Compare 6+ 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 May 28, 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 explore intelligent robotics, conduct simulation projects, experiment with wheeled robots, and learn Linux OS and C++ programming in an immersive university setting.
Age Group
High School
Location
100 W Dean Keeton St MS G4600, Austin, TX 78712-1091
Phone
(512) 471-9518
Kids and teens design, build, and program custom BattleBots using VEX Robotics and 3D printing, culminating in exciting tournaments on a university campus.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
The University of Texas at Austin
Phone
N/A
Students learn basic engineering and design principles through hands-on STEM challenges, building and coding LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime, LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3s, and VEX V5 robots.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Liberal Arts and Science Academy, Arthur Stiles Road, Austin, TX
Phone
N/A
Young innovators design, build, test, and tinker with machines, exploring physics, energy, and Newton's Laws of Motion through hands-on discovery.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Campers experiment with different robot designs, learn what makes a robot work, and build their own functioning robot to take home.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(512) 892-1143
Summer camps are great, but the real portfolio comes from competing. See every FIRST Robotics team in TX — plus pathways, deadlines, and pick lists for math, coding, science, and research competitions.
We list 37+ 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.
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 Austin-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.
