Compare 5+ Coding & Software Development programs in Northern Virginia — 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
Students learn coding, game development, robotics, and 3D printing in a fun, immersive environment on a university campus.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
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Students engage in hands-on robotics building and AI coding, creating their own robots and programming them to move and solve challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
RoboThink McLean Discovery Center
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N/A
Kids learn Python, web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript), AI concepts, and game development using drag-and-drop or text-based languages.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Goose Creek Village Shopping Center, Ashburn, VA
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Campers develop skills in Roblox game creation, Minecraft modding, website design, AI robotics, and 3D game development using Unreal Engine 5.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
44921 George Washington Blvd, Ashburn, VA
Phone
(703) 727-7078
High school students learn AI-powered "vibe coding" to build and launch their own apps, gaining entrepreneurship and real-world tech skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual/Remote
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N/A
Summer camps are great, but the real portfolio comes from competing. See every FIRST Robotics team in VA — plus pathways, deadlines, and pick lists for math, coding, science, and research competitions.
We list 37+ STEM summer camps in Northern Virginia, VA 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 Northern Virginia 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 Northern Virginia 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 Northern Virginia-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.
