Best STEM Summer Programs for High Schoolers
Top stem summer programs for high school students, ranked by prestige.
46 opportunities found
Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation High School Summer Program in Biomedical Sciences
MD Anderson Cancer Center, School of Health Professions10-week summer research program for Texas high school seniors interested in allied health careers, featuring hands-on laboratory experience at MD Ande...
Simons Summer Research Program
Simons FoundationSummer research program for high school students conducting original scientific research with faculty mentors.
Dr. Charis Eng Monell Science Apprenticeship Program
Monell Chemical Senses CenterEight-week paid summer research apprenticeship for high school students in biomedical science, with focus on underrepresented groups.
A-LIFT: Director's Apprenticeship Program (IPMLDS)
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryProject-based summer STEM program for 10th-11th graders in Bay Area providing hands-on research, computer science courses, and professional mentoring.
PROMYS Italia
University of PadovaSix-week summer program in mathematics for talented high school students at University of Padova, Italy.
Seattle Children's Summer Scholars Program (SSSP)
Seattle Children's Research InstituteNine-week summer research program for high school students from underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical and health sciences with mentored research,...
Wolfram High School Summer Research Program
Wolfram ResearchIntensive 2.5-week project-based research program for high school students to advance programming, computational thinking, and AI skills under expert ...
PROMYS
Boston UniversitySix-week summer program for high school students to explore mathematics through number theory in a supportive community with peer mentors and research...
PROMYS - Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists
PROMYS6-week intensive summer program in mathematics for highly motivated high school students from the U.S. and around the world.
Summer Science Program (SSP)
SSP InternationalImmersive summer program for high schoolers to learn science, conduct research, and experience college life at top universities.
Summer Science Program (SSP International)
SSP International, Inc.Five-week residential summer research experience in astrophysics, biochemistry, bacterial genomics, and synthetic chemistry for high school juniors.
Mathcamp
MathcampResidential summer math program for high school students featuring advanced mathematics classes, problem-solving, and community-based learning.
Canada/USA Mathcamp
MathcampImmersive summer experience for mathematically talented students ages 13-18 from around the world.
Mathcamp Qualifying Quiz
MathcampA 5-10 problem qualifying quiz for Mathcamp summer program application, designed to assess mathematical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Wolfram Summer Research Institute
Wolfram ResearchSummer research program for students to develop original computational projects under mentorship from Stephen Wolfram and experts.
TGen Bioscience Leadership Academy
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)Two-week intensive bioscience and leadership program for Arizona high school students focusing on biomedical research, precision medicine, and STEM pr...
Mathcamp 2026
Mathcamp34th summer mathematics camp at Champlain College in Burlington, VT for high school students
Summer Science Program (SSP) - University Partnerships
SSP InternationalImmersive residential summer research programs for high school students at partner universities, offering hands-on scientific experiences with leading...
Berkeley Lab Summer 2026 High School Programs
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratorySummer STEM internship and educational programs including quantum computing, data science, and research apprenticeships for high school students.
Summer Science Program - Campus Living
Summer Science ProgramFive-week residential summer program for high school students featuring research, lectures, and community living on college campuses.
Horizons
Hack ClubA summer program for high school students to learn computer science and build projects with mentorship from industry professionals.
SSP International
SSP InternationalInternational summer program for high school students focusing on STEM and global engagement
Brown University Pre-College Summer Programs - STEM Track
Brown UniversitySummer pre-college courses in STEM fields including biology, environmental studies, marine science, and biotechnology for high school students.
AwesomeMath Summer Program (AMSP)
AwesomeMathIntensive three-week online advanced mathematics training program featuring daily lectures and problem-solving in Algebra, Combinatorics, Geometry, an...
Mason Science ASSIP (Aspiring Scientist Summer Internship Program) and Aspiring Inventors Programs
George Mason University - College of ScienceHighly competitive summer research internship and innovation fellowship for high school and early undergraduate students to conduct cutting-edge scien...
Math League International Summer Tournament
Math LeagueAnnual summer tournament featuring lectures by renowned mathematics professors and Fields medalists.
STEM for Rising 9th and 10th Graders
Brown University Pre-College ProgramsTwo-week summer STEM program for rising 9th-10th graders featuring hands-on research projects, experiments, and design challenges.
Monell Science Entrepreneurship Program for Healthy Aging (MSEP-HA)
Monell Chemical Senses Center3-week immersive program combining workshops, seminars, and presentation coaching focused on science entrepreneurship and healthy aging.
WPI Summer Programs
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)Pre-collegiate summer programs in engineering, robotics, music, and other topics for high school students
Brown Environmental Leadership Labs (BELL)
Brown UniversitySummer program combining environmental studies, ecology, and leadership development for high school students interested in environmental sustainabilit...
Hack Club Summer of Making 2025
Hack ClubSummer program for high school students focused on making and building projects
JCLC & STEM Camps
U.S. Army JROTCImmersive 4-7 day leadership camps at military installations with STEM components including robotics, drone piloting, coding, and engineering challeng...
Brown University Pre-College Summer Programs - Computer Science & Engineering
Brown UniversityOnline summer courses in computer science and engineering for high school students through Brown's pre-college program.
SAGE Summer Camp
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (DOE National Labs)One-week summer camp for Northern California high school students to experience STEM careers through job shadowing, hands-on projects, and mentorship ...
Summer@Brown Pre-College Courses
Brown UniversityOnline pre-college courses in medicine, health studies, neuroscience, and public health offered through Brown University's pre-college program.
Sacred Heart Network Exchange Program
Carrollton School of The Sacred HeartDomestic and international exchange program allowing students to experience Sacred Heart education at partner schools for 1-4 weeks.
Online Summer Problem Solving Course
CEMC (Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing), University of WaterlooOnline course developing mathematical problem-solving ability for high school students interested in mathematics, CS, engineering, or physical science...
Ignite Their Future - STEM Summer Workshops
ISU (Idaho State University) - Center for Excellence in Teaching and ResearchIn-person STEM summer camp with hands-on activities, multiple tracks, and competition opportunities for students
Spirit of Math Summer Camps
Spirit of MathOnline and in-person summer math camps for Grades 2-9 featuring problem-solving, advanced concepts, and competition prep.
Summer Academy Camps
University of Georgia60+ hands-on STEAM and career exploration camps for middle and high school students at UGA Athens and Tifton locations.
Bay Coding Club STEAM Camps
Bay Coding ClubK-12 STEAM camps during holidays offering coding, game design, and AI education with hands-on learning.
Marine Discovery Center Summer Adventure Camps
Marine Discovery CenterWeek-long summer camps (June-August) featuring marine science, boat exploration, island trips, and environmental activities for youth.
IEA Academy
Educational AdvancementSummer STEM and enrichment courses for middle/high school students including robotics, astronomy, architecture, science experiments, and mythology.
AquaCamps
The Florida AquariumScience-based summer and school year camps for kids ages 3-18 featuring hands-on learning, animal encounters, and aquatic education.
Davidson Young Scholars Program - Summer Opportunities
Davidson Institute for Talent DevelopmentFree summer programs for profoundly gifted students, including camps, summit, and Young Scholars events.
The STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX)Year-round STEM programs for girls including robotics, coding, botany, chemistry, and science of music through camps, workshops, and field trips.