Compare 36+ AI & Machine Learning programs in Charlotte — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Sep 26, 2026
A live online AI program for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Across 8 hands-on sessions, students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly. No coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Go from AI user to AI builder in one weekend. A live, online intro where students with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools like CrewAI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students explore artificial intelligence applications in finance, learn to build trading bots, and analyze financial data using machine learning models.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online
Phone
(888) 490-6744
Students dive into AI and Data Science, learning to code and build AI models from scratch, focusing on Natural Language Processing, data analysis, and face/voice recognition.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
10710 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone
(704) 542-4000
High school students build their future with artificial intelligence in this beginner-friendly online course, blending interactive modules with hands-on projects without prior coding experience.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Students explore artificial intelligence by working with customized machine learning models and building interactive projects and games using block-based coding.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Levine Campus: 2800 Campus Ridge Road, Matthews, NC
Phone
704-330-4223
High school students explore artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics through hands-on experiences and discussions on ethical implications, guided by university faculty and experts.
Age Group
High School
Location
Charlotte, NC
Phone
980-224-9298
Teens immerse in intensive curriculum covering AI, machine learning, coding, and game design, building an impressive portfolio project.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Phone
(888) 709-8324
Students learn machine learning models with Python, training systems to recognize images and developing a portfolio of AI projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Phone
(888) 709-8324
Campers explore modern AI systems, machine learning, Gemini, and ChatGPT through hands-on experiments, games, and creative projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Fusion Academy – 3540 Toringdon Way, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone
(610) 664-8800
A hands-on weekend introduction to AI, enabling students to go from user to builder by creating a multi-agent crew with no prior coding experience.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
Students learn coding, AI, robotics, and game development through hands-on projects, creating games, websites, 3D models, AI projects, and chatbots.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
8227 Arrowridge Blvd, suite F Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone
(980) 535-5200
Middle schoolers learn how AI works, train models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly through hands-on projects, with no coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
(919) 213-1821
An intensive AI/ML bootcamp designed for high school students to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, coding, and real-world applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Young minds unlock the power of artificial intelligence through exciting hands-on activities in coding, games, and robotics.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
10040 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone
(704) 817-7633
Students learn to develop AI-infused games and mobile applications, focusing on coding and creative problem-solving.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
4200 McKee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270
Phone
(980) 292-1441
Students are introduced to Python programming to create basic Artificial Intelligence systems and software, with a focus on building intelligent computer vision systems.
Age Group
High School
Location
UNC Charlotte Campus
Phone
N/A
Girls ages 10-18 explore AI and machine learning, training models, debating ethics, building chatbots, and developing AI impact projects to solve real-world community problems.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Charlotte, NC
Phone
N/A
Students receive live, one-to-one virtual lessons in AI game programming or AI web programming, learning interactively with an instructor at their own pace.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Online
Phone
(416) 785-5115
Students integrate AI into Roblox game creation, developing interactive experiences and exploring computational thinking through game design.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
4200 McKee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270
Phone
(980) 292-1441
Summer camps are great, but the real portfolio comes from competing. See every FIRST Robotics team in NC — plus pathways, deadlines, and pick lists for math, coding, science, and research competitions.
Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Charlotte directory lists 308+ local and online programs across the Charlotte metro area — including AI, coding, robotics, science, and math camps for kids, middle schoolers, and high school students. Compare prices, dates, age groups, and formats, then filter by focus area above to find the closest match for Summer 2026.
We list 308+ STEM summer camps in Charlotte, NC across AI & machine learning, coding, robotics, science, math, space, and cybersecurity. Top picks vary by your child's age and interests — use the category filters above to compare programs by price, duration, and format.
Prices in our Charlotte directory range from free community programs to $3,000+ for university-hosted pre-college tracks. Most full-day weekly camps run $400–$900 per week; specialized AI and research programs typically run $1,000–$2,500 for the full program. Click any camp for current pricing.
Camps in our Charlotte listings cover elementary (typically ages 6–10), middle school (11–13), high school (14–18), and selective pre-college research programs for rising seniors. Filter by age group to see only programs that match your child.
Yes — many of our listed programs offer fully online or hybrid formats, especially in AI, coding, and research. Online options are open to students nationwide, including Charlotte-area kids who can't travel to an in-person camp. Look for the “Virtual Camp” filter or any program tagged Online / Hybrid in the details.
Yes. Several listings are pre-college programs hosted by universities — including residential and commuter options. These are competitive admissions with applications often closing in March/April for summer cohorts. Use the Pre-College filter at the top to see only these programs.
