Compare 4+ 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 May 31, 2026
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
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
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
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
Summer camps are great, but the real portfolio comes from competing. See every FIRST Robotics team in CA — plus pathways, deadlines, and pick lists for math, coding, science, and research competitions.
We list 31+ 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.
