Looking for the best STEM summer camps in Bay Area, CA for 2026? We track 168 programs for Bay Area students across AI, coding, robotics, science, math, and space. Below are our handpicked top picks in each category — click ‘see all’ for the full list, or any program for details and enrollment. Programs marked ★ Featured are standout live-online options you can join from Bay Area.
AI Agent Builder Lab ★ Featured
Middle/High School · $499 · Online
Go from AI user to AI builder in one weekend. A live, online intro where students with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build…
AI Explorers Lab ★ Featured
Middle School · $699 · Online
A live online AI program for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Across 8 hands-on sessions, students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own…
AI FinTech Lab
High School · $799 · Online
Hands-on lab where students deploy AI agents in financial markets, build a trading bot, and learn why most trading bots fail.
AI Medicine Lab
High School · $799 · Online
Hands-on lab where students train real medical AI models and research crews while learning where medical AI fails — and how to use it responsibly.
AI Research Fellowship
High School · $2,500 · Online
Advanced 1:1 PhD-mentored fellowship where students with AI/Python foundations conduct original AI research and produce a submission-ready paper, with…
See all 27 AI & Machine Learning programs →
AP Computer Science A Summer Bridge
High School · $799–$1,299 · Online
A live, online 6-week bridge that teaches real Java programming from scratch before the school year — objects, classes, arrays & ArrayLists, inheritance,…
Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy
High School · $5,197
A rigorous two-week residential program for high school students interested in computer science and artificial intelligence, offering immersive coding and…
Code Ninjas North San Jose Summer Camps
Middle School · $225–$250/wk
Kids aged 5-14 learn coding and game development through themes like Minecraft, Roblox, robotics, and AI, with options for half-day or full-day sessions.
CodeREV Kids - Berkeley Tech Camps (Virtual)
Middle/High School · $259–$399/wk · Online
Kids learn to write code, 3D model and animate, develop apps and games, and mod in Minecraft or Roblox in a virtual camp format.
iD Tech Camps - San Francisco State University
Middle/High School · $1,149/wk
Students ages 7-17 learn coding, game development, robotics, and app development through hands-on projects on a university campus.
See all 21 Coding & Software Development programs →
AI Robotics & Autonomous Drone Lab ★ Featured
Middle/High School · $799 · Online
Learn Python-powered robotics, sensors, electronics, AI, computer vision, and autonomous drone concepts through guided projects in a small-group live…
Bay Area LEEDS - Drone Flight & Coding Academy
Middle/High School · $500
Students learn to program drones using block coding, have fun flying them in an indoor obstacle course, and discover their industrial applications.
Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy (BEYA)
High School · $8,500
An intensive hybrid pre-college program for high school students covering robotics, design, 3D printing, and CAD basics, with hands-on prototyping and…
Celsius & Beyond - LEGO Robotics and Python Programming
Middle School · $690–$735/wk
Students master LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime to build and code impressive robots, learning Python for self-driving cars and custom robots.
Club SciKidz of Silicon Valley - Junior Robot Engineer
Elementary · $619/wk
Young engineers explore the world of robotics by building, modifying, and programming robots through hands-on projects and challenges.
See all 21 Robotics & Engineering programs →
AoPS Academy - Summer Math Camps (Santa Clara)
Middle School · $1,125
Students in grades 1-12 build a deep understanding of advanced mathematics and develop problem-solving skills with outstanding peers and mentors.
AP Calculus AB Summer Bridge
High School · $799–$1,299 · Online
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews AP Calculus AB before the school year — limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications, and…
AP Statistics Summer Bridge
High School · $799–$1,299 · Online
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews the full AP Statistics course before the school year — exploring and visualizing data, probability and…
AwesomeMath Summer Program
Middle/High School · $1,275–$1,575/session · Online
An intensive online program for mathematically gifted middle and high school students to sharpen problem-solving skills across algebra, combinatorics,…
Berkeley Coding Academy: AI/Data Science Camp
High School · $1,500–$3,200
High school students immerse themselves in AI and data science with a strong focus on Python programming, in a fast-paced, college-level academic…
See all 22 Mathematics & Data Science programs →
AP Biology Summer Bridge
High School · $799–$1,299 · Online
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews the major AP Biology units before the school year — cells, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, and ecology…
AP Chemistry Summer Bridge
High School · $799–$1,299 · Online
A live, online 6-week bridge that previews the major AP Chemistry units before the school year — atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics,…
Berkeley Summer Academy of Science (BSAS)
High School · $5,500
High school students gain practical experience in science and engineering through lectures and lab sessions focusing on quantum, optics, lasers,…
Camp Tech Revolution by Lavner Education
Middle School · $719–$899/wk
Kids and teens ages 6-14 immerse in cutting-edge STEM topics like robotics, AI, coding, game design, and 3D printing through hands-on projects on the SFSU…
Celsius & Beyond Science Camps
Middle School · $690–$735/wk
Students in grades 1-9 explore various science topics like genetics, neuroscience, and medical science through hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and…
See all 25 Science & Innovation programs →
Aerospace Engineering & Mission Design Lab
Middle/High School · $799 · Online
A structured, college-level foundation course in aerospace engineering, taught live online over 6 weeks. Every session pairs strong concept-building with…
Aerospace Research Fellowship
High School · $2,500 · Online
Advanced 1:1 mentor-guided fellowship where high school students conduct an original aerospace research project — from aviation safety and drones to…
Aviation Summer Camp
Elementary · $595
Learn to pilot drones, navigate aerial challenges, and explore water environments through hands-on activities and teamwork.
Chabot Space & Science Center Summer Camp
Middle School · $499/wk
Explore astronomy, physics, and other scientific fields through interactive exhibits, planetarium shows, and hands-on activities, inspiring a fascination…
Hiller Aviation Museum - Air & Space Camp
Elementary · $775/wk
Campers investigate rocketry, build and launch model rockets, explore the solar system, observe the sun, use telescopes, and command space shuttle…
See all 20 Space & Aviation programs →
AI Cyber-Defense Lab
High School · $799 · Online
Hands-on lab where students build AI-powered scam and phishing detectors and learn the limits of defensive AI filters.
Camp Tech Revolution at SFSU: Cyber Security Camps
Middle School · $719–$899/wk
Students explore cybersecurity concepts, digital defense, and online safety through engaging projects and activities, enhancing their technological and…
Little Loudspeakers Academy: Little Ethical Hackers Summer Camp
Middle School · $350/session · Online
Kids embark on an online ethical hacking adventure, learning about internet concepts, cyberattacks, defense techniques, and networking through interactive…
National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) on Cybersecurity at UC Berkeley
High School · $4,295
High school students explore data privacy, cryptography, and network security through hands-on workshops and ethical hacking exercises to understand…
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes (Computer Science Track)
High School · $3,200/session
Academically ambitious high school students delve into computer science, including security-adjacent topics, through intensive online courses designed and…
See all 14 Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking programs →
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