Compare 39+ Coding & Software Development 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
Students learn to code games, apps, and websites through interactive, instructor-led online classes with hands-on projects for various age groups.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
(866) 975-2339
Kids ages 8-16 build real skills in robotics, coding, and technology through live online 1:1 classes with robotics kits shipped to their homes in the Charlotte metro area.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Students learn coding fundamentals, game development, and digital design using platforms like Roblox, and languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, through engaging online instruction.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
Students explore technology and coding through various Black Rocket partner camps, including game design, eSports, and virtual reality.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone
(704) 687-8622
Campers explore video game design, 3D modeling, and game-based coding using tools like Minecraft and Scratch, fostering logical thinking and creativity.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Queens University of Charlotte, 1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone
(980) 500-9345
A beginner-friendly online course for high school students to build their future with artificial intelligence through interactive modules and hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
(704) 687-8622
Girls aged 4-12 engage in hands-on, immersive STEAM experiences, including coding, robotics, and data science, with connections to STEM role models.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
801 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone
N/A
Campers command robots and learn programming logic using 'If/Then' statements through engaging, game-like challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
105 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone
(704) 286-8302
Campers design and develop their own 3D video games, learning game development principles and coding techniques.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(704) 330-6035
Students engage in hands-on, exploratory STEAM experiences, including programming and robotics challenges, to build interest and confidence in technology.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(704) 340-2039
Campers engage in breaking and creating codes, developing problem-solving skills and understanding cryptographic principles.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone
(704) 687-8900
High school students learn Python coding through hands-on projects and problem-solving, building fundamental programming skills in a university setting.
Age Group
High School
Location
9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone
(704) 687-8726
Delivers online coding summer camps for ages 6-18, teaching game development, web development, and Python programming through thrilling and interactive projects nationwide, including Charlotte.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
Campers in grades 4-6 learn artificial intelligence basics and introductory Python programming through hands-on activities to understand how smart technology works.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone
(704) 687-8622
Elementary campers learn coding through Black Rocket partner programs, exploring game design and digital creativity in a university environment.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone
(704) 687-8622
Campers engage in code-breaking activities and learn to develop their first 3D video game, building problem-solving and digital creation skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone
(704) 687-8622
High school students engage in hands-on computer science projects, covering coding and AI within a broader STEAM curriculum.
Age Group
High School
Location
4200 McKee Road, Charlotte, NC 28270
Phone
(980) 292-1441
Middle school students explore artificial intelligence and digital game design through hands-on activities led by Elon University faculty.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Queens University of Charlotte
Phone
N/A
Students learn to bring robots to life through coding and explore artificial intelligence design and development in a hands-on environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
750 East 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone
(704) 332-7177
A live, online 6-week bridge that teaches real Java programming from scratch before the school year — objects, classes, arrays & ArrayLists, inheritance, and recursion — in a browser-based environment with no setup, so students walk into AP CS A already coding.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
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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.
