Compare 36+ 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
High school students learn foundational Java programming concepts, including objects, classes, and algorithms, to prepare for the AP Computer Science A exam.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park Way, San Diego, CA 92110
Phone
N/A
Students engage in hands-on activities, learning coding concepts, 3D printing, robotics, and engineering through weekly themed projects.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
7835 Highlands Village Pl, Suite D104-105, San Diego, CA 92129
Phone
(858) 603-2817
Young innovators in grades 1-5 learn block and text-based coding to create mods, design virtual worlds, and develop games using Minecraft.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Point Loma, San Diego
Phone
N/A
High school students learn to design, code, debug, and test Android applications using Java and Android Studio.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies
Phone
N/A
Kids ages 5-14 learn AI, Robotics, and Coding skills through structured, hands-on, game-based lessons that foster problem-solving and creativity.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Rancho Bernardo, San Diego
Phone
(858) 880-9750
Campers learn coding and create their own computer games in a computer lab, alongside hands-on science experiments.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Rock Academy – Liberty Station, 2277 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106
Phone
(619) 810-1569
Students learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language to build their own games.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Paradise Hills Library
Phone
N/A
Students learn coding, game development, and 3D design by creating Minecraft mods and virtual worlds through block and text-based programming, along with robotics.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Kingsley Street, San Diego 92106
Phone
(858) 775-7541
Offers summer programming camps focusing on Java, AI, and robotics for middle and high school students, emphasizing critical thinking and career readiness.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
12625 High Bluff Drive #113, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone
(858) 284-0481
Provides STEAM summer camps where students learn Java/Python programming, AI, cybersecurity, Minecraft 3D game design, and 3D modeling through project-based learning.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
5951 Village Center Loop Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone
(858) 381-0128
Offers a weekly summer camp session focused on video game development and robotics, where students engage in hands-on coding and engineering activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
608 51st Street, San Diego, CA 92114
Phone
(619) 263-2302
A hands-on camp for middle and high school students to learn Python and build an AI-powered game, using AI coding assistants and integrating an AI service for a smart opponent.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Italian School of San Diego, 4550 Kearny Villa Rd Suite 202, San Diego, CA
Phone
N/A
This 10-session virtual bootcamp introduces high school students to AI fundamentals, machine learning, data science, and Python coding through lectures, code walkthroughs, and group projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online
Phone
N/A
A 5-week pre-college program for incoming UCSD engineering freshmen to earn credits, gain hands-on experience in engineering design and problem-solving, and develop programming skills.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC San Diego Campus
Phone
(858) 534-6105
A 4-week residential pre-college program for incoming UCSD Computer Science and Engineering freshmen to learn Python programming, algorithms, data science, robotics, and web development.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC San Diego Campus
Phone
N/A
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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.
