STEM camps are built for curious kids who like to learn by doing, with hands-on programs focused on science, technology, engineering, math, coding, robotics, and creative problem-solving. Below is a roundup of STEM summer camps in Asheville and across Western North Carolina, including each camp’s location, session dates, and a link to details or registration. Camps often add sessions as summer gets closer, so this list is updated as new information is announced.
Asheville Museum of Science
43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 | 828-254-7162
Programming contributes to campers’ interest in and understanding of concepts ranging from exploring our natural world, and computer programming to chemistry.
- June 15-19 | Paleontology and Archaeology: Campers will explore fossils and evidence of the past with hands-on activities.
- June 22-26 | Tinkering Workshop: Campers will be introduced to the use of tools and materials with imaginative prompts.
- June 29 – July 3 | Space Explorers: Campers will explore outer space!
- July 6-10 | The Natural World: From animals and plants to rocks and volcanos, campers will be
- July 13-17 | The Art of Science: Campers will be amazed at the ways science and art are interconnected!
- July 20-24 | Chemistry: Campers will experiment with everyday chemicals to explore concepts like pH, capillary action, and chemical reactions.
- July 27 – July 31 | Forces and Energy: Campers have fun with physics concepts to make things drop, stop and roll!
- August 3 – 7 | The Art of Science II: Campers will continue to be amazed at the ways science and art are interconnected!
Camp Invention
74 Riverwood Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778 | 828-581-2200
A fun, hands‑on STEM camp where kids spend the week building simple inventions, exploring creative challenges, and learning how ideas come to life through experimentation and teamwork.
June 8-12
COMPASS at Montreat College
310 Gaither Circle, Montreat, NC 28757 | 828-669-8012
June 21-25
The Educational Garden Project
15 Overbrook Place, Asheville, NC 28805 | 828-989-9647
A hands‑on garden program where kids learn by planting, tending, and harvesting, discovering how food grows while exploring nature through simple, interactive outdoor activities.
- Baby Animals | June 8-12
- Bees + Bugs | June 15-19
- Birds | June 22-26
- Herbal remedies | June 29-July 3
- Wild Animals of Appalachia | July 6-10
- Outdoor Skills and Tools | July 13-17
- Trees | July 20-25
- Flowers | July 27-31
- Fungi | August 3-7
- Butterflies | August 10-14
- Farm Animals | August 17-21
Forest Floor
315 Old Haw Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28805 | 828-338-9787
A nature‑immersive camp where kids spend their days exploring the woods, learning through hands‑on play, and connecting with the rhythms of the forest through stories, crafts, and outdoor skills.
Weekly Camps | June 8-August 14
Hands On! Children’s Museum
318 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 | 828-697-8333
A full‑day, activity‑packed camp where rising 1st–3rd graders dive into hands‑on science, creative projects, and themed learning led by museum educators. Kids explore experiments, build, imagine, and problem‑solve through interactive stations and guided activities designed to spark curiosity.
- Art-tastic Creations! | June 8-12
- Space Explorers! | June 15-19
- Earth Heroes Adventures! | June 22-26
- Jurassic Explorers! | July 6-10
- Bug Safari: Tiny World Adventures! | July 13-17
- Ocean Quest: Deep Sea Discoveries! | July 20-24
- Go Wild: Animal Adventures! | July 27- 31
The Learning Community School Summer Academy
1220 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778 | 828-686-3080
A relaxed, enrichment‑focused program where students dive into hands‑on learning through creative projects, small‑group activities, and curiosity‑driven exploration.
- Week 1 | July 13-17
- Week 2 | July 27-31
Mountain Roots Discovery & Outdoor Learning
P.O. Box 248, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718 | 828-214-7886
A creative, nature‑focused day camp where kids learn by exploring forests, gardens, and mountain landscapes. Campers get hands‑on with outdoor activities, simple science investigations, and community‑minded projects
- Week 1 | June 15-19 (Brevard College)
- Week 2 | June 22-26 (Brevard College)
- Week 3 | June 29-July 3 (Brevard College)
- Week 4 | July 7-10 (Pisgah National Forest)
- Week 5 | July 13-17 (FernLeaf Community Charter School)
- Week 6 | July 20-24 (FernLeaf Community Charter School)
- Week 7 | July 27-31 (FernLeaf Community Charter School)
NCSSM Early Accelerator Day Camps
901 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655 | 828-347-9100
A one‑week STEM day-camp where rising 5th and 6th graders jump into creative science and engineering challenges. Held on NCSSM’s campuses, the program gives curious kids a chance to experiment, build, and explore ideas through hands‑on activities in a fun, energetic setting.
- Week 1 | June 8-12
- Week 2 | June 15-19
- Week 3 | June 22-26
- Week 4 | July 6-10
- Week 5 | July 13-17
PARI Summer Camp
1 Paris Dr, Canton, NC 28716 | 828-862-5554
Hosted at a former NASA facility tucked deep in Pisgah Forest, this camp gives students an immersive taste of space science and hands‑on STEM exploration. Campers use real research tools, tackle space‑mission simulations, and study the night sky from one of the region’s darkest observatories.
- July 6-17 (rising 9th-12th graders)
- July 19-24 (ages 11-15)
Riverlink RiverCamp
170 Lyman Street, Asheville NC 28801 | 828-252-8474
A weeklong, adventure‑focused camp where kids explore local rivers, forests, and waterfalls while learning how waterways work. Through hands‑on science, outdoor play, and guided river activities, campers build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the French Broad River
- Week 1 | June 15-19
- Week 2 | June 22-26
- Week 3 | July 6-10
- Week 4 | July 13-17
- Week 5 | July 20-24
Swift App School
45 South French Broad Ave. Asheville, North Carolina | 828-367-9523
Our classroom limit of no more than 25 students will keep us focused on students who want to learn the computer science concepts they need to become future app developers
Summer App Camp – registration and dates available here.
Summer Fun Science Camps
243 3rd Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601 | (828) 322-1585
Catawba Science Center presents a hands‑on science camp where kids dive into fun experiments, creative projects, and interactive learning. Campers explore topics like biology, physics, and technology through playful challenges and guided discovery, making science feel exciting, approachable, and full of possibility.
Dates Pending. Registration Opens March 1st.
Sunny Truth Nature School & Minerals LLC
3816 Metcalf Creek Loop, Mars Hill, NC 28754 | 828-384-3003
A hands‑on outdoor camp where kids spend their days exploring woods and meadows, splashing in creeks, discovering natural materials, and trying simple nature‑based projects.
- Explore | June 2-6
Our Past | June 9-13 - Earth & Sky | June 16-20
- Farm Animals | June 23-27
- Water Week | July 7-11
- Skills Week | July 14-18
- Nature Art | July 21-25
- Games Week | July 28-August 1
- Wild Week | August 4-8
Zaniac Asheville
Zaniac Asheville North @ UNC Asheville | Zaniac Asheville South @ Biltmore Park Town Square
Summer camp for future Coders, Engineers, Scientists, Explorers and Designers!
Weekly camps | June 1 – August 21
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