Compare 22+ Cybersecurity 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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Students learn cybersecurity basics, online safety, and ethical hacking fundamentals through interactive labs and challenges, culminating in an internship experience.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Students immerse themselves in spy technology, learning to encrypt messages, create surveillance systems, perform forensic science, and conduct ethical hacking simulations.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
UCLA – 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone
(310) 988-2968
This two-week virtual camp for grades 6-12 teaches Python fundamentals and applies coding skills to cutting-edge fields like cybersecurity, AI, and web development through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
An in-person course for rising 10th graders, covering computer science fundamentals, hardware, software, troubleshooting, and ethical hacking and security challenges.
Age Group
High School
Location
10643 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90077
Phone
(310) 472-1205
Teens explore tools and techniques used by ethical hackers and cybersecurity pros, learning Linux basics, web security, and identifying real security flaws through hands-on activities.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Virtual
Phone
N/A
Students build AI-powered scam and phishing detectors and learn the limits of defensive AI filters through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual (Research Ignited Online Platform)
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students delve into espionage, cryptography, and digital forensics, learning to protect digital systems and uncover secrets through engaging activities.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone
1-800-342-9647
Students step into the world of cybersecurity, exploring essential IT concepts, network security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics through hands-on virtual projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Live & Virtual
Phone
(877) 559-3621
Students learn fundamentals of operating systems, forensics, and networking concepts through hands-on activities, applying these to cybersecurity curriculum, certifications, and competitions.
Age Group
High School
Location
Cal Poly Pomona, 3801 W Temple Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
Phone
N/A
This course combines theoretical cybersecurity fundamentals with state-of-the-art use cases for a comprehensive introduction to the field, covering security roles, risk analysis, cryptography, and network security.
Age Group
High School
Location
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 825-9971
Hands-on lab where students build AI-powered scam and phishing detectors and learn the limits of defensive AI filters.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
High school students engage in practical cybersecurity workshops, learning cyber defense, ethical hacking, and exploring career opportunities through a university-affiliated center.
Age Group
High School
Location
800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831
Phone
(657) 278-3700
Students explore the foundations of modern cryptography, secure communication, data integrity, and authentication through hands-on projects, culminating in a capstone presentation.
Age Group
High School
Location
Donald Bren Hall, UC Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-3425
Phone
(949) 824-7918
Students learn how experts protect sensitive information, safeguard systems, and apply ethical hacking techniques through experiential simulations, workshops, and field trips.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Phone
N/A
Students learn how cybersecurity experts protect networks from real threats by stepping into the role of an ethical hacker and securing simulated systems from cyberattacks.
Age Group
High School
Location
Online
Phone
N/A
Participants gain practical cybersecurity skills, including identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening security controls, in a one-day workshop.
Age Group
High School
Location
Location shared via email
Phone
N/A
High school students live and learn on campus, engaging in hands-on activities, cyber challenges, digital forensics, and ethical hacking exercises while exploring cybersecurity and AI.
Age Group
High School
Location
California State University, San Bernardino
Phone
(909) 537-7535
This 8-week virtual program introduces beginners to essential cybersecurity principles and practices, emphasizing emerging technologies like AI and machine learning through hands-on exercises.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
This online course introduces high school students to core cybersecurity concepts, including ethical hacking, risk assessment, and securing systems, with real-world applications.
Age Group
High School
Location
Virtual Camp
Phone
N/A
Students explore cryptography, encryption, and data security through interactive labs and challenges to protect digital systems.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Online
Phone
(888) 854-2267
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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.
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