Compare 14+ Cybersecurity programs in Orange County — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
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Students learn to protect themselves from digital threats like phishing and cyberbullying, understand responsible social media use, and explore basic artificial intelligence concepts.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
8045 E. Chapman Ave, Orange CA 92869
Phone
(714) 480-7443
Students gain computer science skills, explore tech careers, and build purpose-driven tech projects in a free, virtual program with tracks including cybersecurity.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
This 8-week virtual program introduces beginners to essential cybersecurity principles and practices, emphasizing emerging technologies like AI and machine learning through hands-on exercises.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual Camp (Headquarters in San Clemente: 1315 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672)
Phone
N/A
Students in grades 6-10 learn ethical hacking, online safety, and advanced cybersecurity techniques through hands-on labs, simulations, and real-world challenges.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
High school students engage in a residential camp exploring cybersecurity, AI, and ethical hacking through hands-on activities, cyber challenges, and college prep at CSUSB.
Age Group
High School
Location
California State University, San Bernardino
Phone
N/A
Students learn about common hacker methods, practice hacking fake websites in a safe environment, and gain essential knowledge for staying safe online.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Phone
(949) 858-5191
Campers get hands-on experience with cyber defense tools, fortifying computer systems, building firewalls, and analyzing digital evidence based on the CyberPatriot competition.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Online
Phone
(818) 216-4042
Students build AI-powered scam and phishing detectors and explore defensive AI systems, learning the real-world limitations of automated filters.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(919) 213-1821
Students explore modern cryptography, secure communication, data integrity, and authentication through hands-on projects, culminating in a capstone presentation.
Age Group
High School
Location
Donald Bren Hall, UC Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-3425
Phone
(949) 824-7918
Campers engage in Spy Tech activities, exploring codes, ciphers, and basic security concepts through hands-on challenges and projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Temple Beth El of South Orange County, 2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone
(714) 234-2757
Students in grades 7-12 explore cybersecurity concepts, digital forensics, and ethical hacking through hands-on activities, focusing on reducing the gender gap in tech.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
12901 Euclid St, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Phone
(714) 241-6176
High school students engage in practical cybersecurity workshops and learn about cyber defense, ethical hacking, and career opportunities through a university-affiliated center dedicated to cybersecurity education.
Age Group
High School
Location
800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831
Phone
(657) 278-3700
Students learn the role of STEM in law enforcement, including cybersecurity, drones, and other technology for public safety through hands-on experiences.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations in Orange County
Phone
N/A
Hands-on lab where students build AI-powered scam and phishing detectors and learn the limits of defensive AI filters.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
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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.
