Compare 23+ Robotics & Engineering programs in Phoenix — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 21, 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
Participants aged 12-18 learn to design, build, and code competition robots for the First Tech Challenge, with an option to join the 2026-2027 season team.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
4848 N 16th St, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone
(602) 279-7233
Campers train like astronauts, exploring space travel, planetary systems, rocketry, and robotics through hands-on experiments and engineering challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone
N/A
Junior innovators dive into the science, physics, and engineering behind amusement parks, designing and building their own model park with custom rides.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone
N/A
Children learn engineering inventions, secret codes, and hands-on contraptions, with a specific program for coding autonomous robots.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
2701 E. Thomas Rd, STE I, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone
(480) 222-2233
High school students experience college life, strengthen academic skills, and explore engineering design processes through ASU's Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Age Group
High School
Location
ASU Tempe Campus
Phone
(480) 965-2272
High school students explore transportation engineering through ASU labs, hands-on challenges, and field trips to local transportation hubs and infrastructure sites.
Age Group
High School
Location
ASU Tempe Campus
Phone
(480) 965-2272
Campers in grades K-6 tackle hands-on STEM challenges, including building a robotic lab-on-wheels to solve water issues and prototyping inventions with a robot game show host.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
15255 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone
(480) 447-0650
Kids in grades 3-6 learn 3D printing and design through hands-on projects, fostering creativity and critical thinking, with activities that include robotics and coding.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Lagos Elementary (Kyrene School District) 17001 S 34th Way, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Phone
(480) 269-6373
Kids engage in hands-on engineering, robotics, and coding activities, exploring fields like aerospace and mechanical engineering in a fun environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (e.g., North High School, Mid-Town PHX)
Phone
(480) 779-8184
Children learn coding, robotics, and game development by building their own video games and STEM projects in a fun, mentor-guided setting.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (e.g., Ahwatukee, Paradise Valley)
Phone
(480) 867-1158
Students design, build, and program robots using EV3 and Python, engaging in robotics challenges similar to FIRST Lego League competitions.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
ASU Brickyard Engineering Building, Tempe, AZ
Phone
N/A
High school students design, build, and deploy engineering systems to solve real-world problems for non-profit organizations, focusing on design, rapid prototyping, and testing.
Age Group
High School
Location
Arizona State University – Tempe campus
Phone
(480) 965-2272
Kids dive into the science behind vehicles, exploring engineering solutions to everyday transportation through hands-on activities like building boats, racecars, and windsurfing cars.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Clark Park Community Center, 1730 S. Roosevelt St., Building A, Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone
(480) 350-5200
Students design, build, and program underwater robots to complete various challenges, learning about engineering principles and aquatic robotics.
Age Group
High School
Location
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy – 4825 University Way N., Phoenix, AZ 85051
Phone
(480) 965-2272
Students learn the engineering design process by applying math and science to hands-on robotics projects, working individually and in teams to develop solutions.
Age Group
High School
Location
3900 South 55th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043
Phone
(602) 477-2780
Students utilize STEM skills to develop and program robots, working in teams to create robots for competition.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
INNOVATION COMMONS - Phoenix, AZ
Phone
N/A
Participants build and program interactive robotic creations while exploring the connection between human creativity and design principles.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Phone
N/A
Students engage in hands-on activities to introduce integrated engineering, combining mechanical, electrical, software, and design thinking skills to solve real-world problems.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
ASU West Valley campus, 4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
Phone
(480) 727-1405
High school students explore microchips and collaborative robotics through hands-on experiences at ASU's West Valley campus.
Age Group
High School
Location
ASU West Valley campus, 4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
Phone
(480) 727-1405
Summer camps are great, but the real portfolio comes from competing. See every FIRST Robotics team in AZ — plus pathways, deadlines, and pick lists for math, coding, science, and research competitions.
Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Phoenix directory lists 201+ local and online programs across the Phoenix 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 201+ STEM summer camps in Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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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