Compare 34+ Space & Aviation 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
The Museum of Flight offers aviation and aerospace-themed summer camps for children and teens. Camps cover various topics, including flight simulation, aircraft design, and space exploration. Students participate in hands-on activities and learn from aviation experts.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2800 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone
(818) 989-8243
Students receive FAA ground school, flight simulation, and a real discovery flight with a certified flight instructor at Van Nuys Airport.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
16425 Hart St, Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA
Phone
(818) 994-0600
Kids explore hands-on science through experiments, engineering challenges, and creative projects, investigating STEM topics including space science.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
11800 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone
(818) 686-2823
Students design and construct gliders, applying principles of flight, lift, drag, and center of gravity while learning about aerospace engineering.
Age Group
High School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Girls explore Earth's systems, space technology, spacecraft, and rockets through hands-on experiments and field trips, expanding their knowledge of the universe.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students explore aerospace engineering with hands-on activities like building rockets and learning about circuits and robotics.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
3650 S McClintock Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Phone
N/A
High schoolers explore aerospace engineering through academic lectures and hands-on projects, including designing gliders, launching rockets, and programming drones.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
N/A
Students build real projects like planes and rocket launchers using engineering tools, learning design, construction, and problem-solving through hands-on activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2341 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone
(424) 766-1981
Students explore aviation through FAA ground school, flight simulation, and a real discovery flight with a certified instructor at Van Nuys Airport.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
16425 Hart St. Van Nuys, CA 91406
Phone
(323) 741-1911
High school students delve into astrophysics, exploring stellar evolution, galaxies, cosmology, and rocketry through discussions, simulations, and real data from telescopes.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
UCLA Campus, West Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(510) 548-6612
A one-week aviation program for 6th–12th graders at Van Nuys Airport, offering FAA ground school, flight simulation, and a real discovery flight with a certified instructor.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
16425 Hart St. Van Nuys, CA 91406
Phone
(323) 741-1911
Young campers explore astronomy, planets, stars, and space exploration through engaging, age-appropriate hands-on activities, blending science, imagination, and discovery.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations (Studio City, Pasadena, etc.)
Phone
(310) 467-1171
An immersive program for aspiring aviators to make progress toward earning their Private Pilot License through intensive ground school, flight training, and simulations.
Age Group
High School
Location
Compton-Woodley Airport (KCPM), 101 S. Willowbrook Ave. Ste. 652, Compton, CA 90223
Phone
(310) 554-4616
Campers explore thrust, propulsion, and space, with hands-on activities about the sun, moon, planets, and the life of an astronaut.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(818) 909-6777
An overnight science and adventure camp where kids explore astronomy, rocketry, planetary science, and engage in mountain adventure activities.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
26800 Saunders Meadow Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549
Phone
(909) 317-3511
Students receive real flight time, flight simulator practice, and ground school training, exploring careers from airline pilot to aerospace engineering.
Age Group
High School
Location
3401 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone
(424) 250-0648
Provides structured learning and mentorship in aviation, offering flight training, ground school, and immersive experiences at Chino Airport.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
7601 Merrill Avenue, Building B110 Hangars A & B, Chino, CA 91710
Phone
(909) 597-6292
A structured, college-level foundation course in aerospace engineering, taught live online over 6 weeks. Every session pairs strong concept-building with a hands-on lab in college-level simulators, and students design and defend a capstone mission at the end. No prior aerospace experience required.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Advanced 1:1 mentor-guided fellowship where high school students conduct an original aerospace research project — from aviation safety and drones to satellites, space medicine, and sustainable aviation — and produce a serious deliverable for college applications, with optional journal-publication support.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students explore flight mechanics, aerodynamics, propulsion, and aircraft/spacecraft design through hands-on projects, including building and launching gliders or rockets, with insights from industry professionals.
Age Group
High School
Location
UCLA Campus
Phone
(858) 780-5660
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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.
