Compare 21+ 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 Jul 13, 2026
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
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
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
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
Campers learn coding fundamentals by designing and building their own digital games using age-appropriate platforms, developing skills in logic, sequencing, debugging, and creative design.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
212 Boyce Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270
Phone
(704) 366-5994
Students explore coding, game development, and creative arts using industry-leading tools on a university campus, mastering new STEM skills and building projects.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
405 N Main St, Davidson, NC 28035
Phone
1-888-709-8324
Campers learn to program a Sphero bot using Scratch software and a tablet, engaging in activities like creating Lego puzzles and binary bracelets.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
704-763-8813
Campers develop the skills necessary to create their own iPhone or Android mobile applications through hands-on learning and challenges.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
704-763-8813
Kids ages 5-14 learn to code by building video games, exploring robotics, and engaging in creative technology projects in a fun, hands-on environment.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
6405 Old Monroe Rd Suite C, Indian Trail, NC 28079
Phone
(980) 421-0241
Children aged 5-14 learn programming languages, game development, and robotics through building projects and engaging with themes like Minecraft Education Edition.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
8905 Christenbury Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027
Phone
(704) 919-6666
Offers hands-on STEM education and coding programs covering topics like robotics, digital design, web development, and app development using state-of-the-art hardware.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
8709 Arbor Creek Dr #3, Charlotte, NC 28269
Phone
(980) 990-3422
Campers unleash creativity to design and build games using Scratch, exploring computer science concepts and game development, with options for Minecraft Modding and Javascript Studio.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
The British International School of Charlotte, 7000 Endhaven Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone
704-774-3016
Campers ages 6-14 build tech skills in coding, game design, AI, and robotics through hands-on learning in a cutting-edge environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
3540 Toringdon Way, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone
(704) 438-9800
Campers in grades 3-4 build computer and coding skills using real coding languages to create games, design websites, and program robots.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
168 W 6th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone
(704) 286-8302
Children in grades 1-9 build, code, lead, and collaborate in high-energy, hands-on projects, exploring coding, AI, robotics, and engineering.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
4200 McKee Road, Charlotte, NC 28270
Phone
(980) 292-1441
Students ages 9-13 design, build, and code LEGO® robots as a team to solve challenges, fostering confidence and critical thinking skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2102 Cambridge Beltway Drive, Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone
(704) 232-2096
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Charlotte directory lists 197+ 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 197+ 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.
