15 Math and Engineering Camps for Middle School Students
- Stephen Turban
- Mar 16
- 12 min read
Math and engineering camps are a strong option for you as a middle school student if you want structured academic enrichment. These camps allow you to explore advanced concepts while building skills such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, collaboration, and technical communication. Many camps are hosted by universities or established organizations, giving you early exposure to academic environments, industry tools, and mentors who work in STEM fields. Compared to extended programs, camps often provide concentrated learning and meaningful connections at a more accessible price point.
If you’re interested in math and engineering, a camp can help you move beyond classroom learning and apply concepts through projects, design challenges, and problem-solving. To help you find the strongest options, we’ve narrowed down a list of the 15 best math and engineering camps for middle school students.
Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Cost: Free to attend
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Selective | About 60 middle school students
Application deadline: Applications open in early February | Exact deadline announced later
Program dates: July 6 to August 7
Eligibility: Students in grades 6 to 8 who attend school in the Ypsilanti area
Math Corps is a multi-week summer camp designed to strengthen your mathematical skills while immersing you in a supportive, community-centered learning environment. During the program, you receive instruction in both foundational and advanced math topics, helping you build confidence, problem-solving ability, and mathematical reasoning. The camp uses a “kids teaching kids” model, where high school students serve as teaching and program assistants, and college students act as instructors and mentors, creating a layered support system. You will be placed on a small team that encourages collaboration, accountability, and peer learning throughout the summer. Beyond academics, Math Corps emphasizes values such as kindness, integrity, courage, and self-belief, fostering a strong sense of belonging and purpose. Through daily instruction and mentorship, the camp helps you see how mathematical growth connects to leadership, community, and long-term academic success.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Varies by track and cohort | Need based financial aid available
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Selective | One on one mentorship model
Application deadline: Rolling deadlines based on cohort
Program dates: Eight week cohorts offered multiple times during the year
Eligibility: Students in grades 6 to 8 with strong academic curiosity and motivation
The Lumiere Junior Explorer Program is an eight-week virtual research camp designed to help you explore your academic interests through structured, mentored inquiry. In this program, you work one-on-one with a mentor from a top research university such as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, Duke, or LSE. During the first four weeks, you explore multiple topics within your chosen track to build foundational knowledge and identify areas of interest. In weeks five and six, you focus deeply on a single topic, developing subject-matter understanding and refining your ideas. The final two weeks are dedicated to implementing a capstone project, with close guidance from your mentor as you bring your work together. By the end of the program, you will have completed a polished project that reflects your interests while building skills in research, critical thinking, and independent learning. You can apply using this application link!
Location: University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Cost: Free to attend
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Highly selective | About 32 students admitted each year
Application deadline: May 4
Program dates: July 13 to July 24
Eligibility: Students in grades 5 to 7, rising grades 6 to 8 | Minimum B average in math and science | Students commit to both weeks of the camp
The Northrop Grumman Summer Engineering Camp is a two-week, in-person engineering camp hosted by USC Viterbi that introduces you to multiple engineering disciplines through hands-on learning. During the program, you will explore aerospace, civil, electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering by working on projects such as building rockets, designing bridges, creating circuits, and programming robots. You also gain exposure to computer science by learning how to code and develop basic applications. The camp emphasizes applied problem-solving and design thinking, allowing you to see how engineering concepts are used in real-world contexts. Instruction is supported by USC faculty and staff, with engagement from Northrop Grumman engineers who share industry perspectives. By the end of the camp, you develop a stronger understanding of engineering pathways and gain insight into careers across STEM fields.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Varies | Financial aid available
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Selective | Small group instruction with about a 5:1 student to mentor ratio
Program dates: Spring cohort: 25 hours over 10 weeks on weekends | Summer cohort: 25 hours over 2 weeks on weekdays
Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines throughout the year. You can apply to the program here.
Eligibility: Students in grades 6–8 with an interest in computer science or artificial intelligence
Veritas AI’s AI Trailblazers is a virtual, project-based camp that introduces you to the core concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Over the course of the program, you learn Python fundamentals and explore topics such as data analysis, regression, image classification, neural networks, and AI ethics. Instruction is delivered through a combination of live lectures and collaborative group sessions, allowing you to learn alongside peers while receiving regular mentor feedback. You apply your skills by completing hands-on projects, such as building machine learning models to classify music genres or designing algorithms that generate customized educational recommendations. The small student-to-mentor ratio ensures personalized guidance and structured academic support throughout the program. By the end of the camp, you will have gained practical experience with AI concepts and a clearer understanding of how machine learning is applied in real-world contexts.
Location: College campuses in New York and Southern California
Cost: Free to attend | Full funding includes tuition, housing, meals, and activities
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Highly selective | About 120 students admitted across all sites each summer
Application deadline: March 15
Program dates: Three week residential summer camp during summer months
Eligibility: Students completing 7th grade. Check details here.
BEAM Summer Away is a three-week residential math camp designed to introduce you to real, proof-based mathematics in a college-campus setting. During the program, you will engage in rigorous mathematical study, exploring topics such as number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, circuit design, and advanced problem-solving. A defining feature of the camp is student choice, allowing you to select classes that align with your interests while encouraging intellectual independence. Instruction is led by experienced faculty who are university professors and accomplished K–12 educators, fostering close mentorship and an open, collaborative learning environment. Beyond academics, the camp emphasizes community-building through recreational activities, field trips, and shared campus life.
Location: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Cost: Not publicly listed
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Selective | Limited cohort for hands on instruction and mentorship
Application deadline: Applications open in winter and close in early spring | Early application recommended
Program dates: June 22 to June 26
Eligibility: Rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders (current students in grades 6–8). Check out the details here.
Penn GEMS is a hands-on, in-person day camp designed to introduce you to engineering, math, and science through experiential learning. During the program, you explore a range of STEM fields, such as bioengineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, and materials science, through guided projects and interactive activities. You will work with University of Pennsylvania students, researchers, and faculty, gaining mentorship and insight into how engineers and scientists approach problems. The camp emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and applied problem-solving rather than lecture-based instruction. You also build transferable skills in teamwork, communication, and critical thinking while working alongside peers who share similar interests. By the end of the camp, you will have gained a clearer understanding of engineering pathways and whether advanced STEM study aligns with your future goals.
Location: University campuses in Boston or Silicon Valley
Cost: Tuition varies by registration window and program type, day or residential | Additional fees for housing, meals, airport pickup, and international students
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Selective | Limited seats to maintain a rigorous academic environment
Application deadline: May
Program dates: July 20 to July 31
Eligibility: Advanced middle school students, typically grades 6 to 8
The CyberMath Academy Summer Math Camp is a highly rigorous, two-week academic camp designed for advanced middle school students seeking deep engagement with mathematics. During the program, you focus on high-level topics such as mathematical reasoning, proof-writing, and real-world problem-solving, with opportunities to explore applied areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning. Instruction is led by faculty that includes IMO medalists, MIT and Harvard affiliates, and researchers with experience at institutions such as Google Brain and NASA. You learn alongside peers from around the world, creating an intellectually stimulating and collaborative environment. Beyond classroom instruction, the camp includes guest lectures by leading researchers, structured study sessions, and academic competitions. You will also participate in university campus tours and enrichment activities in Boston or Silicon Valley, offering exposure to top academic and innovation hubs while reinforcing the camp’s focus on advanced mathematical thinking.
Location: Utah State University, Logan
Cost: $3,250 tuition + $150 non refundable registration fee | Financial aid available
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Highly selective | Small cohort
Application deadline: Rolling applications
Program dates: July 19 to August 2
Eligibility: Students age 7 to 12
Epsilon Camp is an intensive residential math camp for highly gifted students who are deeply passionate about mathematics. During the two-week program, you’ll explore advanced mathematical concepts well beyond standard grade-level material, guided by professional mathematicians and experienced educators. The curriculum emphasizes deep thinking, creative problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning in a supportive yet challenging environment. In addition to formal instruction, you will participate in chess, games, outdoor activities, and community-building experiences that balance academic rigor with enrichment. The camp is structured to foster a strong peer community, allowing you to learn alongside other students who share your enthusiasm for math. A parallel parent program further supports families by building a shared understanding of gifted education and mathematical development, making Epsilon Camp both an academic and community-centered experience.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Tuition varies by registration period; discounts available for early applicants; instructional materials included. Check here.
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: Selective; admission based on an application test and academic readiness, with limited seats per session
Dates: June 8–June 26, June 29–July 17, or July 20–August 7
Application Deadline: Multiple testing and application windows offered from January through May; later applications accepted if space remains. Check out the details here.
Eligibility: Advanced middle and high school students aged 12-18
The AwesomeMath Summer Math Camp is an intensive virtual camp designed to strengthen your mathematical reasoning and advanced problem-solving abilities. During this three-week program, you participate in live, instructor-led classes that focus on topics such as algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics. Each lesson combines concept instruction with guided problem-solving, allowing you to apply new ideas. The curriculum is structured to challenge students beyond standard school math and is well-suited if you are interested in math competitions or advanced coursework. You also take part in regular assessments, homework assignments, and optional office hours for additional academic support. By the end of the camp, you gain experience working through complex mathematical problems in a fast-paced, academically rigorous environment.
Location: Harvey Mudd College, Claremont
Cost: $3,995 to $4,295 | Need based financial aid available
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Highly selective | Small residential cohort
Application deadline: February 1 and March 1 early deadlines | March 29 regular deadline
Program dates: Session 1: June 21 to July 3 | Session 2: July 5 to July 17
Eligibility: Students age 11 to 14 | Completion of AoPS Prealgebra or equivalent
Camp Conway is a two-week residential math camp designed for middle school–aged students who want to explore mathematics deeply and creatively. At the camp, you approach math as an explorer—asking questions, forming conjectures, and investigating ideas through discussion-based, inquiry-driven classes rather than traditional lectures. You participate in intensive Topics Classes that may cover areas such as combinatorics, number theory, graph theory, cryptography, geometry, or infinity, depending on faculty expertise and student interests. You’ll also take part in a signature Math Explorations class, where you will design and present your own mathematical investigations, building both reasoning and communication skills. The daily schedule balances approximately six hours of math with recreational activities, open problem-solving time, and community events. Hosted on the Harvey Mudd College campus, the camp emphasizes intellectual curiosity, persistence, and collaboration within a supportive residential environment tailored to mathematically gifted students.
Location: Oregon State University, Corvallis
Cost: $400 | Need based scholarships available
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Limited enrollment | Cohort size varies by session
Application deadline: March 2
Program dates: August 3 to August 7 | August 10 to August 14. Students attend one week only
Eligibility: Students entering grades 6 to 8
The OSU Engineering Camp is a week-long, in-person summer camp that introduces you to multiple engineering disciplines through hands-on exploration. Throughout the program, you work on applied projects such as building solar-powered cars, designing chemical reaction cars, experimenting with chromatography and superabsorbent polymers, and tackling reverse-engineering challenges. You will gain exposure to modern engineering tools through activities involving 3D design and printing, Ozobots, and K’NEX-based building challenges. The camp emphasizes the engineering design process, encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and iterative thinking. Activities are designed to connect science, technology, engineering, and math concepts in an engaging and accessible way. By the end of the week, you will have gained a broader understanding of engineering fields and developed practical skills that support future STEM learning.
12. SigmaCamp
Location: Silver Lake Camp and Conference Center, Sharon
Cost: $1,850 for the full program | Need blind admissions with financial aid offered
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Selective | Limited residential cohort
Application deadline: Applications open February 1
Program dates: August 2 to August 9, tentative
Eligibility: Students age 12 to 15, middle school and early high school students
SigmaCamp is a one-week residential STEM camp designed for students who want to explore advanced mathematics and science in an academically immersive environment. During the program, you will study topics across math, computer science, physics, biology, chemistry, engineering, and robotics through a structured schedule of lectures, semi-labs, and workshops. Instruction is led by professors and scientists from top institutions, with daily guidance from graduate student mentors who support learning and collaboration. The camp balances rigorous academics with non-academic activities such as sports, arts, high ropes courses, and evening clubs, helping you build friendships alongside intellectual growth. You will live on-site with peers in a supervised residential setting that emphasizes safety, community, and independence. By the end of the week, you will have gained exposure to advanced STEM fields while developing curiosity, resilience, and confidence in a challenging academic setting.
Location: Colorado State University in Fort Collins | CSU Spur campus in Denver
Cost: $500 per session | Limited scholarships available
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Moderately selective | Cohort size varies by session
Application deadline: Registration opens February 2 | Rolling enrollment until sessions fill
Program dates: SPUR Engineering Your World: June 1 to June 5 | CSU Engineering Your World: June 8 to June 15
Eligibility: Students age 12 to 14, rising grades 7 to 9 | Interest in engineering or STEM
CSU Engineering Your World is a hands-on engineering camp designed to introduce you to multiple engineering disciplines through applied, project-based learning. Led by Colorado State University mechanical engineering faculty and student mentors, the program exposes you to mechanical, electrical, civil, biomedical, and chemical engineering concepts. You’ll work on collaborative design challenges such as building circuits, designing Mars rover landers, constructing bridges, and testing materials, simulating how engineers operate in lab environments. The camp emphasizes data collection, experimentation, modeling, and problem-solving under real-world constraints such as budgets and design requirements. You will also gain access to CSU’s advanced engineering and 3D printing laboratories, allowing you to explore professional tools and facilities. The camp is designed to help you develop stronger critical thinking skills and a clearer understanding of how engineering principles are applied to solve practical problems.
Location: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Cost: $125 for the full program | Scholarships available based on financial need
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Open enrollment | Cohort size varies by session
Application deadline: Rolling registration until spots fill
Program dates: August 13 to August 15
Eligibility: Students in grades 4 to 6 with an interest in mathematics
Adventures in Math is a three-day, in-person summer enrichment camp designed to help you explore mathematics through hands-on experiments and interactive activities. Rather than accelerating through the standard curriculum, the program focuses on making math engaging by introducing creative and conceptual topics. You’ll work with instructors and university student mentors to investigate areas such as origami, polyhedra, tessellations, Eulerian graphs, gears, and spherical geometry. Each topic is taught through physical models, puzzles, and collaborative problem-solving, helping you visualize abstract mathematical ideas. The camp emphasizes curiosity, exploration, and enjoyment, encouraging you to see mathematics as a creative and dynamic field.
Location: University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley
Cost: $850
Acceptance rate / Cohort size: Selective | About 48 students admitted each summer
Application deadline: Mid to late January
Program dates: One week summer camp. Exact dates announced each year
Eligibility: Middle school students
Girls in Engineering is a week-long, in-person engineering camp designed to introduce you to engineering through hands-on, project-based learning. Hosted on the UC Berkeley campus, the camp immerses you in campus life while exposing you to multiple engineering disciplines under the guidance of Berkeley faculty, staff, and students. You will work on practical design challenges in areas such as electrical engineering, robotics, bioengineering, computer science, and environmental engineering, developing skills in critical thinking and creative problem-solving. The program also emphasizes design thinking, communication, and teamwork, giving you opportunities to present ideas and collaborate effectively with peers. Throughout the camp, you connect with relatable mentors who share insights into engineering pathways and careers. By combining technical exploration with leadership development, the camp helps you build confidence and a clearer understanding of how engineering can be used to solve real-world problems.
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a graduate of Harvard College, where he earned an A.B. in Statistics. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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