Compare 275+ programs in AI, coding, robotics, science, math & cybersecurity — day camps for kids, summer programs for middle & high schoolers, and university pre-college options. Free directory, no signup required.
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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 models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly. No coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
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
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 their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools like CrewAI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students aged 15-18 explore programming, game design, and software development, gaining hands-on AI programming skills and working on real projects in a renowned San Francisco institution.
Age Group
High School
Location
San Francisco
Phone
N/A
Students build and program sophisticated VEX AI robotic systems, learning computer vision, neural networks, 3D printing, and AI object detection through hands-on workshops and real-world applications.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Berkeley dorms and campus
Phone
N/A
An online summer program for rising 2-6 graders combining academic learning, discovery, problem-solving, and hands-on math activities, crafts, and games.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
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.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
North San Jose
Phone
N/A
A selective program for students to strengthen mathematical skills and engage in hands-on AI & Machine Learning projects, delivered in Silicon Valley with a Stanford-driven curriculum.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Stanford Faculty Club & Menlo College, Atherton, California
Phone
+1 (855) 562-8422
Offers engaging summer camps and individualized learning plans to strengthen math skills, prevent summer slide, and provide a head start on next year's topics.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1526 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94707
Phone
(510) 524-6284
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 explore cutting-edge AI technologies and concepts, create machine learning models, and understand the mathematical foundations of AI through hands-on coding workshops with Berkeley experts.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Berkeley Campus
Phone
(510) 642-5132
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
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
Kids engage in project-based explorations covering coding, AI, machine learning, animation, and game design, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
BayView Room - Eshleman Hall 2465 Bancroft Way UC Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone
(888) 961-2267
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
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
Offers week-long coding and robotics camps, including Scratch and Python programming, for various skill levels in a small-group setting.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(408) 505-5716
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
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
An intensive, selective program for competitive coding and advanced USACO programming, preparing students for contests and college-level computer science.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
100 Saratoga Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Phone
(650) 273-4089
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Bay Area directory lists 275+ 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 275+ 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.
