Compare 23+ AI & Machine Learning programs in Minneapolis — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 16, 2026
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
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
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
Students explore artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, and game design through hands-on projects, fostering technical skills and creativity in a college environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Macalester College, 90 S Macalester St, St Paul, MN 55105
Phone
(651) 426-6400
Students learn how large language models work and build their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools, with no prior coding experience needed.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
(919) 213-1821
These camps inspire youth to explore science, engineering, technology, and artificial intelligence through hands-on experiments and fun challenges.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Concordia University, St. Paul
Phone
N/A
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 use AI tools, market research, product design, and financial modeling in a 6-week online lab to build a startup.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(650) 603-0100
Students gain hands-on experience applying machine learning to environmental problems through tutorials and a small group project, focusing on the potential of AI/ML research for addressing environmental challenges.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Minnesota, 4-192 Keller Hall, 200 Union Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone
(612) 625-4002
Empowers rising 11th and 12th graders to understand mathematical engines, Python code, and ethical frameworks driving modern AI innovation through a two-week immersive experience at UMN.
Age Group
High School
Location
599 Walter Library, 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone
N/A
Campers dive into augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, learning computer science concepts using Python at Minneapolis JCC.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Minneapolis JCC
Phone
(651) 243-2221
Students learn to use AI in various applications with Python, exploring what AI is, its applications, and fascinating possibilities.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations in Minneapolis
Phone
(651) 243-2221
A live, online 6-week lab where students in grades 8–12 use AI tools, market research, product design, and a simple startup financial model to build an AI-powered startup concept — finishing with a prototype, business model, and a founder-style pitch deck. No business or coding experience required.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Advanced 1:1 PhD-mentored fellowship where students with AI/Python foundations conduct original AI research and produce a submission-ready paper, with optional journal publication support.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students deploy AI agents in financial markets, build a trading bot, and learn why most trading bots fail.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students train real medical AI models and research crews while learning where medical AI fails — and how to use it responsibly.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
High school students learn fundamental AI concepts and applications, building and deploying their own AI web app in a domain of their choice.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online Platform
Phone
(240) 226-1366
Middle schoolers learn how AI works, train models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly through hands-on projects, with no coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Online Platform
Phone
(240) 226-1366
Students learn Python-powered robotics, sensors, electronics, AI, computer vision, and autonomous drone concepts through guided online projects.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Online Platform
Phone
(240) 226-1366
High school students work one-on-one with a PhD mentor to conduct original AI research and write a submission-ready academic paper.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online Platform
Phone
(240) 226-1366
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Minneapolis directory lists 184+ 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 184+ 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.
