Compare 7+ 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
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
Summer camps are great, but the real portfolio comes from competing. See every FIRST Robotics team in NC — plus pathways, deadlines, and pick lists for math, coding, science, and research competitions.
We list 59+ 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.
