UC San Diego Youth Camps and Enrichment Programs
Last Updated: December 4, 2023 4:12:49 PM PST
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Find out about camps and enrichment programs for children and teens, sponsored by UC San Diego or held in campus facilities.
Name (alphabetical order) | Description | Ages | Contact |
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iD Tech Camps | Between sessions of hands-on STEM fun, get the ultimate taste of collegiate life in summer camps (in-person and online), online activities and/or private lessons | 7–17 | info@IDTech.com, (858) 709-8324 |
La Jolla Playhouse | A series of fun, interactive theatre training programs throughout the summer through our Conservatory Program, Devised Theatre Camp and Tech Theatre Training Program through the San Diego Unified School District | Elem-HS | (858) 550-1010 |
Mission Bay Youth Watersports Camp | Spring and summer camp schedules offer several week-long full-day and half-day camps for campers to choose from | 6-17 | (858) 539-2003 |
Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research Molecular Medicine Summer Camps | Workshops on Molecular Biology of Cancer, Molecular Neuroscience, Molecular Immunology, Molecular Biology of Aging, and Bioinformatics of Cancer workshops held at UCSD in the summer | 14-18 | Ryan Holzer, PhD, info@rosettainstitute.org, (858) 205-7479 |
UC San Diego Sally Ride Science | Science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) workshops | Grades 3-12 | srs@ucsd.edu |
San Diego Area Writing Project | A variety of opportunities for students to grow and build self-confidence in their writing abilities | Grades 3 and up | sdawp@ucsd.edu |
StudentTech Educational Programs and Summer Camps | International, challenge-based robotics competition; leadership and engagement programs; and STEM –focused summer camps, from the Supercomputer Center | Elem-HS | Ange Mason, (858) 534-5064 |
Summer Learning at Birch Aquarium | Explore underwater worlds and meet ocean creatures in our fun and safe week-long camps | 4-13 | (858) 534-7336 |
Varsity Spirit Summer Camps | Cheerleading: whether your goal is becoming a more cohesive team, mastering a stunt or pirouette, or learning to believe in yourself, Varsity Spirit can help you accomplish it | 11–18 | Mary Sparacino, (408) 970-8484 |
UC San Diego Academic Connections | A pre-college summer residential experience that is academically and socially enriching to a diverse population of high-achieving, college-bound high school students motivated to explore the offerings of UC San Diego | Grades 9-12 | academicconnections@ucsd.edu |
UC San Diego Baseball Camps | Providing a baseball camp that is both instruction and informational along with creating a great atmosphere to learn! | 8–18 | Eric Newman, (858) 534-8162 |
UC San Diego Basketball Camps - Boys | Providing a true college basketball experience where camps get a taste of what being a collegiate athlete is all about | High School | Clint Allard, (858) 822-6553 |
UC San Diego Basketball Camps - Girls | With first-class facilities and a winning tradition, our camp experience ensures you can take your game to a new level | 8–18 | Heidi VanDerveer, (858) 534-8441 |
UC San Diego COSMOS | Residential academic experience for top high school students in mathematics and science | Grades 8-12 | (858) 822-4361 |
UC San Diego Crew Camps | Open to all skill levels from experienced rowers to those who have never ever seen a boat! | 12–18 | Zach Johnson, (858) 822-2671 |
UC San Diego Future Leaders Summer Program | Based at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, this unique summer program challenges high school students to think globally | Grades 9-12 | Grace Osborne gosborne@ucsd.edu |
UC San Diego Jazz Camp | A five-day summer program for intermediate to advanced level musicians 14 to adult | 14-Adult | (858) 534-5760 |
UC San Diego Recreation Classes | Quarterly classes and activities for children | 5-18 | (858) 534-3772 |
UC San Diego Recreation: Knock Around Camps | A low pressure, high energy, positive environment where children are encouraged to create friendships, explore creativity, and have the time of their lives | 5-12 | Katie Shaw-Bullock (Gidget), (858) 534-3911, kshawbullock@ucsd.edu |
UC San Diego Recreation: Leadership Camps | A unique opportunity for young teens to interact with great role models as well as form friendships with their peers in a low pressure, active environment | Grades 7-9 | Katie Shaw-Bullock (Gidget), (858) 534-3911, kshawbullock@ucsd.edu |
UC San Diego Soccer Camps - Boys | A top training environment as well as centering our recruiting efforts around our camps | 5–18 | Jon Pascale, (858) 534-8165 |
UC San Diego Soccer Camps - Girls | Providing a true college soccer experience where campers get a taste of what being a collegiate athlete is all about | 14–18 | Kristin Jones, (858) 534-8456 |
UC San Diego Sports Camps | Specialized sports camps and clinics available through UCSD: baseball, basketball, crew, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, cheer, volleyball | 5-18 | (858) 534-4211 |
UC San Diego Summer Session | Get an early start on a college career; fulfill 1 year of language in only 9 weeks; take courses to prepare for Fall Quarter; or accelerate time to graduate | Grades 9-12 | summer@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-5258 |
UC San Diego Volleyball Camps - Girls | designed to teach the techniques of volleyball while playing lots of six on six drills and competitions | 12–18 | Ricci Luyties, (858) 534-8443 |
US Sport Camps, San Diego | Baseball, basketball, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, STEM, swim, and tennis at UCSD and other San Diego universities | 9–18 | (800) 645-3226 |