STEM Summer Camps in Charlotte

In a rapidly changing world, STEM skills—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—are the keys to the future. At Discovery Place Science in Uptown Charlotte, our STEM summer camps go beyond textbooks to offer immersive, hands-on experiences that ignite curiosity and build critical thinking skills.

Whether your child is analyzing water samples (Science), programming a robot (Technology), building a skyscraper (Engineering), or solving logic puzzles (Math), our 2026 camps provide the perfect environment for young innovators to fail, learn, and succeed.

Featured STEM Camps by Grade

Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math programs.

Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)

Junior Chemists

Focus: Science & Math (Measurement)
The Experience: Chemistry is the perfect gateway to STEM. Young scientists learn to measure ingredients, observe reactions, and predict outcomes—the core steps of the scientific method—all while making colorful, fizzy creations.

Tiny Tinkering

Focus: Engineering & Design
The Experience: A foundational engineering camp. Campers use LEGO® bricks and recycled materials to answer the question “How does this work?” It introduces the concept of iterative design—building, testing, and rebuilding.

1st & 2nd Grade (Ages 6-8)

Girls in STEM

Focus: Integrated STEM
The Experience: Built to inspire the next generation of female scientists! This camp explores the full spectrum of STEM. From chemistry experiments to engineering challenges, it’s a variety-pack of science designed to spark new interests and build confidence.

Engineering Extravaganza

Focus: Technology & Engineering
The Experience: Campers plan and build a city from the ground up. This camp combines the creativity of architecture with the physics of structural engineering, requiring campers to solve real-world problems like “How do we build a bridge that doesn’t fall?”


3rd & 4th Grade (Ages 8-10)

Creative Coding

Focus: Technology & Math (Logic)
The Experience: Coding is applied mathematics. Campers use block-based coding languages to control robots and create digital art. It turns abstract logic concepts into tangible actions, making “math” feel like magic.

Girls in STEM

Focus: Integrated STEM
The Experience: As girls get older, keeping them engaged in science is critical. This camp offers advanced projects—from chemical reactions to circuit building—connecting them with peers and mentors who share their passion for discovery.


5th & 6th Grade (Ages 10-12)

Science Smorgasbord

Focus: Integrated STEAM
The Experience: The ultimate STEM experience. Can’t choose just one topic? In this camp, participants code robots, conduct experiments, and think like engineers. It shows how different STEM fields connect to solve complex global challenges.

Tech Trailblazers

Focus: Technology & Computer Science
The Experience: A deep dive into the digital world. Campers build computer skills, design websites, and program robots. It’s a career-focused camp that gives pre-teens a taste of what it’s like to work in the tech industry.


What Makes a “STEM” Camp?

Hands-On Inquiry
STEM isn’t about memorizing facts; it’s about asking questions. Our camps use Inquiry-Based Learning, where campers are presented with a challenge and must use scientific tools to discover the answer themselves.
Cross-Disciplinary Learning
In the real world, science and math don’t happen in isolation. Our camps blend disciplines—using math to measure chemicals, or engineering to build a habitat for an animal—teaching children to see the connections between subjects.
21st Century Skills
Beyond the science, our campers learn the “Soft STEM” skills valued by employers: collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and adaptability.


Frequently Asked Questions (STEM Camps)

Q: My child struggles with math. Will they enjoy these camps?
A: Absolutely! We take “scary” subjects like math and hide them inside fun activities like coding robots or mixing slime. Children are often doing math without even realizing it!

Q: What is the difference between STEM and STEAM?
A: STEAM adds “Art” to the mix. Many of our camps, like Science Smorgasbord and Tiny Tinkering, incorporate design and creativity, acknowledging that innovation requires an artistic eye.

Q: Do you use screens all day in the Tech camps?
A: No. Even in our coding camps, we balance screen time with active, off-screen collaboration and physical engineering challenges to keep brains and bodies moving.