THANK YOU to our 2026 Camp Sponsors and Partners!

STEM Summer Camps

All camps are run on a “Pay-As-You-Can” model, ensuring that all young Juneauites—regardless of their families’ financial circumstances—can participate.

Grade levels are determined by the grade that the child is entering in the fall.

All camps are run in Juneau. Unless otherwise noted, campers are expected to bring their own lunch.

*Cancellation Policy: All cancellations incur a $30 administrative fee. Otherwise, registration can be fully refunded up to two (2) weeks prior to the session. Within two weeks, refunds are only possible if we can fill the spot off the waitlist.

Sponsor STEM Camps

Sponsor Technical Trades Camp

Other STEM Summer Camp Offerings

Not in Juneau? No problem! Explore STEM Summer Camp offerings at UAA and UAF!

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and University of Alaska Fairbanks both offer a series of STEM Summer camps! UAA specifically offers their Summer Engineering Academy, which utilizes SPIKE Prime, SPIKE Essential, as well as older LEGO EV3 models to develop STEM knowledge in kids and teens!

UAA Summer Engineering Academy UAF Summer Camps

2026 Camp Offerings

LEGO Robotics Explore Camp

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Mon. - Fri.

10:00AM-3:00PM

@ Thunder Mountain Middle School

Grades 1 - 4

Campers use the LEGO SPIKE Essential motors, sensors, and programming to bring their LEGO creations to life! This is the robot used in FIRST LEGO League Explore.

Available dates:

June 15 - June 19

June 22 - June 26

June 29 - July 3

July 6 - July 10

July 13 - July 17

July 20 - July 24

*Camp is Pay-as-you-can

LEGO Robotics Challenge Camp

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Mon. - Fri.

9:00AM-4:00PM

@ Thunder Mountain Middle School

Grades 4 - 8

Campers will build and program the LEGO SPIKE Prime robots to complete challenges and end the week with a fun Sumo Bot tournament! This is the new robot being used for FIRST LEGO League Challenge!

Available dates:

June 15 - June 19

June 22 - June 26

June 29 - July 3

July 6 - July 10

*Camp is Pay-as-you-can

Girls Rock Robotics Camp

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Mon. - Fri.

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

@ Thunder Mountain Middle School

Grades 4 - 8

This exciting girl-only camp will design, build, and code SPIKE Prime robots and spend a fun week exploring the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Available dates:

July 13 - July 17

*Camp is Pay-as-you-can

FIRST LEGO League Tips/Intro to Python

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Mon. - Fri.

9:00AM-4:00PM

@ Thunder Mountain Middle School

Grades 5 - 8

This is an advanced camp for students who have competed in FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge for at least one year or who have attended LEGO Robotics Challenge Camp. Campers will creatively apply programming and building strategies to complete FLL missions and compete in a challenging mini tournament, as well as undertake some basic programming in Python.

Available dates:

July 20 - July 24

*Camp is Pay-as-you-can

3D Design & Print Camp

Mon. - Fri.

9:00AM-4:00PM

@ Thunder Mountain Middle School

Grades 6 - 10

Bring your creative ideas to life with 3D design & print! Campers will use the free Tinkercad modeling software to build their design skills and learn advanced tips & tricks as they progress through 2 or more projects per day. Projects include 3D printable trinkets made from 2D images, articulated creatures, multi-part assemblies, storytelling with characters and props, and candy molds. All 3D design skill levels and experiences will be accommodated!

We will be running our 3D printers around the clock for campers to print two of their favorite designs to take home. Tinkercad is free, and campers will keep all their designs, so they can continue working on them long after camp is over and print them with any 3D printer found at schools, libraries, makerspaces, or homes.

Available dates:

July 6 - July 10

*Camp is Pay-as-you-can

3D Printing PRO Camp

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Mon. - Fri.

9:00AM-4:00PM

@ Thunder Mountain Middle School

Grades 8 - 12

Take your design and engineering skills to the next level! In this camp, the focus will be on using 3D printers to create tools and more advanced projects. Campers will build and program a mini-FTC style robot on Day 1 using a control hub, motors, and a phone-based driver station. After learning advanced techniques and honing CAD skills, the rest of the week is spent designing and 3D printing custom robot attachments such as grippers, scoops, or even a full unibody chassis, then testing and refining them on the field. The week ends with a fun, fast-paced tournament where campers put their upgraded robots to the test.

Available dates:

July 13 - July 17

*Camp is Pay-as-you-can

Entrepreneurship Camp

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Mon. - Fri.

9:00AM-4:00PM

@ Thunder Mountain Middle School

Grades 6 - 8

Middle schoolers will dive into the world of entrepreneurship — a hands-on experience for students to turn their creativity into real-world skills.

Throughout the week, campers will create and launch their own business; learn how to make and manage money, market their ideas, and develop leadership skills; meet local entrepreneurs; and pitch their ideas “Shark Tank” style to a panel of local business leaders!

Available dates:

June 29 - July 3

*Camp is Pay-as-you-can

Technical Trades Camp

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Mon. - Fri.

9:00AM-4:00PM

@ UAS Technical Education Center*

*Other Locations TBD (Transportation Will Be Provided)

Grades 8 - 11

Join us for this exciting 5-day technical trades camp, exploring careers needed in Juneau! Experience hands-on learning and see behind-the-scenes with our industry partners, and learn about the many apprenticeships, internships, and job opportunities right here in your own hometown.

Registration closes at 9:00 AM on June 15th, space is limited so register today!

Available dates:

June 22 - June 26

*Camp is Pay-as-you-can

Gruening Park Explorers Camp

Brought to you by First Bank

Mon. - Fri.

9:00AM-4:00PM

@ Gruening Park Center

Grades 2 - 8

Campers going into grades 2-8 will build and code the new LEGO Spike robots, conquer puzzles, battle ogres, and become Master Builders as they energize their STEAM skills. This FREE camp is available exclusively to residents of the Gruening Park Apartments affordable housing community.

Available dates:

July 27 - July 31