STEM & academic in Southern Tier

6 listed across 5 towns. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.

Binghamton University Summer Microelectronics Camp

academic/STEM · Vestal

AgesStudents entering grades 8–10 in the fall

ScheduleJuly 13–17, 2026, 9:00am–4:00pm (drop-off 8:30–8:50am)

Price$250

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Kopernik Observatory & Science Center

academic/STEM · Vestal

AgesKoperniKids ages 3–6

ScheduleSeasonal STEM class sessions (often Saturday mornings)

PriceMembers $20 per child; non-members $25 per child; accompanying adult free

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Science and Discovery Center

academic/STEM · Corning

AgesSTEAM camps by entering grade (Pre-K through middle school bands; e.g. grades 1–3, 3–5, 4–6, 6–7 on CourseStorm listings)

ScheduleSummer STEAM camps (full-day and half-day weeks, typically late July–August); also in-class, Pre-K, and after-school programs

PriceExample CourseStorm listings: half-day camps $125; full-day $250 (confirm current season)

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Ithaca Media Arts

academic/STEM · Ithaca

AgesCamps ages 5–17 (half-day options ages 5–8)

ScheduleSummer weekly full-day (9am–4pm), school-day (9am–2pm), and half-day (mornings 9am–12:30pm / afternoons 12:30–4pm)

Price$295–$595 for one week depending on full/half day and age band; multi-week discounts; $100 deposit/week

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Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center

academic/STEM · Hancock

ScheduleMonthly programs for children and families; trails open for visits; Science Center open upon request and for special events

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iCode School — Corning

academic/STEM · Painted Post

AgesBelts on icodeschool.com/corning128/belts: free trial ages 5+; Junior 5–7; Foundation 6–8; White/Gray/Orange 8–11; Yellow 9–12; Green 10–13; Red 11–15

ScheduleCampus hours Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (class/camp times vary)

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