Compare 41+ Robotics & Engineering programs in Orange County — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Sep 27, 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
Kids build and program LEGO®-inspired robots, explore engineering concepts, and tackle design challenges in various themed workshops.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (e.g., Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Laguna Beach, Cypress, Lakewood)
Phone
(949) 504-2257
Kids aged 5-15 build and program robots using platforms like LEGO and VEX IQ, explore coding, 3D printing, and engage in BattleBots challenges in weekly day camps.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
820 Roosevelt Ave. Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92620
Phone
(888) 762-6808
Campers engage in hands-on robotics and engineering, building battle bots, soccer bots, and catapult bots using VEX robotics, incorporating electronic tablets and basic coding.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1931 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California 92663
Phone
714-923-3191
Students work with robotics kits and software to build and control autonomous machines, gaining practical engineering and programming experience.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (Irvine or Virtual)
Phone
N/A
Students design and build intelligent AI robots, fly AI-powered drones, and create holographic AR applications, transforming imagination into reality with cutting-edge technology.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (e.g., New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus, 10 Marconi, Irvine CA 92618)
Phone
(408) 459-0657
Campers learn VEX IQ and VEX V5 robotics, AI concepts, and 3D printing, building and programming robots for competitions and creative projects across various skill levels.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Tustin, CA
Phone
(833) MAGIKID
Campers aged 7-10 specialize in robotics and artificial intelligence, learning mechanical design, electrical engineering, and coding with platforms like LEGO and VEX.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Temple Beth El of South Orange County – 2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone
(310) 988-2968
High schoolers aged 13-16 engage in advanced robotics, focusing on mechanical design, electrical engineering, and coding using VEX IQ for competitions and projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
Temple Beth El of South Orange County – 2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone
(310) 988-2968
Elementary students in grades 1-5 explore hands-on engineering concepts, build and program LEGO robots, and learn basic computer science through block programming.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
24741 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone
(949) 458-1776
Future innovators ignite creativity through electrifying hands-on investigations, racing rockets, experimenting with chemistry, and designing real robots.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
100 Civic Center Drive - Bay E, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone
(949) 644-3151
Middle schoolers in grades 6-8 build and program robots using LEGO Mindstorms EV3, focusing on teamwork, problem-solving, and advanced computer science concepts.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
24741 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone
(949) 458-1776
Kids learn real AI, Robotics and Coding skills through structured, hands-on lessons that build problem-solving, creativity, and confidence.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
3033 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone
(714) 263-3636
Campers design, build, and power robots to compete in Olympic-style games, exploring mechanics, circuits, and motion.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(888) 909-2822
High school students participate in a week-long career-building academy with hands-on workshops and professional training to discover opportunities in engineering and manufacturing.
Age Group
High School
Location
Santa Ana College
Phone
N/A
High school students design, build, and program autonomous rovers, integrating AI, robotics programming, and mechanical design principles with UCI faculty.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Irvine Campus
Phone
(949) 824-4334
Kids build and program Makerzoid, VEX GO, and IQ robots, engaging in engineering challenges and competitive battle of the bot activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
2043 Westcliff Drive, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone
510-730-1537
Campers engage in hands-on STEAM projects, building remote-controlled robots, animal bots with motors, and tackling design challenges to foster innovation.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Students design and build real mega machines like windmills, cranes, and cars using LEGO™, learning about the physics of their creations.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Dungan Library: 1855 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone
(818) 856-3996
High school students build and program an autonomous driving robot, covering software development, circuit building, and robot framework construction.
Age Group
High School
Location
UC Irvine Campus
Phone
N/A
Summer camps are great, but the real portfolio comes from competing. See every FIRST Robotics team in CA — plus pathways, deadlines, and pick lists for math, coding, science, and research competitions.
Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Orange County directory lists 310+ local and online programs across the Orange County 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 310+ STEM summer camps in Orange County, 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 Orange County 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 Orange County 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 Orange County-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.
