Compare 15+ 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
Students learn to identify threats, protect data, and defend systems through real-world scenarios and interactive labs, with the goal of earning industry certifications.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(877) 559-3621
Students gain exposure to innovative technology trends, building core fundamentals in Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, with options in cybersecurity.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(858) 353-4073
Students learn to identify cyber threats, protect digital assets, and explore ethical hacking techniques through engaging, hands-on virtual projects.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
(844) 426-3373
This 1-week bootcamp introduces high school students to cybersecurity basics, network security, common attacks, and data privacy through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Oceanside Unified School District
Phone
N/A
This free summer day camp introduces high school students to cybersecurity basics, network defense, ethical hacking, and cryptography through hands-on learning.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of San Diego, 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Phone
(619) 260-4585
A free, flexible virtual program for high school girls and non-binary students to learn coding and explore cybersecurity, building real-world projects and connecting with industry professionals.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Offers engaging and practical virtual summer courses for middle and high school students to learn system protection, threat detection, and ethical hacking skills through hands-on industry-oriented training and simulations.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
High school students engage in a two-day cybersecurity hackathon with coding, challenges, and workshops on web security and penetration testing.
Age Group
High School
Location
San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego
Phone
N/A
Youth learn about cybersecurity, social engineering, and internet safety best practices by thinking like an engineer and a hacker.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
4616 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, California, 92117
Phone
(619) 236-5807
Students aged 7-11 explore spy technology, involving elements of digital security and clandestine operations, providing an engaging introduction to related STEM fields.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of San Diego – 5988 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Phone
310.988.2968
An immersive four-day program for high school students to explore cybersecurity, learning hacker operations and data protection through hands-on activities and ethical hacking concepts.
Age Group
High School
Location
CSUSM Innovation Hub, California State University San Marcos, 295 June Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone
(760) 750-8492
Hands-on lab where students build AI-powered scam and phishing detectors and learn the limits of defensive AI filters.
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.
