Compare 39+ AI & Machine Learning programs in Los Angeles — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
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A live online AI program for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Across 8 hands-on sessions, students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly. No coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Go from AI user to AI builder in one weekend. A live, online intro where students with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools like CrewAI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students dive into programming, robotics, artificial intelligence, and game development using real-world applications in small online groups, with courses like Python for AI and AI Creators.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
High school students investigate Bitcoin's technical components and AI's impact on the digital economy, learning to apply AI to business ideas and create websites, earning college credit.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Southern California (USC), 3131 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
N/A
High school students learn modern entrepreneurship using AI tools for research, validation, storytelling, and presentation, developing critical thinking about responsible AI use.
Age Group
High School
Location
UCLA
Phone
N/A
A rigorous three-week pre-college program where high school students engage with specialized tracks in AI, Generative AI, or other computer science topics with intensive hands-on coding and mentorship.
Age Group
High School
Location
UCLA
Phone
N/A
High school students explore the possibilities and social impacts of making art with AI software, working with cutting-edge generative AI to develop unique artistic styles and portfolio-ready work.
Age Group
High School
Location
UCLA
Phone
N/A
High school students investigate emerging financial technologies, grasping Bitcoin's inner workings, preparing for an AI-based economy, and learning to think like entrepreneurs.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Southern California
Phone
N/A
Campers gain hands-on experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-world applications by building simple models and training data.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students learn AI basics, how AI systems learn and function, and design basic AI models for Zumi Robots through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
University of Southern California (USC)
Phone
N/A
High school students explore AI applications in medicine and Hollywood through speech and imagery, engaging in rigorous, hands-on, lab-intensive projects with UCLA faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone
(424) 442-5421
A three-week program for incoming LMU students to gain technical instruction and project development experience in computer science with elements of AI.
Age Group
High School
Location
Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone
(310) 338-2700
Students of all skill levels pursue AI, coding, and robotics projects, including training machine learning models, building chatbots, and creating AI-generated art.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations in Los Angeles Area (and Virtual options)
Phone
(855) 543-9848
An immersive robotics program for high school students, advancing embodied AI and robotics education through hands-on projects, including AI-vision search missions, machine learning, and training robot facial recognition.
Age Group
High School
Location
Faraday Future Headquarters, 1990 E Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone
(800) 228-7702
Week-long virtual data science camps for middle and high school students that build foundational skills in data analysis, statistical reasoning, and coding through live, instructor-led learning, using real-world data and industry-standard tools.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(310) 986-2197
An intensive AI/ML bootcamp designed for high school students to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, coding, and real-world applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students delve into advanced AI concepts, including neural networks and natural language processing, through hands-on projects to build foundational AI skills.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations in Los Angeles area (specific locations vary)
Phone
N/A
A free, twenty-hour introduction to Artificial Intelligence for high school students, featuring instruction on emerging AI technology, capstone project creation, and mentorship from professionals.
Age Group
High School
Location
Various locations in the US, including potential in Los Angeles (specifics vary by year)
Phone
N/A
Campers explore cutting-edge AI topics through engaging hands-on experiences with AI robots, machine learning programs, and code, building tech skills with Codey Rocky® and Sphero BOLT® robots.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
UCLA Campus
Phone
(888) 854-2267
Teens learn to build real-world AI applications with professional tools like Python, TensorFlow, and Gemini API, collaborating with AI as a coding partner.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
(480) 405-2734
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Los Angeles directory lists 336+ local and online programs across the Los Angeles 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 336+ STEM summer camps in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles-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.
