Compare 21+ 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.
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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
Free virtual coding sessions for students aged 8 and up to explore computer science, learn programming, and build projects with industry mentors.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual (Zoom)
Phone
N/A
Students learn to build games, apps, and websites using Scratch, Python, Java, and web design in a hands-on, project-based setting.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
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
Virtual
Phone
(919) 213-1821
A live online AI program for middle schoolers to learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(919) 213-1821
Students learn Python-powered robotics, sensors, electronics, AI, computer vision, and autonomous drone concepts through guided projects in a live online setting.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(919) 213-1821
A free, flexible virtual program for high school girls and non-binary students to explore technology, learn coding, and build purpose-driven tech projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
A flexible day camp where kids choose activities like coding, designing, building, and creating on their own schedule, fostering confidence and creativity.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Our Lady of Peace Catholic School & Church, 5435 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55417
Phone
(415) 389-5437
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
A live, online 6-week bridge that teaches real Java programming from scratch before the school year — objects, classes, arrays & ArrayLists, inheritance, and recursion — in a browser-based environment with no setup, so students walk into AP CS A already coding.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Aspiring game creators experience the game development lifecycle from concept to playable prototype, with mentorship from experts from Xbox and Microsoft.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(612) 435-1685
Students explore Python coding, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity through interactive games and code-cracking challenges, building a cyber defense game.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(651) 243-2221
Students learn real piloting skills, explore flight physics, and program autonomous drone missions in this hands-on coding camp.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Not explicitly stated, but program is based in Edina, MN
Phone
(612) 662-9383
Campers embark on a guided journey through the five steps of game design using Scratch, a visual, block-based coding platform for young learners.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Macalester College
Phone
(888) 854-CAMP
Students design and build their own playable games within Roblox Studio, learning world-building, scripting, and game mechanics.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(612) 208-1424
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
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Minneapolis directory lists 196+ 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 196+ 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.
