Compare 51+ Robotics & Engineering 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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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
Students learn robotics building and coding, programming their robots to move and follow commands, with weekly themes like Cyber Security, Eco-bot, and Expedition Mars.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
11950 Grand Commons Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone
(703) 997-7171
High school students gain firsthand experience with the research process and technical skills in robotics by volunteering in a MARC laboratory during the summer.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations (Fairfax Campus and Mason Square (Arlington))
Phone
(703) 993-5010
Middle school students are immersed in robotics and artificial intelligence, developing a VEX IQ robot to simulate a NASA Mars Rover Mission.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virginia Tech Academic Building One, 3625 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
Phone
N/A
Students engage in hands-on instruction in robotics and engineering, focusing on coding and building robots.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, 3333 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church, VA
Phone
(703) 533-9711
Students explore engineering through hands-on activities, designing, building, testing, and reimagining technologies like 3D models, bridges, and rockets.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(703) 481-3080
Students learn 3D modeling and printing combined with LEGO robotics, designing, building, and programming robots to solve challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
9880 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone
(703) 673-2784
Students learn coding, engineering, and teamwork through hands-on challenges in competition-level robotics programs like FIRST Lego League (FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC).
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations (Loudoun County)
Phone
N/A
Children learn computer programming and engineering basics by building and coding robots with LEGO® bricks, fostering problem-solving skills and creativity through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students build and customize combat EV3 robots for challenges like sumo matches and jousting, learning EV3 programming, sensors, gear ratios, and robot design.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Children learn computer programming and engineering basics by building and coding robots with LEGO® bricks, fostering problem-solving skills and creativity.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations in Fairfax Area
Phone
(703) 219-8556
Campers build and program innovative LEGO robots using SPIKE, Essential, and Wedo systems, enhancing engineering skills, fostering creativity, and tackling challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Taylor Elementary School, 2600 N Stuart St, Arlington, VA 22207
Phone
(877) 684-1260
Build, battle, and engineer custom BattleBots® champions, wiring chassis, programming controls, and designing attachments with VEX Robotics at Marymount University.
Age Group
High School
Location
Marymount University, 1000 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207
Phone
(888) 709-8324
Campers use LEGO Spike Prime kits to design and program personalized robots, dedicating the week to building, coding, and completing missions.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
4708 Surry Place, Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone
N/A
Campers learn block-based programming with the VEX 123 platform, controlling robots, navigating obstacle courses, and solving real-world tasks through creative problem-solving.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(703) 324-8700
Young engineers learn robotics fundamentals by building and programming various robots, exploring gears, motors, and sensors to foster problem-solving skills and creativity.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(703) 350-4889
Campers explore LEGO worlds, amusement parks, space builds, and moving creations, learning basic engineering concepts with bricks and motorized elements.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1964 Isaac Newton Square W, Reston, VA 20190
Phone
(703) 437-0200
Rising 10th-12th graders explore engineering fundamentals, design processes, and basic programming through hands-on challenges and discussions.
Age Group
High School
Location
In-person course in Fairfax
Phone
N/A
Girls learn computer science and engineering fundamentals, including building AI-powered apps and experimenting with real-world robotics using micro:bits.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp
Phone
N/A
Campers engage in hands-on activities to explore drones and robotics, fostering STEM skills through experiments and problem-solving.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(877) 684-1260
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Northern Virginia directory lists 350+ 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 350+ 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.
