Robotics programs for high schoolers.
25 programs indexed in robotics. 12 are free or pay a stipend. This page updates whenever we add a new robotics program.
All robotics programs
- ModerateUniversity of GeorgiaAdvanced Engineering
Students design, fabricate and test engineering solutions using software, industrial robots and digital-twin technologies.
📍 GA🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateMissouri University of Science and TechnologyAdvanced Robotics
Students design and build robotic systems while working with mechanical design, programming and CAD in teams.
📍 MO🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUniversity of South CarolinaAdvanced VEX Robotics
Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series advanced robotics session, Jul. 12-17.
📍 SC🎓 Grades 9, 12 - ModerateWichita State University College of EngineeringAdvanced VEX V5 Robotics
Students with prior VEX experience build and program a robot for the current VEX competition game, develop strategies, and finish with a scrimmage.
📍 KS🎓 Grades 9–10 - SelectiveUniversity of Central ArkansasAI Robotics & Ethics Camp
Students program and train autonomous robot cars while learning machine learning, robotics, hardware, and the ethical implications of AI.
📍 AR🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateUniversity of Central FloridaAI, Robotics and Entrepreneurship Summer Institute
Students combine introductory AI and robotics with entrepreneurial thinking, system design and development of a mock business plan.
📍 FL🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUniversity of Maine Advanced Manufacturing CenterAMC B.O.T. Loft Robotics Summer Camp
Students work directly with industrial robotics, tour a manufacturing facility, and work toward a Universal Robots Educational Robotics Training credential during a residential camp.
📍 ME🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUMBC at Shady GroveArduino Robotics
Students learn robotics and programming using Arduino hardware.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveAuburn University College of EngineeringAuburn Engineering Summer Camps (HS Track)
One-week intensive workshops in robotics, aerospace, and medical engineering for Alabama high school students.
📍 Auburn, AL⏱ 1 week📅 February 1🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUniversity of DelawareAutonomous Driving Academy
Students build and program autonomous robotic vehicles using Python, C++, ROS, sensors, perception and control systems inside UD's CAR Lab.
📍 DE🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveOhio State Manufacturing & Materials Joining Innovation CenterAWS Foundation & Mₐ²JIC High School Internship
Paid eight-week research internship in welding engineering, materials science, advanced manufacturing, automation and robotics; students complete a research project and poster.
📍 OH🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveMIT Lincoln LaboratoryBeaver Works Summer Institute
BWSI has programs throughout the year in advanced programming and engineering topics, from Saturdays in the Fall and Spring, the Summer Institute in July and our national challenges, we have something for high school students across the country!
📍 Multiple🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - SelectiveMITBeaver Works Summer Institute
BWSI has programs throughout the year in advanced programming and engineering topics, from Saturdays in the Fall and Spring, the Summer Institute in July and our national challenges, we have something for high school students across the country!
📍 Multiple🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - SelectiveMIT Lincoln Laboratory and MITBeaver Works Summer Institute
BWSI has programs throughout the year in advanced programming and engineering topics, from Saturdays in the Fall and Spring, the Summer Institute in July and our national challenges, we have something for high school students across the country!
📍 Multiple🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - SelectiveMIT Lincoln Laboratory and MIT Office of Engineering Outreach ProgramsBeaver Works Summer Institute
BWSI has programs throughout the year in advanced programming and engineering topics, from Saturdays in the Fall and Spring, the Summer Institute in July and our national challenges, we have something for high school students across the country!
📍 Multiple🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - SelectiveMIT Lincoln LabBeaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)
Free MIT-led project-based courses in AI, robotics, cybersecurity.
📍 MA⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 Early February🎓 Grade 11 - ModerateThe Ohio State University at MarionBuckeye Engineering Institute
Students build/program robots, explore electrical engineering, CAD, structural/mechanical design, materials science and 3-D printing, plus an industry visit.
📍 OH🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveOhio State Mechanical & Aerospace EngineeringBuckeye STEM Bridge Program
Six-week experiential program placing high-school students in OSU research labs for mentored micro-research projects, lab tours and faculty seminars.
📍 OH🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - ModerateUMBCBuild a VEX Robot!
Students design, build, and program controlled and autonomous VEX robots for an engineering challenge. The 2026 fee was $374.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateIllinois Institute of Technology Elevate College PrepBuild Your Own Robot
Students gain hands-on robotics and engineering experience by designing and building a robot. The 2026 daytime program was listed at $650.
📍 IL🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveUniversity of GeorgiaBuilding Engineering Pathways
Students use engineering laboratories and fabrication spaces to tackle design projects, team challenges and real-world engineering problems.
📍 GA🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveUniversity of Minnesota MnCAV EcosystemConnected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) Camp
Students explore self-driving vehicles, drones, teleoperations, programming, and transportation technology, including building and programming an automated electric skateboard. The camp is free and lunch is provided.
📍 MN🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveColorado School of Mines Department of Computer ScienceCS@Mines High School Research Internship
High-school students join Mines faculty research groups in areas such as AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and computing. Remote and in-person placements can be available.
📍 CO🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateCosmosphereDrone Camp
Students learn drone flight, explore 3D printing, solve team engineering challenges, and conclude the residential program with a drone race.
📍 KS🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateMissouri University of Science and TechnologyDrones: Design, Print, Take Flight
Students combine drone technology, design software and polymer 3D printing to design and work with flight systems.
📍 MO🎓 Grades 9–12