2025 DFW Area Summer Camps for STEM & Robotics

Last updated: July 10 2025

Note: I am sharing this information as-is. I do not have direct involvement with any of these camps or the fine folks running them.

Please contact them directly for schedule, fees etc.

Wishing your kids a wonderful summer filled with the joy of hands-on STEM and learning.

If you would like to add information about another camp not listed here, email me 2025DFWSTEMCamps@chhaya.org

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UTDallas | SMU | Rice University | Centennial High School - Frisco | Elmer and Elise | Gear Minds Academy | FTC18227 Area 52 | Mckinney STEM Academy Summer Camps | Flyset Summer Camps | Raider Robotics at Wylie East | FRC team - Black Hawk Robotics | iCode - McKinney | Flower Mound High School | Allen ISD - Lowery Freshman Center | Denison ISD | Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field | Lovejoy Robotics Summer Camp | Plano ISD Robotics Summer Camp | Frisco - brick LAB | GEM Summer Camps - Plano | KERA Summer Learning Challenge 2025 | igebra.ai - summer program | City of Allen Summer camps | Plano ISD Middle School Coding Camp | Best Brains - Plano West | Wize Academy Summer Camps | Build Your Own PC New!|

UTDallas

https://k12.utdallas.edu/summer/

(Aside: UTDallas also has math, debate and chess camps)

SMU

https://www.smu.edu/lyle/centers-and-institutes/caruth/youth-programs-and-camps/engineering-summer-camps

Rice University (Houston)

Rice in Houston has a summer camp in partnership with IEEE - https://tryengineeringinstitute.ieee.org/engineering-camp/texas-engineering-camp-at-rice-university/

Centennial High School Robotics

We are hosting summer camps in Frisco, Texas for a variety of age groups from middle school to high school with Introductory and Advanced courses.

We have 3 camp options with a More camp details are listed on the form below. https://forms.gle/osd3TfA4co28VLFW6

Elmer and Elise

Elmer and Elsie FTC is hosting a summer camp in July.

Gear Minds Academy

We are hosting multiple camps at Gear Minds Academy

FTC18227 Area 52

FTC Team 18227 Area 52, a 2024 FIRST World Championship team, is hosting its FLL Challenge Summer Camp for a third consecutive year at QD Academy in Plano.

Date: June 9 - June 13
Time: 9AM - 4PM
Cost: $465 (lunch included)
Location: QD Academy (4100 Legacy Dr, #404, Plano, TX 75024)
This camp is perfect for rising 4th – 6th graders who are interested in competing in FIRST LEGO League Challenge (FLL-C).

Join us to learn FLL Challenge essential skills, including how to build and program a robot using Block Coding.
Registration opens 8am on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

https://tinyurl.com/A52-QD-FLL-2025

Mckinney Steam Academy Summer Camps

Some of the camps are intros to FLL, others are more advanced camps such as python and complex attachment building. https://www.mckinneysteamacademy.org/community-programs/SummerCamps

Flyset summer camps



Raider Robotics at Wylie East High School

In the past it was STEM (Robotics) only, last year we opened it up and have incorporated other groups.

https://www.wylieeastctsoboosterclub.com/product-page/raider-career-camp

FRC team Black Hawk Robotics

Join us June 23 - 27 for a fun-filled week of STEM learning, hands-on robotics, and team-building games!

Open to students entering K - 8th grade.

Location: Rochell Elementary, Rockwall TX

Cost: $150 per student

Spots are limited. Sign up today!

iCode - McKinney

http://icodeschool.com/mckinney104/camps/

Flower Mound High School

Summer camp at Flower Mound High School - June 17th to June 20th, 2025

Registration Link: www.fmhsrobotics.com/summer-camp-2025

We invite you to be a part of our summer camp, where elementary and middle school students can embark on an exciting journey into the world of STEM. Students will be exposed to a high school robotics lab where they can see WAZER, CNC machines, Laser Cutter, 3D printers, FRC and FTC robots.

Join us to explore the realms of programming, 3D print modeling, and robotics. Our camp is led by experienced teams and mentors who have achieved great success at both state and world championships. It's an opportunity not to be missed!

Allen Lowery Freshman Center

We have a few open spots in our second annual ASPIRE summer camp coming up in June, in Allen TX, developed by our Lowery Freshman Center robotics students.

This camp is oriented to rising 7-9 grade students, with the goal of introducing them to all things FTC. Students will be organized into teams, build and program robots, develop marketing presentations, and complete programming and CAD challenges through a modified version of this year's game. On the last day, students will compete in a tournament with awards and a pizza party. Campers will also receive a t-shirt.

Sign-up link

Anyone with questions can contact at julie.kiel@allenisd.org.

Denison ISD

Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field

https://flightmuseum.com/education/stem-camps/summer-camps/



Lovejoy Robotics Summer Camp

Session 1 - May 27-30

Session 2 - June 2-5

Register at the link! https://lovejoy.revtrak.net/summer-enrichment/

Plano ISD Robotics Summer Camp

Plano Academy HS FRC team #5431 is hosting a weeklong summer camp from July 28 - August 1, 2025. The cost is $300 per student. Each day will focus on building a different important skill for your teams.

Link to form: https://forms.gle/kfsfjouP3Ffo4GbQ9



Frisco brick LAB

We offer a variety of exciting camps including spring break camps, winter camps, and summer camps in Frisco, TX. Our popular camps are designed to teach the exciting world of robotics, stop motion film, and MOC Building. Space is limited and can fill up quickly so sign up today.

More details: https://mybricklab.com/summer-camps-frisco/



GEM Summer Camps - Plano

More details and sign-up information: https://www.gemcenters.org/summer

KERA Summer Learning Challenge 2025

The free summer learning program for kids and families!

KERA's Summer Learning Challenge is back! This FREE program keeps kids ages 4 to 10 engaged with a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) focus through PBS KIDS characters, hands-on activities, and more.

The Challenge starts Tuesday, June 3, and runs through Friday, August 4. Get started right here!

https://www.kera.org/summer-learning-challenge

igebra.ai - AI Ready Summer program

Make this summer a launchpad into the world of AI & Future Tech! Join our 2-Month Summer Program packed with fun and interactive learning!

Certificate on Completion

More details: https://www.igebra.ai/ai-ready-summer-programs/


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City of Allen summer camps

The city of Allen has a wide variety of summer camps - including "Lego Engineering", "Think Like an Engineer" and "Fairy Tale Engineering"

Hours, locations and sign-up information at: https://www.lifeinallen.org/activities/camps.php

Plano ISD middle school coding camp

Calling All Plano ISD Middle Schoolers!

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable summer experience with Capital One Coders!
We're excited to offer three half-day, in-person summer camps starting on July 15.

Camp Dates & Locations:

These camps are perfect for middle school students new to Capital One Coders after-school clubs.

Note: No coding experience required!
Transportation will not be provided.

Limited Spots: Each camp has 30 guaranteed spots, with a waitlist for possible additional spots. Secure your spot today! https://tinyurl.com/summercode25

Registration deadline: Monday, June 2

Best Brains - Plano West

Many summer camp options including:

More information at https://bestbrains.com/plano-west/summer-camp

Wize Academy Summer Camps - with Plano ISD Education Foundation

In partnership with the Plano ISD Education Foundation, Wize Academy is offering a one-week summer tech enrichment program for high school students in Plano.

Students will get beginner friendly hands-on experience with:

Enrichment Program Details

Location: Collin County Black Chambers of Commerce

Teens and tech savvy middle schoolers are welcome.

Register here: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/BhavaniRoboticsLLC?/#/selectSessions/3655833



New!

Build Your Own PC - with a High school student

Last updated: July 10 2025

Note: I am sharing this information as-is. I do not have direct involvement with any of these camps or the fine folks running them.

Please contact them directly for schedule, fees etc.

Wishing your kids a wonderful summer filled with the joy of hands-on STEM and learning.

If you would like to add information about another camp not listed here, email me 2025DFWSTEMCamps@chhaya.org

Also, check out the "Six STEM Posts" newsletter where I share 6 updates from science, engineering and math each week. I scroll so you don't have to.
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