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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 SignalStanford UniversitySelective

Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)

A five-week immersive enrichment program for high school juniors focused on science, medicine, and health careers. The program provides mentorship from medical professionals and faculty while emphasizing college and medical career preparation for low-income and first-generation students from Northern California.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialStanford, CAFree133 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesSTEM, Healthcare, Career Exploration, Academic

SubjectsHealth Science, Medicine, Science

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://med.stanford.edu/odme/high-school-students/smysp.html

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Gold SignalMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Selective

CEE: Research Science Institute (RSI)

A highly selective, cost-free summer program for accomplished high school juniors combining one week of intensive STEM coursework with a five-week individual research internship under scientist mentors, culminating in written and oral presentations.

Jun–Jul · 6 wk sessionsResidentialCambridge, MAFreeClosed for 2026

Entering grades11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsScience, Engineering

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.cee.org/research-science-institute

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Silver SignalWilliam & Mary Center for Gifted EducationSelective

William & Mary Center for Gifted Education: Camp Launch

A two-week residential summer program for high-ability students from low-income households, focusing on science, writing, and personal development.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialWilliamsburg, VAFree

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

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsScience, Writing

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/precollegiate/camp-launch/

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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 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 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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Bronze SignalCornell UniversitySelectiveCredit

Cornell University's Precollege Studies

Cornell University's Precollege Studies program offers high school students (grades 10–12) the opportunity to earn college credit by taking regular Cornell University undergraduate courses taught by Cornell faculty. Programs are available in three formats: online, residential (on-campus with housing), and commuter (day attendance).

Jan, Jun, Jul · 3–6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineIthaca, NY$3,000–$6,99988 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsArchitecture, Business, College Preparation, Computer Science, Engineering, Hospitality, Human Development, International Relations, Leadership, Science, Veterinary Medicine

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,820

Websitehttps://sce.cornell.edu/precollege

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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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Northeastern University Center for STEM EducationSelective

Northeastern University- Center for STEM Education: Young Scholars Program

A selective, free summer program for rising seniors offering hands-on laboratory research experiences in engineering, science, and health sciences, combined with career exploration seminars and field trips to corporate and government sites.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MAFree110 days

Entering grades12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsEngineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Science, Health Sciences

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://stem.northeastern.edu/summer/ysp/

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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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Department of NavySelectiveCredit

Career Cornerstone Center: Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program

An eight-week paid summer internship program at Department of Navy laboratories nationwide, offering high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors hands-on research experience in STEM fields with mentoring from laboratory scientists and engineers.

Jun–Jul · 8 wk sessionsCommuterMultiple locationsFree356 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsScience, Engineering, Naval Research and Technology

CostFree

Websitehttps://navalsteminterns.us/seap/

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Alabama A&M UniversitySelective

Alabama A&M University: Upward Bound

A federally funded program serving eligible high school students from target schools in Huntsville City and Madison County. The program combines a residential summer component (up to 6 weeks) with academic year weekend sessions to help first-generation and low-income students develop skills needed to complete high school and succeed in postsecondary education.

Jun–Jul · 6 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterHuntsville, ALFree

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership

SubjectsComposition, Literature, History, Foreign Language, Math, Science, Test Preparation, College Preparation

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.aamu.edu/administrativeoffices/trio/Pages/Upward-Bound.aspx

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University of MissouriSelective

Missouri Scholars Academy

A highly selective three-week residential summer program for gifted middle and high school students offering intensive study in mathematics, science, social studies, or humanities, combined with courses on personal development and societal responsibility.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsResidentialColumbia, MO<$50094 days

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

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership

SubjectsMathematics, Science, Social Studies, Humanities, Personal Development

Cost<$500 · $200

Websitehttps://moscholars.missouri.edu/

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Ohio Wesleyan UniversitySelective

Ohio Wesleyan University: OWL Camp

A summer camp program for Ohio's gifted and talented students in grades 5–8, offering both overnight and day camp options with four-course academic selection from mathematics, logic, computing, science, humanities, and creative development.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterDelaware, OH<$500

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics, Logic, Computing, Science, Humanities, Creative Development

Cost<$500 · $395

Websitehttps://owjl.owu.edu/program/description.html

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Michigan State UniversitySelective

MSU Gifted & Talented: Math, Science, & Technology Camp

A one-week summer enrichment program for gifted middle school students in grades 7-8, featuring advanced STEM curriculum with three classes per day focusing on mathematics, science, and technology through interdisciplinary research and real-world problem-solving.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialEast Lansing, MI$500–$1,499172 days

Entering grades7th, 8th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics, Science, Technology, STEM

Cost$500–$1,499 · $895

Websitehttps://gifted.msu.edu/programs/summer-programs/mstatmsu

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Western Kentucky University Center for Gifted StudiesSelective

WKU Center for Gifted Studies: Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students (SCATS)

A two-week residential or commuter summer camp for academically talented middle school students featuring approximately 20 course options across arts, humanities, mathematics, and sciences. Students attend four courses daily and participate in evening and weekend activities.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterBowling Green, KY$1,500–$2,99966 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics, Science, Arts, Humanities

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,400

Websitehttps://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php

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UMass AmherstSelective

UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College: SAT & ACT Test Prep Immersion

A one-week intensive test-prep program led by bestselling author Brian Leaf, offering full practice tests, group classes, and one-on-one strategy sessions to help rising sophomores through seniors master the SAT and ACT.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterAmherst, MA$1,500–$2,999Applications closed for Summer 2026

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration

SubjectsSAT Prep, ACT Prep, Test Preparation, Math, Writing, Reading, Science

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,593

Websitehttps://www.umass.edu/uww/pre-college/workshops/sat-act-test-prep-immersion

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Penn Catholic Newman CommunitySelective

Virtú Summer Institute

A two-week summer day program for middle school students (ages 10–14) combining philosophy, science, and storytelling with recreational activities, cooking, and guest speakers from distinguished professionals.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsCommuterPhiladelphia, PA$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsPhilosophy, Science, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Rhetoric, Creative Writing

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,600

Websitehttp://www.virtuinstitute.org/

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INTO PREPSelective

INTO PREP: Digital SAT/ACT Boot Camp (In-Person)

Intensive summer SAT and ACT preparation program offering in-person day camp and online formats with score guarantees. Features up to 144 hours of SAT instruction or 140 hours of ACT instruction with subject-specific instructors, 1:1 college roadmap consulting, and minimum mock exam reviews.

Jun–Aug · 2–6 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineMalvern, PA$3,000–$6,99940 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration

SubjectsSAT Preparation, ACT Preparation, Reading & Writing, Math, Science, Test Preparation

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,500

Websitehttps://intoprep.net/summer-camp/

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Carnegie Mellon UniversitySelectiveCredit

Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Summer Session

A 6-week intensive summer program offering actual undergraduate-level Carnegie Mellon courses in science, engineering, computer science, humanities, and social sciences. Students earn transferable college credit and work with Carnegie Mellon faculty in a rigorous, fast-paced academic environment.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPittsburgh, PA$3,000–$6,99983 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsScience, Engineering, Computer Science, Humanities, Social Science, Technology and Arts

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,957

Websitehttps://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/summer-session.html

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University College DublinSelective

University College Dublin: Summer High School Program

A 16-day residential summer program in Dublin for North American high school students (ages 16–17) combining Irish history and culture with an introduction to UCD's academic colleges and study abroad experience.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialDublin, Ireland$3,000–$6,99997 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Career Exploration

SubjectsIrish History and Culture, University Exploration, Study Abroad Preparation, Engineering, Business, Science, Law, Arts and Humanities

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,990

Websitehttps://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/studyabroadandexchanges/ucdsummerprogrammes/summerhighschoolprogram/

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