Compare 82+ programs in AI, coding, robotics, science, math & cybersecurity — day camps for kids, summer programs for middle & high schoolers, and university pre-college options. Free directory, no signup required.
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A live online AI program for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Across 8 hands-on sessions, students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly. No coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
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
A prestigious program where high school students engage in independent research projects, guided by expert mentors, with opportunities for publication.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
An intensive AI/ML bootcamp designed for high school students to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, coding, and real-world applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students engage in hands-on projects exploring coding, robotics, game development, and artificial intelligence to build essential tech skills.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
5800 Faringdon Pl, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone
(919) 446-4981
Students are introduced to AI and Machine Learning technologies and their impact on business decision-making through hands-on projects and real-world applications.
Age Group
High School
Location
SKEMA Business School 920 Main Campus Drive Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone
(215) 900-4054
Kids explore game design while practicing creativity and problem-solving in an escape room camp, crafting their own games from concept to play.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
41-A Technology Dr., Garner, NC 27529
Phone
(919) 341-9352
Students gain hands-on experience developing 2D arcade-style games using Scratch, learning programming concepts and computational thinking.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(919) 996-4800
High school students develop video games and interactive experiences through workshops focusing on visual art, system design, and coding at Duke University.
Age Group
High School
Location
Duke University, Durham, NC
Phone
1-800-488-6752
Students create immersive 3D virtual worlds and games, learning C# programming fundamentals and game scripting to build a professional portfolio.
Age Group
High School
Location
Duke University, Durham, NC
Phone
1-888-386-4441
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
Campers build and program their own robots, engaging in exciting hands-on activities and creative challenges to explore the world of robotics.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Raleigh, NC
Phone
(984) 228-0288
A pre-college summer program for middle and high school students to explore design principles and applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
NC State University, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 515-2434
Students work with peers to tackle challenging problems and learn to communicate their work through group projects, lectures, and workshops on advanced mathematical topics.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Phone
N/A
Kids learn algorithms for basic artificial intelligence and data science through hands-on coding projects, challenges, and activities, culminating in a project showcase.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
5800 Faringdon Pl, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone
N/A
Campers apply mathematical and engineering principles to design and build model roller coasters and solar-powered cars, exploring concepts of motion, gravity, and energy through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Kerr Family YMCA and Alexander Family YMCA (Raleigh)
Phone
N/A
Students explore scientific principles behind athletic performance and related technologies through hands-on activities and instruction within a university STEM framework.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
NC State University Campus
Phone
N/A
High school students explore Exercise and Sport Science degree paths, tour research labs, and experience a university-level EXSS course to prepare for future studies.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Campus
Phone
919-962-1236
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We list 82+ 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.
