STEM camps in the DC Metro area and other camps that make you think: history and more
Camps that make you THINK!
Ours area is dedicated to educational experiences for our kids that are also FUN! If there is a history, science, or technology camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Camp Invention® 2026
The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
Panda Programmer
Panda Programmer makes coding fun, creative, and accessible for kids! Our after-school programs (K-5) and summer camps (1-8) offer students hands-on experiences in game design, animation, and robotics. With fun projects and supportive instructors, every child learns at their own pace while building real 21st-century skills. Whether your student is brand new to coding or ready for a deeper challenge, we offer engaging projects that spark curiosity and confidence. Join us for an unforgettable learning adventure.
Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Make it a summer of creativity and fun with Brooklyn Robot Foundry! Each week of this popular Summer Circuits program features a cool theme, with special robot projects, crafts, games, outside time, and more awesomeness. Yes, kids will learn about circuitry and other STEAM-tastic wonders, but most of all they'll get silly and have a great time! Pick one theme or try all four - each day kids will get to build a unique robot and take it home with them for more fun!
These fun-filled weeks for rising 1st - 5th graders run from June through August from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day (Extended day is available).
iD Tech Camps
The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp
BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!
Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
Shark Tank Featured Creator Camp Comes to the DMV – Summer 2026
Creator Camp is excited to return to the DMV for Summer 2026! Featured on Shark Tank, our camps are designed to inspire the next generation of digital innovators in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We offer specialized tracks in filmmaking, YouTube content creation, animation, and game design. Our hands-on approach ensures that every camper leaves with a project they are proud of and skills that last a lifetime. With weekly sessions running from June to August, there’s no better place for your child to explore the intersection of art and technology. Sign up now for a summer of creation!
