Compare 4+ Space & Aviation 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 May 31, 2026
Campers journey into the wonders of outer space, exploring stars, moons, and planets through immersive activities, perfect for an introduction to astronomy.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone
(704) 372-6261
Rising 2nd-5th graders explore the science of flight, meet aviation role models, and build confidence through hands-on experiments and access to aviation history.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
4108 Minuteman Way, Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone
(704) 997-3770
Middle and high school students explore diverse aviation and aerospace career paths through hands-on activities, learning flight fundamentals, history, and industry roles.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Sullenberger Aviation Museum, 4672 1st Flight Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone
(980) 333-5453
Students learn airspace rules, flight safety, weather effects, and drone applications, gaining knowledge to pass the FAA exam and earn official drone pilot certification.
Age Group
High School
Location
9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone
(704) 687-8900
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We list 33+ 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.
