12+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near Denver — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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An intensive virtual program where high school students delve into AI fundamentals, machine learning, and real-world applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
+1 (650) 800-4786
High school students conduct zoology research, learning about collection preservation, digital data, open data repositories, and data wrangling alongside Museum scientists.
Age Group
High School
Location
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Phone
303-370-6478
High school and community college students assist faculty with cybersecurity research projects, gaining hands-on experience in a university setting.
Age Group
High School
Location
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 273-3000
High school and college students gain hands-on aerospace experience, drive rovers, launch rockets, and network with industry experts.
Age Group
High School
Location
Denver, CO
Phone
N/A
An intensive month-long technology immersion program for students to explore cutting-edge tech, robotics, and aeronautics through visits and projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
MSU Denver's Auraria Campus
Phone
N/A
An intensive four-week summer bridge program for incoming first-year university students, focusing on academic rigor with courses like Pre-Calculus and Chemistry, to prepare them for college-level STEM studies.
Age Group
High School
Location
Colorado School of Mines campus, Golden, Colorado
Phone
N/A
A 5-day summer bridge program for incoming freshman and transfer students interested in aviation and aerospace, featuring bottle rocket activities, professional panels, discovery flights, and industry tours.
Age Group
High School
Location
MSU Denver campus
Phone
N/A
A 9+ week summer internship for high school students interested in STEM careers, providing opportunities to work with aerospace scientists and engineers on world-changing projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Denver, CO
Phone
N/A
High school students participate in a multi-week academic program, taking accelerated math courses from Algebra II through Calculus and receiving guidance for SAT math.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Colorado Denver, 1201 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80204
Phone
(303) 315-1700
Participants delve into artificial intelligence concepts and applications, geared towards professional and workforce development or high schoolers seeking intensive study.
Age Group
High School
Location
2197 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO 80210
Phone
(303) 871-4161
High school students explore aerospace through specialized hands-on learning, lab work, and field trips as part of a pre-college program.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO
Phone
N/A
Offers in-person college-level math courses and free math placement support sessions for high school students and new CSU students to prepare for college mathematics.
Age Group
High School
Location
4777 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216
Phone
(720) 917-0620
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Denver directory lists 203+ local and online programs across the Denver 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 203+ STEM summer camps in Denver, CO 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 Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver-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.
