Compare 39+ 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
A prestigious program where high school students engage in independent research projects, guided by expert mentors, with opportunities for publication.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
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
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Empowers rising 11th and 12th graders to understand mathematical engines, Python code, and ethical frameworks driving modern AI innovation through a two-week immersive experience at UMN.
Age Group
High School
Location
599 Walter Library, 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone
N/A
Campers dive into augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, learning computer science concepts using Python at Minneapolis JCC.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Minneapolis JCC
Phone
(651) 243-2221
Students learn to use AI in various applications with Python, exploring what AI is, its applications, and fascinating possibilities.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations in Minneapolis
Phone
(651) 243-2221
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
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
Campers design, build, and showcase their inventions, practicing creative thinking, problem-solving, and utilizing tools and technology in an engaging environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
3537 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Phone
(612) 926-3847
Kids in grades K-9th code games, build robots, design 3D prints, and more through hands-on technology projects at various local Minneapolis sites.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(651) 321-7023
High school students explore STEM pathways through research topics, lab tours, science experiments, and technology demonstrations, networking with peers and faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus
Phone
(612) 624-2020
Engages children in interactive engineering, robotics, technology, and coding activities, fostering growth through hands-on projects and exploration.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
4800 Douglas Dr N, Minneapolis, MN 55429
Phone
(612) 367-6194
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We list 39+ 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.
