Compare 15+ 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.
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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
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
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
High school students learn engineering design fundamentals, use CAD tools for rocket design, and apply concepts to real-world testing.
Age Group
High School
Location
UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 825-8300
Students explore space science through engaging activities, learning about rockets and astronomical concepts.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Phone
(213) 744-7400
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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.
