Compare 7+ Coding & Software Development 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 May 31, 2026
Kids build real games, apps, and websites using Scratch, Python, Java, and web design, focusing on project-based learning.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(612) 668-3939
Female students learn Python programming fundamentals, develop programs for robots and image processing, and engage in career planning activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone
(612) 624-2006
Rising 11th and 12th graders learn Python fundamentals, build predictive models, and dive into neural networks, computer vision, and generative AI.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone
N/A
Campers learn game coding by creating their own platforming video game from concept to playable product.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Olson Middle, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 668-3939
Campers become computer programmers using Raspberry Pi, learn Python, and create interactive projects and games with Scratch.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
9740 Grand Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55420
Phone
(952) 888-4262
Children develop computer skills and programming techniques by creating stop motion movies, designing video games, and programming their own creations.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2649 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone
(612) 440-7627
Creators use Roblox Studio to build playable games, learning world-building, scripting, obstacles, coins, and power-ups.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
7101 France Ave S, Suite 109, Edina, MN 55435
Phone
(612) 424-8085
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We list 50+ 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.