Compare 43+ Robotics & Engineering programs in Chicago — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 12, 2026
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
Middle schoolers engage in hands-on STEAM projects, including remote-control robots and engineering design, fostering innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(800) 854-3684
Elementary and middle school students engage in interactive, project-based learning to explore various engineering disciplines, guided by STEM professionals.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Southside STEM Station, Chicago, IL
Phone
N/A
Students learn coding fundamentals and build robots in intensive week-long camps, developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills using professional tools.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2541 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone
(773) 654-1691
Offers cutting-edge tech camps in Robotics, Coding, Game Design, AI, and 3D Printing, providing hands-on learning and skill building in a fun environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
British International School – Lincoln Park, 814 W Eastman St, Chicago, IL 60642
Phone
(888) 854-2267
Students build, program, and test robots while practicing missions, strategy, and teamwork for LEGO robotics competition season.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
3500 S Morgan St Suite 412, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 656-3466
A six-week immersive summer camp for high school students to explore the engineering profession, build math and science skills, and learn how engineers address social justice challenges.
Age Group
High School
Location
9501 S. King Drive Chicago, IL 60628
Phone
N/A
Students build robots, explore coding, try AI-based projects, and engage in hands-on engineering activities to foster curiosity and creativity in weekly themed sessions.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Northwest Chicago
Phone
N/A
Young students uncover talents and engage in exciting adventures through LEGO® robotics, creative arts, and science activities.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Phone
N/A
A two-week intensive program for incoming UIC engineering freshmen, offering math preparation, innovative project-based activities, and academic skill development to prepare for college.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Illinois Chicago
Phone
N/A
Campers engage in hands-on STEM challenges, including investigating with robotic capybaras, designing gadgets, and building towering superstructures in an engineering challenge.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1423 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60660
Phone
N/A
Students complete hands-on engineering challenges, including coding and working with robotics or biomechanics, while exploring various engineering fields and experiencing college life. (Registration is closed for 2026.)
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
University of Illinois Chicago, College of Engineering
Phone
N/A
Campers become builders, coders, and problem-solvers, designing, building, and programming LEGO and VEX robots for electrifying competitions and engineering challenges.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
New Hope United Methodist Church, West Chicago
Phone
(630) 461-4211
Offers an introduction to programming and hands-on experience coding devices like Spheros, indoor drones, and LEGO through interactive activities and simulations.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60620
Phone
(773) 925-6600
Students in grades 6-8 engage in themed weeks featuring hands-on STEM activities, including building submarine robots and exploring prehistoric robotics.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
3252 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone
(888) 861-6369
Offers live online robotics summer camps where kids build real skills using modern robotics kits and receive personalized attention from expert mentors.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
Participants explore various engineering disciplines through hands-on projects, team challenges, and college preparation tips, experiencing university life at UIC.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
851 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60607
Phone
(312) 996-3463
High school students explore robotics by building automated systems and tackling design challenges with robotic kits and the Arduino platform to develop practical engineering skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 567-3000
A free, 3-week non-residential program for high school girls to explore electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering through hands-on projects and corporate visits.
Age Group
High School
Location
851 South Morgan Street, Science and Engineering Offices, Room 120A, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Phone
312-996-6439
Campers hone engineering skills, strengthen collaboration, and enhance creative thinking by designing and creating complex projects using power tools, circuitry, and advanced STEM skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (Northbrook, Stevenson High School, Skokie Park District)
Phone
(847) 687-2450
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Chicago directory lists 264+ local and online programs across the Chicago 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 264+ STEM summer camps in Chicago, IL 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago-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.
