Compare 3+ Cybersecurity 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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This one-week bootcamp introduces high school students to cybersecurity basics, network security, common attacks, and careers in digital defense through hands-on projects and real-world scenarios.
Age Group
High School
Location
Monarch School, San Diego, CA
Phone
N/A
An immersive five-day program for high school students blending foundational cybersecurity principles with AI-powered solutions, engaging in simulations, interactive labs, and real-world problem-solving.
Age Group
High School
Location
5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Phone
(619) 260-4564
This highly competitive research program places high school students alongside UCSD researchers to engage in cybersecurity and data science projects, culminating in published abstracts and poster presentations.
Age Group
High School
Location
San Diego Supercomputer Center, UC San Diego
Phone
N/A
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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.
