STEM, History & other camps that make you THINK in Orange County, CA
Camps that make you THINK!
The Orange County, CA 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!
Project Scientist Summer STEM Academy
Project Scientist celebrates the advancement of females in STEM by inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. At the Project Scientist Summer STEM Academy, girls ages 4 to 12 dive deep into exciting topics that will prepare them to solve the world's greatest problems, including renewable energy, aerospace engineering, invention and technology entrepreneurship, and biomedical engineering. Your girl will explore the exciting world of STEM by participating in hands-on experiments, going on field trips to top STEM companies, and meeting accomplished female scientists and engineers! Our Academy is hosted at the esteemed University of California, Irvine or Project Scientist’s new LAB & headquarters in Laguna Beach. Get 10% off your total bill using code PARTNER10.
Camp Invention
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
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 UC Irvine, so come get a taste of the on-campus excitement and feeling of the college STEM experience. M - F, Weeklong, 9am - 4pm.
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!
Camp Integem: AI, AR, Coding, Robots, Drones, 3D, Game, Art & Animation
Join the #1 AI & AR STEM & Art Camp for ages 5-18: Transform dreams into tangible creations in coding, AI, Robotics, Drones, Holographic AR, arts, 2D/3D animation, 2D/3D game design, space/nature exploration, tech leadership, and more. Teleport into their Holographic AR design to experience the magic. Beginner to Advanced levels. Great instructors, small classes (8 students/teacher). ACS WASC accredited & NVIDIA AI partnered camp. Students can receive credits & NVIDIA AI certificates. Thousands of students from 20 countries join Camp Integem every year. Scholarships available. Use code KOAB to save.
iD Tech Camps
The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp
BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '25 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!
Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
Camp Invention®
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
