Compare 9+ 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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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
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
Campers investigate rocketry, build and launch model rockets, explore the solar system, observe the sun, use telescopes, and command space shuttle training aircraft in simulators.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
601 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone
(650) 654-0200
3rd and 4th graders explore the asteroid belt, learn about asteroid surfaces, and design and build their own rovers and landing gear.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1 Centennial Drive, Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
(510) 642-5132
An intensive 9-week flight training program for young pilots to learn aerodynamics, regulations, and aircraft systems, preparing them for a Private Pilot checkride.
Age Group
High School
Location
795 Skyway Road, Suite A, San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone
(650) 946-1700
Students gain STEAM learning, daily flight simulation practice, and expert pilot instruction, engaging in hands-on experiments and an aviation field trip.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
San Jose (specific address not provided in snippet, but website implies local presence)
Phone
N/A
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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.
