Compare 25+ Coding & Software Development 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
Kids learn to create AI-powered chatbots and explore artificial intelligence concepts through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(949) 393-5593
Kids engage in hands-on projects to learn electronics, programming, and robotics in a makerspace environment, building practical skills and fostering creativity for ages 8-14.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2822 McGaw Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone
(949) 296-2150
Offers technology education and fun with courses in video game design, film production, robotics, and coding, balancing indoor and outdoor activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(310) 443-7607
Engages children in solving real-world engineering challenges and learning coding using LEGO® materials and the Spike Prime System.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(949) 504-2257
Offers hands-on creative and tech camps in animation, filmmaking, content creation, and game development, turning screen time into making time.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(512) 753-5878
High school students learn mobile app usability, interface patterns, and user-centered engineering principles, building interactive prototypes using Figma.
Age Group
High School
Location
Swenson Family Hall of Engineering, Chapman University, Orange, CA
Phone
N/A
Campers design and build games using Roblox Studio, learning game mechanics, world-building, and scripting concepts.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
2700 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606
Phone
(888) 694-5138
Kids aged 6-18+ engage in project-based coding, learning languages like Scratch, Python, Java, HTML, and developing games, apps, and AI concepts.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
27001 La Paz Rd Suite 402, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone
(949) 525-9332
Kids and teens learn coding, AI, robotics, or game design from expert instructors in a university setting, gaining valuable tech skills and a taste of collegiate life.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
311 W Peltason Dr, Irvine, CA 92697
Phone
(888) 709-8324
Students in grades 6-9 learn Python programming fundamentals and apply them to create their own video games.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of California, Irvine
Phone
(949) 824-5414
Kids learn to code by building video games and digital projects through a martial arts-inspired belt system, focusing on problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1835 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone
(949) 287-6433
High school students learn Python programming fundamentals, including data types, control structures, and object-oriented programming.
Age Group
High School
Location
California State University, Fullerton
Phone
(657) 278-2611
Provides hands-on experience in robotics, coding, game design, and emerging technologies with projects in AI, electronics, and 3D printing for elementary and middle school students.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
17320 Red Hill Ave, Suite 230, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone
(949) 398-7069
High school students work on production-level AI projects with real datasets, receiving mentorship to build deployable systems.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online
Phone
N/A
Offers a variety of STEM options including coding, rocketry, engineering, and 3D printing, allowing children ages 5 to 17 to experience college life.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
28000 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Phone
(949) 582-4646
A live, online 6-week program teaching Java programming from scratch with Ivy League and top-university mentors for high school students preparing for AP CS A.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
(919) 213-1821
Offers individualized, hands-on learning in coding, robotics, science, and electronics for K-8 students, with customized learning plans and project-based activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Irvine
Phone
(949) 989-7836
Kids learn Python to build AI models like chatbots or design interactive Scratch games with AI, fostering creativity and critical thinking for ages 6-9+.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Cerritos, CA
Phone
(714) 735-8393
Students receive hands-on robotics and coding education through weekly STEAM activities using STEM kits, preparing them for future technology opportunities in Orange, CA.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations in Orange, CA
Phone
(714) 450-0759
Students engage in hands-on, project-based learning to explore robotics, coding, and Roblox Studio, developing skills in programming and computational thinking.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Lake Forest
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.
