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Gold SignalMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Selective

MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES) Program

MITES Summer is a free, six-week residential program at MIT for high school juniors interested in STEM. Students take courses in math, life sciences, physics, humanities, and project-based electives, live on campus, and receive college admissions counseling and professional mentoring.

Jun–Jul · 6 wk sessionsResidentialCambridge, MAFree83 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership

SubjectsMathematics, Life Sciences, Physics, Humanities, Engineering Design, Machine Learning, Genomics, Electronics, Architecture

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://mites.mit.edu/

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Gold SignalNew York Science AcademySelective

National Youth Science Camp

A fully-funded, competitive 3–4 week residential STEAM camp in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest for high school-bound delegates, featuring lectures, directed studies, outdoor adventure, and a trip to Washington, DC. Two delegates are selected from each state and Washington D.C., with international participants hosted through the U.S. State Department.

Jul · 3–4 wk sessionsResidentialMonongahela National Forest, WVFree111 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsScience, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Arts

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.nysacademy.org/programs/nyscamp/

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Gold SignalMIT Office of Engineering Outreach ProgramsSelective

MIT Engineering: MITES Summer

A free, six-week residential summer program for high school juniors that combines rigorous coursework in mathematics, life sciences, physics, humanities, and engineering electives with college preparation and STEM mentorship. All program costs, including room and board, are fully covered by MIT donors and foundations.

Jun–Jul · 6 wk sessionsResidentialCambridge, MAFreeFall semester of junior year

Entering grades11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics, Physics, Life Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Machine Learning, Genomics, Electronics

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://mites.mit.edu/discover-mites/mites-summer/

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Gold SignalCanada/USA MathcampSelective

Canada/USA Mathcamp

An immersive 5-week residential mathematics summer program for mathematically talented students ages 13–18. The program offers advanced mathematics instruction, extracurricular activities, and a collaborative learning environment at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialBurlington, VT$7,000+105 days

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics

Cost$7,000+ · $7,500

Websitehttps://www.mathcamp.org/

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Gold SignalBoston UniversitySelective

Boston University: Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)

A six-week residential mathematics program for high school students ages 14–18 that emphasizes exploratory problem-solving, mathematical discovery, and creative thinking. Students work in a community-based learning environment alongside undergraduate counselors, graduate students, and research mathematicians.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidentialBoston, MA$7,000+109 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics

Cost$7,000+ · $8,000

Websitehttps://www.promys.org/

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Gold SignalRoss Mathematics ProgramSelective

Ross Mathematics Program

A 6-week intensive summer program designed to encourage motivated pre-college students to explore mathematics, nurture mathematical curiosity and logical thinking, and support critical thinking and informed citizenship.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+141 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics

Cost$7,000+ · $7,000

Websitehttps://rossprogram.org/

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The Summer Science Program (SSP) : Research in Astrophysics

A 5-week residential research program for high school juniors focusing on asteroid orbit determination. Students conduct hands-on observational astronomy, learn Python programming, and contribute real research to NASA-funded projects through the Minor Planet Center.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations101 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsAstrophysics, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Scientific Programming

Websitehttps://ssp.org/astrophysics/

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Silver SignalUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonSelective

University of Wisconsin-Madison Engineering Summer Program

A highly selective, free three-week residential summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors featuring rigorous coursework in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and introductory engineering design, taught by UW-Madison faculty with hands-on projects and industrial site visits.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMadison, WIFree

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsMathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Design

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.engr.wisc.edu/academics/student-services/diversity-programs/engineering-summer-program/

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Silver SignalNorthwestern UniversitySelectiveCredit

Northwestern Center for Talent Development (CTD) Summer Program

A comprehensive summer program offering academic enrichment courses for grades Pre-K through 12, with options for day camps, residential programs, and online learning. Courses span dozens of subjects including STEM, humanities, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Jun–Jul · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineEvanston, IL$500–$1,499214 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsEnglish, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences, Humanities, Leadership

Cost$500–$1,499 · $675

Websitehttps://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer-programs

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Silver SignalUniversity of California, Santa CruzSelective

COSMOS: UC Santa Cruz

A four-week residential STEM program for high-achieving high school students offering 13 interdisciplinary clusters in mathematics, science, and engineering with hands-on coursework and transferable skills training.

Jun–Aug · 4 wk sessionsResidentialSanta Cruz, CA$3,000–$6,99952 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsMathematics, Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Nanochemistry, Nanotechnology, Developmental Biology, Bioinformatics, Quantum Information Science, Engineering, Video Game Design, Software Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Photonics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Semiconductor Engineering, Machine Learning, Robotics, Quantum Materials

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,518

Websitehttps://cosmos.ucsc.edu/

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Silver SignalUniversity of California, DavisSelective

COSMOS at UC Davis

COSMOS at UC Davis is a highly selective, four-week residential summer program for rising 9th–12th graders from California. Students engage in intensive, hands-on STEM coursework across 14 cluster options including physics, computer science, engineering, data science, and biology, with weekly lectures from prominent scientists.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialDavis, CA$3,000–$6,99988 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsPhysics, Astrophysics, Quantum Mechanics, Nanotechnology, Engineering Mechanics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Biology, Plant Microbiology, Data Science, Sustainable Transportation, Aquaculture, Drone Technology, Robotics, Mathematics

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,518

Websitehttps://cosmos.ucdavis.edu/

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Silver SignalUC IrvineSelective

COSMOS: UC Irvine

A 4-week residential summer program where high school students select themed STEM cluster courses taught by UC faculty, including engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, and computer science. Participants engage in lectures, labs, hands-on projects, and interact with distinguished faculty speakers.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialIrvine, CA$3,000–$6,99988 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsEngineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Science

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,550

Websitehttps://cosmos.uci.edu/

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Silver SignalUniversity of California, San Diego (Jacobs School of Engineering)Selective

COSMOS: UC San Diego

A highly selective four-week residential summer program for advanced high school and middle school students focusing on mathematics, science, technology, and engineering through themed cluster courses.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialSan Diego, CA$3,000–$6,99988 days

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics, Science, Engineering, Technology, Music and Math, Climate Change, Machine Learning, Tissue Engineering, Robotics

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,518

Websitehttps://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/cosmos/

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Silver SignalMathematical Staircase, Inc.Selective

Mathematical Staircase: MathILy

An intensive five-week residential mathematics program for mathematically talented high school students featuring undergraduate and graduate-level mathematics through inquiry-based instruction, with a two-week common curriculum, one-week student-led topics, and two weeks of advanced branch classes.

Jun · 2–5 wk sessionsResidentialBryn Mawr, PA$3,000–$6,999169 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Number Theory, Probability, Group Theory, Cryptography

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,175

Websitehttps://mathily.org/

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Silver SignalJohns Hopkins UniversitySelective

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) On-Campus Summer Programs

CTY offers intensive on-campus summer programs for intellectually gifted middle and high school students, featuring advanced coursework in STEM, humanities, and other subjects with residential and commuter options.

Jun–Jul · 2–5 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialBaltimore, MD$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics, Science, Engineering, Writing, Literature, History, Foreign Languages, Computer Science

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,149

Websitehttps://cty.jhu.edu/programs/on-campus

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Silver SignalStanford UniversitySelective

Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)

A highly selective 4-week residential or online mathematics program for grades 10–11 students focusing on proof-based mathematics. Residential participants live on Stanford's campus and choose between Abstract Algebra & Number Theory or Algebraic Topology; online option also available.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineStanford, CA$7,000+84 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics, Abstract Algebra, Number Theory, Algebraic Topology, Proofs

Cost$7,000+ · $8,950

Websitehttps://sumac.spcs.stanford.edu/

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Bronze SignalCarnegie Mellon UniversitySelectiveCredit

Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs

A comprehensive summer program suite for rising 11th and 12th graders offering college-level instruction in STEM, arts, design, leadership, and humanities on Carnegie Mellon's Pittsburgh campus. Programs range from 3 to 6 weeks with residential and commuter options, with several full-scholarship tracks available.

Jun · 3–6 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPittsburgh, PAFree83 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsArtificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Architecture, Art, Computational Biology, Design, Drama, Global Cultures, Leadership Development, Music, Game Development, Mathematics, Writing

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/

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Bronze SignalHarvard UniversitySelective

Harvard University: Two-Week Program for High School Students

An intensive two-week residential summer program for rising juniors and seniors offering nearly 30 non-credit courses across humanities, social sciences, and STEM. Students live on Harvard's Cambridge campus, attend 3 hours of daily classes with 2–4 hours of homework, and participate in college readiness workshops and social activities.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialCambridge, MA$3,000–$6,99958 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership

SubjectsCreative Writing, Journalism, Psychology, Biology, Medicine, Public Health, Anthropology, Law, Politics, Philosophy, History, Business, Economics, Digital Media, Management, Race and Gender Studies, Ethics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,100

Websitehttps://summer.harvard.edu/high-school-programs/pre-college-program/

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Bronze SignalStanford UniversitySelective

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes

A selective online summer program offering live virtual instruction in academics including mathematics, humanities, and biomedical sciences for middle and high school students in grades 8–11. Courses meet 2 hours daily with instructor office hours and asynchronous assignments.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsOnline$3,000–$6,999123 days

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsArtificial Intelligence, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Engineering, Mathematics, Philosophy, Humanities

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,200

Websitehttps://summerinstitutes.spcs.stanford.edu

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Bronze SignalBrown University

Brown University Pre-College Programs

An umbrella of summer programs for high school students offering over 300 courses across STEM, humanities, and leadership tracks. Programs range from 1 to 6 weeks and serve over 6,000 students annually from all 50 U.S. states and 75+ countries.

Jun–Aug · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineProvidence, RI$1,500–$2,999186 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership

SubjectsEnvironmental Studies, Pre-Med, Visual Art, Leadership, Law, Psychology, Mathematics, Creative Writing, History

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,816

Websitehttps://precollege.brown.edu/

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Florida State UniversitySelective

Florida State University: Young Scholars Program

A fully-funded, 6-week residential STEM program for high-achieving Florida high school students. Participants engage in rigorous coursework, independent research projects, and hands-on laboratory experience while living on the Florida State University campus.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidentialTallahassee, FLFree97 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Computer Science

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://ysp.osta.fsu.edu/

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Tuskegee UniversitySelective

Tuskegee University: AgriTREK/SciTREK and AgDiscovery Summer Programs

A two-week residential STEAM program preparing the next generation of research scientists and engineers. Participants engage in hands-on research, leadership development, and personal enrichment activities.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialTuskegee, ALFree141 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsScience, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Mathematics

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.tuskegee.edu/academics/colleges-schools/caens/summer-programs/Agri-TREKSci-TREK-and-AgDiscovery.html

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University of Minnesota, College of Science & EngineeringSelective

University of Minnesota-CSE: Discover STEM Summer Program

A free, competitive one-week summer program for high school juniors and seniors exploring STEM careers and research pathways through laboratory tours, experiments, presentations, and networking with faculty and researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterMinneapolis, MNFree189 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsScience, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://cse.umn.edu/college/k-12-outreach/discover-stem

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Hillsdale CollegeSelectiveCredit

Hillsdale College Summer Science Camps: Mathematics

A 6-day residential summer camp for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors exploring group theory and topology through puzzles, hands-on activities, and group projects. Most costs including tuition, materials, lodging, and meals are covered by grants and donations.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialHillsdale, MI<$50064 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsMathematics, Group Theory, Topology

Cost<$500 · $150

Websitehttps://www.hillsdale.edu/admissions-aid/high-school-study/summer-science-camps/

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