Compare 6+ Science & Innovation programs in San Diego — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated May 28, 2026
A prestigious program where high school students engage in independent research projects, guided by expert mentors, with opportunities for publication.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Campers engage in exciting experiments, intriguing investigations, and hands-on activities across various STEM fields, fostering curiosity and a lifelong interest in science.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone
(619) 238-1233
Children explore underwater worlds, meet ocean creatures, and engage in hands-on activities, games, and crafts to learn about marine science and ocean conservation.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone
(858) 534-7336
K–12 students engage in hands-on STEAM workshops to explore roles like space explorers, coders, and marine biologists, inspiring future careers.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students build and program robots, developing coding and programming skills through unique and engaging projects that encourage creativity and problem-solving.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
8280 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92126
Phone
(858) 869-3113
High school students explore materials science, 3D printing, and bioinspired design, gaining hands-on lab experience and contributing to research.
Age Group
High School
Location
15455 Paseo Del Sur, San Diego, CA 9217
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.
