2+ 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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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
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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.
