Compare 44+ Robotics & Engineering 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 Jul 21, 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
Campers build and program robots, and explore technical and non-technical aspects of robotics like programming, entrepreneurship, and design.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto, CA
Phone
N/A
Students master LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime to build and code impressive robots, learning Python for self-driving cars and custom robots.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
San Francisco, CA
Phone
N/A
Students learn to program drones using block coding, have fun flying them in an indoor obstacle course, and discover their industrial applications.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Las Positas College, Livermore, CA; Cal State East Bay Concord Campus, Concord, CA
Phone
N/A
Young engineers explore the world of robotics by building, modifying, and programming robots through hands-on projects and challenges.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations in Silicon Valley
Phone
(669) 269-4642
Kids engage in hands-on engineering and coding through themed robotics projects like Intro to Robotics, Robot Gaming, Agricultural Robotics, and BattleBots.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
10181 Finch Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone
408-479-4486
Campers build unique STEM LEGO® projects, learn robotics, and explore coding with Scratch and Roblox at various Bay Area locations.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(650) 638-0500
Students explore robotics concepts and build their own robots, learning about movement and mechanical engineering in a hands-on environment.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1955 Lawton St (& 26th Ave), San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone
(415) 527-0497
Students in rising 6th-9th grades build, wire, code, and test real competition-style robots through hands-on projects, with tracks for beginners and advanced challenges in CAD, 3D printing, and AI vision systems.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
2685 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone
(650) 796-5417
Students ages 7-14 learn to program and operate robots through hands-on challenges and daily competitions, focusing on agility, speed, and precision in a 'Robot Olympics' theme.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Palo Alto High School - Robotics Lab
Phone
(650) 444-3318
This hands-on camp for girls aged 9-16, in partnership with UC Berkeley, introduces civil and environmental engineering fundamentals through activities, field trips, and project-based learning.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
3625 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone
N/A
High school students explore diverse engineering fields like civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and robotics through hands-on simulations, real-world challenges, and industry trips.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Berkeley campus
Phone
(800) 994-6752
Students build real robots and learn engineering basics, coding, and problem-solving through hands-on projects with personalized robotics kits delivered to their homes.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual (Robotics kits delivered to home)
Phone
N/A
Campers build and program robots using LEGO and Micro:bit, developing critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork through hands-on projects and weekly themes.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of California, Berkeley
Phone
N/A
Students design and build a hydraulic robotics arm, learning about hydraulic systems, basic woodworking skills, and competing in a final tournament.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
Phone
N/A
Students learn robotics, programming, and engineering concepts through hands-on projects, with options for both middle and high school age groups.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(510) 548-6612
Middle school girls build and program VEX IQ robots, explore computer science, and tour engineering labs through a free, hands-on, 5-day program.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
UC Santa Cruz
Phone
(831) 459-5373
Students learn to build and program robots using LEGO Mindstorms and other tools, gaining valuable skills in engineering, coding, and problem-solving.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
The Berkeley School, 1310 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone
(510) 665-8800
A free, immersive five-day residential program for high school sophomores and juniors to explore various engineering fields through workshops and hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
Phone
(408) 554-4833
High school students explore mechanical, structural, civil, and biomedical engineering through hands-on projects like designing prosthetic limbs and scale model structures.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
+1 (858) 780-5660
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 Bay Area directory lists 299+ 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 299+ 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.
