Compare 16+ Robotics & Engineering 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 Jun 11, 2026
Learn Python-powered robotics, sensors, electronics, AI, computer vision, and autonomous drone concepts through guided projects in a small-group live online setting. No prior robotics or coding experience is required. Students with prior knowledge can go further through advanced AI-based projects and extensions.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
This hands-on engineering summer camp engages K-11 students in design challenges, including aspects of robotics and various engineering disciplines, with activities changing annually.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Queens University of Charlotte, 1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28207
Phone
(980) 500-9345
An 11-week STEM-based summer camp for ages 4-14 featuring LEGO building and robotics, esports, and other engaging recreational and educational activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1311 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Phone
(704) 443-7016
Participants dive into hands-on robot design, coding, and strategic planning, working in small groups to develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for robotics competitions.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Digi-Bridge offers a diverse lineup of summer camps with hands-on, exploratory STEAM experiences, including robotics, to build interest and confidence in STEAM disciplines.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
704-412-9147
Students engage in hands-on STEM education, building and programming robots, along with learning digital design and app development.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
8709 Arbor Creek Dr Suite #3, Charlotte, NC, 28269
Phone
(980) 990-3422
Students learn about drones and AI-infused games and apps through hands-on projects, balancing learning with outdoor fun.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
4200 McKee Road, Charlotte, NC 28270
Phone
(980) 292-1441
Campers learn robot mechanics, artificial intelligence, and design their own robot concept, building and taking home their creation.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Prosperity Park Clubhouse 5710 Fairvista Drive, Charlotte, NC 28269
Phone
N/A
Young campers engage in hands-on activities to build and program Kibo robots, create robot-themed crafts, and learn basic robotics principles.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Woodlawn School, 13520 Eastfield Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone
(704) 763-8813
Campers learn to safely fly drone robots, coding them to compete in missions and ultimately a team challenge, exploring principles of flight and engineering.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Levine Campus, 2800 Campus Ridge Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Phone
(704) 330-6035
Kids build real robots and learn engineering concepts through 1:1 live online classes, solving real-world challenges to develop creativity, logic, and technical confidence.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
Elementary school campers explore artificial intelligence by designing and developing applications, learning foundational concepts in a hands-on environment.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
2800 Campus Ridge Road, Matthews, NC
Phone
(704) 330-6035
Middle school students aged 11-13 learn advanced robotics by building and programming with LEGO Spike, engaging in challenges and problem-solving to create functional robots.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(803) 970-8815
Campers engage in hands-on experiences spanning civil engineering, robotics, coding, and maker skills, using tools like LEGO® bricks and real coding languages to solve problems.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone
(704) 286-8302
Offers hands-on summer camps where rising K-7th graders can build LEGO robots, explore quadcopter aerial robotics, and engage in various engineering and technology themes.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students design, build, and program robots using LEGO Education SPIKE kits, learning core engineering and coding concepts in a beginner-friendly environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
UNC Charlotte Campus
Phone
(704) 687-8900
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Charlotte directory lists 120+ 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 120+ 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.
