Compare 26+ AI & Machine Learning programs in San Diego — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
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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
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 build and program robots, engaging in hands-on challenges that foster creativity and problem-solving, including AI programming, for various skill levels.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
4860 Convoy St #205, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone
(858) 869-7777
Middle and high school students learn robotics, coding (Scratch & Python), AI, cybersecurity, and renewable energy, with hands-on activities and campus tours.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
San Diego State University
Phone
(619) 594-6555
Students learn coding, robotics, and AI through a game-based curriculum, building their own video games and tackling projects that strengthen problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
9420 Mira Mesa Boulevard Suite E, San Diego, CA 92126
Phone
(858) 879-9200
Students engage in coding classes and AI-focused activities, progressing through a belt-based system to build games and advanced projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
4340 Genesee Ave suite 105, San Diego, CA 92117
Phone
(915) 996-0434
Students explore how AI works, learn machine learning basics, and discover how these technologies shape our world through hands-on activities and fun challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
9920 Scripps Lake Dr, San Diego, CA 92131
Phone
(858) 412-4212
Campers create games in Scratch, train real AI models using image, text, and sound recognition, and integrate them into their projects to build smart, reactive games.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
12075 Tech Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone
(858) 800-4740
Students explore computer science, Artificial Intelligence, and design thinking through hands-on experiences and projects with UC San Diego experts on campus.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA
Phone
N/A
An intensive 10-session bootcamp introducing high school students to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and Python coding. [cite: 11 in previous search]
Age Group
High School
Location
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies
Phone
(858) 534-9286
A live online program for high school students to learn Python, machine learning, and AI concepts, culminating in a real-world group project.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
An intensive AI/ML bootcamp designed for high school students to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, coding, and real-world applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students work with physical robots, using AI tools for computer vision, path planning, and autonomous behavior, through hands-on projects and problem-solving.
Age Group
High School
Location
12625 High Bluff Dr. #113, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone
(858) 284-0481
Students learn future-ready skills in AI and machine learning, alongside coding, robotics, and design, through project-based, hands-on activities.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(214) 226-4595
Students explore AI through projects in intelligent gaming, natural language, machine learning with robots, and smart applications, using both block-based and text-based coding.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(858) 353-4073
Students learn advanced robotics, computer science principles, and an introduction to artificial intelligence using LEGO platforms through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(858) 833-2993
Aspiring engineers and coders learn to build and train autonomous AI systems that can learn from data, set goals, and solve complex problems.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of San Diego
Phone
(619) 335-5378
High school students conduct research with UCSD faculty, focusing on AI and basic machine learning algorithms within a five-week STEM program.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC San Diego Campus
Phone
(858) 534-5064
A live, online 6-week lab where students in grades 8–12 use AI tools, market research, product design, and a simple startup financial model to build an AI-powered startup concept — finishing with a prototype, business model, and a founder-style pitch deck. No business or coding experience required.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Advanced 1:1 PhD-mentored fellowship where students with AI/Python foundations conduct original AI research and produce a submission-ready paper, with optional journal publication support.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free San Diego directory lists 200+ local and online programs across the San Diego 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 200+ STEM summer camps in San Diego, 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego-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.
