Robotics Summer Camp for Kids in Washington DC and Northern Virginia (Ages 8-16)

1:1 Live Classes with Robotics Kits Delivered to Your Home

From the Capitol to Ashburn, Fairfax, Bethesda, and Rockville: kids 8–16 get the same award-winning robotics camp at home. We ship the kit to you; your child builds real robots in 1:1 live sessions with an expert mentor. Skip the Beltway. Families across DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland suburbs book a free trial each summer. Find out why metro-area parents choose Playto Labs.

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Secure your child's spot in our live online robotics summer camp. Book a free trial class above to get started. We also run live online robotics summer camps for kids across the USA, including New York, Chicago, Dallas, the San Francisco Bay Area, and New Jersey.

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How can Washington DC and Northern Virginia-area kids enroll in the Robotics Summer Camp

Book a free trial from home

One live session from your home. Whether you are in the District, Virginia, or Maryland, the trial is the same: we see how your child engages and then recommend the right level. No driving, no camp drop-off.

Get a Personalized Program Recommendation

Based on your child’s performance in the trial, our expert mentor recommends the right level and track, suited to their age, skill level, and learning pace.

Robotics kit delivered to your home in Washington DC, Virginia, or Maryland

A full robotics kit is sent to your address. Your child uses it during live sessions and for practice. Mentors guide real builds and projects step by step.

Free shipping to the metro area: DC, Ashburn, Fairfax, Herndon, Arlington, Reston, Bethesda, Rockville, Chantilly, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring, and nearby.

Join Live Robotics Classes with Expert Teachers

Classes run in Eastern Time. Our mentors are used to working with students in this region and follow a clear path: build, code, and solve real problems. Same curriculum whether you are in Arlington, Bethesda, or Reston.

Build Real Projects & Participate in Robotics Competitions

Kids build real robotics projects and can showcase them in competitions. They gain confidence, judge feedback, and real-world exposure.

Graduate with Certification & Practical Robotics Skills

By the end of the robotics summer camp, your child earns a recognized robotics certificate, completes meaningful projects, and builds strong STEM foundations.

Most importantly

By the end, your child has built real projects, gained confidence, and developed a lasting interest in tech and robotics, all from home in the DC area.

Summer robotics and coding programs for DC and Northern Virginia-area kids

Real projects, real kits, real skills. Our summer programs suit kids who like building, coding, or solving problems. We deliver to the District, NoVA, and Maryland so your child can learn from home and grow at their own pace.

Robotics Summer Camp

Students build robots, write code, and work on real challenges. We emphasize creativity, logic, and technical confidence, with content matched to each age group.

Available Tracks

Starter

Age 8–10

A fun introduction to robotics that builds curiosity, creativity, and foundational tech skills through hands-on engagement.

Explorer

Age 11–13

Deeper robotics and coding projects that strengthen problem-solving, logic, and introduce complex engineering concepts.

Champion

Age 14–16

Advanced robotics projects designed to build real-world skills, portfolio projects, and prepare students for future careers.

Why Playto Labs Runs Online Robotics Summer Camps in Washington DC and Northern Virginia

Online-first lets us give every family the same high bar: expert mentors, up-to-date kits, and a clear curriculum. Offline camps in the area often vary a lot in instructor quality and kit quality, and fixed schedules do not suit everyone.

With Playto, your child gets 1:1 or small-group attention, a kit at home, and flexible timing. Geography is no limit. That is especially useful in a spread-out region like the DMV, where driving to a camp can eat up the whole morning.

Families in the District, Virginia, and Maryland get hands-on robotics, real projects, and a path to competitions, without the commute.

Parents from Fairfax, Bethesda, Arlington, Rockville, Ashburn, and across the metro have joined and seen the difference.

Online vs Offline Robotics Summer Camp: What Actually Matters

Factor	Washington DC Offline Robotics Camps	Playto Labs Online Robotics Summer Camp
Instructor Quality	Limited access to highly qualified instructors	Expert mentors with 10+ years experience, trained across 500,000+ students globally
Curriculum Depth	Often generic,non-standardized and outdated content as they lack experts to revise content frequently	Structured, progressive, and industry-relevant robotics curriculum developed by the best education experts with immense experience. Continously refreshed and updated to keep up to the latest happenings in Robotics and AI.
Robotics Kit Quality	Limited kits shared among students. Students cannot practice at home or implement their own ideas whenever they want.	Latest robotics kits shipped to your home for continuous practice. Students can use the kit at home even after the sessions to practice and innovate on their own ideas.
Hands-On Practice Time	Practice limited to classroom hours	Kids can practice anytime at home with their own kit
Learning Flexibility	Fixed schedules with minimal flexibility	Reschedulable classes and adaptable pacing
Convenience for Parents	Requires daily commute and coordination	No travel, no traffic, no time loss
Certification Value	Local or low-recognition certificates	Skill-based certification with strong academic value
Competition & Exposure	Limited or no competitive exposure as limited experience of teachers only in the neighbourhood	Access to robotics competitions and real project showcases. Expert mentors with experience of helping students win awards at international level,
Cost vs Value	Higher cost with fewer learning outcomes	More affordable with higher long-term ROI
Personalization	One-size-fits-all classroom approach	1:1 sessions, mentor feedback, and progress tracking
Parent Visibility	Limited insight into student learning	Transparent progress updates and performance tracking
Learning Continuity	Learning stops when summer camp ends	Learning continues beyond camp and students can learn longer and build real skills over time which will enable them to win many competitions and build great profiles for Universities

With Playto Labs Robotics Summer Camps, you get everything an in-person robotics class offers, and a lot more, with extended learning benefits beyond the classroom.

Summer is a critical time for kids to stay engaged while learning meaningful skills. Our curriculum is designed so that the mode of learning never becomes a limitation: whether online or offline. What matters most is that children stay curious, build real skills, and enjoy the learning process through hands-on projects, expert mentorship, and structured guidance.

Playto Labs Summer Camp Features for Kids in Washington DC and Northern Virginia

1:1 Live Online Robotics Classes

Robotics Kits Shipped to Your Door (DC, Virginia, Maryland)

Beginner-Friendly (No Prior Experience Needed)

Learn from Expert Teachers Who Have Taught 500,000+ Students Globally

Hands-On, Project-Based Learning (Not Passive Videos)

Real-World Robotics Curriculum

Dedicated Relationship Manager for Parent Support

24×7 Assistance for Technical & Learning Queries

Regular Parent Updates on Student Progress

Access to Participate in Robotics Competitions

Certification Upon Successful Summer Camp Completion

Students Learn Comfortably from Home (No Travel Required)

Best, Age-Appropriate Robotics Kits Delivered to Your Home in Washington DC and Northern Virginia

Curriculum and kits are STEM.org accredited and built by alumni of Harvard, IIT, Amazon, Intel, and Microsoft. Your child gets the right level of challenge and real-world application, not just theory.

Free shipping to the metro area (DC, Ashburn, Fairfax, Herndon, Arlington, Reston, Bethesda, Rockville, Chantilly, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring) via FedEx and UPS. Most kits arrive in 3–5 business days.

When do metro DC camp sessions run?

Our robotics summer camp is 1:1 live online, so you get a lot of flexibility with class timings. You can pick slots that fit your family’s schedule instead of fixed camp hours.

All sessions are in Eastern Time (EST/EDT), so they align with DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Our mentors are used to teaching students in this region and to local school and summer rhythms.

During summer, kids have more free time but often join multiple camps and activities. We offer flexibility to choose timings that don’t clash with other plans. That’s possible because every class is 1:1, so we can adapt to your preferred days and times instead of a fixed group schedule.

What Your Child Will Learn
in Playto Robotics Summer Camp?

Our classes are live, teacher-led, and designed to keep students actively engaged. Not just watching passive video lessons or following step-by-step instructions without knowing why.

Each session is structured to help children understand how technology works, from basic concepts to real applications, so they don’t just follow instructions, but truly grasp why and how things work.

In this Robotics Summer Camp in Washington DC, we teach kids how to:

Build robotics projects and interactive systems

Code games, apps, and websites

Learn logical thinking and engineering fundamentals

Work on real-world problem-solving challenges

Gain confidence through project-based learning

Every concept is learned by building, testing, fixing mistakes, and improving - just like real engineers do.

Why Playto Labs Is Trusted by Parents in Washington DC and Northern Virginia

Metro DC parents look for programs that deliver real projects and strong mentorship, not just screen time. The region is full of tech, policy, and research: federal agencies, the NoVA tech corridor, Georgetown, GW, UMD. Families here value STEM and expect quality. At home, with a real kit and a live mentor, kids get that without the drive. Playto Labs has taught hundreds of thousands of students globally and runs robotics summer camps across the USA. Our mentors are experienced IT and STEM educators; we ship age-appropriate kits to your door in the District, Virginia, or Maryland.

Students work on real robots with 1:1 support and a curriculum that builds tech skills, logic, and problem-solving. Parents from DC, Ashburn, Fairfax, Herndon, Arlington, Reston, Bethesda, Rockville, Chantilly, Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Silver Spring have seen the results and come back season after season.

We do not just teach technology. We teach kids to think, solve problems, and build their future.

Students from These Areas in Washington DC and Northern Virginia Are Learning with Playto Labs

Playto Labs proudly serves families across Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland suburbs, including Ashburn, Fairfax, Herndon, Arlington, Reston, Bethesda, Rockville, Chantilly, Centreville, Sterling, McLean, Tysons, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring, and Columbia. Many of these communities have strong Indian-American and Asian-American populations; we welcome families from all backgrounds. Students from the following ZIP codes are actively enrolled in our online robotics programs:

20001 (DC), 20009 (DC), 22201 (Arlington), 22202 (Arlington), 22030 (Fairfax), 22031 (Fairfax), 20170 (Herndon), 20190 (Reston), 20147 (Ashburn), 20148 (Ashburn), 20814 (Bethesda), 20850 (Rockville), 20877 (Gaithersburg), 20874 (Germantown), 20906 (Silver Spring), 20120 (Centreville), 20151 (Sterling), 22101 (McLean)

Families in these ZIPs choose us for strong online instruction, real kits, expert mentors, and flexible scheduling from home.

More metro-area families are choosing meaningful summer learning. We are here to deliver real skills, real projects, and real outcomes.

Try Playto Labs Risk-Free

Let your child experience our Robotics Summer Camp before enrolling. Start with a FREE live trial class, where your child can explore how we teach, interact with our mentors, and experience hands-on learning in a real session.

If your child doesn’t love the experience, there’s no pressure to continue. You’re free to explore other options. We want families to enroll only when it truly feels like the right fit.

FAQs - Playto Labs Robotics Summer Camp in Washington DC and Northern Virginia

What is the first step to join the camp?

Reserve a free trial. Your child does one live session; we then suggest the right level and track. You enroll after that.

Is the camp only for kids who have done robotics before?

No. Beginners are welcome. The free trial helps us place your child at the right level so they are comfortable from day one.

Will my child have a dedicated mentor or share with others?

We offer 1:1 live mentoring and small-group options. Either way, each student gets focused attention and can move at their own pace.

What skills does the camp cover?

Robotics basics, coding, problem-solving, and engineering thinking. All through real projects that build confidence and creativity.

Do you ship the robotics kit to Virginia and Maryland?

Yes. We ship a complete kit to your address in the District, Virginia, or Maryland. Your child uses it during live sessions to build real robots and do hands-on projects with their mentor.

How long until the kit reaches our home?

Free delivery to the metro area via FedEx and UPS. Most kits arrive in 3 to 5 business days. We aim to have it there before camp starts. If you sign up late, we will confirm delivery with you.

Are classes scheduled in Eastern Time for the metro area?

Yes. All sessions are in Eastern Time (EST/EDT). When you book your free trial you pick a time slot. We have multiple options so you can find something that fits your schedule.

Why choose online over a local in-person camp?

Online means no drive, no Beltway traffic, and the same expert mentors and curriculum for everyone. Parents also like the flexibility and the option to continue with the same program after summer.

Can my middle-schooler join from Bethesda or Arlington?

Yes. The camp is for ages 8–16; middle-schoolers (around 11–14) fit well. After the trial we assign projects by age. Plenty of students in that range from the metro area have completed the program.

Do we need to buy additional parts or equipment?

No. The kit has the parts and components needed to build and experiment. You only need a computer or tablet with a camera and internet for the live classes.

Are there other metro DC students in the program?

Yes. Many students are from the District, Virginia, and Maryland. We also run this camp in other US cities (e.g. New York, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco Bay Area), so your child is part of a national community on the same curriculum.

Is there a certificate at the end of camp?

Yes. On completion, students get a recognized certificate and a portfolio of the projects they built.

Can my child enter robotics competitions?

Yes. Students can take part in competitions such as RCAT, present their work, get judge feedback, and gain real-world experience.

Can my child continue learning after the Robotics Summer Camp?

Yes. Our Robotics Online Classes for Kids are built for that. They run year-round, are age-appropriate, and go deeper than camp. Long-term students consistently do better than summer-only. Our year-round students win awards from school to global level; one reached the UN global finals in Geneva. We recommend continuing after camp to keep skills sharp and move on to advanced projects and competitions.

What is your refund policy?

You can stop anytime and request a refund. We offer this because we stand behind our curriculum, kits, and mentors. If it is not the right fit, you are not locked in.