3+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near Orange County — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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High school students build and program an autonomous driving robot, covering software development, circuit building, and robot framework construction.
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High School
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UC Irvine Campus
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High school students gain hands-on experience in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, data analytics, and game development, working on real-world projects with UCI faculty.
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High School
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University of California, Irvine
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Talented high school students engage in advanced STEM topics through specific 'clusters' taught by esteemed UC faculty, covering engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, and computer science.
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High School
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University of California, Irvine
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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.
