Summer Tech Camp

Summer Tech Camp offers Junior Camp for grades 2nd–6th, ages 7–12, with a hands-on introduction to coding, robotics, and creative tech. It also offers Senior Camp for grades 7th–12th, ages 12–18, with advanced classes in engineering, mathematics, and technology. The program has a 2026 general schedule with student drop-off from 8:45AM–9:00AM, welcome and breakfast service from 9:00AM–10:00AM, instructional time from 10:00AM–12:00PM, lunch service from 12:00PM–1:00PM, instructional time from 1:00PM–2:30PM, free time from 2:30PM–3:00PM, and student pickup from 3:00PM–3:30PM.

Programs

• Junior Camp — Grades 2nd–6th; Ages 7–12 · A hands-on intro to coding, robotics, and creative tech.
• Senior Camp — Grades 7th–12th; Ages 12–18 · Advanced classes in engineering, mathematics, and technology.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• General schedule: 2026 General Schedule: 8:45AM–9:00AM student drop-off; 9:00AM–10:00AM welcome/breakfast service; 10:00AM–12:00PM instructional time; 12:00PM–1:00PM lunch service; 1:00PM–2:30PM instructional time; 2:30PM–3:00PM free time; 3:00PM–3:30PM student pickup.

About the provider

SCDC operates Summer Tech Camp to develop youth leadership and college preparation skills using project-based learning. The mission statement says the program aims to nurture curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, increase academic success in science, technology, engineering, and math, and increase the interest and skills of youth in science and technology. Free breakfast and lunch are provided, and students must reside within the SELA region. No prior tech experience is required, but students should be comfortable reading independently and have a basic understanding of math. Each student can enroll in up to 2 of the 3 available sessions, and siblings and friends are placed in separate groups.

Students must reside within the SELA region: Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Florence-Firestone, Huntington Park, Lynwood, Maywood, South Gate, Vernon, and Walnut Park. Each student can enroll in up to 2 of the 3 available sessions. Free breakfast and lunch are provided. No prior tech experience is required, but students should be comfortable reading independently and have a basic understanding of math. Siblings and friends are placed in separate groups. Only adults listed on the Pick-Up Authorization form (18 or older) can pick up a child.

Last updated September 28, 2026.