Compare 27+ 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
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
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 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
A free, hybrid program where rising high school juniors and seniors learn the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, exploring how generative and predictive AI tools are made and best practices for using them, culminating in a group project.
Age Group
High School
Location
Downtown Los Angeles (for in-person sessions), otherwise virtual
Phone
N/A
A live, online 6-week lab where students in grades 8–12 use AI tools, market research, product design, and a simple startup financial model to build an AI-powered startup concept — finishing with a prototype, business model, and a founder-style pitch deck. No business or coding experience required.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students dive into artificial intelligence, exploring how real AI systems are trained and used through project-based coding, digital art, and design.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
1430 Federal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone
(310) 740-0352
High school students build and launch their own AI-powered products, gaining real-world experience and a portfolio through daily training and sessions with startup founders.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations (South Bay, Los Angeles)
Phone
N/A
Students build real-world AI and coding projects with personalized mentorship from industry professionals, covering master classes and technical workshops.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Advanced 1:1 PhD-mentored fellowship where students with AI/Python foundations conduct original AI research and produce a submission-ready paper, with optional journal publication support.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students deploy AI agents in financial markets, build a trading bot, and learn why most trading bots fail.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students learn to program and interact with advanced robotics and AI, exploring machine learning, Gemini, and ChatGPT through hands-on projects on the UCLA campus.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
UCLA – 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone
(310) 988-2968
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Los Angeles directory lists 259+ 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 259+ 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.
