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!
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.
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