Compare 5+ Space & Aviation programs in Raleigh — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
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Young dreamers design and build intergalactic creations like moon colonies and Mars rovers, learning space travel science, constructing habitat models, and launching stomp rockets.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
7409 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone
(919) 847-0900
Campers explore the wonders of space, journeying through the solar system, discovering planets, learning about the sun, and creating space-themed art through hands-on science experiments.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613
Phone
(919) 847-8205 ext.
The Raleigh Astronomy Club offers outreach programs that may include summer events. These programs focus on astronomy and space science. Students may participate in stargazing, telescope workshops, and learning about celestial objects. The programs provide an educational experience.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Various Locations in Raleigh
Phone
N/A
Campers fuel curiosity with hands-on activities, designing Mars rovers, defying gravity with space shuttle launches, and exploring space exploration, engineering, and rocketry.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone
(919) 707-9889
Campers journey beyond Earth to discover the wonders of the universe, exploring planets, stars, and galaxies through hands-on activities, challenges, and experiments.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
4917 Waters Edge Drive, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 669-6124
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.
We list 96+ 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.