14+ university-hosted pre-college STEM programs for high schoolers near Los Angeles — AI, research, engineering, and science tracks. Compare admissions, prices, and dates.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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N/A
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
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
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
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
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
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N/A
California high school students engage in a rigorous four-week academic program, learning advanced mathematics and science from UCLA faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Phone
(530) 752-7360
High school students participate in a pre-college STEM program, tackling real engineering projects, robotics, aerospace, and AI.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Phone
(732) 981-0060
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
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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
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N/A
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We list 73+ 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.
