26+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near Bay Area — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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High school juniors and seniors conduct intensive biomedical research in Stanford labs, exploring areas like immunology, neuroscience, and bioengineering under faculty mentorship over eight weeks.
Age Group
High School
Location
Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford University
Phone
N/A
High school teens engage in hands-on scientific research at UC Berkeley labs, investigating topics such as nano-satellite engineering, artificial intelligence, and the psychology of wellbeing.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Berkeley
Phone
N/A
High school students immerse themselves in AI and data science with a strong focus on Python programming, in a fast-paced, college-level academic environment.
Age Group
High School
Location
2251 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone
(510) 545-2244
Eligible high school students take a Stanford undergraduate course for credit, focusing on the principles of data science.
Age Group
High School
Location
Stanford University
Phone
(650) 723-3109
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
High school students learn human anatomy, movement fundamentals, and exercise principles through hands-on lab work and clinical education, exploring diverse physical therapy career paths.
Age Group
High School
Location
2650 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
(858) 780-5660
High schoolers engage in a 7-day immersive experience building AI applications with expert mentors and UC Berkeley faculty on campus.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Berkeley Campus
Phone
(510) 495-2390
An intensive hybrid pre-college program for high school students covering robotics, design, 3D printing, and CAD basics, with hands-on prototyping and college life experience.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Phone
N/A
High school students explore diverse academic subjects like computer science, bioscience, and engineering through intensive two-week online courses with Stanford-affiliated instructors.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online
Phone
(626) 403-8900
High school students gain practical experience in science and engineering through lectures and lab sessions focusing on quantum, optics, lasers, semiconductors, and quantum tech.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Berkeley, 2601 Warring Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-2288
Phone
+1 (510) 642-4444
This intensive 3-4 week program admits select high school students (grades 10-11) for advanced mathematics study in abstract algebra, number theory, and algebraic topology, with residential and online options.
Age Group
High School
Location
Stanford University, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 / Online
Phone
N/A
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
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
High school students explore AI and biomedical research, covering machine learning, data science, and AI ethics within healthcare through lectures, data analysis, and mentorship.
Age Group
High School
Location
Mission Bay UCSF campus, San Francisco, CA
Phone
N/A
High school students master advanced programming in software engineering and AI, developing sophisticated applications and exploring intelligent systems, machine learning, and real-world applications.
Age Group
High School
Location
University Avenue & Oxford St, Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
(646) 874-4542
A program for current 9th graders to explore artificial intelligence and its societal impact through online or residential sessions.
Age Group
High School
Location
Stanford University or Virtual
Phone
(650) 723-2300
Students learn AI and robotics, mastering technical skills in object detection, 3D printing, CAD, and mechanical design through real engineering challenges at UC Berkeley.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Berkeley Campus
Phone
(775) 292-0134
High schoolers learn Python, autonomous driving algorithms, and machine learning on the UC Berkeley campus, building an engineering portfolio.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Berkeley campus
Phone
N/A
High school students conduct genomics research in a Stanford lab, gaining hands-on experience and professional development in computational genetics.
Age Group
High School
Location
Stanford University
Phone
N/A
High school students participate in biomedical research projects with one-on-one faculty mentorship, workshops, and seminars in health and biomedical sciences.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations
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.
