47+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near Raleigh — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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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
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
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
High school students explore AI concepts and career paths through immersive pre-college programs on Duke's campus, blending academic exploration with college life.
Age Group
High School
Location
Duke University, Durham, NC
Phone
N/A
High school students are introduced to the fundamentals of AI & data science and build real-world projects through a 10-session online boot camp.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
+1 (234) 567-8900
High school students work 1-on-1 with Ph.D. mentors on an independent research project in data science, computer science, or other fields, culminating in a research paper.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
High school students conduct real research in astrophysics, calculating asteroid orbits using telescope data and applying college-level physics, math, coding, and data analysis.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Phone
N/A
High school students explore diverse career opportunities in horticulture through hands-on workshops, plant breeding, sustainable practices, and visits to farms and gardens.
Age Group
High School
Location
NC State University, Raleigh, NC
Phone
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An immersive, 3-week intensive program for high school students focused on engineering design practice, computer-aided drafting, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Age Group
High School
Location
Duke University, Durham, NC
Phone
Need to find
Rising 11th and 12th graders experience college life while exploring various engineering disciplines through hands-on projects and specific workshops.
Age Group
High School
Location
NC State University Campus, Raleigh, NC
Phone
N/A
High school students engage in a hands-on research experience exploring climate change through artificial intelligence and engineering, working with faculty to investigate AI's role in climate science.
Age Group
High School
Location
NC State College of Engineering, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 515-3263
High school students learn to create computer games using industry-standard engines, focusing on 3D object creation and building immersive virtual worlds.
Age Group
High School
Location
8 East Union Drive, 201 Bishops House East Campus, Durham, NC 27708, U.S.A.
Phone
(800) 657-6577
A hands-on pre-college STEM program where high school students build, design, and discover through real engineering projects, robotics, and AI, experiencing college life at Duke University.
Age Group
High School
Location
Duke University, Durham, NC
Phone
N/A
High school students engage in full-time research in NC State labs, mentored by faculty, culminating in a symposium presentation, often involving data analysis and mathematical modeling.
Age Group
High School
Location
NC State University, Raleigh, NC
Phone
N/A
High school students from underrepresented backgrounds conduct full-time scientific and engineering research in NC State labs, including data collection and analysis, mentored by faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations within NC State University
Phone
N/A
High school students can enroll as visiting students to take college-level statistics, building foundational data analysis skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 760-8087
A STEM-enrichment program for grades 6-12, providing experiences to prepare students for STEM majors, with daily mathematics and AI problem-solving.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone
919-513-8500
NC State University offers a variety of engineering summer camps for high school students. Camps cover different engineering disciplines, providing hands-on experience and exposure to university-level research. Students work with faculty and learn about cutting-edge technologies. The camps are designed to inspire future engineers.
Age Group
High School
Location
Various Locations at NC State University
Phone
+1 (919) 515-2311
High school students explore exercise and sport science degree paths, meet faculty, and tour research labs and sports medicine facilities to understand human performance and health careers.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Raleigh directory lists 364+ 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 364+ 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.
