STEM and History Camps in New York's Capital District
Camps that make you THINK!
The Albany-Troy-Schenectady region is dedicated to educational experiences for our kids that are also FUN! The following are camps that have elected to be featured on this page, and below it are additional camps of which we at KidsOutAndAbout.com are aware. Know of more? Know of more? Let us know!
If there is a history, science, or technology camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Camp Invention® 2026
The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
STEAMwhiz - The STEM Learning Lab
STEAMwhiz Minecraft Sci-Tech Summer Camp is Different…Don’t wait! Start Early and Expose kids to Robotics, Physics, AI, Logic, Algebra, Coding, & More. Empower the NextGen 'Thinkers & Doers’ to become the creative problem solvers of tomorrow. Our program goes way beyond Next Gen Science Standards; it challenges students now so they can succeed in the AI future of tmrw!
Project-Based Hands-on Learning & State-of-the-Art High Tech Tools. Full & Half-Day options available. Ages 6-13. Taught by experienced Master Instructors. Founded in Capital District NY #BeingTheChange, In-person & Year-Round, at our HQ, local schools, libraries, co-ops... Learn More!
