11+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near Charlotte — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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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
UNC Charlotte
Phone
(704) 687-8726
High school students engage in 10-week one-on-one research with PhD-level mentors, producing original university-level research in various STEM fields, including data science.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
High school students learn Python programming, a foundational skill for data science, through hands-on coding experiences.
Age Group
High School
Location
UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone
(704) 687-8726
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
High school students conduct STEM research on the UNC Charlotte campus under the mentorship of faculty and graduate students, designing experiments, collecting data, and presenting findings.
Age Group
High School
Location
UNC Charlotte Campus
Phone
N/A
Rising high school juniors and seniors are paired with faculty mentors for an intensive six to eight-week STEM research experience. [cite: 17 (from previous search)]
Age Group
High School
Location
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Phone
(704) 687-8726
High school students gain essential competencies in AI, cloud computing, IoT, and Blockchain technology through practical engagement and real-world application, focusing on sustainability issues.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Phone
(704) 412-9123
An intensive five-day STEM enrichment academy for high school students, focusing on Science Olympiad-style challenges, lab investigations, and engineering projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
UNC Charlotte
Phone
(704) 687-8722
A seven-week pre-college program for grades 6-12, offering hands-on enrichment in math, science, and engineering, including field trips, lectures, and robotics.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone
(704) 687-8726
Academically talented high school students engage in hands-on research with university faculty, exploring various STEM topics including ethical data science.
Age Group
High School
Location
UNC Charlotte Campus
Phone
919-416-2747
High school students are introduced to data science, including data analysis, visualization, statistical methods, and machine learning, through interactive lectures and project-based activities.
Age Group
High School
Location
UNC Charlotte Woodward Building
Phone
N/A
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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.
