Compare 299+ programs in AI, coding, robotics, science, math & cybersecurity — day camps for kids, summer programs for middle & high schoolers, and university pre-college options. Free directory, no signup required.
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A live online AI program for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Across 8 hands-on sessions, students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly. No coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
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
Go from AI user to AI builder in one weekend. A live, online intro where students with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools like CrewAI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Teens immerse themselves in a two-week program focusing on NVIDIA AI and machine learning technologies, developing skills and building college resumes.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Phone
(888) 709-8324
Campers work in teams to create floating worlds in Minecraft, learning modding, building, and coding through engaging game challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
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
Students perform experiments to discover the magic of light and sound, gaining a better understanding of scientific wonders around them.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School
Phone
(612) 668-2000
High school students use mathematical skills to analyze real-world situations, collaborate on modeling problems, develop practical solutions, and present their findings.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Minnesota
Phone
(612) 624-3430
Kids ages 6-8 work in pairs to build and program LEGO WeDo 2.0 robots using iPads and coding software.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1575 W. County Road 42, Bloomington, MN 55437
Phone
N/A
Kids explore fascinating worlds of agriculture, language, math, or science for 2-3 hours daily, complemented by sports, games, swimming, and rock climbing.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
123 Harvard Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455
Phone
(612) 625-2242
Explore fascinating principles of innovation through hands-on experiments with energy conversion and storage devices like batteries and solar cells.
Age Group
High School
Location
1536 Hewitt Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Phone
(651) 523-2287
High school students explore neuroscience through a week-long program, gaining insight into brain function relevant to human performance.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 625-2242
Students ages 6-14 engage in cutting-edge tech camps focusing on robotics, coding, game design, AI, and 3D printing at Macalester College.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Macalester College – 90 S Macalester St, St Paul, MN 55105
Phone
(651) 426-6400
Middle school students engage with local ecosystems and STEM professionals, exploring conservation careers and conducting hands-on investigations of outdoor spaces.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus
Phone
(612) 624-4745
Kids develop important sports skills through drills, progressions, and game experiences, fostering an appreciation for various sports.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations (Minneapolis Parks)
Phone
(612) 230-6400
Virtual campers go on a cosmic journey with planetarium staff, exploring the skies and planets, learning about rockets, and engaging in home activities like making a rocket and constellation projection.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Campers investigate how things move through air, building hovercrafts, flying saucers, and rockets while exploring the basics of flight and propulsion.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
9740 Grand Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55420
Phone
(952) 888-4262
Kids design, build, and launch virtual rockets in Kerbal Space Program, learning real physics, engineering, thrust, gravity, drag, and orbital mechanics through hands-on missions to the Mun.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Players engage in high-level training focusing on technical and tactical skills, speed, agility, and game understanding, with a separate camp for goalkeepers emphasizing technical, tactical, physical, and mental demands.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Pearl Park, Minneapolis
Phone
(651) 247-4735
High school students learn Python for data science and machine learning, covering data analysis, visualization, and basic AI concepts through a live online course.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
(212) 226-0884
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Minneapolis directory lists 299+ 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 299+ 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.
