Compare 19+ AI & Machine Learning programs in Bay Area — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
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A live online AI program for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Across 8 hands-on sessions, students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly. No coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Go from AI user to AI builder in one weekend. A live, online intro where students with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools like CrewAI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
An intensive AI/ML bootcamp designed for high school students to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, coding, and real-world applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students build neural networks, train image recognition models, integrate ChatGPT into Python programs, and develop a machine learning portfolio for future computer science careers.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations (e.g., Stanford University, UC Berkeley, SFSU, Santa Clara University)
Phone
N/A
This two-week virtual program introduces high school students to AI in healthcare fundamentals, hands-on research projects, and mentoring activities with Stanford researchers.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
High schoolers build AI apps and create an AI portfolio with expert mentors and guidance from UC Berkeley faculty during a 7-day immersive experience on campus.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Berkeley Campus
Phone
N/A
Kids ages 6-14 build skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and AI ethics through experiential, hands-on learning and exciting weekly tech activities.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
Phone
(415) 854-
High school students explore AI and biomedical research, covering machine learning, data science, and AI ethics within healthcare through lectures, data analysis, and mentorship.
Age Group
High School
Location
Mission Bay UCSF campus, San Francisco, CA
Phone
N/A
Young women and gender expansive youth learn the fundamentals of AI and machine learning, including algorithms, datasets, and natural language processing, by training a chatbot using Python.
Age Group
High School
Location
San Francisco
Phone
N/A
High school students master advanced programming in software engineering and AI, developing sophisticated applications and exploring intelligent systems, machine learning, and real-world applications.
Age Group
High School
Location
University Avenue & Oxford St, Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
(646) 874-4542
High school students explore the real-world capabilities of AI and machine learning through hands-on projects, interactive workshops, and team challenges, with trips and tours.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Berkeley
Phone
(800) 994-6752
Advanced 1:1 PhD-mentored fellowship where students with AI/Python foundations conduct original AI research and produce a submission-ready paper, with optional journal publication support.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students deploy AI agents in financial markets, build a trading bot, and learn why most trading bots fail.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students train real medical AI models and research crews while learning where medical AI fails — and how to use it responsibly.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Young learners engage in hands-on activities to explore robotics, coding, and autonomous machines, fostering creativity and computational thinking.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(408) 909-4998
Students learn Python and AI fundamentals, including neural networks and natural language processing, to build real-world AI projects with 1:1 mentorship.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online
Phone
N/A
High school students gain foundational skills in data analytics, machine learning, Python programming, and advanced AI applications through lectures, labs, and a final project.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Berkeley's College of Engineering
Phone
N/A
High school students explore critical health topics and learn to use AI tools to analyze precision health data, focusing on Asian and Asian American communities.
Age Group
High School
Location
Stanford University
Phone
N/A
Students learn how AI impacts business and society, engaging with AI and GenAI tools through hands-on projects, lectures, and site visits to AI companies.
Age Group
High School
Location
Wharton San Francisco Campus, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(516) 414-5555
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Bay Area directory lists 98+ local and online programs across the Bay Area 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 98+ STEM summer camps in Bay Area, 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 Bay Area 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 Bay Area 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 Bay Area-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.
