Compare 241+ 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
Go from AI user to AI builder in one weekend. A live, online intro where students with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools like CrewAI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Teens immerse themselves in a two-week program focusing on NVIDIA AI and machine learning technologies, developing skills and building college resumes.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Phone
(888) 709-8324
Campers work in teams to create floating worlds in Minecraft, learning modding, building, and coding through engaging game challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students build wild contraptions using LEGO® bricks, exploring engineering science through hands-on projects and customizing designs.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Bottineau-Rm110A-Multipurpose, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 230-6400
Students perform experiments to discover the magic of light and sound, gaining a better understanding of scientific wonders around them.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School
Phone
(612) 668-2000
High school students use mathematical skills to analyze real-world situations, collaborate on modeling problems, develop practical solutions, and present their findings.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Minnesota
Phone
(612) 624-3430
Kids explore fascinating worlds of agriculture, language, math, or science for 2-3 hours daily, complemented by sports, games, swimming, and rock climbing.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
123 Harvard Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455
Phone
(612) 625-2242
High school students explore neuroscience through a week-long program, gaining insight into brain function relevant to human performance.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 625-2242
Kids develop important sports skills through drills, progressions, and game experiences, fostering an appreciation for various sports.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations (Minneapolis Parks)
Phone
(612) 230-6400
High school students learn Python for data science and machine learning, covering data analysis, visualization, and basic AI concepts through a live online course.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
(212) 226-0884
Full-day STEM camps for ages 5-10, where kids learn robotics mechanics, motors, sensors, and the engineering design process through hands-on projects and themed activities.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(651) 321-7836
School-age children (grades K-4) engage in exciting engineering challenges and explore STEM concepts like motion, gravity, and energy through hands-on activities and creative exploration.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Minneapolis – Penn Avenue
Phone
(612) 529-9131
Students in grades 1-8 explore various scientific concepts through weekly themed camps like Launch Into Space, Wizard School (science behind magic), Under Sea Explorers, and Gross Science Lab.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
8800 Queen Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
Phone
(952) 405-6772
A diversity in STEM mentorship program for high school students from historically underrepresented identities, focusing on STEM academics, research, and community support at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus
Phone
(612) 625-4002
Young ninjas learn game design and development by creating their own worlds and experiences using Minecraft and Roblox platforms.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations in Twin Cities Metro Area
Phone
N/A
Students explore aviation through hands-on activities and learn about various aspects of flight in this immersive summer program for youth.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
2400 North Dale Street, Roseville, MN 55113
Phone
(651) 484-8429
A free, full-day summer program for youth in grades 1-8, offering hands-on learning in science, math, art, reading, coding/robotics, and financial literacy.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
5139 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Phone
(612) 217-0825
Youth participate in hands-on aerospace education, orientation flights, and leadership training as part of summer activities within the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(651) 291-1800
Summer camps are great, but the real portfolio comes from competing. See every FIRST Robotics team in MN — plus pathways, deadlines, and pick lists for math, coding, science, and research competitions.
Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Minneapolis directory lists 241+ local and online programs across the Minneapolis 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 241+ STEM summer camps in Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis-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.
