Compare 33+ AI & Machine Learning programs in Northern Virginia — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 22, 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
Middle school girls learn AI and machine learning using Python and Micro:bit, building and training models to understand real-world applications and explore AI careers.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Marymount University, Ballston Center: 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201
Phone
(301) 996-2078
Young innovators explore AI fundamentals by training mini-AI models, experimenting with images and sounds, and learning how smart machines make decisions.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Fusion Academy – 333 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone
(888) 854-2267
Kids engage in hands-on activities, experiments, and projects to explore AI and machine learning concepts within a fun, interactive STEM camp environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (Reston-area administration: 12110 Sunset Hills Rd. Suite 600, Reston, VA 20190)
Phone
(877) 684-1260
Students create, code, and innovate through problem-based learning and hands-on projects to explore machine learning basics and build tech tools.
Age Group
High School
Location
Mason Square (Arlington)
Phone
(703) 993-2033
Students gain a comprehensive understanding of AI by building and testing models, exploring computer vision, natural language processing, and generative AI through interactive labs.
Age Group
High School
Location
UVA Fairfax Campus, 8095 Innovation Park Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22031
Phone
N/A
This immersive program introduces participants to modern computing hardware and intelligent systems through hands-on modules in AI, machine learning, Python programming, and robotics.
Age Group
High School
Location
Potomac Yard campus, Alexandria
Phone
N/A
Students explore AI concepts and experiment with machine learning on platforms like Hugging Face and Google Colab, practicing prompt engineering and researching AI's impact.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(703) 481-3080
Students build neural networks, train image recognition models, integrate ChatGPT into Python programs, and develop a machine learning portfolio.
Age Group
High School
Location
Marymount University, 1000 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207
Phone
1-888-709-8324
Middle schoolers learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly in a live online program with 8 hands-on sessions over two weeks.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
(919) 213-1821
Young minds design the future by building, questioning, and collaborating with AI through real-world projects, learning ethical AI skills.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Reston Town Center
Phone
N/A
Students engage in hands-on robotics building and AI coding, creating their own robots and programming them to move and solve challenges, including using AI technology like face-tracking.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1340 Old Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101
Phone
(571) 439-1433
Campers dive into generative AI to build their own multi-modal personal assistant, learning about training sets, LLMs, transformers, and APIs, using Python and JavaScript.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations in Fairfax County
Phone
N/A
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
Kids ages 5-14 learn real AI, Robotics, and Coding skills through structured, hands-on lessons that build problem-solving, creativity, and confidence.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
9249 Old Keene Mill Rd Burke, VA 22015
Phone
(571) 310-1143
High school students learn to use AI as a personal coding assistant, planning projects, collaborating with AI coding agents, and debugging and refactoring code.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
Rising 11th-12th graders learn how AI is used in healthcare systems by designing and building a community health chatbot through daily AI Maker Labs.
Age Group
High School
Location
Fairfax Campus (George Mason University)
Phone
N/A
High-achieving high school students engage in advanced research at the intersection of biomedical science and data analytics, mentored by university scholars and physicians.
Age Group
High School
Location
Mason Square (Arlington)
Phone
N/A
Middle school students immerse in robotics and artificial intelligence, developing a VEX IQ robot to simulate a NASA Mars Rover Mission.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virginia Tech Academic Building One 3625 Potomac Avenue Alexandria, VA 22305
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Northern Virginia directory lists 279+ local and online programs across the Northern Virginia 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 279+ STEM summer camps in Northern Virginia, VA 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 Northern Virginia 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 Northern Virginia 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 Northern Virginia-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.
