Compare 38+ Coding & Software Development 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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Code Ninjas offers coding camps for kids ages 7-14, teaching them how to code by building video games. This location is in Pasadena.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
370 S. Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone
(626) 403-5669
Star Education offers STEM summer camps with a focus on coding, game design, and robotics. Their camps are designed to be fun and engaging, encouraging creativity and problem-solving.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1450 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone
(310) 451-2277
High school students explore the fusion of artificial intelligence and art, gaining college credit and building a portfolio in this residential program hosted at UCLA.
Age Group
High School
Location
UCLA (Residential)
Phone
(310) 825-4101
iD Tech offers a variety of STEM camps for ages 7-19, focusing on coding, game development, robotics, and design. This location is at Caltech in Pasadena.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Caltech, 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125
Phone
1-888-709-8324
CodeWizardsHQ offers online coding camps for kids and teens ages 8-18. Their summer camps cover various programming languages and computer science concepts, with a focus on project-based learning.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(800) 267-7979
CodaKid offers online coding camps for kids ages 8-15, teaching them how to create games, apps, and mods using popular platforms like Minecraft and Roblox.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Create & Learn offers online STEM camps for kids ages 5-18, with a focus on coding, game development, and robotics. Their camps are designed to be interactive and engaging, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(650) 397-1968
Campers build AI-powered projects, create holographic AR experiences, and design games and animations, exploring entrepreneurship and tech innovation through coding and digital design.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(408) 459-0657
Students learn Python programming, object-oriented design, and apply skills to real-world data science applications, including data visualization and machine learning, at the UCLA campus.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
UCLA Campus
Phone
(516) 447-4907
Girls learn to design and program their own video game in three weeks, working in teams to create a fully functional game.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
ASU Campus in DTLA (Exact address TBA)
Phone
(650) 646-0640
Girls ages 4-12 explore how technology automation, computer and software programming, encryption, and big data are used to solve problems and innovate.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (e.g., USC, Caltech, Loyola Marymount University)
Phone
(800) 587-0713
High school girls and non-binary students learn Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, creating projects to address social issues.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Corporate Host Offices in Los Angeles Area
Phone
(212) 386-7649
Offers over 60 weekly tech courses including Python, Java, C++, app design, AI, robotics, game development, and digital arts on the UCLA campus.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(888) 854-3430
A pre-college program for high school students to develop fundamental Python programming skills, algorithmic problem-solving, and computer architecture concepts on the UCLA campus.
Age Group
High School
Location
UCLA, Westwood, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(516) 447-4907
A pre-college summer program for high school students at Loyola Marymount University to explore computer science through Python coding.
Age Group
High School
Location
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 338-2721
Students ages 5-15 build and program robots, learn Scratch, Python, C++, Minecraft, Roblox, 3D printing, and AI coding through hands-on, project-based activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations in Los Angeles County
Phone
(888) 762-6808
Kids in grades 3-6 build and program robots in a beginner-friendly, hands-on robotics class, exploring STEM through exciting and creative projects.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
California Institute of Technology
Phone
(626) 509-8493
Offers technology and innovation classes including coding with Scratch, robotics, and video game design, providing a creative and engaging summer experience for various age groups.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1714 21st St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone
(310) 829-7391
Offers a variety of academic enrichment courses for youth, including 'Introduction to Game Design with Python', 'Introduction to Web Development', and 'Beginning Robotics and Coding'.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330
Phone
(818) 677-2780
Provides K-12 students with opportunities to explore computer science topics like programming, web development, mobile app creation, game design, and cybersecurity through virtual and in-person sessions.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
USC University Park Campus and Virtual
Phone
N/A
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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.
