Compare 27+ Robotics & Engineering programs in Austin — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 13, 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 learn robotics and coding fundamentals using the Arduino® platform through hands-on projects and expert instruction.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
St. Edward's University, 3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Phone
(512) 474-8100
Kids learn to build and program robots, often incorporating drones and other advanced tech, through engaging hands-on activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(512) 710-8500
Students participate in robotics programs to build, design, and program robots, fostering problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(512) 642-6022
A two-month virtual program for high school students to explore engineering majors at UT Austin through hands-on design challenges and role model engagements.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Students build, code, and create with real-world robotics tools, learning playful engineering through hands-on projects and teamwork for ages 7-9.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
11117 Rio Vista Dr. Austin, TX 78726
Phone
(512) 743-5155
K-5 students engage in hands-on learning with LEGO-powered robotics and drones, exploring technology, engineering, and creative problem-solving.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Children (ages 5-14) engage in LEGO®-inspired engineering and robotics activities, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1910 Fort View Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Phone
(512) 368-9090
Kids use LEGO bricks, motors, gears, and axles to learn engineering, coding, and problem-solving through structured builds and challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
South Austin Church - 6711 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX
Phone
N/A
Students design products from concept to prototype, learning material properties, structural dynamics, and enhancing creative design thinking.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin
Phone
(516) 447-4907
High school juniors explore engineering through immersive, hands-on activities and team projects, engaging with UT engineering faculty, students, and alumni in a residential setting.
Age Group
High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin
Phone
N/A
Kids build robots, design games, and learn coding, focusing on AI and robotics with "Battle of Bots" challenges, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(512) 333-2568
Students learn aerospace engineering by designing rovers, satellites, and space stations with Lego Robotics, including computer coding and programming, and a field trip to I-Fly.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
5000 Marshall Ford Rd, Austin, TX
Phone
(832) 350-6194
Students explore robotics, high technology, and semiconductors through engaging sessions, connecting with the broader world of STEM.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin
Phone
N/A
Kids ages 6-13 learn robotics, coding (Scratch, Python, Lua), AI, and strategy through hands-on LEGO building, programming, and Arduino projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
9025 W State Hwy 29 OF2 Suite #101, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
Phone
(512) 761-8208
Students build and program real robots and autonomous drones with Python, exploring sensors, electronics, computer vision, and AI-assisted decision-making.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
This hands-on robotics class teaches young builders to create simple circuits, explore basic engineering, and develop problem-solving skills with guided challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
9001 Brodie Lane C6, Austin, TX 78748
Phone
(737) 409-1961
Students build and code robots using LEGO Education kits, exploring engineering and problem-solving concepts in a fun, hands-on environment.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
5207 Brodie Ln Suite 130, Sunset Valley, TX 78745
Phone
(512) 774-3774
Students engage in hands-on activities and presentations from UT faculty and students to explore engineering fundamentals and its wide-reaching impact.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin
Phone
N/A
Students learn basic drone flying skills, advance to challenging opportunities, and engage in collaborative activities involving drone technology and STEM applications.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations (e.g., England Elementary, Herrington Elementary)
Phone
(713) 927-3386
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Austin directory lists 188+ local and online programs across the Austin 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 188+ STEM summer camps in Austin, TX 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 Austin 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 Austin 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.
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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.
