Want your Charlotte, NC child to spend summer 2026 building real software instead of just using apps? Here are our handpicked coding camps and programs for Charlotte kids and teens — from beginner Scratch and Python classes to advanced bootcamps. Programs marked ★ Featured are live-online options you can join from anywhere; click any program for details.
AP Computer Science A Summer Bridge
High School · $999–$1,499 · Online
A live, online 6-week bridge that teaches real Java programming from scratch before the school year — objects, classes, arrays & ArrayLists, inheritance,…
Camp Tech Revolution at Fusion Academy – Charlotte
Middle School · $649–$899/wk
Campers ages 6-14 build tech skills in coding, game design, AI, and robotics through hands-on learning in a cutting-edge environment.
Code Ninjas Concord Summer Camps
Elementary · $225–$250/wk
Children aged 5-14 learn programming languages, game development, and robotics through building projects and engaging with themes like Minecraft Education…
Code Ninjas Indian Trail Summer Camps
Elementary · $225–$399/wk
Kids ages 5-14 learn to code by building video games, exploring robotics, and engaging in creative technology projects in a fun, hands-on environment.
Discovery Place Science - Creative Coding
Elementary · $395–$415/wk
Campers in grades 3-4 build computer and coding skills using real coding languages to create games, design websites, and program robots.
Queen City Robotics Alliance - Robot and Coding Summer Camp
Middle School · $400/wk
Students ages 9-13 design, build, and code LEGO® robots as a team to solve challenges, fostering confidence and critical thinking skills.
Terrific Scientific - Coding & Game Design
Elementary · $350/wk
Campers unleash creativity to design and build games using Scratch, exploring computer science concepts and game development, with options for Minecraft…
Thinking Feet STEAM Summer Camp
Middle School · $210–$450/wk
Children in grades 1-9 build, code, lead, and collaborate in high-energy, hands-on projects, exploring coding, AI, robotics, and engineering.
UNC Charlotte Niner Academy - Coding: Make Your First Video Game/Roblox Makers
Middle School · $450/wk
Rising grades 7-9 learn to make their first video game and create experiences using Roblox in this university-affiliated summer program.
Club SciKidz Charlotte South - Junior Coder Summer Camp
Elementary · Pricing varies
Campers learn to program a Sphero bot using Scratch software and a tablet, engaging in activities like creating Lego puzzles and binary bracelets.
GameMakers Coding Camp at Charlotte Preparatory School
Middle School · Pricing varies
Campers learn coding fundamentals by designing and building their own digital games using age-appropriate platforms, developing skills in logic,…
iCode North Charlotte/Concord Summer Camps
Middle School · Pricing varies
Offers hands-on STEM education and coding programs covering topics like robotics, digital design, web development, and app development using…
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