Compare 5+ Coding & Software Development 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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Kids and teens learn coding, game design, app development, and robotics in a university setting, balancing STEM skill development with summer fun.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Phone
1-888-709-8324
Students engage in coding, game design, AI, robotics, and more through cutting-edge, hands-on activities, preparing them for future STEM careers at the University of San Diego.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of San Diego – 5988 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Phone
888-854-2267
Hands-on STEAM workshops where K-12 students explore fields like coding, engineering, space science, marine biology, AI, robotics, and digital media.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
858-534-0804
A free week-long summer camp for middle and high school students, focusing on coding in Scratch and Python, AI, cybersecurity, and robotics with drones and MBot Mega robots.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
San Diego State University
Phone
N/A
Students learn coding fundamentals, 3D modeling, game development, and app creation using block-based and text-based programming in a virtual camp format.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
(415) 658-5915
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We list 28+ 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.
