Compare 25+ 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 Sep 2, 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
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
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
High school students build hands-on cybersecurity skills, compete in cyber challenges, and earn free college credit through introductory and intermediate courses.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA
Phone
N/A
Students learn cybersecurity career opportunities and defense skills through hands-on instruction and activities, culminating in a team competition.
Age Group
High School
Location
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA
Phone
N/A
Campers become secret agents, learning cybersecurity basics through game-based missions, code-breaking, introductory coding, and online safety strategies.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
University of San Francisco
Phone
N/A
Students learn ethical hacking, secure coding, and network defense through hands-on activities, using the CyberPatriot program framework.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Merritt College, Oakland, CA
Phone
N/A
Students learn cyber hygiene, ethics, cryptography, digital & network forensics, web application security, and Linux fundamentals through hands-on, in-person activities at various Bay Area community colleges.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations (various community colleges across Bay Area)
Phone
N/A
High school students engage in hands-on learning in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, exploring digital threats and AI's role in security within state-of-the-art labs at San Jose State University.
Age Group
High School
Location
San Jose State University Campus labs
Phone
N/A
High school students participate in cybersecurity research projects under the mentorship of distinguished faculty, gaining hands-on experience in advanced security topics through a hybrid program.
Age Group
High School
Location
Hybrid Summer Camp
Phone
N/A
Kids embark on an online ethical hacking adventure, learning about internet concepts, cyberattacks, defense techniques, and networking through interactive games and challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Online Class
Phone
(408) 904-9649
At-risk high school teens participate in hands-on workshops with leading AI and cyber experts on the UC Berkeley campus.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Berkeley
Phone
(213) 651-1507
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Bay Area directory lists 360+ 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 360+ 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.
