Compare 43+ 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.
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This two-week immersive program introduces high school students to modern computing hardware and intelligent systems through hands-on modules in AI, machine learning, Python programming, IoT platforms, electronic circuit design, and robotics.
Age Group
High School
Location
Room 4100, Virginia Tech, 3625 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
Phone
N/A
Kids transform into active creators through creative technology programs like filmmaking, animation, YouTube content creation, and game design.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1550 Wilson Blvd STE 300, Arlington, VA, 22209
Phone
N/A
Kids ages 5-14 learn to build video games, solve real-world challenges, and strengthen critical thinking skills through hands-on coding, robotics, Roblox, and Minecraft programs.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2499 N Harrison St, LL-3, Arlington, VA, 22207
Phone
N/A
Students aged 8-13 learn Python coding or create Roblox games using Lua in a cutting-edge tech camp experience.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
11800 Sunrise Valley Dr Suite 100, Reston, VA 20191
Phone
(888) 252-6371
High school students explore modern computing hardware, intelligent systems, AI, machine learning, Python programming, IoT platforms, electronic circuit design, and robotics through hands-on modules.
Age Group
High School
Location
Room 4100, Virginia Tech, 3625 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
Phone
N/A
Campers engage in cutting-edge technology options like programming and robotics, balanced with high-energy youth athletic activities, fostering creativity and personal growth.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
The Langley School, 1411 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101
Phone
(703) 635-5561
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
Phone
N/A
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
Phone
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
Phone
N/A
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
Phone
N/A
Students engage in hands-on robotics and coding instruction for rising fifth through ninth graders.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, 3333 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church, VA
Phone
(703) 533-9711
Kids explore coding, game design, robotics, AI, and digital creation in weekly cutting-edge tech camps.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
333 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone
(703) 647-2100
Students learn to design and develop their own RPG video games through interactive projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (St. Veronica Catholic School, Chantilly; Church of the Holy Comforter, Vienna)
Phone
(877) 684-1260
Teens learn Linux, Robotic Process Automation, and Raspberry Pi programming through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
46175 Westlake Dr. #240, Sterling, VA 20165
Phone
(703) 955-3232
This intensive one-week AI literacy bootcamp empowers high school students to understand and critically engage with artificial intelligence through hands-on exploration using no-code platforms, building and testing AI models, and analyzing real-wo...
Age Group
High School
Location
In-person classes in Fairfax, VA
Phone
N/A
Campers learn to code in the Java programming language and program various applications such as weather apps and video games with live instruction.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
4708 Surry Place, Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone
N/A
Campers engage in cutting-edge technology options like programming and robotics, balanced with high-energy youth athletic activities, fostering creativity and personal growth.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
The Langley School, 1411 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101
Phone
(703) 635-5561
Kids and teens learn coding, game development, robotics, and 3D printing in a nationally-recognized university setting.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Marymount University, 1000 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207
Phone
1-888-709-8324
Students engage in interactive art, science, and technology activities, including robotics, engineering, science, drones, and coding.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (Administrative address: 12110 Sunset Hills Rd. Suite 600. Reston, VA 20190)
Phone
(877) 684-1260
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Northern Virginia directory lists 279+ local and online programs across the Northern Virginia 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 279+ 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.
