Compare 9+ Robotics & Engineering 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
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
Students build remote-controlled robots inspired by BattleBots using LEGO® Robotics systems, testing and re-engineering them for competition.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Kids ages 5-12 explore hands-on engineering, robotics, and LEGO engineering challenges, acting as designers, creators, and problem solvers.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
9740 Grand Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55420
Phone
(952) 888-4262
Kids ages 8-16 build real robots, learn engineering and coding through 1:1 live online classes, tackling challenges with kits delivered to their homes.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Campers ages 6-10 engage in hands-on engineering and coding by building and programming LEGO® robots, fostering STEM skills.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Macalester College, 1600 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
Phone
N/A
Rising K-6 campers engage in hands-on engineering challenges, collaborating with robotic capybaras and building a DIY space rocket.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Kids build and program robots using LEGO® bricks and SPIKE™ Prime technology, focusing on mechanical movement, engineering design, and friendly robot competitions.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
2649 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone
(612) 440-7627
High school students engage in hands-on projects and technical education in architecture, interior design, and graphic design, exploring the design process and interacting with industry professionals.
Age Group
High School
Location
818 Dunwoody Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone
(612) 374-5800
Campers design and build their own inventions, explore electricity and circuits, and engage in hands-on engineering challenges and creative problem-solving activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone
(612) 446-3113
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.
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.
