Compare 48+ Space & Aviation 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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Students explore the scientific principles of the universe, examining star life cycles, planetary systems, and galaxies through classroom learning and interactive activities.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
Phone
N/A
A free virtual program for high school girls to explore cutting-edge physics research, including astrophysics and cosmology, and learn Python coding for physics projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Middle school students engage in hands-on activities across aerospace, biotechnology, and robotics, learning engineering principles and creative problem-solving on a college campus.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of California, Berkeley
Phone
N/A
Explore the excitement and wonder of space, observing principles of thrust and propulsion, and investigating the atmosphere on Earth and beyond.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Albert Teglia Community Center
Phone
(510) 438-9702
Learn block-based coding to overcome engineering challenges as you build and program your own model satellite for space exploration.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
UC Berkeley
Phone
(510) 642-5132
Discover what's in our solar system and beyond, launching rockets, and looking at the stars through hands-on learning and weekly field trips.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1 W. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
Phone
(415) 275-0246
Explore astronomy, physics, and other scientific fields through interactive exhibits, planetarium shows, and hands-on activities, inspiring a fascination with space and science.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland, CA 94619
Phone
(510) 336-7300
Young engineers discover the forces of flight, including propulsion, lift, thrust, and trajectory, through hands-on activities building airplanes, helicopters, and rockets.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1636A Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone
(415) 308-5437
Learn to pilot drones, navigate aerial challenges, and explore water environments through hands-on activities and teamwork.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
South Bay Yacht Club, 1491 Hope St, Alviso, CA 95002
Phone
(408) 478-0683
Students explore drones and aviation through hands-on activities, learning principles of flight and engineering related to unmanned aerial systems.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Ohlone College, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 728-6888
High school students take college-level courses in aerospace engineering, exploring fundamentals of flight mechanics and spacecraft systems.
Age Group
High School
Location
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Phone
(650) 723-3109
Rising high school juniors and seniors explore space biology research and data analysis through this immersive program at NASA Ames.
Age Group
High School
Location
NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
Phone
N/A
Kids and teens learn to build, program, and pilot drones through hands-on challenges, exploring real-world STEM applications and drone industry concepts.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Peninsula Jewish Community Center, Foster City, CA 94404
Phone
(888) DRONES-0
Campers explore aerial robotics, build, program, and pilot quadcopters through engaging challenges in aviation flight skills and interactive robotics training.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (East Bay)
Phone
(925) 858-9022
Students discover the forces behind sophisticated flying machines like airplanes, helicopters, and rockets, learning foundational aerospace engineering concepts such as propulsion, lift, and thrust.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1636A Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone
(415) 527-0497
Teens safely fly drones, capture aerial images, process data, and use GIS mapping software to develop STEM skills for careers in agriculture, technology, and environmental science.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations (San Jose, Napa)
Phone
(530) 304-0923
Students learn about aviation history, aerodynamics, government roles in aviation, and career opportunities through hands-on experiences and STEM applications.
Age Group
High School
Location
Burlingame, California
Phone
N/A
Students explore the mysteries of the universe through hands-on learning, observational activities, and interaction with real astronomical data, culminating in a presentation of their own research.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Berkeley
Phone
(866) 758-CAMP (2267
Students explore the origins of the universe, physics of the cosmos, and structures like planets, stars, and galaxies through interactive activities and virtual labs.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
UC Berkeley
Phone
(510) 548-6612
Campers explore flight principles, ride a hovercraft, build airplanes, construct balloon copters, and learn about outer space and distant galaxies through hands-on activities.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Evergreen Community Center, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 793-5565
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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.
