Compare 25+ Robotics & Engineering 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
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
Kids build and program LEGO®-inspired robots, explore engineering concepts, and tackle design challenges in various themed workshops.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (e.g., Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Laguna Beach, Cypress, Lakewood)
Phone
(949) 504-2257
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
Students design and build intelligent AI robots, fly AI-powered drones, and create holographic AR applications, transforming imagination into reality with cutting-edge technology.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (e.g., New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus, 10 Marconi, Irvine CA 92618)
Phone
(408) 459-0657
Campers learn VEX IQ and VEX V5 robotics, AI concepts, and 3D printing, building and programming robots for competitions and creative projects across various skill levels.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Tustin, CA
Phone
(833) MAGIKID
Future innovators ignite creativity through electrifying hands-on investigations, racing rockets, experimenting with chemistry, and designing real robots.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
100 Civic Center Drive - Bay E, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone
(949) 644-3151
Kids learn real AI, Robotics and Coding skills through structured, hands-on lessons that build problem-solving, creativity, and confidence.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
3033 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone
(714) 263-3636
High school students design, build, and program autonomous rovers, integrating AI, robotics programming, and mechanical design principles with UCI faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Irvine Campus
Phone
(949) 824-4334
Kids build and program Makerzoid, VEX GO, and IQ robots, engaging in engineering challenges and competitive battle of the bot activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2043 Westcliff Drive, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone
510-730-1537
Campers engage in hands-on STEAM projects, building remote-controlled robots, animal bots with motors, and tackling design challenges to foster innovation.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students design and build real mega machines like windmills, cranes, and cars using LEGO™, learning about the physics of their creations.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Dungan Library: 1855 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone
(818) 856-3996
High school students build and program an autonomous driving robot, covering software development, circuit building, and robot framework construction.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Irvine Campus
Phone
N/A
Students ages 13-17 design, build, and program BattleBots using VEX Robotics, including chassis wiring, control programming, and custom attachment design.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Irvine Campus
Phone
N/A
Campers engage in hands-on activities to build robotic arms, modify Power Wheels, or create battlebots, fostering STEM skills and creativity.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(714) 360-1101
Kids in grades K-8 engage in hands-on activities in robotics, coding, science, and electronics with one-on-one instruction.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
5375 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604
Phone
(949) 989-7836
Students design, build, and program robots, learn AI fundamentals, and gain 3D modeling and printing experience in a supportive environment.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
27762 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Phone
N/A
Students ages 10-16 build projects in robotics, electronics, woodworking, and metalworking, gaining real-world skills with hands-on tools.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
365-A Clinton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone
(949) 296-2153
Students in grades 1-5 explore robotics as part of academic camps, focusing on hands-on learning and problem-solving.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
24741 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone
(949) 458-1776
Students learn to build and code VEX IQ robots using VexCode Blocks, participating in team environments and strategizing to win games.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Lyceum Village, 14281 Chambers Road, Tustin, CA 92780
Phone
(714) 716-4333
Kids ages 5-14 explore robotics, rocketry, 3D printing, coding, and other hands-on STEM subjects through real-world projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
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.
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.
