Looking for an engaging summer camp that combines fun with hands-on learning? San Diego offers a wide variety of STEM and science-focused summer camps designed to inspire young minds. From coding and robotics to chemistry experiments and space exploration, these camps provide exciting opportunities for kids to dive into science, technology, engineering and math. Explore the best STEM summer camps in San Diego below and give your child a summer filled with creativity, learning and unforgettable experiences!
Fleet Science Center STEM Camps
Balboa Park - 619-238-1233
www.fleetscience.org/events/camps
Spring: Pre-K-Grade 3; Summer: Pre-K-Grade 8; June 12-August 16
Designed with a focus on inquiry and play, STEM Camps encourage children to investigate some of the most fascinating and exciting concepts in science. Your kids will have the chance to learn about everything from air pressure and electrical currents to life cycles and chemical reactions during their school breaks. **Fleet camps fill up quickly and may be sold out due to high demand. Check website above for current availability.
San Diego Model Railroad Summer Camp
Balboa Park - 619-696-0199
www.sdmrm.org/summer-camps
Grades K-8; June-August
Our ever-popular model railroad camp introduces beginner modelers to the basics of creating a mock model railroad. Older campers will create a working model railroad. Campers paint, plaster, lay track and construct a mini town, complete with buildings, trees, trains and people! All SDMRM camps are immersive, hands-on, and led by enthusiastic education professionals. Registration opens March 4.
Science Guys of San Diego
Multiple Locations - 619-268-1334
www.scienceguysofsandiego.com
Ages 5-12; June 10-August 9
Science Guys Camps are the perfect mix of fun and education. We call it "EDUTAINMENT!" Our camps are designed to inspire kids to get creative and explore the world around them. Each week is packed full of fun, hands-on, engaging experiments, including many take-home activities.
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