Compare 33+ AI & Machine Learning programs in Orange County — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 14, 2026
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
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
Students explore the integration of programming and artificial intelligence through immersive gameplay inside Minecraft Education, programming AI agents and building interactive worlds.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 236-7896
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
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
Students aged 12-15 learn AI coding through hands-on, project-based weekly day camps, building skills in artificial intelligence.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
14310 Culver Dr Ste B, Irvine, CA 92604
Phone
(949) 536-5456
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
Students learn how AI works, experiment with popular AI tools, and understand responsible AI use through hands-on projects and personalized guidance.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
208 Technology Dr #L, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone
(949) 201-9252
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
Students delve into artificial intelligence and machine learning through hands-on projects, exploring concepts like neural networks, data analysis, and predictive models.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(949) 209-9060
Students explore AI and ChatBot programming, alongside other STEM topics, in a college-based summer program designed to engage young learners in technology.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Phone
(949) 582-4646
This camp teaches kids about how AI and ChatGPT works, its uses, fundamental algorithms, and how to create basic AI apps like image recognition bots and computer opponent games.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
6795 Quail Hill Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92603
Phone
(949) 655-0388
High school students develop authentic, hypothesis-driven science fair projects using modern AI techniques, structured to support IUSD and OC Science Fair participation.
Age Group
High School
Location
Portola High, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 263-8340
Students discover real-world AI applications, learn the building blocks behind modern technology, and create projects in a fun, supportive environment.
Age Group
High School
Location
Crean Lutheran High School, 12500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone
(949) 387-1199
Students learn AI and machine learning fundamentals, build chatbots, and train AI systems to play games using the Orange Data Mining tool, requiring Python experience.
Age Group
High School
Location
1600 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606
Phone
N/A
Students explore AI and machine learning, building neural networks, training image recognition models, and integrating ChatGPT into Python programs to create custom AI agents.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Irvine, 311 W Peltason Dr, Irvine, CA 92697
Phone
(888) 709-8324
Elementary and middle school students learn core concepts of Machine Learning and AI through visual programming and specialized tools, creating personalized chatbots and discussing AI ethics.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students turn imagination into reality through hands-on projects in coding, AI, robotics, holographic AR, digital art, and game design, with options for Frontier AI Research and Tech Startup for high schoolers.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Orange County directory lists 197+ 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 197+ 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.
