The University of Houston STEM Summer Camps

The University of Houston offers an exciting lineup of STEM camps for students in grades 3–12. From building Mars rovers and designing games to decoding DNA and diving into AI, these camps blend fun and future-ready skills in unforgettable ways. ------- HIGHLIGHTS BY GRADE ------- A) Grades 3–6 ITECH‑STEM Technology Camp at UH Sugar Land: coding with Scratch, 3D modeling/printing, Roblox game design, digital storytelling, video production, and STEM experiments. B) Grades 3–8 Mars Rover Explorers at UH Main Campus: design and build a model Mars Rover or habitat. C) Grades 6–8 - DesignYOU! Code Camp at Cullen College: free week of coding tied to fashion/retail applications. - Full STEM Ahead! Camp at UH Main Campus: environment, biology, physics, tech - including optional “Genius Hours” D) Grades 6–12 - CodeCougars AI & Machine Learning Academy at Sugar Land: middle & high school tracks in AI, Python, web dev, and industry networking. E) Grades 9–12 - BioTechnology Academy on Main Campus: molecular biology, drug discovery, protein docking, algorithms, and chemical biology. ------- CAMP DETAILS ------- - Camps run June to July - varied week long sessions Locations: UH Main Campus (Downtown Houston), Cullen College (Cullen Blvd), and UH Sugar Land. - Hands-on learning: From coding and robotics to lab-based biotech and environmental science. - Expert mentors: Faculty and UH student instructors guide small-group instruction. - Project-based format: Capping off with showcases—e.g., Mars Rover models. - Accessible formats: Free opportunities (DesignYOU!), plus standard and discounted pricing (e.g., staff/sibling rates at ITECH‑STEM)