Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide
For a child interested in discovering more about the STEM subject areas - science, technology, engineering and math - there are numerous school-based, out-of-school and summer enrichment programs where she can build skills and have fun. From joining a math circle to competing in math competitions, there are many math-based extracurricular activities to discover and enjoy. If your child is tech-minded and loves figuring out how things work, look for engineering, robotics, and computer classes to engage her imagination. If her interest is in the laboratory sciences, there are many unique, hands-on after school science programs themed around particular areas of science that often include hands-on lab experiences. A child who is passionate about and excels in any of the STEM subject areas will find increasingly rigorous and selective opportunities available to her.
- AIO introduces young people to the exciting world of marine science through a unique hands-on curriculum that combines biological, physical and chemical oceanography with field, classroom, offshore,… Read more
- Adopt-a-Physicist connects high school physics students to real physics graduates who are eager to share their stories. Working in areas ranging from particle physics research to freelance writing,… Read more
- Every year, the After School Program (ASP) offers courses to New York City high school students interested in the sciences at the museum. There are courses in anthropology, astrophysics, earth… Read more
- Consider becoming a Saltz Intern and learn to use equipment and technologies to guide visitors of all ages in investigations of artifacts, specimens, and the laws of physics. Use pieces of a… Read more
- SRMP students conduct authentic scientific studies in one of two tracks: Physical Science or Life Science. Students in the Life Science track have the opportunity to conduct research on a broad… Read more
- The Brown Scholars program is a 2+ year intensive focused on the intersection of computer science and science for high school girls. It is tuition-free thanks to a generous grant from the Helen… Read more
- FLEET is a web-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competition that is free to U.S. students in grades nine through twelve. FLEET utilizes the youth friendly model of gamification… Read more
- Try out college life and take college-level courses in special programs for high school students. High school students with a B or better grade point average may enroll as non-degree students in… Read more
- Through awe-inspiring learning experiences, exciting programs and active outreach, Argonne is not just bringing STEM to our region—we’re welcoming every middle school, high school, undergraduate and… Read more
- Junior Docents are teen volunteers (ages 13-18) who engage with museum guests, sharing natural history and conservation stories. Junior Docents are trained to help guests at the Museum and at… Read more
- SM Materials Camp excites and engages young, aspiring minds. Camps are offered at no cost to attendees thanks to the generous contributions to ASM Materials Education Foundation. Our student camp… Read more
- ROBO CAMP, a program developed by the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering introduces students to computer science and computational thinking concepts and hands-on applications… Read more
- The Bard Math Circle promotes enjoyment of mathematics for elementary, middle, and high school students in the Mid-Hudson Valley, NY. The Bard Math Circle runs math enrichment programs in the… Read more
- The Saturday Science Seminar Program (S-Cubed) is an initiative developed by Barnard College to encourage interest in the sciences among young women in high school. S-Cubed brings women in the 11th… Read more
- Take plywood and a box filled with items such as PVC pipe, screws and other hardware, an irrigation valve cover, piano wire, aluminum paint grid, a bicycle inner tube, a BRAIN (BEST Robotics Advanced… Read more
- To provide an exciting, hands-on experience through business/education partnerships to build the current and future workforce needed by the manufacturing industry. BotsIQ is a manufacturing… Read more
- The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a great way for teens to learn about urban agriculture and the environment while working in one of the most exciting public gardens… Read more
- Cultivate a love of nature and a connection to plants in your kids by signing up for a Children's Garden class at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Children aged 2 to 17 can plant their own crops and flowers… Read more
- Engineering is a huge part of what powers a tech company, but let’s make one thing clear: the career possibilities in tech are varied and endless. #BUILTBYGIRLS gives high school and college women… Read more
- Designed to inspire the next generation of researchers and engineers, Girls in Science connects elementary, middle, and high school girls with female scientists from the Burke Museum and the… Read more
- Created in 1996, the Careers in Science (CiS) Intern Program provides San Francisco youth from communities traditionally underrepresented in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) fields… Read more
- The Teen Advocates for Science Communication program (TASC Force) is a youth volunteer opportunity to learn about science and the natural world, engage with the Academy’s scientists and staff, and… Read more
- The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) is a 200-acre teaching and learning center located 17 miles east of Stevens Point on glacial Sunset Lake. Since 1975, we have been an integral part… Read more
- Chabot Space & Science Center’s Galaxy Explorers program for high school students offers hands-on, fun, community service work. Explorers perform live public science demonstrations and explain… Read more
- The Job Shadow Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center provides experiential learning opportunities designed to help individuals learn about health career options as well as the… Read more
- The Job Shadow Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center provides experiential learning opportunities designed to help individuals learn about health career options as well as the… Read more
- Columbia University offers several summer programs for high school students, both in its home city of New York City, but also in foreign countries as well. For students that will be in New York, they… Read more
- The Columbia University Science Honors Program (SHP) is a highly selective program for high school students who have a strong interest in the sciences and mathematics. The SHP holds classes at… Read more
- A one-semester residential school-year program with the mission of inspiring young people to environmental stewardship through academics and engagement with the forests, lakes, and wildlife of… Read more
- The Cornell University Summer Session traces its roots to summer courses in geology, zoology, and entomology that were presented in the late 1870s. The University offered these courses in the summer… Read more
- The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) is a world leader in genomic and bioinformatics research fueled by a team-centered, multidisciplinary approach to large research initiatives. JCVI has a long… Read more
- The Young Empowered Scientists for ContinUed Research Engagement (YES for CURE) Program is a three-year training initiative for highly motivated high school and undergraduate students interested in… Read more
- The K-12 Academic Year Programs are available through Discovery Hall with a variety of field trips, labs, and lectures designed especially for students of those ages. These programs are available… Read more
- The United States Intelligence Community offers students a wide variety of excellent programs at the DIA to get a jumpstart on a career in intelligence. Academic Semester Internship Program: Academic… Read more
- The USDA Pathways Program provides students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, and recent graduates programs with opportunities to explore USDA careers in the agricultural… Read more
- The National Agricultural Library is always looking for bright, talented people to help us develop innovative services, programs, and exhibits. Internships and volunteer opportunities are available… Read more
- Volunteer internships provide students opportunities to complement their academic endeavors through direct experience with EERE in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy. For those… Read more
- Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) is a nonprofit organization with 40 years of experience partnering with universities, training programs, and K-12 school systems in order to… Read more
- ProjectFUN's programs offer exciting learning experiences for students of all ages. These courses introduce students to a variety of fun and engaging topics in video game programming, art and… Read more
- The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization that has served over 2.8 million academically talented students in grades four through twelve since 1980. Each… Read more
- TEEN EXPEDITIONS Earthwatch knows that young people understand their role in tackling today’s most pressing environmental concerns. So we’re empowering them to be part of the solution. Earthwatch… Read more
- FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501(… Read more
- FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501(… Read more
- FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501(… Read more
- Environmental and Cultural Exchange for High School Students Our participants have authored or been recognized in numerous publications, and many have followed a path related to environmental… Read more
- The HMI Semester: a single-semester accredited school for high school juniors and seniors, in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. HMI is akin to a college study abroad program, but for high school… Read more
- Hog Island Audubon Camps have a rich history in American Ornithology with its first bird instructor, Roger Tory Peterson, to it's current Director Dr. Stephen Kress. It offers many programs of… Read more
- The IDEA MATH program has been created to help able students to excel in learning math (with much more depth and breadth). In our programs, students will be able to expand their knowledge and to… Read more
- The Institute of Arctic Studies at Dartmouth leads a project funded by the National Science Foundation called Partnerships for polar science education and outreach in Greenland (JSEP) and Antarctica… Read more
- JMU hosts a wide variety of youth programs including day-long coding programs, dual enrollment programs, courses in physics, robotics, and may more. See the website for the full array of youth camps… Read more