Want your San Diego, CA child to spend summer 2026 building real software instead of just using apps? Here are our handpicked coding camps and programs for San Diego kids and teens — from beginner Scratch and Python classes to advanced bootcamps. Programs marked ★ Featured are live-online options you can join from anywhere; click any program for details.
AP Computer Science A Summer Bridge
High School · $799–$1,299 · Online
A live, online 6-week bridge that teaches real Java programming from scratch before the school year — objects, classes, arrays & ArrayLists, inheritance,…
Camp Tech Revolution at USD
Middle School · $719–$799/wk
Students engage in coding, game design, AI, robotics, and more through cutting-edge, hands-on activities, preparing them for future STEM careers at the…
CodeREV Kids Tech Camps
Middle School · $259–$699/wk · Online
Students learn coding fundamentals, 3D modeling, game development, and app creation using block-based and text-based programming in a virtual camp format.
Elementary Institute of Science Summer Camp
Middle School · $300/wk
Offers a weekly summer camp session focused on video game development and robotics, where students engage in hands-on coding and engineering activities.
iD Tech Camps at UC San Diego
Middle School · $949/wk
Kids and teens learn coding, game design, app development, and robotics in a university setting, balancing STEM skill development with summer fun.
Sally Ride Science Academy
Middle School · $175–$525/wk
Hands-on STEAM workshops where K-12 students explore fields like coding, engineering, space science, marine biology, AI, robotics, and digital media.
SDSU Robotics Camp
Middle/High School · Free
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…
The LEAGUE of Amazing Programmers
Middle/High School · $200–$499/wk
Offers summer programming camps focusing on Java, AI, and robotics for middle and high school students, emphasizing critical thinking and career readiness.
ACE Tutoring Summer Camp
Middle School · Pricing varies
Provides 1-week camps focused on software and hardware fundamentals, including coding, typing, game design, and app development for ages 8-13.
AI Scholars Program (Inspirit AI)
High School · Pricing varies · Online
This 10-session virtual bootcamp introduces high school students to AI fundamentals, machine learning, data science, and Python coding through lectures,…
Code Ninjas San Diego (Rancho Bernardo)
Middle School · Pricing varies
Kids ages 5-14 learn AI, Robotics, and Coding skills through structured, hands-on, game-based lessons that foster problem-solving and creativity.
inGenius STEAM Summer Camp
Middle School · Pricing varies
Provides STEAM summer camps where students learn Java/Python programming, AI, cybersecurity, Minecraft 3D game design, and 3D modeling through…
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