Compare 22+ Robotics & Engineering programs in New Jersey — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jun 15, 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
High school students explore various engineering disciplines through a one-week intensive residential program, engaging in hands-on projects and collaborating with peers.
Age Group
High School
Location
Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Phone
N/A
Students design and build autonomous R/C vehicles, learning CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, and electronics to create and train their robots.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
N/A
Kids design, build, and program LEGO robots and motorized models, exploring engineering principles through creative, hands-on activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
43 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Princeton, NJ 08550
Phone
(609) 696-2990
Campers design and build their own robots using motors, sensors, and 3D-printed components, bringing creations to life through coding and participating in Sumo Bot challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
10 Schalks Crossing Road, Suite 20 Plainsboro NJ 08536
Phone
(609) 853-5674
A full-day camp for critical thinking and creativity through hands-on, real-world STEAM challenges including engineering design, prototyping, and robotics projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2688 Main Street Lawrenceville NJ 08648
Phone
(609) 557-7325
Campers in grades 3-12 learn to build, program, and play games with VEX IQ and VRC robots, engaging in competitive robotics and engineering design.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
34 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901
Phone
(908) 608-8896
Students engage in hands-on robotics using LEGO EV3 and VEX platforms, learning programming logic, engineering design, and preparing for competitive challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
498 Kings Hwy N Suite 102, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phone
(856) 724-2496
Students explore engineering and hands-on coding by designing, building, programming, and troubleshooting LEGO and VEX IQ robots.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Young innovators learn coding, robotics, and engineering using LEGO Spike Essential Education Robotics kits, building interactive models.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Clinton Township Middle School, 34 Grayrock Rd., Clinton, NJ 08809
Phone
N/A
Kids ages 9-11 build and program LEGO and Vex robots, engaging in hands-on challenges and scientific exploration.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (Florham Park, Morristown, Mountain Lakes)
Phone
(862) 399-9942
Children ages 4-14 explore robotics and other STEAM subjects through weekly hands-on sessions, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (Basking Ridge, Chatham, Princeton, Saddle River, Scotch Plains, Short Hills, Somerset, Summit, Wayne)
Phone
N/A
Rising 8th-12th graders program microcontroller devices and design automated circuits to control robots, gaining practical robotics and prototyping skills.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Armstrong Hall Room 181, The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing, NJ 08628
Phone
(609) 771-2543
Students participate in 1:1 live online classes, building and programming real robots with kits delivered to their homes, and engaging in hands-on projects to develop robotics and coding skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
Students aged 6-16 engage in hands-on robotics, coding, AI, CNC, and 3D printing, building and programming robots, applying AI concepts, and preparing for robotics competitions.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
55 Princeton Hightstown Rd, Ste 116, Princeton Junction NJ
Phone
+1 609-269-5515
High school students immerse themselves in one-week targeted STEM disciplines, choosing from topics like Materials Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Applied Engineering Technology, and Cybersecurity, taught by NJIT faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
New Jersey Institute of Technology campus, Newark, NJ
Phone
973-596-3550
High school students engage in a three-day non-residential workshop featuring laboratory clinics, hands-on engineering projects like polymers, arduinos, and 3D printing, along with college tours and mentoring by Rowan faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
Phone
N/A
This commuter program for middle and high school students increases awareness of engineering career opportunities through hands-on activities, team challenges, speakers, and mentorships.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
98 Brett Road, Room B-110, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8058
Phone
(848) 445-1396
A tuition-free, intensive residential program for high-achieving high school juniors to collaborate on research projects, attend workshops, and visit corporations.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Phone
N/A
This residential summer program offers high school students a hands-on exploration of various engineering disciplines through interactive projects, lab experiments, and technology demonstrations.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rutgers–New Brunswick, New Jersey
Phone
N/A
Summer camps are great, but the real portfolio comes from competing. See every FIRST Robotics team in NJ — plus pathways, deadlines, and pick lists for math, coding, science, and research competitions.
Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free New Jersey directory lists 162+ local and online programs across the New Jersey 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 162+ STEM summer camps in New Jersey, NJ 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey-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.
