STEM Camps in LA: History, Science, and Technology Camps in Los Angeles
Camps that make you THINK!
The Los Angeles area is dedicated to educational experiences for our kids that are also FUN! Below it are camps of which we at KidsOutAndAbout.com are aware. If there is a history, science, or technology camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Summer Discovery: The World’s Leading Pre-College Summer Enrichment Program
For over 57 years, Summer Discovery has welcomed students from around the world to their exciting summer enrichment programs. With 300+ courses at 10+ prestigious universities and colleges in the US and UK, every student can find the perfect program.
During class time, students will experience hands-on learning with world-class instructors, industry leaders and more. Outside of class, students will explore new cities on guided excursions, finding the local hot spots and enjoy on campus activities to maximize that summer fun! Explore high school and middle school residential and commuter options on exciting campuses like UCLA, UNC Chapel Hill, UT Austin, and more.
Your dream summer awaits at summerdiscovery.com!
Camp Invention
Energize your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention® program, Recharge! Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. They’ll take apart a microphone to explore its inner workings, build and test a device to launch rubber ducks, and design morphing vehicles for the Super Road Rally! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations and give your young innovator the best summer ever. This year, our local camps are being offered in person and at home so your child can experience the fun of Camp Invention no matter where they are! Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot and save!
CodeWizardsHQ Online Summer Coding Camps and Classes
Learn future skills this summer with the leader in coding education! CodeWizardsHQ offers the most fun (and effective!) camps and classes for ages 8-18. Hands-on interactive learning, customizable projects, and highly-rated instructors provide an experience students love. Minecraft, Roblox, AI, and Fortnite-themed camps will engage your child with coding and game development concepts. Kids build exciting projects in 1-week camps. 3-week accelerated classes cover the same content as our year-round program. Students can complete 3 full courses in one summer! Students learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Scratch, and Java. Save $20 with Code KOA20!
Club SciKidz
The Best STEM camps start right here! Each summer Club SciKidz offers over 70+ camps grades Pk-7th. Camp sessions include Robotics, Pokémon, Minecraft, Veterinary Medicine, Stop Motion Animation, Special Effects, Oceanography, Chemistry, Rocketry, American Doll, Wizarding World (Harry Potter), Mini Medical School to name a few! Our camps have 20 make and take projects per week.
Club SciKidz is your gaming headquarters with three different Minecraft Camps, Roblox, and Video Game Creation. We also have the best coding and programming camps using robots such as Kibo, Ozobot, Sphero and of course LEGO Robotics.
Register today and your kids will have the time of their lives!
PlanetBravo
For over 20 years PlanetBravo STEM camp has inspired tens of thousands of tech-hungry students to develop their creative and curious minds through project-based learning.
In addition to their regular Tech camp, PlanetBravo is introducing their new Junior STEM camp, for campers currently in K-2. It's the same great camp, now designed for younger learners.
Children choose from a wide variety of courses to explore including Coding, Video Game Creation, Minecraft Modding, YouTube Production, Roblox Game Design, and so much more.
Find out why PlanetBravo is LA's #1 STEM camp.
Webb Junior Scholars Summer Program
Calling all junior scholars! Join us for a summer of discovery at Webb's Junior Scholars Program for rising 7th-, 8th- and 9th-graders. Immerse yourself in a world of endless possibilities through our boarding-only experience. Choose from five program tracks: Paleontology, Science and Engineering, Digital Arts, Medical Science, and Global Changemaker.
Nestled at the foothills of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, our campus provides the perfect backdrop for your journey of exploration and growth. Bask in the camaraderie of like-minded peers, challenge yourself academically, and let your passions soar in a safe and inspiring environment. Experience the magic of boarding school life while guided by our dedicated faculty and staff.
ASTEME Academy
ASTEME has been described as the BEST SUMMER CAMP program on the Westside! Our most popular Summer STEM camp programs are back, featuring new and returning themes with BRAND NEW activities! With over 14 different STEM focused themes including Astronomy, LEGO Engineering, Harry Potter Magic, E-sports, Science of Pokemon, Disney, Superheroes, Anime, Jurassic Studies, Time Travel, and an all-girls camp inspired by Taylor Swift. All camps will have either a field-trip or guest speaker.
CodeREV
CodeREV camps inspire innovation through weekly project based experiences in STEM and technology. Campers ages 6-14 create and program awesome robots, video games, apps, and other exciting projects using an inquiry driven model that empowers them to tap into their endless curiosity to create whatever they can imagine. Led by expert instructors, campers enjoy a healthy mix of fun outdoor camp games 3 sessions each day and indoor hands-on STEAM creation and excitement. Camps held at prime locations in Santa Monica and Encino, so come get a taste of the on-campus excitement and feeling of the college STEM experience. M - F, Weeklong, 9am - 4pm.