Compare 53+ Robotics & Engineering programs in Raleigh — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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 learn programming, robotics, and digital literacy by building video games and programming robots using platforms like LEGO Mindstorms and VEX.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations in Raleigh
Phone
(919) 977-3800
Introduces younger children to basic robotics concepts through playful and interactive activities, making STEM accessible and exciting.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
201 E Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone
(919) 834-4040
Provides LEGO-based STEM programs for children, focusing on engineering, robotics, and coding through hands-on building and problem-solving challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations in Raleigh
Phone
(919) 867-6799
Students engage in hands-on tech adventures, building and programming robots, coding games, and experimenting with emerging technologies in a project-based environment.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
5800 Faringdon Pl, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone
(919) 446-4981
Students in grades K-8 build, code, and create real-world robots using LEGO® Technic systems, engaging in hands-on challenges and competitions.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations / Mobile Services
Phone
(201) 673-6193
Children ages 5-14 learn engineering principles and robotics through hands-on projects, building and designing with tens of thousands of LEGO® pieces.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations / Mobile Services
Phone
(216) 644-1012
Kids engage in hands-on projects using LEGO® bricks and technology to explore robotics, coding, and design challenges, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations in Raleigh-North
Phone
(919) 822-7740
Campers aged 6-13 build amazing robotics models, explore real engineering concepts, and participate in fun challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
JL Taekwondo Apex, 1423 Kelly Rd, Apex, NC 27502
Phone
(984) 319-5369
Campers become scientists, explorers, artists, and inventors through hands-on activities, including coding video games and designing space rovers.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
11 West Jones St. Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 707-9800
A one-week STEM day camp where rising 5th and 6th graders jump into creative science and engineering challenges through hands-on activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
NCSSM's campuses (Durham)
Phone
(919) 416-2800
Middle school students learn how engineers impact society and gain hands-on experience through creative investigations and designs.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
NC State Campus
Phone
(919) 515-2434
Participants build and program robots using Tetrix kits to tackle exciting challenges and acquire skills for various tasks.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
1401 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone
(919) 834-1625
Kids engage in high-energy, fast-paced activities to discover, explore, invent, and imagine using LEGO bricks in engineering challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
10700 World Trade Blvd., Ste. 112, Raleigh, NC 27617
Phone
(919) 828-3344
Campers learn about motion, gravity, and energy by designing and building model roller coasters and solar-powered cars through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(919) 719-9989
Campers craft and program robots that dance, race, and conquer, learning coding, engineering principles, and teamwork to bring their creations to life.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
2000 Bearcat Way, Suite 111, Morrisville, NC 27560
Phone
(984) 262-1501
Kids build and code real working robots using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime, motors, sensors, and colorful LEGO bricks, bringing their creations to life with drag-and-drop programming.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
13200 Strickland Rd #116, Raleigh, NC 27613
Phone
(919) 390-1708
Students engage in hands-on robotics courses covering building, robot design and navigation, and text-based robotics, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills for various ages.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
1141 Falls River Ave, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27614
Phone
984-241-0699
High school students explore agricultural engineering, robotics, and automation by designing and simulating autonomous robotic solutions for farming processes.
Age Group
High School
Location
NC State University Campus, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 515-3263
Campers build and program LEGO® EV3 robots, learning fundamental robotics and engineering principles through hands-on projects and challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(888) 854-2267
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.
Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Raleigh directory lists 276+ local and online programs across the Raleigh 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 276+ STEM summer camps in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh-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.
