Free Summer STEM & Innovation Camp

A free four-week summer camp at Civic Hall's Bernard Goldstein Center near Union Square where high school students build projects in vibe coding, AI, natural language processing, prompt engineering, and emerging technologies. The camp runs on weekdays in July, and students commit to the full four weeks to complete a capstone project. The top five high school capstone projects each earn a $1,000 scholarship, and free meals and transportation are included.

Offered by Civic Hall. Summer Program for high school students in Manhattan, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Computer Science, AI, Robotics, Game Design, Engineering

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Manhattan, New York.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Free Summer STEM & Innovation Camp

When is the Free Summer STEM & Innovation Camp deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Free Summer STEM & Innovation Camp free?

Yes. Free Summer STEM & Innovation Camp is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Free Summer STEM & Innovation Camp?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Manhattan, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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