, IL 60637
Phone
N/A
Students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly in this live online program.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(919) 213-1821
Students explore how AI is changing the world, building their own AI models to recognize images and sounds, and demystifying complex technology through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Students create graphic designs and videos using Canva, integrating generative AI tools like DALL-E and Adobe Firefly to produce professional-grade visuals.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Advanced 1:1 PhD-mentored fellowship where students with AI/Python foundations conduct original AI research and produce a submission-ready paper, with optional journal publication support.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students deploy AI agents in financial markets, build a trading bot, and learn why most trading bots fail.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students train real medical AI models and research crews while learning where medical AI fails — and how to use it responsibly.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Chicago directory lists 140+ local and online programs across the Chicago 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 140+ STEM summer camps in Chicago, IL 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago-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.
