Compare 30+ 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 Aug 29, 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
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
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
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 choose from a wide range of activities including coding, stop-motion animation, robotics, and filmmaking, fostering independence and creativity in a flexible, child-led environment.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Homewood Suites 508 N College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Phone
(704) 659-4914
Offers a variety of full- and half-day camps where children can explore coding, robotics, sports, and arts, designed to offer unique and enriching experiences each week.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
750 E. 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone
(704) 358-8101
Offers free STEM resources and learning opportunities for middle school students, focusing on programming in Python or Arduino through 2-week camps and evening classes.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Charlotte
Phone
N/A
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
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Charlotte directory lists 256+ 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 256+ 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.
