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.



  1. NC State University Department of Nuclear Engineering Young Investigators’ Summer Program in Nuclear Engineering
    Young Investigators’ Summer Program in Nuclear Engineering is a residential academic experience that engages participants in the role that nuclear technologies play in meeting the needs of society… Read more
  2. NC State University - The Engineering Place - Summer Programs in Engineering
    Each summer elementary, middle and high school students attend programs throughout the state to discover what engineering is all about. It gives students a chance to discover different fields in… Read more
  3. Stevens Institute of Technology Pre-College Programs
    Each one of our unique programs gives you unprecedented exposure to a cutting-edge field of study and the inspiration and confidence to pursue it later if you choose. All of our programs are… Read more
  4. Students on Ice
    An award-winning organization offering unique educational expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. Our mandate is to educate the world’s youth about the importance of the Polar Regions, support… Read more
  5. Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science (SAMS) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
    The Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS) is a six-week residential summer program at Carnegie Mellon University for minoritized student groups interested in pursuing STEM-related undergraduate… Read more
  6. Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students (SCATS) at Western Kentucky University (WKU)
    A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have finished grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences… Read more
  7. Summer Educational Enrichment in Math (SEE-Math)
    Since 2002, the Texas A&M Math Department has sponsored a Summer Educational Enrichment in Math (SEE-Math) Program for gifted middle school students entering the 6th, 7th or 8th grade under the… Read more
  8. Summer Illinois Math Camp (SIM Camp)
    Summer Illinois Math (SIM) Camp is a free, week-long math day camp for middle and high school students hosted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Mathematics. Campers will… Read more
  9. Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
    With 33 years of experience, SIG designs a multi-week program that combines challenging academics with social, cultural, and recreational opportunities to nurture students’ social skills, as well as… Read more
  10. Summer Institute for Mathematics at the University of Washington (SIMUW)
    SIMUW provides a carefully selected group of motivated high school students with ample opportunities to acquire a full appreciation of the nature of mathematics: its wide-ranging content, the… Read more
  11. Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH) Academy
    SMASH Academy, our flagship program, is a three-year STEM- intensive residential college prep program that empowers students to deepen their talents and pursue STEM careers. Every summer, scholars… Read more
  12. Summer Mathematics Program for High School Students at the University of Utah
    The Summer Mathematics Program for High School Students is an intensive four-week program in number theory for motivated high school students. Because the integers are such a fundamental mathematical… Read more
  13. Summer Mathematics Research Training (SMaRT) at Texas A&M University
    SMaRT is a two-week summer program at Texas A&M University. It is intended to facilitate interest in mathematics of advanced high school students. High school students of age 14-18, who are US… Read more
  14. Summer Program on Applied Rationality and Cognition (SPARC)
    SPARC helps talented high school students apply their quantitative thinking skills to their lives and the world. SPARC—the Summer Program on Applied Rationality and Cognition—is hosted in Northern… Read more
  15. Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth (VAMPY) at Western Kentucky University (WKU)
    A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have finished grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a… Read more
  16. Summer at Rensselaer (RPI) Academic Enrichment Programs
    Summer day and residential opportunities for outstanding elementary, middle, and high school students to explore the academic environment at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Summer@Rensselaer… Read more
  17. Summer Science Program (SSP)
    The Summer Science Program (SSP) is an independent non-profit 501(c)3, operated in cooperation with the California Institute of Technology, Harvey Mudd College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology… Read more
  18. Summer Science School at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
    A series of week-long learning adventures, Summer Science School at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve introduces kids and teens to coastal ecology while having fun and fostering new… Read more
  19. SUNY Oneonta Summer Internships Research at the Biological Field Station (BFS)
    Research at the Biological Field Station (BFS) is sponsored by local community foundations and individuals, various governmental and private agencies, and the BFS itself. Most of the work is used in… Read more
  20. SUNY Stony Brook Garcia Center for Polymers Research Scholar Program for High School Students
    The Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces consists of an interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG). The focus of the Center is the design of polymer thin film properties through precise… Read more
  21. SUNY Stony Brook Institute for STEM Education (I-STEM) High School Summer Programs
    Summer programs in STEM topics with residential and day options. Past year programs have included: I-STEM Biotechnology Summer Scholars Program (formerly Biotechnology Summer Camp) Explorations in… Read more
  22. SUNY Stony Brook Institute for STEM Education (I-STEM) Middle School Summer Programs
    Summer days programs in STEM topcis. Past year programs have included: Science Exploration Camp Middle School Mathematics Camp Engineering Enterprise. See website for current offerings.
  23. SUNY Stony Brook Simons Summer Research Fellowship
    The Simons Summer Research Program gives academically talented, motivated high school students the opportunity to engage in hands-on research in science, math or engineering at Stony Brook… Read more
  24. Sweet Briar College Explore Engineering for High School Girls
    Explore Engineering is a series of immersive engineering design courses for high school sophomore, junior and senior girls. Weekend events are offered in the spring and fall, and a weeklong pre-… Read more
  25. SWENext (Society of Women Engineers)
    SWENext is a way to become part of the Society of Women Engineers as a student through the age of 18. Become part of SWE and #BeThatEngineer! Joining is free. Any student 13 or older can become a… Read more
  26. Syracuse University Summer College
    For over 50 years, Syracuse University Summer College has been giving high school students the opportunity to learn about potential careers and college majors through its renowned pre-college program… Read more
  27. Systems Education Experiences (SEE) High School Intern Program
    One of the key objectives of ISB involves transferring knowledge gained through research to the community for the benefit of society. The Systems Education Experiences (SEE) program within the Baliga… Read more
  28. iD Tech Courses and Programs
    ID Tech is the original tech camp for kids. The best. For 20 years, our family company has paved the way in STEM education, introducing the most relevant, in-demand curriculum to set students on… Read more
  29. Temple University Summer Programs for High School Students
    Temple University provides several opportunities for high school students to live and learn on campus during the summer. A wide array of course offerings are available each summer. See website for… Read more
  30. Teton Science Schools Summer Camps
    Teton Science Schools (TSS) is a nonprofit educational organization with headquarters in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. TSS operates in partnership with Grand Teton National Park and as a permittee of the… Read more
  31. Texas Space Grant Consortium Space Research Summer Intern Program (SEES Internship)
    ABOUT SEES HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM NASA, Texas Space Grant Consortium, and The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research Summer Intern Program is a nationally… Read more
  32. Texas Tech University (TTU) Clark Scholars Program
    The Clark Scholar Program is an intensive seven week summer research program for highly qualified high school juniors and seniors. The Clark Scholars Program is designed to attract gifted students… Read more
  33. Texas A&M University Galveston Campus Sea Camp
    Texas A&M University Galveston Campus offers educational outreach programs to people of all ages. Sea Camp is a week-long residential adventure exploring the wonders of the marine and estuarine… Read more
  34. Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) Bioscience Leadership Academy
    Want to know what it takes to be a leader in the world of biomedical research? TGen's Bioscience Leadership Academy is a two-week bioscience program serving 20 Arizona high school students every… Read more
  35. Truman State University Joseph Baldwin Summer Academy for Young Scholars
    A three-week residential program located on the campus of Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri with an academically challenging curriculum for grades 7-9. JBA offers a selection of liberal… Read more
  36. UCLA Summer Sessions - Applications of Nanoscience Summer Institute
    The Applications of Nanoscience course is designed for high school students to learn the basics of pursing a scientific research project. As a model students will explore few important applications… Read more
  37. United States Coast Guard Academy - Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) Summer Program
    The Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) is a one-week summer program where you'll immerse yourself in Academy life. Exclusively for students entering their senior year of high school, AIM is regarded… Read more
  38. United States Military Academy (USMA) Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)
    Get introduced to a completely different college experience by attending our SLE. This is a week-long immersion in academic, military and social life for those considering the United States Military… Read more
  39. United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar
    The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar is the first step in navigating your future to becoming one of our nation's next generation of leaders.   If you are currently in your junior year of… Read more
  40. United States Naval Academy (USNA) Summer Programs
    SUMMER SEMINAR Naval Academy Summer Seminar For Students Entering the 12th Grade Summer Seminar gives you a taste of life at the Academy and kick-starts your application journey for an appointment… Read more
  41. University of St. Andrews Summer Academic Experience Courses
    The Summer Academic Experience Courses offers pupils from around the world the unique opportunity to experience courses taught in the Scottish academic tradition by current academic staff. Students… Read more
  42. University of California Davis (UC Davis) Young Scholars Program
    The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program designed to expose approximately 40 high achieving high school students to the world of original research in the natural… Read more
  43. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Summer Sessions
    During the summer months, visiting high school students have three different summer experiences to select from here at UCLA: academic courses, online courses, or Precollege Summer Institutes.… Read more
  44. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Sci|Art Lab + Studio Summer Institute
    Creativity is the fundamental source of innovation in any endeavor. Unfortunately, current educational models generally focus on the development analytical skills at the expense of creative thought.… Read more
  45. University of California San Diego (UCSD) Summer Session
    During the summer you can: accelerate progress towards your degree; enroll in courses that are difficult to enroll in during the fall, winter or spring quarters; enhance your career prospects; enrich… Read more
  46. University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Cellular Construction Workshop
    The Cellular Construction Workshop is a two-week summer workshop for high school teachers and students. This NSF-funded program, as part of the Center for Cellular Construction, will engage student/… Read more
  47. University of California San Francisco (UCSF) High School Intern Program
    Each summer, SFUSD high school students conduct original research under the direction of a UCSF scientist mentor. This program is rigorous and intense with just eight short weeks for students to… Read more
  48. University of California San Francisco (UCSF) San Francisco Health Investigators Program (SFHIP)
    SF HI is structured to provide an immersive summer experience at UC San Francisco, where rising SFUSD juniors will learn the science underlying a current health issue, principles of public health,… Read more
  49. University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) Research Mentorship Program
    The Research Mentorship Program is a competitive, six-week summer program that engages qualified, high-achieving high school students from all over the world in interdisciplinary, hands-on,… Read more
  50. University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) Science & Engineering Research Academy
    The Science & Engineering Research Academy is a dynamic, 4-week residential and commuter summer program that introduces qualified high school students to the research enterprise through project-… Read more