Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide



  1. The Continuing Studies Department at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) offers non-credit classes for youth. Classes include: drawing, painting, photography, digital… Read more
  2. The Mission of the Kids Philosophy Slam is to give kids a voice and to inspire kids to think by unlocking their intellectual and creative potential through a unique and powerful philosophical forum… Read more
  3. The Botball® Educational Robotics Program engages middle and high school aged students in a team-oriented robotics competition, and serves as a perfect way to meet today’s new common core standards.… Read more
  4. The Kopernik Observatory & Science Center (KOSC) is the premier observatory and science center in New York State. Becoming an intern is an important way to gain valuable work experience and help… Read more
  5. KoperniKids (ages 3-6) KKJoin us for the KoperniKids program, a kid-friendly approach to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) exploration designed especially for children 3 to 6 years… Read more
  6. Summer is a great time for children to continue their learning at Kopernik. In our Link Summer STEM Exploration day camps, children in grades 1-12 will be exposed to a variety of topics in Science… Read more
  7. This summer, give your child an opportunity to explore, investigate, discover, and invent with a camp at the Lawrence Hall of Science! Our camps offer a range of experiences, from conducting your own… Read more
  8. The League of Creative Minds (LCM) was created to provide an entry way for high-ability middle school and high school students into public policy, international world affairs, leadership roles,… Read more
  9. The League middle school year-round program is meant for our youngest students entering the 6th to 8th grade. The League middle school program draws students who are passionate about learning purely… Read more
  10. International field study/international relations camp for rising 8th - 12th grade students. For the 2017 high school field study the League delegates traveled to various regions in Israel and the… Read more
  11. The League summer camp sessions are meant for serious academic students that relish intellectual deliberation and dialogue. Students that enroll in League summer courses are curious about… Read more
  12. A collection of official LEGO contests. Anyone can participate by submitting digital photos and videos of their own custom LEGO creations online. Rules of each contest and requirements may vary.… Read more
  13. Letters About Literature is a reading and writing contest for students in grades 4-12. Students are asked to read a book, poem or speech and write to the author (living or dead) about how the book… Read more
  14. Liberty University Theatre Camps (LUTC) program, which includes elementary, KIDS Ignite, and middle school day camps, will start off the summer. These day camps provide local students with an… Read more
  15. Lone Star Leadership Academies are Sunday-Friday overnight camps offered throughout the summer for outstanding 4th-8th graders. Campers have the opportunity to explore significant sites in Texas’… Read more
  16. In 2005, Classical archaeologists Regan & Amy Barr founded The Lukeion Project. Now with a much larger teaching faculty, we offer 6 years of Classical Latin & 7 years of Greek, Classical… Read more
  17. MSM’s Precollege program gives talented students professional instruction and multiple performing opportunities in a supportive environment — and collaborative time spent with like-minded peers, many… Read more
  18. Mannes Prep combines a warm and supportive atmosphere with thorough pre-professional training. Our continuing personal interest in the musical growth of each student is central to the spirit of… Read more
  19. The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center is a national partnership of organizations working to improve marine technical education and in this way help to prepare America’s future… Read more
  20. MICA provides a wide range of programs for the youngest artists to grow their skills and make the most of their interests. Artistic exploration is among the best ways for kids to build confidence in… Read more
  21. Math contests give students an educationally enriching opportunity to participate in an academically-oriented activity and to gain recognition for mathematical achievement. Our main goal is… Read more
  22. Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS) is a worldwide math competition, organized by a not for profit foundation with the same name. It is held yearly from November through… Read more
  23. The MATHCOUNTS Competition Series is a national program that provides students the opportunity to compete in live, in-person contests against and alongside their peers. Created in 1983, it is the… Read more
  24. The Mathematics, Science, and Technology (MST@MSU) program at Michigan State University is a one-week summer commuter or residential program for academically talented middle school students who are… Read more
  25. MathPath offers students of middle school age who are extremely talented in mathematics the summer opportunity to learn and develop at a pace and to a depth that matches their abilities while also… Read more
  26. The Medusa Mythology Exam is a comprehensive exam covering Greco-Roman mythology. It is administered annually to public and private school students in grades 6-12. Homeschool students must be at… Read more
  27. Founded in 1921 and housed in the Michigan State University School of Journalism, the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association is a nonprofit organization composed of scholastic journalism teachers… Read more
  28. MSU has a variety of programs pertaining to engineering of all ages. Programs include: Spartan Engineering Pre-College Design Day & Competition: Middle and high school Innovative and Creative… Read more
  29. Camp programs feature content pulled right from the college curriculum, created and advised by leading faculty in the relevant content area, and led by experienced teaching assistants and college… Read more
  30. Summer camp? Sort of... but better. Our programs aren't ordinary, and neither are our students. They build robots, perform chemical analyses, explore entrepreneurship, and explore ecosystems. They… Read more
  31. Microsoft NINJA Camp prepares current seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth grade students with disabilities for future careers in tech by providing training in an inclusive and fun environment. It’s a… Read more
  32. A rigorous academic experience, modeled after the proven language immersion pedagogy of Middlebury College’s famed Language Schools. The Academy’s approach to language learning, modeled after the… Read more
  33. The annual competition is designed to provide an educational as well as a competitive experience for young chamber ensembles. The competition is open to chamber ensembles in 12th grade and younger… Read more
  34. MYAC is a full-curriculum pre-college music school. At MYAC students from kindergarten through 12th grade gain an unparalleled music experience at MYAC and are exposed to orchestral, choral, and… Read more
  35. MYAC is a full-curriculum pre-college music school. Summer programs are offered in a variety of areas which may include: orchestra, vocals, jazz ensemble, flute and chamber music. See website for… Read more
  36. Competition Eligibility: There are 2 Divisions: Midwest Young Artists Conservatory (MYAC) Orchestra Division* Open Division *Students in the MYAC Division must be active participants in the MYAC… Read more
  37. Students who play an instrument or sing in an ensemble learn discipline, focus, hard work, teamwork, and valuable life skills through the pursuit of musical excellence. Furthermore, students who… Read more
  38. Continuing Education at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers top-notch, relevant, and engaging art and design programming for kids, teens, and adults taught by professional working… Read more
  39. GEMS and GISE are single-gender afterschool and summer school programs designed specifically for girls and boys grades 4th – 8th in the Minneapolis Public School District. The Little GEMS and Jr.… Read more
  40. The League offers 2 summer math institutes: one is for students entering grades 7-9 in the fall after the program, and the other is for students entering grades 10-12 in fall after the program.… Read more
  41. Every year, Mississippi State University offers summer camps designed to educate and inspire kids from elementary through high-school. Our camps give kids the opportunity to further their knowledge… Read more
  42. LAUNCH A ROCKET. BUILD A ROBOT. LEARN ABOUT EXPLOSIVES. You could do any of these things and more at a Missouri S&T summer camp. Explore your possibilities by attending one of the summer camps… Read more
  43. The Edgerton Center educate sstudents through student-led clubs and teams, courses in engineering and high-speed photography, and machine shops and a maker space where students design, fabricate, and… Read more
  44. PRIMES STEP (Solve–Theorize–Explore–Prove) is a program for curious middle-schoolers who like solving challenging problems and are ready to explore advanced math topics. The goal of the program is… Read more
  45. The MTNA National Student Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country Each year, thousands of students compete for top prizes and national recognition.… Read more
  46. Musical Theatre Works (MTW) is celebrating 20 years of offering professional Broadway show experiences for young actors in San Francisco. Students come to MTW to sing, dance and act on stage, under… Read more
  47. NASA list of current opportunities for students, including: internships, competitions, workshops, fellowships and other opportunities.
  48. The NASA Space Settlement Contest is an annual design competition for 6-12th grade students sponsored by the NASA Ames Research Center and the NSS (National Space Society). This contest is open to… Read more
  49. A - Z list of programs and internship opportunities offered by NASA.
  50. Quiz bowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports… Read more