Compare 42+ 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 Sep 8, 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 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
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
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
Students are introduced to characters hoping to solve problems, building solutions, learning STEAM concepts, coding basics, and making their creations move.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(612) 230-6400
Students explore how mathematics powers robotics and engineering through hands-on VEX robotics projects, focusing on robot design, movement, programming, and competition strategy.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Minneapolis area
Phone
(612) 351-4089
Kids entering grades K-6 can choose weekly morning and afternoon camps, including hands-on robotics activities as part of a diverse summer program.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Olson Middle
Phone
(612) 668-4051
Students explore engineering principles by designing and building projects related to solar, hydro, and wind power.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(612) 668-3939
Students ages 6-10 learn to program and battle robots using LEGO® Robots, gaining engineering and coding skills in a hands-on environment.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Macalester College, 90 S Macalester St, St Paul, MN 55105
Phone
(651) 426-6400
Kids learn to build and program robots using platforms like LEGO® EV3, gaining hands-on experience in coding and robotics principles.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
7485 France Ave S Suite 105, Edina, MN 55435
Phone
(952) 209-7774
Students learn about robots and robotic technology through fun, hands-on activities, practicing STEM skills like soldering, circuit design, 2D CAD, and programming.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Kenneth H. Keller Hall, 200 Union St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone
N/A
Students explore robotics and automation principles through hands-on projects and coding challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
123 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Phone
(763) 381-8100
Kids design, build, and program robots with LEGO® and other systems, learning mechanical and computer engineering concepts through engaging challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
4800 Douglas Dr N Minneapolis MN 55429
Phone
(763) 703-1759
Students learn about coding and robotics through hands-on projects, building and programming robots to navigate obstacle courses or complete challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Bottineau Recreation Center Minneapolis, MN
Phone
N/A
Students in grades K-8 engage in project-based learning focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including hands-on robotics and technology integration.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(612) 668-1207
Students explore AI, machine learning, and data science through hands-on projects, including interactions with autonomous robotics in UMN labs.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Minnesota, Keller and Tate Halls
Phone
N/A
Kids ages 6-12 explore robotics, coding, and building with hands-on activities, including Junior Robotics, Robocoding with LEGO WeDo 2.0, and LEGO Robotics I using Mindstorms EV3.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
9740 Grand Ave South, Bloomington, MN, 55402
Phone
(952) 888-4262
Youth ages 6-9 explore biomimicry and engineering concepts inspired by raptors, learning about their features and environmental roles through engaging activities.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1920 Fitch Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone
(612) 624-4745
This one-day camp inspires 6th-8th graders to explore science, technology, and engineering through hands-on activities, lab tours, and mentor connections on a college campus.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2115 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone
651-962-5750
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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.
