Compare 35+ Robotics & Engineering programs in Charlotte — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
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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
This advanced robotics camp is for experienced students to further develop high-level coding, design, and engineering skills through building, testing, and troubleshooting real robots. [cite: 10 (from first search)]
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
2102 Cambridge Beltway Drive, Suite B Charlotte, NC 28273
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
Campers ages 9-11 engage in hands-on VEX robotics, learning to build, program, and operate robots through various challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Woodlawn School, 13501 Woodlawn School Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278
Phone
(704) 763-8813
Campers build and program robotic arms and solar-hydraulic robots, learning mechanics, energy efficiency, and soldering through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(704) 937-2917
Students explore mathematical principles powering robotics and engineering through hands-on VEX robotics projects, covering robot design, movement, programming, and competition strategy.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
11807 Carolina Place Pkwy, Pineville, NC 28134
Phone
(704) 438-2022
Kids build and control BattleBots using LEGO® and VEX robotics platforms, developing creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills through engaging challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(704) 579-2677
Kids engage in hands-on STEAM activities, including building LEGO robots and tackling engineering design challenges, fostering creativity and problem-solving.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
16041 Johnston Rd E, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone
(980) 339-9396
Middle and high school students build and code Python-powered robots, sensors, electronics, and autonomous drones, exploring AI and computer vision.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
A pre-college program where middle and high school students engage in hands-on STEM activities, including robotics, math, and science challenges.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
UNC Charlotte Campus
Phone
(704) 687-8726
Kids build a new whimsical robot daily, learn about circuitry, and engage in themed projects, crafts, and games in a fun, creative environment.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
8415 Pit Stop Ct NW STE 104, Concord, NC 28027
Phone
N/A
Campers learn about coding, building, and energy for robots, exploring various robots like Jade, Lego Mindstorms, Spheros, Ozobots, MicroBits, and EV3s.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone
(980) 500-9345
A next-step robotics camp for middle schoolers designed in partnership with the William States Lee College of Engineering, where students build, program, and showcase custom robots using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ kits.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone
(704) 687-8900
This full-day camp, part of Trinity Episcopal School's Wildcat Summer Camp, focuses on problem-solving and hands-on learning in mathematics, robotics, and coding for elementary and middle school students.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
750 E. 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone
(704) 358-8101
Middle school students explore AI fundamentals through hands-on activities, digital game design, and robot relays, building confidence in emerging technologies.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Queens University of Charlotte
Phone
N/A
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
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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.
