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Robotics camps and hockey camps represent two distinct ends of the specialty camp spectrum – one rooted in STEM education, the other in athletic development – but both share the same core characteristic of a focused, skill-building environment where the program emphasis goes well beyond what a general summer camp offers. Hockey programs are listed under Sport Camps on Camp Channel.
What is a robotics camp?
Robotics camps give children and teens direct hands-on experience with the full engineering cycle – designing a robot, writing the code that controls it, building the physical components, and testing the result under real conditions. Programs range from introductory sessions appropriate for elementary-age kids with no prior experience to advanced competitive programs preparing students for events like FIRST Robotics.
Most beginner programs use accessible platforms like LEGO Mindstorms or VEX IQ where campers can build and program a working robot within a single session. Intermediate and advanced programs introduce more complex electronics, sensors, and programming languages including Python and C++. Some programs culminate in an in-camp competition or showcase where teams demonstrate their builds.
Day camps versus residential programs
As of early 2026, CampChannel.com lists approximately 90 robotics camps nationwide. The majority operate as day camps, making them accessible for families who want a focused STEM experience without overnight commitment. A smaller number of residential robotics programs typically run one to two weeks and offer a more immersive environment where campers spend evenings on extended projects and collaborative team challenges.
Programs are almost entirely coed, though a handful of all-girls focused robotics camps exist reflecting growing emphasis on encouraging female participation in STEM fields. California, Florida, and Texas have the highest concentration of robotics camps in this directory.
Finding robotics camps
Browse the full list at Robotics Camps on Camp Channel for current listings, pricing, and availability filtered by state, format, and age range. Pricing across programs varies widely based on length and format – from under $100 for short day workshops to several thousand dollars for multi-week residential programs.
For camp directors
If you operate a robotics camp and are not yet listed on CampChannel.com, adding your listing connects you with families actively searching for exactly what you offer. Visit the Camp Channel director recruitment page to add or update your listing.
