Compare 39+ Cybersecurity programs in Bay Area — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Oct 21, 2026
High school and middle school students with basic computer skills learn cybersecurity fundamentals and advanced topics through hands-on activities.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, CA 94551
Phone
(925) 424-1000
Students explore cybersecurity concepts, digital defense, and online safety through engaging projects and activities, enhancing their technological and problem-solving abilities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
Phone
800-605-5099
High school students explore data privacy, cryptography, and network security through hands-on workshops and ethical hacking exercises to understand cybercrime prevention and defense.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Berkeley
Phone
N/A
Students learn Python fundamentals and apply coding skills to cybersecurity, AI, and web development through hands-on projects in this two-week virtual camp.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Students step into the world of cybersecurity, exploring essential IT concepts, network security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics through hands-on virtual projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Live & Virtual
Phone
(877) 559-3621
Intellectually curious high school students explore cryptography and computer science concepts through intensive, discussion-based online courses led by Stanford-affiliated instructors.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(650) 723-4573
Trains high school students on cybersecurity, covering topics to prepare them for competitions and cyber defense challenges.
Age Group
High School
Location
50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone
(415) 452-5323
High-school and community college students learn cybersecurity fundamentals and advanced topics through hands-on activities, culminating in a team competition.
Age Group
High School
Location
77 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone
(925) 942-3380
Students learn ethical hacking, secure coding, and network defense through hands-on activities, exploring cybersecurity basics and advanced concepts in a university setting.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Berkeley
Phone
(888) 709-8324
Teens live like college students while building an impressive portfolio project in cybersecurity and ethical hacking, gaining intensive skills and industry insights.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Stanford University
Phone
(888) 709-8324
Campers gain hands-on experience fortifying computer systems, building firewalls, and analyzing digital evidence based on CyberPatriot competition principles.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations (East Bay Area)
Phone
(925) 733-0900
Students in grades 8-12 dive into cybersecurity, digital forensics, cryptography, and more through free in-person and virtual camps.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Newark Center, Ohlone College, 39399 Cherry St, Newark, CA 94560
Phone
(510) 979-7597
High school students explore network security, cryptography, and ethical hacking through lectures, hands-on labs, and interactive simulations.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Berkeley
Phone
N/A
Kids learn real spy skills like surveillance, tailing, coding, forensic labs, and code creation through missions and games.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(415) 397-7678
Students reconstruct a real cyber breach, examine deepfakes and disinformation, and compare how governments use surveillance and cyber capabilities.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Berkeley
Phone
+1 (516) 447-4907
Agents learn to fly virtual drones, create surveillance systems, and encrypt messages through exciting spy missions.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
San Francisco State University
Phone
888.854.CAMP (2267)
High school students learn cybersecurity principles, Python programming, and best practices for security and privacy while exploring digital footprints and cyber-physical infrastructures.
Age Group
High School
Location
337 Cory Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720-1774
Phone
N/A
Students learn ethical hacking, cyber threats, network security, cryptography, and digital forensics through live online instruction and hands-on activities to protect digital systems.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(888) 854-2267
Students step into the role of an ethical hacker, learning how cybersecurity experts protect networks from real threats and securing simulated systems from cyberattacks.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
+1 (888) 895-3221
Campers gain hands-on experience with cyber defense tools, fortifying computer systems, building firewalls, and analyzing digital evidence through CyberPatriot challenges.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
408-599-3114
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Bay Area directory lists 470+ 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 470+ 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.
