Compare 30+ Space & Aviation 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
Campers explore space science and astronomy through star-map making, water rocket launches, and astrophotography sessions.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
12750 Fair Lakes Cir, Fairfax, VA 22033
Phone
N/A
Free online program for high school students to learn aviation fundamentals, including weather, navigation, flight systems, and FAA regulations, preparing them for a private pilot's license.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online
Phone
N/A
Students work with astronauts and space professionals to design real scientific experiments with the potential to fly to space, engaging in hands-on activities and leadership challenges.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Amazon Headquarters 2, South Arlington, VA
Phone
(765) 307-0740
Elementary school campers embark on an exciting journey of discovery through expert-led STEM activities, hands-on projects, computer coding, and physics demonstrations focused on space.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
George Mason University, 4440 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Phone
(404) 840-8361
Young elementary explorers blast off to discover planets, stars, and rockets through hands-on experiments, creative building, games, and age-appropriate space missions.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(877) 684-1260
Students design and build planes and rockets, learning physics and engineering principles behind flight, rocket science, and space exploration through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(703) 481-3080
Campers learn space engineering and science by designing mini rockets, exploring space flight, travel, and life in our solar system through hands-on activities.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(703) 777-9622
High schoolers receive flight training in R-MA aircraft and simulators, pilot drones, engage in STEM challenges, and take field trips exploring aviation and aerospace careers.
Age Group
High School
Location
200 Academy Dr, Front Royal, VA 22630
Phone
(540) 636-5484
Elementary students explore aviation science through drone soccer, hands-on activities, and foundational lessons on flight principles and aerial robotics.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Virginia Tech Academic Building One, 3625 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
Phone
(703) 538-8000
Students learn about aviation, flight technology, and simulation-based gaming, piloting small airplanes on Microsoft Flight Simulator, and preparing for the FAA Airman Knowledge Test.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (Ashburn, Chantilly, McLean, Reston, Tysons, Vienna)
Phone
(703) 481-3080
Students explore aviation and aerospace careers through hands-on learning, flight fundamentals, field trips to aviation facilities, and an orientation flight in an aircraft.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
George Mason University, Science and Technology Campus, 10930 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109
Phone
(973) 855-6351
This hands-on program for middle school students explores aviation, STEAM, and aerospace careers, focusing on flight, engineering, and real-world applications.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone
(703) 572-4118
Campers learn about space, rocketry, and aerodynamic fundamentals, building and experimenting with their own rockets.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
4708 Surry Place, Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone
N/A
Campers learn about space exploration, rocket science, and life in our solar system through engaging hands-on activities and projects.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(804) 548-4787
Students learn drone flight, safety, basic coding, and real-world STEM applications through hands-on missions, challenges, and entrepreneurial mindset development.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Loudoun Country Day School, Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone
N/A
Middle and high school explorers design solutions for space debris, satellites, and space tourism through hands-on activities and real-world aerospace simulations.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
11905 Democracy Drive, Reston, VA 20190
Phone
(888) 980-0601
This week-long day camp explores space travel and engineering through interactive activities led by experienced STEM educators.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
11948 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033
Phone
(703) 648-3130
Designed with NASA engineers, this camp explores space science, rocketry, and astronomy through hands-on experiments and activities.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(301) 593-4777
Middle schoolers explore astronomy through hands-on activities, including building models, visiting observatories, and learning from astronomers and NASA astronauts.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
McCormick Observatory, University of Virginia
Phone
(434) 924-5074
Young explorers delve into the history of flight and space, designing and building model aircraft and spaceships, launching rockets, and learning about historic space missions.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Rd
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.
