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Best STEM Summer Camps in Orlando: Robots, Coding, and More Tech Fun

Hands-on experiments are part of the camp curriculum at Orlando Science Center summer camps. Photo courtesy of OSC
Hands-on experiments are part of the camp curriculum at Orlando Science Center summer camps. Photo courtesy of OSC
3/10/24 - By Charlotte B

STEM summer camps aren't hard to find in Orlando. If you have a tech-savvy child who wants to learn more about coding, robotics, or video game design, sign them up for one of these summer camps. There are tech camps, science camps, and even math camps available to kids eager to learn.

Skills developed through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and STEAM, which includes the arts, reinforce not just computer know-how, but also problem solving and critical thinking, as well as creativity. From STEM camps for preschoolers to teens, we’ve rounded up the top STEM summer camps around Orlando!

You can also find free coding for kids websites and apps, plus more at-home STEM fun in our Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities.

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STEM Camps Around Orlando

Bricks 4 Kidz West Central Florida

Winter Garden
Bricks 4 Kidz of West Central Florida has full day camp programs (9am-4pm) for kids ages 5-12. Themes for 2024 include Fortnite Brick Royale, Teenage Brick Turtles, Wizards and Muggles Camp, and more. Summer camps held at the West Orange Church of Christ, May 27-August 9, 2024. READ MORE

Camp Invention - Orlando

Multiple Locations
Camp Invention's all-new 2024 summer camp program features exciting, hands-on challenges that will spark curiosity and build kids' confidence as they jump into limitless STEM fun with opportunities to imagine, experiment, and create. Camp is for kids entering grades K-6 and camp hours vary by location. READ MORE

Code Ninjas Summer Camps

Lake Mary
Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. Camps are offered for kids ages 5-10. Summer camp themes include Robotics with LEGO, Future Minds AI Academy, Intro To Roblox Development, Become a YouTuber, and more. READ MORE

Cranium Academy

Winter Garden & East Orlando (Lake Nona)
Cranium Academy offers full-day STEM summer camps for kids ages 5-12. Specialty camps in 2024 include Aviation Adventure, Geology Rocks, Creative Chemistry, Myth Busters, and more. READ MORE

Elite Animation Academy Summer Camps

Windermere
Founded by Disney animators, this summer camp for ages 8-17 teaches skills in digital painting, character design, 2D & 3D animation, and more. Camp hours are 10am-3pm. READ MORE

Full Sail Labs

Winter Park
Full Sail Labs offers spring and summer camps for ages 7-17. Camps offer hands-on activities, workshops, and collaborative projects. Guided by experienced facilitators, students dive into industries like gaming, programming, digital arts, film, music, and more. READ MORE

GEMS Summer Program at U.S. Army Simulation and Training Technology Center

Orlando
GEMS summer program welcomes 6th-9th grade students to explore high-wage MS&T (manufacturing, science, and technologies) careers within their community. GEMS programs are FREE to all families. Each student is treated as a young professional and paid for completing five days as a MS&T future leader. READ MORE

iD Tech Summer STEM Camps and Classes

Multiple Locations
iD Tech Camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at some of the top universities in the world. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors while taking breaks in between to enjoy outdoor play like ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more. Virtual options are also available. READ MORE

Little Hands Camp

Orlando
Little Hands Camp offers a variety of camp themes including crafts, sports, and STEAM. Camps are offered for kids in K-8th grade, and camp hours run 9am-3pm. READ MORE

Mad Science of Central Florida Camps

Ocoee and Oviedo
Mad Science offers full-day and half-day science camps for grades K-5 during both summer and school breaks. Campers will participate in hands-on science activities and experiments, with fun themes each week. READ MORE

Orlando Science Center

Orlando
Explore a variety of hands-on STEM activities at OSC's summer and school break camps. School break camps offered for grades Pre-K-5th throughout the school year. Summer camps available weekly for students in Pre-K-6th grade. READ MORE

Synapse Science & Technology Learning Center

Orlando
Synapse is offering STEM summer camp workshops for ages 5-15. Themes include Krazy Cool Circuits, Robo Demo Derby, Minecraft, and more.  Camp hours are 9am-5pm. READ MORE

Tech Revolution STEM Summer Camps at Rollins College

Winter Park
These cutting-edge tech camps specialize in robotics, coding, game design, Minecraft, Roblox, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, content creation for YouTube, filmmaking, digital art, spy tech, STEM & medicine, and more. Camps offered for kids ages 6 to 14. READ MORE

UCF STEM Summer Programs

Orlando
Camp Connect (grades 8-11) introduces teens to a variety of engineering disciplines. GLAMPing (Girls Leading and Making Program) offers 6th and 7th grade students hands-on experiences of an engineering makerspace with leadership lessons. Summer intensives available. READ MORE

Vision of Flight Youth Aviation Summer Camp

Orlando
Vision of Flight provides students with a hands-on introduction to available careers in aviation and aerospace. Summer camp itinerary includes ground school basics, VR interactive flight simulation, real-time instructional flight, and more. Camps available for kids ages 10-18. READ MORE

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