MiraCosta College is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated College for Kids summer program, offering four weeks of dynamic, hands-on camps for children ages 6 to 16. Held at the Oceanside and San Elijo Campuses, the program provides young learners with opportunities to explore new interests, build skills, and have fun in an engaging college environment.
From biotech and veterinary science to video game design, culinary arts, and creative expression, College for Kids offers something for every curiosity. Each camp is designed to spark imagination while building confidence and real-world skills.
Courses and Schedule
Week 1: June 22–26 | San Elijo Campus (3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff, CA 92007)
Morning (9 AM–12 PM)
Jr. Survivor Camp (6–9)
Biotech STEM Lab (9–12)
Vet Tech (10–13)
3D Game Design with Unity (11–14)
Cake Boss (12–15)
Afternoon (1–4 PM)
Jr. Vet Tech Zoologist (6–9)
Roblox® Coders (8–11)
Survivor Camp (10–13)
Business of Babysitting + Certification (12–16)
Advanced Biotech Discovery Camp (13–16)
Week 2: July 6–10 | Oceanside Campus (1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
Morning (9 AM–12 PM)
Jr. Survivor Camp (6–9)
Spa Party (6–9)
Ultimate Sports Camp (6–9)
Abracadabra Magic Camp (7–10)
Comics and Cartooning (8–11)
Minecraft Designers (8–11)
Top Chef (9–11)
Totally Irresponsible and Potentially Catastrophic Science (9–12)
Afternoon (1–4 PM)
Jr. Vet Tech Zoologist (6–9)
Hollywood Movie Makers (6–9)
Roblox® Coders (8–11)
Business Builders (10–13)
Crazy Beautiful You (11–14)
Python Programmers (11–14)
Master Chef (12–14)
Business of Babysitting + Certification (12–16)
Week 3: July 13–17 | Oceanside Campus
Morning (9 AM–12 PM)
Jr. Hogwarts School of Wizardry (6–9)
Jr. Dino Diggers and Rock Rangers (6–9)
Funky Science (7–10)
Sweet Treats and Eats (7–10)
Make Your First 3D Video Game (8–10)
Survivor Camp (10–13)
Biotech STEM Lab (11–14)
Retro Repurposing and Sewing (11–15)
Afternoon (1–4 PM)
Jr. Survivor Camp (6–9)
Art Blast (6–9)
YouTube® Content Creators (8–10)
Hogwarts School of Wizardry (10–13)
Vet Tech (10–13)
3D Game Design with Unity (11–14)
SOS Study Skills for Middle Schoolers (11–14)
Cake Boss (12–15)
Week 4: July 20–24 | Oceanside Campus
Morning (9 AM–12 PM)
Jr. Hogwarts School of Wizardry (6–9)
Jr. Medical School (6–9)
Art Blast (6–9)
Roblox® Coders (8–11)
Top Chef (9–11)
Vet Tech (10–13)
Techno Nerds (11–14)
Keyboarding (11–14)
Afternoon (1–4 PM)
Jr. Vet Tech Zoologist (6–9)
Clay Creations (6–9)
YouTube® Content Creators (8–10)
Young Engineers (9–12)
Medical School (10–13)
Make Your First 3D Video Game (11–14)
Master Chef (12–14)
Business of Babysitting + Certification (12–16)
Camps range from $150 to $210 per week, including materials. Families enrolling more than one child receive a 10% sibling discount. Campers may register for both morning and afternoon sessions and stay for supervised lunch, creating a full-day experience.
Register today and give your child a summer of discovery, creativity, and fun.