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Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Four-week residential STEM program with advanced science, mathematics, engineering, and technology clusters.

Free eligibility: Tuition-free for eligible students; housing costs may not be covered.

Financial aid: Need-based tuition policy; eligibility and covered expenses vary.

Four-week Beaver Works Summer Institute STEM program for rising high school seniors, featuring hands-on projects and courses in advanced technology and engineering.

Free eligibility: Fully funded for eligible participants

Financial aid: Fully funded program

Six-week residential STEM program with math, science, research, writing, mentoring, college preparation, and STEM career exploration; no participant tuition.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

College-level engineering program using lectures, labs, hands-on projects, and problem-solving; college credit may be available.

Selective university summer courses for middle and high school students across STEM, humanities, writing, and social sciences.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

University-level summer coursework and enrichment opportunities for high school students through Berkeley programs.

Financial aid: Limited aid may be available

Summer academic programs offering university-based learning in STEM, arts, humanities, and other fields.

Financial aid: Need-based financial aid

Six-week residential research program in astrophysics, biochemistry, genomics, synthetic chemistry, and related fields.

Free eligibility: Fully funded for eligible participants

Financial aid: Fully funded program

Highly competitive research program with coursework, individual research, mentorship, and final presentations.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Six-week intensive mathematics program focused on creative problem solving, number theory, and mathematical exploration.

Advanced mathematics program featuring lectures, guided research, and collaborative problem solving.

Free eligibility: Fully funded for eligible participants

Financial aid: Fully funded program

Six-week residential STEM enrichment program with advanced math, science, humanities, labs, advising, and college preparation.

Free eligibility: Fully funded for eligible participants

Financial aid: Fully funded program

Four-week hands-on engineering program introducing mechanical engineering concepts, labs, and team projects.

Free eligibility: Fully funded for eligible participants

Financial aid: Fully funded program

Year-long research and enrichment program in mathematics and computer science for talented high school students.

Free eligibility: No program participation fee; $25 application fee and travel/personal/medical expenses are not covered.

Financial aid: Room, board and meals are provided by the program.

Seven-week intensive research program pairing high school students with university faculty mentors.

Free eligibility: No program participation fee based on current record; stipend may also be available.

Research immersion with faculty mentors in science, mathematics, and engineering.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Research program emphasizing hands-on scientific investigation and engineering research.

Free eligibility: No program participation fee based on current record; stipend may also be available.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Eight-week biomedical research experience with Stanford faculty, researchers, and mentors.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Summer-long research internship placing high school students in active UCSC research projects.

Financial aid: Financial aid available

Advanced summer courses for academically talented students in grades 2-12 across many subjects.

Financial aid: Limited aid may be available

University-level summer courses and enrichment programs for high school students.

Financial aid: Limited aid may be available

Residential summer program featuring Harvard-style courses, college readiness, and campus experience.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Selective global academic program bringing high school students together for intensive interdisciplinary study.

Financial aid: Limited aid may be available

Advanced university-level courses and academic experiences for high school students.

Financial aid: Limited aid may be available

University-level summer study across STEM, humanities, writing, and social sciences.

Financial aid: Limited aid may be available

Summer courses and enrichment opportunities in engineering, business, architecture, science, and humanities.

Financial aid: Limited aid may be available

Pre-college academic programs across business, engineering, medicine, social science, and STEM.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Summer opportunities combining academic study, leadership, service, and college exploration.

Financial aid: Limited aid may be available

Flexible summer courses for high school students in many academic disciplines.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Free virtual computer science pathway with project-based tracks such as game design, data science, AI, cybersecurity, and web development, plus optional community and career events.

Free eligibility: Fully funded for eligible participants

Financial aid: Fully funded program

Free coding camps introducing web development, mobile apps, AI, and other technology skills.

Team-based robotics competition emphasizing engineering, programming, design, teamwork, and presentation.

Team-based science competition covering biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, engineering, and more.

Umbrella entry for MATHCOUNTS middle-school programs. Match students to the specific Competition Series or National Math Club records instead.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Online programming contests and training for students interested in competitive computer science.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Two-week residential career exploration program combining academic and practical learning.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Two-week residential career exploration program combining academic and practical learning.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Two-week residential career exploration program combining academic and practical learning.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Two-week residential career exploration program combining academic and practical learning.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Two-week residential career exploration program combining academic and practical learning.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

One-week non-credit UChicago enrichment program for eligible high school students.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

One-week non-credit UChicago enrichment program for eligible high school students.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

One-week non-credit UChicago enrichment program for eligible high school students.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

One-week non-credit UChicago enrichment program for eligible high school students.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

One-week non-credit UChicago enrichment program for eligible high school students.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

One-week non-credit UChicago enrichment program for eligible high school students.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

One-week non-credit UChicago enrichment program for eligible high school students.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

One-week non-credit UChicago enrichment program for eligible high school students.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

One-week non-credit UChicago enrichment program for eligible high school students.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

One-week non-credit UChicago enrichment program for eligible high school students.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

One-week non-credit UChicago enrichment program for eligible high school students.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Three-week undergraduate-level residential courses; session dates vary.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Three-week residential data science immersion course.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

UCLA Arts high school summer institute offering focused study and portfolio/skill development.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

UCLA Arts high school summer institute offering focused study and portfolio/skill development.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

UCLA Arts high school summer institute offering focused study and portfolio/skill development.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

UCLA Arts high school summer institute offering focused study and portfolio/skill development.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

UCLA Arts high school summer institute offering focused study and portfolio/skill development.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Three-week pre-college computer science program with multiple specialized tracks.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Hands-on UCLA precollege engineering design program focused on Internet of Things.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Precollege course on reasoning, logic, probability, decision theory and media literacy.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

UCLA precollege mathematics focus program.

Wharton Global Youth high school program in Sports Analytics.

Wharton Global Youth high school program in Sports Business.

Wharton Global Youth high school program in Sports Analytics.

Wharton Global Youth high school program in Personal Finance.

Wharton Global Youth high school program in Investing.

Wharton Global Youth high school program in College-Level Business.

Wharton Global Youth high school program in Finance / Public Policy.

Wharton Global Youth high school program in Management.

Wharton Global Youth high school program in AI / Leadership.

Wharton Global Youth high school program in Entrepreneurship.

Wharton Global Youth high school program in Sports Analytics.

Summer research program placing students in UC San Diego science and engineering laboratories.

Eight-week research internship in regenerative medicine for San Diego high school students.

Hands-on high school summer program in anatomy, injury evaluation and sports medicine.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Materials research summer opportunity for a select number of local high school students.

Financial aid: NSF scholarships available

Mathematical Foundations of Data Science beginner summer program.

Financial aid: NSF scholarships available

Advanced Mathematical Foundations of Data Science summer program.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Noncredit summer research internship/practicum in science and engineering.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

Boston University high school academic immersion program.

Financial aid: Financial aid available; eligibility and amount vary by program.

High school students take Boston University summer courses for college credit.

Six-week residential, for-credit undergraduate course experience alongside Penn undergraduates.

Six-week online, for-credit Penn courses offered in two summer sessions.

Non-credit online seminars in subjects including leadership, genomics, food systems and writing.

Financial aid: Need-based aid

Advanced 1- and 3-week academic day/residential courses in STEM, writing, leadership and more.

Financial aid: Need-based aid

One-week intensive academic enrichment at Northwestern.

Financial aid: Need-based aid

Online enrichment and accelerated courses across academic subjects.

Financial aid: Need-based aid

Leadership and service-learning courses focused on community challenges and impact.

Financial aid: Financial aid available

Residential and day academic programs for advanced learners.

Financial aid: Financial aid available

Instructor-led and self-paced online courses for advanced learners.

Financial aid: Limited aid

Rigorous summer courses for highly motivated students.

Hands-on STEM workshops inspired by real-world science and engineering careers.

Financial aid: Financial aid available

Residential math enrichment for mathematically talented middle-school students.

National middle-school math competition with school, chapter, state and national levels.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Free structured math enrichment club for middle schoolers.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

25-question mathematics competition emphasizing problem solving.

Team-based science and engineering tournaments across many STEM events.

Team robotics and innovation project competition using LEGO Education technology.

Team robotics competition emphasizing engineering design, coding and teamwork.

Students design a future city and present engineering solutions.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Web-based STEM competition where teams solve community problems using science/engineering.

National youth cyber defense competition.

Research-based history competition with exhibits, papers, documentaries, performances and websites.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

School-to-national spelling competition pathway.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Fast-paced team quiz competition in science and mathematics.

National STEM research competition for outstanding middle-school science projects.

Dozens of technology, engineering and leadership competitions.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Teams build technology solutions to community problems and develop business plans.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Free clubs teaching coding, community and career exposure.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Free coding camps focused on web development, mobile apps, AI/ML and data science.

Project-based team challenges in STEM, arts and improvisation.

Creative problem-solving competition combining engineering, performance and teamwork.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

National grade-level math contest held in fall and spring.

International-style mathematics competition.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Five monthly math contests emphasizing creative problem solving.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Free international online team mathematics competition.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Recurring grade-level mathematics meets for schools.

Academic quiz bowl tournaments covering literature, science, history, arts and more.

Individual science knowledge competition with regional and national pathways.

Individual history competition with regional and national championships.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Free family consulting, community and educational support for profoundly gifted youth.

Financial aid: Limited scholarships

Tech camps in coding, AI, game development, robotics and more.

Live online coding camps in Python, game development and more.

Hands-on museum-based science and engineering camps.

Hands-on science, engineering and outdoor learning at UC Berkeley science center.

Museum-based summer camps spanning art, science, history and culture.

Natural science experiences drawing on aquarium, planetarium and museum resources.

Marine science learning experiences and camps.

Interactive STEM camps and museum learning.

Outdoor, STEM, leadership and adventure camp experiences through local councils.

Outdoor skills, merit badges, STEM, leadership and adventure.

Scholastic chess tournaments with grade/age sections.

Financial aid: Need-based aid

Week-long half-day and all-day enrichment in STEM, literacy, technology and more.

Financial aid: Need-based aid

Online enrichment in STEM, writing and other subjects.

Financial aid: Financial aid available

Academic day and residential options for advanced learners, depending on age/course.

Financial aid: Financial aid available

Online math, science, writing and computer science courses.

Financial aid: Limited aid

Rigorous summer enrichment for academically talented elementary students.

Financial aid: Discounts/scholarships vary

Hands-on invention, engineering and creative problem-solving summer program.

Hands-on engineering and coding team program using LEGO Education.

Newer FIRST LEGO League pathway using Computer Science & AI kits.

Robotics competition focused on design, coding and teamwork.

Creative team challenges in STEM, arts and improvisation.

Long-term creative problem solving plus spontaneous challenges.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Grade-specific national math contest in fall and spring.

International-style math competition.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Monthly problem-solving contests.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Grade-level mathematics meets throughout the school year.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Arts recognition in dance, film, literature, music, photography and visual arts.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

National student art/design contest centered on a yearly theme.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Local school spelling bees feeding into regional pathways.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Free coding clubs with project-based curriculum.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Youth teams build tech solutions and business plans.

Hands-on engineering, robotics and science classes/camps.

LEGO-based STEM, robotics, coding and creative programs.

LEGO-based camps blending building, STEM and creativity.

Hands-on science camps and workshops.

Financial aid: Limited scholarships

Coding, game design, robotics and AI camps.

Coding, game development, robotics and technology camps.

Live online coding camps and classes.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Monthly hands-on building projects teaching safe basic tool use and creativity.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Hands-on kids building projects at participating stores.

Activity-based park exploration leading to Junior Ranger badges.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Free access initiative encouraging 4th graders and families to explore federal public lands.

Museum-based summer camps in art, science, history and culture.

Hands-on STEM and nature camps.

Hands-on STEM camps and museum experiences.

Interactive STEM camps and science-center activities.

Marine science camps and educational programs.

Zoo-based camps focused on animals, habitats and conservation.

Day camps combining recreation, swimming, arts, STEM and social development.

Outdoor adventure, STEM, arts, leadership and friendship.

Outdoor skills, crafts, STEM and adventure activities.

Financial aid: Scholarships vary

Golf instruction integrated with character and life skills.

Team-based youth golf league with coaching and matches.

Developmental baseball/softball divisions emphasizing fundamentals and team play.

Recreational youth soccer emphasizing participation and player development.

Structured introductory skating curriculum.

Swim instruction focused on water safety and skill progression.

Active camps focusing on gymnastics, movement and skill-building.

Financial aid: Need-based aid

Week-long half-day/all-day enrichment designed for young curious learners.

Introductory collaborative STEM, coding and hardware activities.

Financial aid: Discounts/scholarships vary

Hands-on invention and creative engineering experiences.

Age-appropriate hands-on engineering and STEM activities.

Building-based STEAM programs using LEGO and creative materials.

LEGO-based building and early STEM activities.

Hands-on science demonstrations, experiments and camps for young children.

Fundamental motor-skills program using soccer as the learning framework.

Introductory soccer progression for young players.

Entry-level baseball/softball focused on fun, fitness and fundamentals.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Play-based soccer and developmental movement class.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Play-based soccer class building confidence and motor skills.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Age-appropriate soccer games and developmental skills.

Financial aid: No financial aid documented

Soccer skill development for kindergarten-age children.

Multi-sport introduction building coordination, sportsmanship and teamwork.

Active themed camps combining movement, games and gymnastics.

Movement, gymnastics, games and social development.

Research-based family music classes using singing, movement and instruments.

Music, movement and early learning classes for young children and families.

Play, music, art and school-skills classes for babies through preschoolers.

Swim lessons emphasizing water safety and confidence.

Structured swim lessons and water-safety progression.

Water-survival and swim-skill classes beginning in infancy.

Introductory skating curriculum for young beginners.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Free monthly building workshop with tools, project kit and parent support.

Team robotics program with an annual challenge; students design, build and program competition robots.

Free eligibility: Free to enter for eligible participating teams.

Nationwide NASA challenge to design an experiment for a NASA-sponsored suborbital flight test.

National recognition program for teen visual art and writing.

Students imagine a future technology and explain the science behind it.

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Underwater robotics competition using student-built remotely operated vehicles.

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Immersive 2026 summer camps focused on game design and hands-on coding. The national schedule includes in-person camps in multiple U.S. cities and virtual sessions.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Free, self-paced video coding lessons using Scratch and other beginner-friendly coding activities.

Free eligibility: Free for all eligible participants

Free, self-paced online coding series for teen learners, including Python, JavaScript and other technology projects.

National 4-H teen experience featuring hands-on workshops, career exploration, leadership development and six program tracks including STEM, Agriscience, Animal Science, Community Accelerators, Civic Engagement and Healthy Living.