18 Best STEM Camps in Florida for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase

By Priya Sundaram, Editor, STEM, Arts & Overnight Programs — published 2026-05-24

If you've been a Florida parent for a few summers, the names on this list won't surprise you. If you're new, this is the short version of what your neighbors already know. We picked 18 STEM camp programs for 2026 that came back strong on the boring measures: parent ratings over time, real program detail published publicly, and signs the camp answers its phone. The full list of STEM camp options in Florida runs much longer. This is the part of it worth starting with.

How we picked these

We ranked the Florida STEM camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the STEM camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.

We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Florida that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against Florida state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.

The 18 picks

1. Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Location: West Palm Beach, FL · Parent rating: 4.4

Cox Science Center and Aquarium sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a usable public description of the program, public reviews averaging 4.4 stars, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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2. Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Location: West Palm Beach, FL · Parent rating: 4.4

Cox Science Center and Aquarium sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a usable public description of the program, public reviews averaging 4.4 stars, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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3. Code Ninjas Orlando

Location: Orlando, FL · Parent rating: 4.7

The case for Code Ninjas Orlando in Orlando: a parent rating of 4.7 across 43 public reviews. A public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.

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4. IMAG History & Science Center

Location: Fort Myers, FL · Parent rating: 4.2

IMAG History & Science Center is a STEM camp in Fort Myers that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A steady parent rating of 4.2; a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.

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5. IMAG History & Science Center

Location: Fort Myers, FL · Parent rating: 4.2

IMAG History & Science Center is a STEM camp in Fort Myers that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A steady parent rating of 4.2; a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.

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6. Space Coast Iceplex

Location: Rockledge, FL · Parent rating: 4.1

Space Coast Iceplex sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a workable description of the program's focus, a 4.1-star public rating, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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7. Space Coast Iceplex

Location: Rockledge, FL · Parent rating: 4.1

Space Coast Iceplex sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a workable description of the program's focus, a 4.1-star public rating, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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8. Shiva Robotics Academy

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 5.0

We included Shiva Robotics Academy because the public signal is steady: a steady parent rating of 5.0, alongside a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day in Jacksonville.

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9. Shiva Robotics Academy

Location: Jacksonville, FL · Parent rating: 5.0

We included Shiva Robotics Academy because the public signal is steady: a steady parent rating of 5.0, alongside a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day in Jacksonville.

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10. Museum of Science & Innovation - MOSI

Location: Tampa, FL · Parent rating: 3.9

Museum of Science & Innovation - MOSI is a STEM camp in Tampa that earned its place on this list through the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year and a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.

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11. Discovery Center

Location: Ocala, FL · Parent rating: 4.4

Why we chose Discovery Center: a 4.4-star public rating, plus a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day in Ocala.

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12. Florida Film & STEM Academy

Location: Winter Garden, FL · Parent rating: 4.4

Florida Film & STEM Academy sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a clear public description of what the program covers, a 4.4 parent rating, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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13. Florida Film & STEM Academy

Location: Winter Garden, FL · Parent rating: 4.4

Florida Film & STEM Academy sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a clear public description of what the program covers, a 4.4 parent rating, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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14. Mandel JCC Palm Beach Gardens and Drobots: Drone | Tech | Robotics | Coding Summer Camps For Kids

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Why we chose Mandel JCC Palm Beach Gardens and Drobots: Drone | Tech | Robotics | Coding Summer Camps For Kids: the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year, plus a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan in Palm Beach Gardens.

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15. STEM in Port St. Lucie Florida at Summer Camps 2026

Location: Port St. Lucie, FL

Why we chose STEM in Port St. Lucie Florida at Summer Camps 2026: consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, plus a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does in Port St. Lucie.

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16. Orlando: STEM Camps

Location: Orlando, FL

Why Orlando: STEM Camps made the cut: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons in Orlando.

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17. STEM After School Programs and Summer Camps in Port Saint Lucie

Location: Port St. Lucie, FL

STEM After School Programs and Summer Camps in Port Saint Lucie is a STEM camp in Port St. Lucie that earned its place on this list through consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons and a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.

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18. STEM & Coding Summer Camps 2026

Location: Tampa, FL

The case for STEM & Coding Summer Camps 2026 in Tampa: a profile that has held up against parent scrutiny over time. A workable description of the program's focus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I register for STEM camps in Florida?

Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.

How do I verify a STEM camp is licensed and accredited?

Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against Florida's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.

What age range do the stem camps in this guide serve?

The 18 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.

How much do stem camps typically cost?

Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.

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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Priya Sundaram.