Compare 14+ AI & Machine Learning 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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A live online AI program for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Across 8 hands-on sessions, students learn how AI works, write smart prompts, train their own models, build chatbots, and use AI responsibly. No coding required.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Go from AI user to AI builder in one weekend. A live, online intro where students with no coding experience learn how large language models work and build their own multi-agent AI app using professional tools like CrewAI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
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
Phone
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
Phone
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
Phone
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
Phone
N/A
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
An intensive AI/ML bootcamp designed for high school students to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, coding, and real-world applications through hands-on projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Students delve into advanced AI concepts, including neural networks and natural language processing, through hands-on projects to build foundational AI skills.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations in Los Angeles area (specific locations vary)
Phone
N/A
A free, twenty-hour introduction to Artificial Intelligence for high school students, featuring instruction on emerging AI technology, capstone project creation, and mentorship from professionals.
Age Group
High School
Location
Various locations in the US, including potential in Los Angeles (specifics vary by year)
Phone
N/A
Advanced 1:1 PhD-mentored fellowship where students with AI/Python foundations conduct original AI research and produce a submission-ready paper, with optional journal publication support.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students deploy AI agents in financial markets, build a trading bot, and learn why most trading bots fail.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Hands-on lab where students train real medical AI models and research crews while learning where medical AI fails — and how to use it responsibly.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Offers hands-on, project-based weekly camps for ages 5-15, focusing on robotics, coding, design, and AI, including AI Coding and 3D Printing with AI.
Age Group
Middle/High School
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 143+ 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 143+ 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.
