Compare 9+ Cybersecurity 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
Participants engage in hands-on ethical hacking activities, coding, robotics, and Capture the Flag (CTF) games to learn cybersecurity fundamentals and responsible technology use.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Phone
N/A
Students engage in hands-on computer science activities, including coding and cybersecurity, in an enriching environment at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
University of Illinois Chicago campus
Phone
N/A
Kids aged 7-12 learn essential cyber safety skills, including online privacy, digital footprint management, safe communication, and recognizing online risks through engaging virtual sessions.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
An intensive STEM program for high school students to develop technical skills in computer science, including cybersecurity, AI, programming, and machine learning, through hands-on projects and networking.
Age Group
High School
Location
Illinois Institute of Technology, Mies Campus, Chicago, IL
Phone
N/A
Students learn cybersecurity basics, Microsoft Windows security, and Linux introduction, concluding with a mock cyber competition.
Age Group
High School
Location
190 Prospect Ave. Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone
(630) 617-3654
Students learn cybersecurity principles, threats, defense, ethical hacking, and data protection through hands-on labs, case studies, and simulations in an online honors course.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Students explore cybersecurity fundamentals alongside robotics and coding through hands-on activities and LEGO builds in Chicago's south suburbs.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Homewood Science Center, Homewood, IL
Phone
(708) 206-3309
Girls learn cybersecurity, coding, and robotics through engaging, hands-on activities in a supportive STEM environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(312) 273-4026
Hands-on lab where students build AI-powered scam and phishing detectors and learn the limits of defensive AI filters.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
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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.
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