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.

Historically, summer camps have been an American institution since the early 1900’s. In the early days camp was all about getting youngsters out of city life and enjoying the clean cool air of the country while learning camping skills. Today, summer camp has progressed from campfires to computer screens and from nature trails to rollerblade rinks. In fact, many of today’s camp programs take place in the heart of the city.

Even with all those changes, the essence of the purpose of summer camp remains unchanged. Children still need to use their summer break in a healthy, productive way. A good summer camp not only teaches skills but is equally concerned with a child’s growth and maturity. Using a fun and relaxed environment, a camp helps families by developing a child’s capacities for self confidence, self esteem, independence, leadership, mutual understanding and making friends. These life skills are the part of camp experience that last a lifetime.

Below you will find a list of associations and organizations related specifically to summer camps and programs. Click on the links to visit their websites in order to learn more.

American Camp Association

Association of Independent Camps

Boy Scouts of America

Christian Camp and Conference Association

Association for Experiential Education

Girl Scouts of the USA

Midwest Association of Independent Camps (MAIC)

National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camps, Inc.

Ontario Camping Association

Western Association of Independent Camps

YMCA