Compare 21+ 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 Jun 11, 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
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
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
Engineering For Kids offers hands-on engineering summer camps for children ages 4-14. They have various locations throughout Chicago and its suburbs. Camps cover different engineering disciplines, including aerospace, chemical, civil, and robotics. They aim to inspire children to pursue STEM fields.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Chicago and suburbs
Phone
(847) 729-3355
Students engage in an unforgettable summer of innovation, creativity, and hands-on fun, building and coding robots, tackling challenges, and bringing ideas to life through interactive STEM adventures.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
ThinkLab STEM, 2252 S Canal Street, Unit 204, Chicago, IL 60616
Phone
312-380-1166
Snapology provides LEGO-based STEM summer camps for children ages 4-14. They have locations throughout Chicago and its suburbs. Camps focus on robotics, engineering, and coding using LEGO bricks, encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Chicago and suburbs
Phone
(847) 729-3355
High school students explore intelligent systems engineering principles, applying foundational skills with hands-on activities involving sensors, motors, 3D printers, and robot programming to navigate obstacle courses.
Age Group
High School
Location
DePaul University Loop Campus, 243 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago
Phone
N/A
Students in grades K-8 participate in robotics programming using Vex robotics materials, progressing through levels from Vex 1, 2, 3 to Vex Go or Vex IQ kits.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Bright Star Community Outreach (BSCO) service area, Chicago
Phone
773-702-0444
STEM for Kids offers a variety of STEM-focused summer camps for children ages 4-14. Camps cover various topics, including robotics, engineering, and coding. Students participate in hands-on activities, design challenges, and collaborative projects.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Chicago and suburbs
Phone
(800) 878-7836
KidzToPros offers a range of STEM-focused summer camps for children in grades K-8. Camps include robotics, coding, and game development programs. Students learn through hands-on projects and collaborative activities.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Chicago and suburbs
Phone
(877) 202-1554
TechKnowHow Kids offers technology and engineering summer camps for children ages 7-17. Camps cover various topics, including coding, game design, robotics, and 3D printing. They provide a hands-on learning environment where students can explore their creativity and problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Various locations in Chicago
Phone
(773) 404-6035
The Wheeling Park District offers summer camps with various themes, some of which may incorporate STEM activities, such as coding, robotics, and engineering challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Wheeling
Phone
(847) 465-3333
The Northbrook Park District offers summer camps with various themes, some of which may incorporate STEM activities, such as coding, robotics, and engineering design challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Northbrook
Phone
(847) 291-2995
The Wilmette Park District offers summer camps with various themes, some of which may incorporate STEM activities, such as coding, robotics, and engineering design challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Wilmette
Phone
(847) 256-9666
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Chicago directory lists 140+ 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 140+ 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.
