AI for kids in Southern California

Programming Journeys

Summer AI camp where kids ages 8–14 build their own AI agent in Python, hosted at Southwestern Community College in Chula Vista.

• 619-320-5343

UC Irvine ICS Summer Academy

Summer commuter sessions teaching high school students AI, data analytics, computer science, game development and software engineering at UC Irvine.

• 6210 Donald Bren Hall, Irvine, CA 92697-3425
• 949-824-7427

Camp Integem

Kids and teen summer camps (ages 6-18) and online lessons in AI, coding, robotics, drones, game design, art, and animation in Santa Monica and Los Angeles.

• 408-459-0657

theCoderSchool Walnut

Offers children’s coding, AI and robotics instruction.

• 18856 Amar Rd #13-14, Walnut, CA 91789
• 6266677294

AI Camp Hub

STEM classes for kids in robotics, AI, and coding serving the San Fernando Valley area.

• 818-357-6914

Fusion Education Robotics

Offers robotics, AI, and coding classes for kids in San Diego.

theCoderSchool

Coding and AI classes and summer camps for children in Yorba Linda.

• 18627 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA
• 7143403339

Black Girls Code

Nonprofit running workshops for girls aged 7–18 in coding, robotics, art, and AI, plus free Code Along lessons on YouTube.

AESA STEM Academy (ARMATH program)

Offers coding, robotics, AI and 3D modeling instruction.

• 1219 Los Angeles St., Glendale, CA 91204
• 8182091122

theCoderSchool La Jolla

Coding classes, AI education, robotics, game development, Python, Scratch, and summer camps for students ages 7–18 in La Jolla, San Diego.

• 7484 La Jolla Blvd, San Diego, CA
• 858-877-1814

La Sierra University Robotics Summer Camp

One-week robotics summer camps for ages 10 and up teaching coding, AI and electronics by building autonomous robots; 2026 sessions run July 6 to 17.

• 9595 Miller Street, Riverside, CA 92503

Ember Coding Lab

Ember Coding Lab offers children’s coding and AI activities in Del Mar.

• 15555 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014
• (858) 240-0010

Bytes & Bots

Half-day summer STEM camps and after-school maker classes for elementary and middle schoolers covering robotics, coding, game design, AI, electronics, and 3D printing.

• 18021 Cowan, Suite B, Irvine, CA 92614
• 949-405-2983

Girls Who Code

Nonprofit offering free programs for girls, including Clubs for grades 3–12, Pathways for high schoolers, and AI and computing courses.