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Bronze SignalSmith CollegeSelective

Smith Precollege Summer Programs: Summer Science and Engineering Program

A selective residential STEM program for rising 9th–12th graders featuring hands-on lab courses in science, engineering, and environmental studies with small group instruction at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsResidentialNorthampton, MA$3,000–$6,999172 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Academic
SubjectsLife Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Robotics, Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Computer Science, GIS/Spatial Analysis, Genetics, Neuroscience, Bacteriology
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,985
Websitehttps://www.smith.edu/academics/precollege-programs/summer-science-engineering
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Florida State UniversitySelective

Florida State University: SATS Day Camp

A free week-long day camp for 6th–8th graders where students explore marine biology and coastal ecology through hands-on research at FSU's Marine Laboratory. Students are bused daily from FSU's main campus to the coast and must be nominated by their science teacher.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterTallahassee, FLFree179 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th
CategoriesSTEM, Academic
SubjectsMarine Biology, Marine Ecology, Environmental Science
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.bio.fsu.edu/osta/camp.php
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Tuskegee UniversitySelective

Tuskegee University: Alabama Youth Institute

A free in-person event where high school students research and present papers on global challenges such as food security, hunger, and poverty. Selected top performers may advance to the Global Youth Institute and compete for all-expenses-paid internships.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterTuskegee, ALFree202 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, STEM
SubjectsAgriculture, Environmental Science, Global Challenges, Food Security, Hunger and Poverty
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.tuskegee.edu/research-innovation/summer-programs
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Lehman College CUNYSelectiveCredit

Lehman College CUNY: College Now STEM Research Academy

A free, competitive STEM research program for high school sophomores and juniors combining spring coursework in scientific research with summer internships in environmental science or biomedical sciences, culminating in research presentations and a $1,575 completion stipend.

Feb, Jul · SemesterCommuterBronx, NYFreeRolling (currently closed)
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Academic
SubjectsScientific Research, Environmental Science, Biomedical Sciences, STEM
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.lehman.edu/college-now/
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University of South Carolina, Continuing Education ProgramsSelective

University of South Carolina: Youth & Teen Pre-University Programs

Week-long summer courses for rising grades 6–12 students taught by USC faculty and community experts. Offerings include STEM, business, healthcare, arts, and leadership topics designed to help students explore career paths and develop skills.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterColumbia, SC<$500
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsAdvanced Vex Robotics, Business: Entrepreneurship, Criminology, Culinary Arts, Engineering, Environmental Science, Event Planning, Forensic Science, GeoInnovation, Graphic Design and Content Creation, Law and Crime, Leadership, Marine Biology, Marketing Communication, Medicine: Ultrasound, Nursing, Pharmacy, Sales, Sports Medicine: Athletic Training, Vex Robotics
Cost<$500 · $250
Websitehttps://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/continuing_education/youth_and_teen_pre-university_programs/index.php
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Hollins UniversitySelective

Hollinsummer: Pre-College Program for Girls

A one-week pre-college residential experience for rising 9th–12th grade women featuring four specialized tracks: creative writing, leadership development, equestrian training, and science exploration, with workshops, guest speakers, and campus facilities access.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterRoanoke, VA$500–$1,49983 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts, Outdoor Adventure
SubjectsCreative Writing, Leadership Development, Equestrian/Hunter-Jumper, Chemistry, Environmental Science
Cost$500–$1,499 · $550
Websitehttps://www.hollins.edu/academics/pre-college-experiences-camps/hollins-summer-program/
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Eureka ProgramSelective

Eureka Program - Research Program for High School Students

A research-focused program for middle and high school students offering over 30 unique program topics across academic disciplines, with multiple delivery formats including summer group research, one-on-one mentorship, and online self-study courses.

Jun–Aug · 8 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineNew York, NY$500–$1,499Rolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsBiology, Chemistry, Economics, Finance, European History, Quantitative Research, Neuroscience, Psychology, Technology, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Classics, Ancient History, Entrepreneurship, Start-up, Game Theory, Linguistics, Philosophy, Politics, Law, Sociology, Public Policy, Art History, Museum Studies, Comparative Literature, Environmental Science, Gender Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Sports Business, Management, Social Entrepreneurship
Cost$500–$1,499 · $500
Websitehttps://www.eurekaprogram.com/
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Lewis & Clark CollegeSelective

Lewis & Clark College: Data in Action: Sustainability, Science, and Storytelling

A 15-day residential camp focused on data science and data journalism with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and storytelling.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialPortland, OR$1,500–$2,99952 days
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesSTEM, Academic
SubjectsData Science, Data Journalism, Sustainability, Environmental Science
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,800
Websitehttps://college.lclark.edu/precollege-programs/data-in-action/
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University of South CarolinaSelective

University of South Carolina: Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series

A highly selective week-long summer adventure series for gifted and talented students (grades 6–12) offering specialized tracks in STEM, healthcare, business, and other fields. Participants can choose residential or commuter attendance and enroll in multiple one-week adventures.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterColumbia, SC$1,500–$2,999110 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Leadership
SubjectsAdvanced VEX Robotics, Business/Entrepreneurship, Criminology, Culinary Arts, Engineering, Environmental Science, Event Planning, Forensic Science, GeoInnovation, Graphic Design and Content Creation, Law and Crime, Leadership, Marine Biology, Marketing Communication, Medicine: Ultrasound, Nursing, Pharmacy, Sales, Sports Medicine: Athletic Training, VEX Robotics
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,150
Websitehttps://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/continuing_education/youth_and_teen_pre-university_programs/carolina_master_scholars_adventure_series/index.php
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Lafayette CollegeSelective

Lafayette College's Sustainability Leadership Program

An immersive week-long residential program for high school students focused on food justice, regenerative farm systems, environmental innovation, and civic leadership. Students explore sustainability challenges through design thinking and the UN Sustainable Development Goals while visiting Lafayette College's farm, local gardens, and downtown Easton.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialEaston, PA$1,500–$2,999118 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership, Community Service
SubjectsFood Justice, Regenerative Agriculture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Civic Leadership, Design Thinking
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,100
Websitehttps://sustainability.lafayette.edu/sustainability-summer-program/
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Stony Brook UniversitySelective

Stony Brook University Pre-College Summer: Environmental Science in the Worm Lab

A hands-on laboratory-based course where students design and conduct unique projects in ecotoxicology, investigating the effects of ecotoxins on soil organisms including planaria, cockroaches, and earthworms while learning experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialStony Brook, NY$1,500–$2,999203 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsEnvironmental Science, Ecotoxicology, Soil Ecology
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,000
Websitehttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/precollege-summer/courses/environmental-science-in-the-worm-lab.php
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Stony Brook UniversitySelective

Stony Brook University: Pre-College Summer

A residential and commuter summer program for rising juniors and seniors offering courses in STEM, health professions, engineering, computational linguistics, and more. Students live on campus with housing and meals included (residential option) or attend daily classes (commuter option).

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialStony Brook, NY$1,500–$2,999203 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Healthcare
SubjectsBiotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Cancer Biology, Engineering Problem-Solving, Robotics Engineering, Robotics With AI, Dental Sciences, Health Professions, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Computational Linguistics, Pre-Law, Environmental Science
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,000
Websitehttps://www.stonybrook.edu/precollege-summer/index.php
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University of Maryland, A. James Clark School of EngineeringSelectiveCredit

University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars | A. James Clark School of Engineering

A three-week summer program offering 40+ university courses for rising high school sophomores through graduating seniors, with options for on-campus or online participation. Students earn 3 college credits posted to their UMD transcript.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineCollege Park, MD$1,500–$2,999203 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsArchitecture, Design, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Computing, Engineering, Data Science, Medicine, Health Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, Geography, History, Theater, Creative Writing
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,420
Websitehttps://tys.umd.edu
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George Mason UniversitySelectiveCredit

George Mason University: The Washington Youth Summit on the Environment

A week-long residential program for high school students combining environmental science and policy with hands-on learning from industry leaders, conservation experts, and research scientists. Students earn college credit and participate in site visits and speaking events on current environmental issues and solutions.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialFairfax, VA$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsEnvironmental Science, Environmental Policy
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,600
Websitehttps://wyse.gmu.edu/
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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelectiveCredit

Loyola Marymount University Precollege Summer Programs

An engaging opportunity for motivated high school students to get a sneak peek at college through transformative summer experiences in various disciplines including film, arts, business, STEM, and media studies.

Jun–Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,9995 days left
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsScreenwriting, Film Production, Animation, Graphic Design, Acting, Dance, Theatre, Stage Design, Theatre Technology, Sports & Entertainment Business, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Journalism, Media Literacy, Creative Technology & Innovation
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,500
Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/courses
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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelective

LMU Pre-College Programs: Environmental Science: The Living City

A two-week residential pre-college program exploring urban ecosystems and field ecology through hands-on research at the Ballona Wetlands in Los Angeles. Students engage in daily lectures, lab work, field research, and artistic components while studying environmental science topics including climate change, biodiversity, and habitat conservation.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999125 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Outdoor Adventure
SubjectsEnvironmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Chemistry, Botany, Animal Science, Engineering, Urban Ecology
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,500
Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/ecology
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Sarah Lawrence CollegeSelectiveCredit

Sarah Lawrence: Science Research Methods and Ethics

A 2-week intensive summer program where rising high school sophomores through seniors conduct disciplinary research in biological sciences, physical and earth sciences, or psychological sciences under faculty mentorship, earning 2 college credits.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterBronxville, NY$3,000–$6,999172 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsBiological Sciences, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Ecology, Physical Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Urban Hydrology, Climate Change Resilience, Psychological Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,100
Websitehttps://www.sarahlawrence.edu/precollege/science-research/
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Smith CollegeSelective

Smith Precollege Summer Programs - Sustainable Futures

A two-week residential program exploring sustainable agriculture, food systems, and environmental science through hands-on fieldwork, farm tours, and community garden visits in the New England region.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialNorthampton, MA$3,000–$6,999172 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Outdoor Adventure, Community Service
SubjectsSustainable Agriculture, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Food Systems, Ecology, Soil Science, Environmental Justice
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,985
Websitehttps://www.smith.edu/academics/programs-courses/precollege-programs/sustainable-futures
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Tufts UniversitySelectiveCredit

Tufts Pre-College: Engineering & Computer Science Programs

Summer intensives and undergraduate engineering/computer science courses for high school students, featuring 2–3 week residential and commuter options with faculty mentorship, lab access, and portfolio-building opportunities.

Jun–Aug · 2–3 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMedford, MA$3,000–$6,999172 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Academic, Career Exploration, Travel/Cultural Immersion
SubjectsEngineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Music Engineering, Design, Engineering Design, Renewable Energy Systems
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,425
Websitehttps://universitycollege.tufts.edu/pre-college/academics/engineering-computer-science-programs-high-school-students
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Wild Rockies Field InstituteSelectiveCredit

Wild Rockies Field Insitute

An independent nonprofit offering academically rigorous, place-based field courses combining outdoor expeditions (backpacking, bicycling, kayaking) with classroom instruction in environmental science, ethics, and sustainability. Small group instruction with at least one instructor per 5–6 students.

SemesterResidentialMissoula, MT$3,000–$6,999355 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Outdoor Adventure, Leadership
SubjectsEnvironmental Science, Environmental Ethics, Climate Change, Sustainability, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Field Research Methods, Environmental Policy, Studio Art
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,775
Websitehttps://www.wrfi.net/
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Boston Leadership InstituteSelective

Boston Leadership Institute: Chemistry Research Summer Program

A three-week hands-on chemistry research program focusing on green chemistry, toxicology, and hazardous materials analysis. Students conduct lab experiments, independent research projects, and field trips to leading research facilities including MIT and Boston University.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterWaltham, MA$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College
CategoriesSTEM, Academic
SubjectsChemistry, Green Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,597
Websitehttps://www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com/chemistry-research/
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College of the AtlanticSelectiveCredit

College of the Atlantic: Islands Through Time

A field-based summer program exploring island ecosystems, natural history, and environmental science through hands-on research and fieldwork in coastal Maine.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialBar Harbor, ME$3,000–$6,999Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsEnvironmental Science, Marine Biology, Ecology
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,900
Websitehttps://www.coa.edu/summerprograms/summer-field-institute/islands-through-time/
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthSelective

Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit on Climate, Equity, and Health

An 8-day residential summer program where high school students explore climate change, public health, and equity through workshops with Harvard scientists, health practitioners, and policymakers. Participants develop a Community Action Plan to address climate and health issues in their home communities.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialBoston, MA$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership, Community Service
SubjectsClimate Change, Public Health, Environmental Science, Social Justice, Policy, Sustainability
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,890
Websitehttps://hsph.harvard.edu/climate-health-c-change/events/harvard-chan-c-change-youth-summit-on-climate-equity-and-health-2/
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Indigo ResearchSelectiveCredit

Indigo Research: IRIS Intensive Program

A 6-week online research program for high school students offering mentorship from top university faculty. Students choose from subjects like neuroscience, computer science, engineering, and economics, and produce a publication-ready research paper that may earn two transferable college credits from UCSB Extension School.

Jul, Dec · 6 wk sessionsOnline$3,000–$6,999Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Leadership
SubjectsAdvanced International Politics, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, Astrophysics, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Genetics, Law, Politics, Art, Biology, Coding, Data Science, Blockchain, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, AI Ethics, Recommender Systems, Politics & International Relations, Biochemistry, Business
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,200
Websitehttps://www.indigoresearch.org/program/iris
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