Compare 106+ programs in AI, coding, robotics, science, math & cybersecurity — day camps for kids, summer programs for middle & high schoolers, and university pre-college options. Free directory, no signup required.
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A live online AI program for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Across 8 hands-on sessions, students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly. No coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Learn Python-powered robotics, sensors, electronics, AI, computer vision, and autonomous drone concepts through guided projects in a small-group live online setting. No prior robotics or coding experience is required. Students with prior knowledge can go further through advanced AI-based projects and extensions.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Go from AI user to AI builder in one weekend. A live, online intro where students with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools like CrewAI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews the major AP Biology units before the school year — cells, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, and ecology — taught by working researchers so students walk into AP class already familiar with the material.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews the major AP Chemistry units before the school year — atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermochemistry — so the school year feels like review, not a scramble.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
A live, online 6-week bridge that teaches real Java programming from scratch before the school year — objects, classes, arrays & ArrayLists, inheritance, and recursion — in a browser-based environment with no setup, so students walk into AP CS A already coding.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews the full AP Statistics course before the school year — exploring and visualizing data, probability and distributions, sampling, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing — so students learn to think with data before AP class begins.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews AP Calculus AB before the school year — limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications, and integration and the Fundamental Theorem — so students arrive ready instead of playing catch-up.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
A structured, college-level foundation course in aerospace engineering, taught live online over 6 weeks. Every session pairs strong concept-building with a hands-on lab in college-level simulators, and students design and defend a capstone mission at the end. No prior aerospace experience required.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Advanced 1:1 mentor-guided fellowship where high school students conduct an original aerospace research project — from aviation safety and drones to satellites, space medicine, and sustainable aviation — and produce a serious deliverable for college applications, with optional journal-publication support.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
High school students master AI/ML fundamentals including Python, computer vision, NLP, and generative AI through hands-on projects, building a portfolio for college applications.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(919) 213-1821
Middle school students learn Python fundamentals and key concepts in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, building real-world AI models across various fields.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Campers build robots and delve into basic coding, fostering imagination and problem-solving skills through the exciting intersection of robotics and creativity.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
14129 Red Hill Ave Suite A, Tustin, CA 92780
Phone
(714) 731-0000
Kids aged 5-15 build and program robots using platforms like LEGO and VEX IQ, explore coding, 3D printing, and engage in BattleBots challenges in weekly day camps.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
820 Roosevelt Ave. Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92620
Phone
(888) 762-6808
Campers learn coding, computational thinking, and artificial intelligence through immersive gameplay in Minecraft Education, programming AI agents and building interactive worlds.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Cooper's eSports Gaming Center, 17244 Von Karman Ave #120, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone
(949) 299-4217
High school students engage in one-day workshops, tackling real-world design challenges and STEM projects in AI, game development, bioprinting, and 3D design with Chapman faculty.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Swenson Family Hall of Engineering, Chapman University
Phone
N/A
Students design, build, and program robots, learn AI fundamentals like machine learning, automation, and smart decision-making, and gain experience in 3D modeling and printing.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
AIDatatek LLC, 27762 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Phone
N/A
High school students gain engineering and computer science skills in CAD, fabrication, circuitry, and programming through hands-on projects like building autonomous rovers or lab-on-a-chip devices.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Irvine
Phone
N/A
High school students explore AI & Machine Learning through hands-on coursework, collaborate on real-world projects with faculty, and experience college life.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Irvine
Phone
N/A
High school juniors explore real careers, build professional skills, and gain insights into Orange County's innovative industries through hybrid projects, mentorship, and career readiness workshops.
Age Group
High School
Location
Hybrid (virtual and in-person)
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Orange County directory lists 106+ local and online programs across the Orange County metro area — including AI, coding, robotics, science, and math camps for kids, middle schoolers, and high school students. Compare prices, dates, age groups, and formats, then filter by focus area above to find the closest match for Summer 2026.
We list 106+ STEM summer camps in Orange County, CA across AI & machine learning, coding, robotics, science, math, space, and cybersecurity. Top picks vary by your child's age and interests — use the category filters above to compare programs by price, duration, and format.
Prices in our Orange County directory range from free community programs to $3,000+ for university-hosted pre-college tracks. Most full-day weekly camps run $400–$900 per week; specialized AI and research programs typically run $1,000–$2,500 for the full program. Click any camp for current pricing.
Camps in our Orange County listings cover elementary (typically ages 6–10), middle school (11–13), high school (14–18), and selective pre-college research programs for rising seniors. Filter by age group to see only programs that match your child.
Yes — many of our listed programs offer fully online or hybrid formats, especially in AI, coding, and research. Online options are open to students nationwide, including Orange County-area kids who can't travel to an in-person camp. Look for the “Virtual Camp” filter or any program tagged Online / Hybrid in the details.
Yes. Several listings are pre-college programs hosted by universities — including residential and commuter options. These are competitive admissions with applications often closing in March/April for summer cohorts. Use the Pre-College filter at the top to see only these programs.
