Want your Minneapolis, MN child to spend summer 2026 building real software instead of just using apps? Here are our handpicked coding camps and programs for Minneapolis kids and teens — from beginner Scratch and Python classes to advanced bootcamps. Programs marked ★ Featured are live-online options you can join from anywhere; click any program for details.
AP Computer Science A Summer Bridge
High School · $999–$1,499 · Online
A live, online 6-week bridge that teaches real Java programming from scratch before the school year — objects, classes, arrays & ArrayLists, inheritance,…
Coder's Clubhouse - Roblox Game Design Jam
Middle/High School · $525
Creators use Roblox Studio to build playable games, learning world-building, scripting, obstacles, coins, and power-ups.
Snapology Technology & Coding Camps
Middle School · $200–$375/session
Children develop computer skills and programming techniques by creating stop motion movies, designing video games, and programming their own creations.
The Works Museum - Code Camp
Middle School · $260/session
Campers become computer programmers using Raspberry Pi, learn Python, and create interactive projects and games with Scratch.
University of Minnesota Summer Computer Academy
Middle School · $75–$125
Female students learn Python programming fundamentals, develop programs for robots and image processing, and engage in career planning activities.
University of Minnesota Under the Hood - Machine Learning and AI
High School · $125–$300
Rising 11th and 12th graders learn Python fundamentals, build predictive models, and dive into neural networks, computer vision, and generative AI.
AI Explorers Lab
Middle School · Pricing varies · Online
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.
AI Robotics & Autonomous Drone Lab
Middle/High School · Pricing varies · Online
Students learn Python-powered robotics, sensors, electronics, AI, computer vision, and autonomous drone concepts through guided projects in a live online…
AI Scholars Program
High School · Pricing varies
An intensive AI/ML bootcamp designed for high school students to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, coding, and real-world applications…
Coder's Clubhouse - Drone Commanders: Code • Fly • Compete Camp
Middle/High School · Pricing varies
Students learn real piloting skills, explore flight physics, and program autonomous drone missions in this hands-on coding camp.
Girls Who Code Pathways Program
High School · Pricing varies · Online
A free, flexible virtual program for high school girls and non-binary students to explore technology, learn coding, and build purpose-driven tech projects.
Steve & Kate's Camp
Elementary · Pricing varies
A flexible day camp where kids choose activities like coding, designing, building, and creating on their own schedule, fostering confidence and creativity.
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