Compare 34+ Robotics & Engineering programs in Boston — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 14, 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
Campers design, build, and program their own robots, exploring sensors, motors, and artificial intelligence through engaging hands-on challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
Phone
(617) 723-2500
High school students explore engineering, design, and science through hands-on, project-based learning in university classrooms and labs, gaining practical STEM skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
Wentworth Institute of Technology, 550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Phone
(617) 989-4000
Students engage in engineering, fabrication, robotics, and computation, solving real-world problems through interactive hands-on projects and expert-led sessions.
Age Group
High School
Location
Tufts University, Medford, MA
Phone
(617) 627-2926
Students learn Python-powered robotics, sensors, electronics, AI, computer vision, and autonomous drone concepts through guided online projects.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual (Research Ignited Online Platform)
Phone
(919) 213-1821
High school boys dive into fabrication, electronics, and programming, exploring robotics and manufacturing through hands-on projects and industry site visits.
Age Group
High School
Location
12 Channel Street, Boston, MA 02210
Phone
N/A
High school students build and program drones from the ground up, learning soldering, wiring, electronic components, sensors, and flight.
Age Group
High School
Location
12 Channel Street, Boston, MA 02210
Phone
N/A
Young innovators ages 3-4 engage in hands-on challenges, designing and experimenting with solutions in robotics and STEM themes, fostering resilience and teamwork.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
645 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Phone
N/A
Students in grades K-8 engage in hands-on projects like building AI humanoid robots, battle bots, claw machines, and electric cars to develop problem-solving and engineering skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Suite 300, 288 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460, USA
Phone
(617) 388-5618
High school students aged 14-17 engage in lectures, workshops, lab-based lessons, and visits focusing on the application of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
Age Group
High School
Location
CATS Academy Boston, 2001 Washington Street, Braintree, MA
Phone
857-400-9700
A three-week program for high school students (ages 13-18) focusing on mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science through hands-on projects and research.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
The Newman School, 300 Newman Street, Boston, MA
Phone
(781) 431-2514
High school students (rising 9th grade and up) engage in hands-on design and engineering projects, experimenting with robotics in studios like 'Bots v Bots' and 'Robo BFF' at MIT.
Age Group
High School
Location
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Phone
N/A
Children engage in hands-on engineering and design activities, developing problem-solving skills and creativity through projects like 'Building Boston' and 'Cardboard Carnival'.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
15 Brimmer Street, Boston, MA, 02108
Phone
(617) 742-0520
Middle school students learn computer programming, robotics, and space engineering by programming virtual satellites to solve challenges in a simulated environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (C0deEX in Acton and Lexington, MA for sessions; MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, MA for finals)
Phone
N/A
Students explore how mathematics powers robotics, engineering, and problem-solving through hands-on VEX robotics projects and competitive strategy.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
86a Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone
(617) 395-3151
Students construct and program LEGO EV3 robots for Minecraft Overworld missions, fostering problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
First Parish in Brookline, Brookline, MA
Phone
(603) 731-8047
High school students design and build creative projects involving mechanical and electrical engineering, fostering collaborative problem-solving.
Age Group
High School
Location
MIT, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 324-7560
A one-week pre-college program for rising freshman and sophomores to explore interdisciplinary STEM and design fields, including engineering solutions and product development.
Age Group
High School
Location
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Phone
(617) 989-4000
Students aged 15-18 explore engineering principles through university-style teaching, hands-on challenges, and applied design thinking to understand how science and math design the modern world.
Age Group
High School
Location
Suffolk University, Boston
Phone
+44 1865 306 200
A free four-week residential program for female high school rising seniors to explore electrical engineering, computer science, and mechanical engineering through hands-on projects and lectures.
Age Group
High School
Location
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Boston directory lists 226+ local and online programs across the Boston 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 226+ STEM summer camps in Boston, MA 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston-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.
