Compare 42+ Robotics & Engineering programs in Los Angeles — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Learn Python-powered robotics, sensors, electronics, AI, computer vision, and autonomous drone concepts through guided projects in a small-group live online setting. No prior robotics or coding experience is required. Students with prior knowledge can go further through advanced AI-based projects and extensions.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
STEM Center USA offers STEM summer camps with a focus on robotics, coding, and engineering. They offer programs for various age groups, using hands-on activities and projects to engage students.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
251 S. Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone
(626) 578-0333
STEMful offers STEM summer camps with a focus on hands-on learning and project-based activities. Their camps cover various STEM topics, including robotics, coding, and engineering design.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Various locations in Glendale
Phone
(818) 246-1000
Students learn mechanical engineering principles through a multi-discipline, team-based design project focused on building Go-Karts.
Age Group
High School
Location
5525 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Phone
(310) 825-4101
A 3-week commuter program for high schoolers (9th-11th grade) to learn engineering design principles, teamwork, and communication through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
UCLA, 1331 Murphy Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1418
Phone
(310) 825-4101
A four-week immersive experience for high school juniors and seniors to explore engineering through academic courses and hands-on projects at LMU.
Age Group
High School
Location
Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
Phone
(310) 338-3957
Students ages 7-17 learn robotics engineering, coding, and game development, including BattleBots® with VEX Robotics, through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Caltech, 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA
Phone
(888) 709-8324
Middle school students explore aerospace, civil, electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering with hands-on activities, including rockets, circuits, bridges, and robots.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
USC Main Campus
Phone
N/A
High school students delve into various engineering disciplines through academic lectures, hands-on projects, and field experiences, earning college credit.
Age Group
High School
Location
3720 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Phone
N/A
High school students explore engineering and computer science through applied projects, industry presentations, interactive workshops, and engagement with university faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032
Phone
(323) 343-3000
Kids discover robotics, coding, and engineering by building and programming LEGO SPIKE bots and tackling hands-on challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242
Phone
(562) 231-1200
Students design and program innovative VEX robots, mastering coding skills through hands-on experiences that blend creativity and technology.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
N/A
High school students receive an introduction to machine learning for IoT systems through hands-on engineering design projects on the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering's IoT platform, earning college credit.
Age Group
High School
Location
UCLA Samueli School of Engineering
Phone
(310) 825-8364
Kids and teens engage in immersive, hands-on robotics projects, building and programming robots to develop critical thinking and STEM skills.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students engage in team-based, hands-on engineering projects like building Go-Karts, rockets, or rovers, learning design, analysis, and refinement.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(310) 825-4101
High school students explore various engineering disciplines through university classroom learning, campus navigation, and potential trips to engineering sites.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Los Angeles
Phone
(800) 994-6752
Students learn aerospace engineering fundamentals, flight mechanics, and propulsion systems, culminating in glider or rocket design and launch challenges.
Age Group
High School
Location
UCLA
Phone
(310) 825-4101
Campers engage in hands-on robotics and engineering activities using LEGO, building and programming robots, and exploring simple machines, electricity, and circuits.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(310) 467-1171
Rising high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds conduct independent scientific research projects with PhD student mentors at the University of Southern California.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
N/A
Kids aged 5-15 design, build, code, and compete with robots using platforms like LEGO, VEX IQ, and VEX V5, while exploring coding, 3D printing, and AI.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
888-762-6808
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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.
