Summer programs at universities.

What it is: Free one-week residential camps (e.g., Computer Science, Aviation/Aerospace Engineering, Environmental Science & Biotech, Chamber Music, StoryLab writing, world languages) on the ASMSA campus in Hot Springs.

Cost: Free — tuition, housing, meals, and class supplies all covered

Selectivity: Application-based (selective by capacity); open to all Arkansas students

When: June 14-18, 2026 (one week)

Applying: Apply online via asmsa.org; deadline April 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m.).

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What it is: Single-day on-campus experiences exploring engineering disciplines, lab/facility tours and admissions insight. (Note: the older residential MITE camp no longer appears for 2026.)

Cost: $75 per day program (commuter). Space is limited.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / registration-based (space-limited)

When: Expo July 22, 2026; Senior Showcase July 24, 2026

Applying: Register via Qualtrics form on the Auburn Engineering camp page; contact futureengineer@eng.auburn.edu.

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What it is: An immersive overnight college experience with professional- and student-led workshops in topics like artificial intelligence, game animation and physics, often led by Society of Women Engineers members.

Cost: Free.

Selectivity: Competitive - limited to 50 students with an application; accepted applicants notified by mid-May

When: Summer 2026 (short overnight program; specific dates released annually)

Applying: Apply online via the College of Engineering recruitment page (Summer 2026 applications closed). Contact visitCOEN@boisestate.edu or 208-426-2688.

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What it is: Field-based environmental science and leadership program combining hands-on ecology fieldwork with leadership development around sustainability challenges.

Cost: Rhode Island 12-day session ~$6,274 (Alaska ~$7,642; Florida Keys ~$4,708). Scholarships and application-fee waivers available.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / lightly screened; limited cohort size.

When: Summer 2026 (12-day RI session; dates set per session)

Applying: Apply via precollege.brown.edu under BELL programs; rolling. Fee waivers available.

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What it is: Younger high schoolers take an intensive hands-on STEM course (science, math, engineering, CS) in a no-grades environment to build confidence and explore fields.

Cost: Residential ~$6,052 for the 2-week session. Scholarships, partner scholarships, and application-fee waivers available; non-credit, no grades.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / lightly screened; high demand (most courses move to waitlist).

When: July 12 - 24, 2026 (12-day program)

Applying: Apply via precollege.brown.edu; rolling, courses fill to waitlist. Fee waivers available.

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What it is: Five-week intensive residential program at CMU emphasizing cooperative learning and hands-on lab research, with core courses in biology, chemistry, computer science, math, and physics plus electives.

Cost: FREE - full scholarship covering all program expenses for every accepted student (state/donor funded).

Selectivity: Highly selective and merit-based (~500 applicants for ~72 spots; at least one qualified student per intermediate unit).

When: 5 weeks in summer

Applying: 2026 acceptances already sent; 2027 applications open October 2026. Apply via the PGSS/CMU website.

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What it is: A free one-week residential program where students live on campus, complete a team engineering design project plus departmental mini-workshops, and tour the Edgar Experimental Mine.

Cost: Free; room and board covered by Mines. $50 confirmation fee only after acceptance; students arrange their own travel.

Selectivity: Competitive application; selective cohort by session

When: Three one-week sessions in 2026: May 31-June 5, June 7-12, and June 21-26

Applying: Applications for SUMMET 2026 are now closed. Apply via Undergraduate Admissions for future cycles; contact Jimmy.pak@mines.edu / 303-384-2312.

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What it is: A free five-day commuter program exploring cryptography, data science, image processing, fractals and geometry through hands-on activities and computer labs.

Cost: Free

Selectivity: Open enrollment / application-based, non-residential

When: Five days, summer 2026 (held in the Department of Mathematics)

Applying: Register/apply via CSU K-12 Summer Programs (k12summer.colostate.edu); see program page for exact dates and deadline.

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What it is: A free federal TRIO program offering year-round academic support and a six-week summer program of STEM enrichment, lab work, job shadowing, campus tours and career exploration.

Cost: Free; federally funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education (no cost to students).

Selectivity: Eligibility-based (federal income/first-gen criteria); preference to those meeting both

When: Year-round support plus a six-week summer program

Applying: Apply by contacting the campus coordinator: Georgetown (aprebend@dtcc.edu / 302-259-6352) or Wilmington (george-ubms@dtcc.edu / 302-830-5204).

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What it is: DTCC's Workforce Development division runs ~50 youth camps statewide each summer in STEM, coding and enrichment, with mentoring from college staff and financial assistance for eligible families.

Cost: Per-camp fees; need-based 'Kids on Campus' financial aid scholarships available (guidelines at 200% Federal Poverty Level; annual application).

Selectivity: Open enrollment / registration-based

When: Summer (varied one-day to multi-day sessions)

Applying: Register via DTCC Continuing Education Youth Programs (dtcc.edu/continuing-education/youth-programs/); separate financial-aid application for scholarships.

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What it is: Week-long residential STEM/aviation academies where students learn from ERAU instructors and graduate students on topics like aviation, aerospace/space, engineering, robotics, and cybersecurity.

Cost: Paid residential tuition per week-long session (set on the ERAU summer-camps site). No broad free option advertised.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / register-to-attend.

When: Week-long themed sessions across the summer

Applying: Register online at summercamps.erau.edu; rolling registration until sessions fill.

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What it is: A six-week residential program where Florida high schoolers take university math, science, and computer-programming courses and do research alongside social and recreational activities.

Cost: Free to participants; state-funded (Florida Legislature) residential STEM program. No tuition cost.

Selectivity: Highly selective; requires roughly 3.0+ unweighted GPA and ~90th-percentile math standardized scores, plus strong STEM interest.

When: 6 weeks (2026: June 7 to July 18)

Applying: Apply via the YSP application materials page; deadline February 15. Requires transcript, test scores, essays, recommendations.

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What it is: Immersive, hands-on STEAM enrichment (design, engineering, applied problem-solving) led by Georgia Tech faculty, grad students, and industry-connected educators.

Cost: Roughly $400-$550 per 1-2 week session. Scholarship applications available.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / first-come registration.

When: One- to two-week sessions across June and July (2026)

Applying: Register online via Georgia Tech CEISMC; questions to summerpeaks@gatech.edu. Scholarship application available before registering.

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What it is: A statewide residential week that exposes talented rising juniors to STEM majors/careers, college navigation, and financial aid while connecting them with Georgia Tech faculty and students.

Cost: Designed for students who couldn't otherwise access such programs (rural/free-or-reduced-lunch focus); modeled on the state Governor's Honors Program — effectively no/low cost. Confirm specifics with CEISMC.

Selectivity: Competitive nomination: rural school districts nominate up to two students each; guidelines include top-10% class rank, strong STEM prep, ~1200+ projected SAT, leadership.

When: 1-week residential: June 22-26 (2026)

Applying: By district nomination (up to two per rural district); nominations due ~January 30. Contact expandedlearning@gatech.edu.

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What it is: Students live at Gonzaga and explore engineering and computer science through projects, lab tours, and exposure to the professional engineering life.

Cost: Free; all accepted students receive a full scholarship

Selectivity: Selective; requires application plus a letter of support from a school official

When: One week, July 5-10, 2026

Applying: Apply via Gonzaga SEAS SSIP page (application form + letter of support)

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What it is: Students live on campus and choose an Engineering or Life Sciences track of hands-on STEM sessions led by ISU faculty, staff, and students, plus campus-life activities.

Cost: $450 registration ($500 late through June 26); includes housing, meals, t-shirt, merch, and on-campus expenses. Financial assistance can be requested in the registration form.

Selectivity: Open enrollment ('all students are welcome'); not selective.

When: Two sessions: July 12-16 and July 19-23, 2026

Applying: Register via the WiSE online (Qualtrics) form at wise.iastate.edu/rise-wise; no published hard deadline (capacity-limited).

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What it is: Students complete a hands-on, college-level engineering course with projects and collaborative problem-solving; can earn credit and a certificate.

Cost: Paid tuition; residential package roughly $9,000-$10,000 (tuition plus residential fees), commuter ~$3,800-$4,100, with lower-cost online/hybrid options. Financial aid is available.

Selectivity: Selective application (academically motivated students); not open enrollment.

When: Roughly 4 weeks in summer (late June onward)

Applying: Space limited; final deadline late May (around May 27). Apply online at ei.jhu.edu.

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What it is: Faculty-taught, hands-on camps (robotics with Arduino, architectural engineering, and other STEM topics) that preview college majors and careers, with a residential option.

Cost: Per-camp fees (e.g., ~$500 day / ~$665 residential for the Architectural Engineering camp); paid privately.

Selectivity: Open enrollment; register up to capacity.

When: More than 20 week-long camps across summer (e.g., late July sessions)

Applying: Register at apply.ltu.edu/register/summerprograms26 or via the Marburger STEM Center page; questions to summerprograms@ltu.edu.

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What it is: Two-week residential program of intensive classroom study and research in engineering and technology fields to encourage STEM careers.

Cost: Subsidized via the LUSSC consortium; cost not published on page (students nominated by district).

Selectivity: Selective via school-district nomination (primarily LUSSC consortium districts).

When: Two 2-week sessions: June 28-July 11 and July 12-25, 2026

Applying: Students are nominated by their school district rather than applying directly; superintendents identify eligible students.

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What it is: A fun, exploratory residential/day camp on the LSMSA (Northwestern State University) campus where younger students take three hands-on courses daily with no grades or tests, as a feeder to the state's selective residential STEM/arts high school.

Cost: Overnight $450 (all meals/activities); Day $350 (lunch + optional afternoon activities)

Selectivity: Non-selective; first-come, first-served until capacity

When: Three one-week sessions: May 31-June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, 2026 (one session each)

Applying: Register at lsmsa.edu/summer (registration noted CLOSED for 2026 season as of this research; reopens for future years)

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What it is: LSU's flagship pre-college umbrella offers a dozen-plus hands-on STEM and enrichment courses (robotics, computer science, anatomy, drones, sound engineering, game design, esports) where high schoolers take college-style classes and can live on campus.

Cost: Varies widely: pre-college day camps roughly $275-$600; two-week Summer Academy courses ~$1,350 (+ supply fees); residential room/board adds ~$800-$1,550. Need-based scholarships available for select programs.

Selectivity: Mostly open enrollment / non-selective; a few (Halliburton XCITE, REHAMS Engineering) require a 3.0 GPA

When: June and July; many two-week sessions mid-to-late July, others one week in June

Applying: Apply online via precollege.lsu.edu; rolling registration per course until capacity. Deadlines vary by course.

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What it is: The Gordon A. Cain Center runs college-level summer courses 'for the joy of learning' (cybersecurity, AI/energy, anatomy, game design, robotics, esports) taught with LSU faculty and grad students.

Cost: Summer Academy courses ~$1,350 (some +$100 supply fee); residential room/board ~$1,550 where offered. Need-based scholarships available for select programs.

Selectivity: Mostly non-selective; a couple of partner camps require 3.0 GPA

When: Two weeks in mid-July (e.g., July 13-24, 2026); pre-college camps vary in June

Applying: Register via LSU Cain Center / precollege.lsu.edu

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What it is: A residential engineering camp for high-school women to explore engineering, computer science, and construction management degrees and careers at LSU.

Cost: Residential cost listed around $800 including housing/meals/supplies; reduced/need-based fees available

Selectivity: Competitive; requires 3.0 GPA minimum

When: One week, mid-July (e.g., July 13-19 in the prior cycle)

Applying: Apply via precollege.lsu.edu / LSU College of Engineering future-students page

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What it is: Half-day hands-on modules across automation, water resources, AI/microcontrollers, climate coding, biomedical engineering, biomechanics, and adaptive vehicle building.

Cost: $150-$250 per session; scholarship funds available for qualifying families.

Selectivity: Open enrollment; capacity-limited with waitlists.

When: Late July-mid August 2026 (multiple 2-5 day sessions, e.g., July 27-Aug 14)

Applying: Register via online form; payment/scholarship details sent to parent/guardian email.

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What it is: STEAM-focused day camp run since 2013; the high-school pre-med track gives grades 9-12 hands-on science and health-career exploration on the Huntington campus.

Cost: Day camp with lunch and snacks provided; tuition listed on the registration portal (confirm current fee).

Selectivity: Open enrollment (register until full).

When: Weeklong day camp(s), 9am-4pm, summer 2026 (registration open; specific weeks on the site)

Applying: Register online via the Marshall Summer Science Camps portal; see the grade-level dropdown for dates and to apply.

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What it is: Immersive neuroscience week with faculty- and grad-student-led presentations and hands-on activities covering neuroanatomy, addiction, stroke, behavioral models, and lab safety.

Cost: Free — and each accepted student receives a $250 stipend for the week.

Selectivity: Highly selective — admission limited to 12 students; requires a high school teacher recommendation.

When: One week each summer at Marshall's Huntington campus (2026 dates posted on program page)

Applying: Apply via the Google Form on the NeuroCamp page; requires a teacher recommendation. Confirm exact deadline on the site.

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What it is: Six-week residential immersion where rising seniors take five college-level courses in math, science, humanities and a STEM elective while living on MIT's campus, with college-admissions counseling alongside.

Cost: Completely free — all program costs (tuition, room, board, activities) covered by MIT, foundations and donors; students pay only their own transportation to/from MIT

Selectivity: Highly competitive / very selective national applicant pool; strong academic record and demonstrated STEM passion required

When: Six weeks, late June through early August; weekday classes/activities 9am-5pm plus evenings/weekends

Applying: Apply online in the fall of junior year via the MITES application (shared with MITES Semester); requires essays and letters of recommendation

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What it is: Residential/commuter institute where students explore engineering majors each day with faculty and student mentors through lectures, demos, hands-on activities, and tours.

Cost: Tuition charged (residential option is higher than commuter); see Spartan Youth Programs registration for current fees. Some financial aid referenced.

Selectivity: Accessible; application/registration-based for students seriously considering engineering.

When: Multiple one-week sessions in summer (e.g., Session 3, 2026)

Applying: Register through the Spartan Youth Programs portal (spartanyouth.msu.edu); rolling until sessions fill.

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What it is: Week-long, hands-on STEM, business, and career-exploration courses taught by Michigan Tech faculty, with residential students living in campus housing.

Cost: Per-week tuition with residential and commuter options; financial-aid scholarships available, including ~20 awards valued at $1,400 each for 2026.

Selectivity: Open enrollment; register on a first-come / rolling basis (Pathway Programs reviewed beginning March 1).

When: Weekly sessions June 14 - July 17, 2026

Applying: Register through the CampDoc portal linked from mtu.edu/syp; apply early as popular sessions fill.

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What it is: Gifted students live on campus and choose from classes spanning programming, engineering, media creation and the history of mathematics to sustain STEM interest over the summer.

Cost: $700 tuition; full and partial need-based scholarships available for high-ability students who demonstrate financial need

Selectivity: Competitive (historically ~3x as many applicants as openings)

When: One-week residential session in June on the MSMS/MUW campus in Columbus

Applying: Apply online through MSMS (themsms.org/camp); confirm current-year deadline

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What it is: Students explore transportation engineering across air, water, road, rail and transmission through labs, simulators, bridge-design projects and field trips (e.g., Columbus AFB, PACCAR).

Cost: Free; fully funded by MDOT, FHWA, Mississippi Transportation Institute, Ergon, and the MSU Bagley College of Engineering

Selectivity: Limited spaces; interest-list / application based

When: One week, June 14-20, 2026

Applying: Register online through the Bagley College Summer Engineering Academies page; spaces limited

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What it is: A week-long residential engineering preview where campers attend lectures and labs, choose five engineering departments to explore, and join design competitions with S&T students.

Cost: $650 including all meals, housing and camp materials; scholarship opportunities available

Selectivity: Open enrollment, first-come first-served (150 campers/session)

When: Three sessions in 2026: May 31-June 4, June 14-18, June 28-July 2

Applying: Register at summer.mst.edu (2026 may fill/close); contact STEM Center 573-341-6204 or stemcenter@mst.edu

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What it is: A hands-on residential camp where students learn the science and engineering of explosives and energetic materials through S&T's explosives engineering program.

Cost: $1,500 including all meals, housing and materials

Selectivity: Application-required and capped at 15 students (highly limited); 300-500 word essay required

When: Session 1 June 7-12, 2026 (a second session also offered)

Applying: Apply at summer.mst.edu/browse/explosivescamp-session1/ with the required essay on interest in explosives careers

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What it is: A free week-long residential camp on the Butte campus with hands-on work in materials/metallurgy labs (pouring aluminum, slip casting, composites), plus industry field trips and guest speakers.

Cost: Completely FREE: lodging, meals, and all course materials covered; students pay only their own transportation

Selectivity: Competitive/limited capacity (application-based, small cohort); no published acceptance rate

When: One week, June 21-26, 2026

Applying: Apply online at https://metcamp.givesmart.com; deadline March 31, 2026. Questions: metcamp@mtech.edu

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What it is: Free residential camp on the Butte campus where students run wastewater treatment experiments, fly drones for habitat mapping, tour an underground mine, and compete in a team environmental design challenge.

Cost: Completely FREE: covers housing, meals, and all program materials

Selectivity: Application-based, limited capacity; no published acceptance rate

When: Five days, July 27-31, 2026

Applying: Apply online via givesmart.com link on the camp page; deadline April 19, 2026. Questions: envcamp@mtech.edu

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What it is: An intensive academic program in mathematics, actuarial science, and computer science with case studies, professional-development seminars, field trips, and leadership/career enrichment.

Cost: Completely free - no cost to apply or enroll; accepted students receive a stipend.

Selectivity: Highly selective via competitive application and interview.

When: Four weeks during summer

Applying: Apply via the SAAMS program; contact Dr. Asamoah Nkwanta (asamoah.nkwanta@morgan.edu, 443-885-3964).

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What it is: A free three-day residential STEM immersion at a partner university where students live in dorms and do faculty-led STEM activities and demonstrations.

Cost: Completely FREE (room, board, and meals covered); only transportation/personal items not included.

Selectivity: Moderately selective; applications reviewed by educators with attention to application quality, recommendations, and geographic diversity. No prior STEM experience required.

When: Three days per campus (Summer 2026: W&M June 21-24; UVA June 28-July 1; VT July 15-18; Radford July 19-22; ODU July 26-29).

Applying: Apply online (spacegrant.net/apps/blast); application window ~Dec 1 - Feb 1.

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What it is: 16 free academies hosted across 12 Oklahoma campuses (including OU, UCO, U Tulsa, NSU, Cameron) letting students experience college life while doing hands-on STEM.

Cost: Free (state-funded); limited enrollment

Selectivity: Non-selective — explicitly 'not exclusively for top students'; first-come within capacity

When: May-July 2026; academies run 4 days to 2 weeks

Applying: Apply at okhighered.org/summer-academies; apply early (many fill); call (800) 858-1840 or ask a counselor

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What it is: Week-long immersive tracks (AI, cybersecurity, materials/sustainable engineering, applied engineering, STEM entrepreneurship) taught largely by NJIT faculty.

Cost: $725 per week (includes lunch and academic materials) plus a $70 non-refundable application fee; no financial aid stated on this page

Selectivity: Lightly competitive — must maintain a B or higher average and submit a personal statement

When: Four one-week sessions: July 6–10, July 13–17, July 20–24, July 27–30, 2026; 9:00 am–3:30 pm daily

Applying: Apply via NJIT Center for Pre-College Programs; Early Decision by March 1, 2026, regular by April 10, 2026. Contact cpcp@njit.edu / 973-596-3550.

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What it is: Part of NMSU's Aggie STEM Connection, students explore engineering through real-world projects in areas like 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, and mathematics.

Cost: Cost not published on the program page; contact program manager Mario Garcia (neomars@nmsu.edu) for fees and any aid

Selectivity: Application-based via online form; not described as competitive

When: June 1-5, 2026 (one week)

Applying: Apply via the online form linked on the NM PREP page by the April 30, 2026 deadline.

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What it is: Hands-on, team-based engineering challenge projects; younger students do multidisciplinary day camps while older students live on campus and dive deeper into a specific engineering field.

Cost: Day camps $1,500; residential camps $1,550/week. Limited need-based financial aid available.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / first-come registration (not competitive).

When: Summer 2026 residential weeks: June 14-19, June 21-26, July 5-10, July 12-17.

Applying: Application deadline Feb 27, 2026; register via The Engineering Place at engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms or the Pre-College Programs site.

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What it is: A four-week residential STEM intensive where the state's most motivated sophomores and juniors live on the NDSU campus and complete college-level coursework, research, and field trips in one of four pathways: Engineering, Information Technology, Laboratory Science, or Mathematics.

Cost: Free for accepted scholars; funded by the state of North Dakota / NDSU. Room, board, and instruction covered.

Selectivity: Highly competitive; only 50 scholars accepted per cycle from a statewide applicant pool, selected on academics, essays, and recommendations.

When: Four weeks in June (2026: June 8 - July 2). Runs every other summer (odd-to-even biennial).

Applying: Application portal opened Oct 13, 2025; deadline Feb 15, 2026; acceptances March 12, 2026. Apply online via ndsu.edu/govschool/application.

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What it is: A four-day commuter camp introducing students to engineering disciplines: mornings in NDSU labs with faculty, afternoons touring local engineering companies.

Cost: Early-bird $325 / regular $350; lunch provided daily. No financial aid noted.

Selectivity: Open enrollment but capacity-limited; the 2026 camp filled and moved to a waitlist.

When: Four days in late July (2026: July 27-30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Applying: Online registration; deadline June 12. 2026 camp full — join waitlist via Angela Gross, angela.gross@ndsu.edu / (701) 231-5798.

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What it is: Single-day campus visits where high schoolers explore different OSU engineering and architecture disciplines through hands-on activities and presentations.

Cost: $35 per single day or $175 for all 6 days; includes breakfast, lunch, t-shirt — low cost

Selectivity: Open enrollment; limited seats

When: Fridays in June-July 2026 (Jun 5, 12, 26; Jul 10, 17, 24), 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Applying: Register via OSU CEAT summer-camps page; each Friday covers different engineering disciplines

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What it is: One-week residential engineering immersion where students do hands-on research projects in faculty labs, culminating in presentations at the Corvallis da Vinci Days celebration.

Cost: $500 (covers housing, food, supplies; travel not included); scholarships available on request

Selectivity: Application-based; aimed at underrepresented students with math/science aptitude

When: One week, July 19-24, 2026

Applying: Email application (form available Feb 1, 2026) to skip.rochefort@oregonstate.edu; deadline May 31, 2026

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What it is: Free week-long camp introducing transportation careers and systems, with guest speakers, field trips, data-collection activities, and STEM skill-building around how Portland moves.

Cost: Free and open to any Oregon high schooler

Selectivity: Open enrollment / application

When: One week in summer (2026 dates TBD)

Applying: Apply via TREC at PSU (trec.pdx.edu/summer-high-school-camp); watch site for 2026 dates

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What it is: A weeklong residential program (since 1985) where rising seniors dive into multiple engineering disciplines through hands-on design, physics, programming, 3D modeling, and robotics challenges.

Cost: $2,500 attendance fee; need-based scholarships available (email step@purdue.edu after acceptance; first-come, first-served)

Selectivity: Competitive; requires standardized test scores (PSAT/SAT/ACT) and transcript; waitlist used once full

When: One week; four 2026 sessions: July 5-11, July 12-18, July 19-25, July 26-Aug 1

Applying: Registration for 2026 has closed (filled). Application required submitting test scores and transcript; reapply when 2027 registration opens

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What it is: Since 1978, a residential pre-college engineering introduction where students explore engineering disciplines through lectures and guided projects (2026 theme: AI/computer systems), mentored by trained RPI undergraduate TAs.

Cost: Pipeline/outreach program historically offered at low or no cost to admitted students; confirm current fees and aid with RPI Pre-College Initiatives.

Selectivity: Selective; seeks students with strong potential, leadership, and talent in engineering/technology

When: ~2 weeks in summer (e.g., July 19 - August 1, 2026)

Applying: Apply via RPI Pre-College Initiatives (pre-college.admissions.rpi.edu); contact pipelineprograms@rpi.edu. Spring deadlines typical.

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What it is: Week-long camp where students learn crime-solving techniques and lab methods by investigating simulated forensic mysteries with RWU faculty.

Cost: Fee not published on overview page; contact program for cost.

Selectivity: Open enrollment, capacity-limited.

When: Weekly sessions July 12 - 24, 2026

Applying: Register via RWU Summer Camps (rwu.edu/summer-camps/forensic-science-summer-camp).

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What it is: One-week introduction to Southern New England coastal ecosystems through field exploration of food webs, marine plants and animals, and current marine-biology topics.

Cost: Fee not published on overview page; capacity capped at 18 per session. Contact program for cost.

Selectivity: Open enrollment; limited to 18 students per session.

When: Weekly sessions July 5 - August 8, 2026

Applying: Register via RWU (rwu.edu/academics/marine-biology-camp).

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What it is: A legendary 50+ year residential STEM program where students work in teams on real engineering and science projects (robotics, chemistry, programming, design-and-build) using professional-grade equipment and present their results.

Cost: Paid residential program; students who later enroll at Rose-Hulman earn two hours of free elective college credit

Selectivity: Application-based; broadly accessible to motivated STEM students

When: About 11-12 days; multiple summer 2026 sessions

Applying: Applications open for summer 2026; apply via the Rose-Hulman summer camps/early planning page

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What it is: Hands-on engineering workshops, labs, and projects led by faculty and student mentors to expose pre-college students to engineering career paths.

Cost: $500 for the one-week session ($400 prorated for the 4-day TARGET I); need-based sponsorship available upon acceptance

Selectivity: Open enrollment / minimally selective (application/interest form); open to all qualifying students

When: Weekly sessions late June through July 2026 (e.g., TARGET I June 29–July 2; TARGET VI July 13–17)

Applying: Submit application/interest form via the program's online portal on soe.rutgers.edu

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What it is: Selected juniors take four engineering courses, complete a real research project, present at a symposium, and do corporate site visits and professional-development workshops.

Cost: Free — tuition-free, state/privately funded residential program at no cost to families

Selectivity: Highly competitive — students must be nominated by their high school; ~300–400 applications, fewer than 25% receive offers

When: ~July 6–31, 2026 (approx. 4 weeks)

Applying: Nominated by high school, then apply online; 2026 applications due 11:59 pm Jan 8, 2026. Contact njgset@soe.rutgers.edu.

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What it is: A residential camp where students explore engineering fields and career paths through hands-on activities, field trips, and guest speakers from industry.

Cost: Tuition covers all meals, room and board, materials, field trips; full and partial scholarships available based on financial need and merit; airport/Amtrak transport included for out-of-state students

Selectivity: Open enrollment by registration

When: Summer 2026 (one week); SLU releases full lineup/dates in December, registration opens Jan-Mar

Applying: Register via SLU Summer & Extended Studies portal; contact summer@slu.edu

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What it is: Students live on the Northampton campus and take one hands-on, lab-based course (robotics, genetics, etc.) in groups of up to 17 with Smith faculty and undergraduate teaching interns.

Cost: $4,985 per 2-week session ($9,970 for both); $50 application fee; check site for need-based aid

Selectivity: Selective; for 'exceptional' students with strong science/engineering interest (1,800+ alumnae since 1990)

When: Two-week sessions; Session 1 July 4-17, Session 2 July 19-Aug 1, 2026 (classes Mon-Fri)

Applying: Apply via Smith Precollege online portal, then complete course enrollment in May; rolling/extended deadlines noted

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What it is: Hands-on, college-campus engineering and science camps led by Mines faculty across tracks like aerospace, biomedical, chemical engineering, physics, 3D printing, and computer science, giving students a taste of college STEM life.

Cost: Most day camps ~$350; scholarships available to students with demonstrated financial need; Adventures in Aviation and a couple others vary

Selectivity: Open enrollment (register first-come; capacity-limited per camp)

When: June-July 2026 (most camps run a single Mon-Thu/Fri week, e.g. STEM Exploration June 29-July 2)

Applying: Register online via the Mines Education & Outreach summer camps page; online application plus signed waivers required; no portfolio. Registration for Summer 2026 open.

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What it is: A free hands-on camp introducing students to mining engineering and explosives science with demonstrations and field activities led by Mines faculty.

Cost: Free day camp (lunch provided at no cost)

Selectivity: Open enrollment, capacity-limited; register online

When: June 8-11, 2026

Applying: Register online via the Mines summer camps site; complete online application and waivers.

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What it is: Hands-on exploration across electrical, computer science, and mechanical engineering tracks (coding, robotics, green energy, mechanical design) with teamwork and career-exploration emphasis on the SDSU campus.

Cost: $850 residential (lodging and meals) or $350 day-only; STEM-1E Program scholarships available to South Dakota students in grades 6-12

Selectivity: Moderately selective by capacity (first 20 participants; cancels if fewer than 6 register)

When: June 14-18, 2026

Applying: Register through the online form; deadline April 15, first 20 applicants accepted.

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What it is: Hands-on day camps introducing students to engineering and STEM through building, coding, and creative problem-solving on the SUU campus.

Cost: Paid per-camp tuition (registration via TouchNet); the academy works to lower barriers related to income.

Selectivity: Non-selective; first-come, first-served with waitlists.

When: June-July 2026; most sessions 3-4 days (half- or full-day options)

Applying: Registration opens January 2026 via the SUU TouchNet portal; stemsummercamps@suu.edu / 435-586-5434.

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What it is: An elite pure-mathematics intensive covering abstract algebra, number theory, and algebraic topology through lectures, guided research, and group work.

Cost: Paid tuition (several thousand dollars; residential higher than online); need-based financial aid available.

Selectivity: Highly selective; roughly 5-8% acceptance, over 1,000 applicants for ~100+ spots.

When: Summer 2026: a 4-week residential session plus two ~3-week online sessions.

Applying: 2026 application closed (deadline March 13, 2026). Apply via Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies; strong applicants have completed advanced/proof-based math.

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What it is: Students live on campus and take hands-on, project-based STEM/business courses with Stevens faculty while experiencing college life (including signature events like a Manhattan boat cruise).

Cost: Paid all-inclusive tuition (housing, meals, activities). Merit Pre-College Excellence Scholarship ($5,000–$10,000) for alumni later admitted to Stevens; philanthropic scholarships support the experience. No application fee.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / minimally selective (application-based)

When: Summer 2026, multiple 1–2 week sessions

Applying: Apply at stevens.edu; priority deadline March 16, 2026, final deadline June 15, 2026. No application fee.

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What it is: A free four-week residential engineering experience at TSU's HBCU campus introducing high schoolers to engineering and STEM careers through hands-on projects, teamwork, and college life.

Cost: Free (the four-week residential NSTI engineering experience is no-cost; limited spots)

Selectivity: Competitive; limited spots with an application deadline

When: Four weeks, approximately June 15 - July 10, 2026

Applying: Application deadline April 20, 2026; apply via tnstate.edu College of Engineering pre-college page

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What it is: A six-day aerospace experience with technical lectures, hands-on design projects, and research-facility tours across aircraft, rotorcraft, and space tracks.

Cost: Program fee covers room, board, and activities; need-based scholarships available. $35 application fee.

Selectivity: Competitive; selected on academic qualifications and fit

When: Six days, ~July 12-17, 2026

Applying: Apply via the Aerospace Engineering Camp SOAR page with unofficial transcript and essay; contact campsoar@tamu.edu for deadline.

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What it is: Juniors complete interactive STEM lessons and design challenges online, with selected scholars attending a hands-on summer experience at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

Cost: Free.

Selectivity: Selective; highest-achieving students earn the onsite NASA Johnson Space Center summer experience

When: School-year online component with summer onsite experience for top students

Applying: Registration window typically closes in late September (e.g., Sept 27, 2025) for the following cycle; apply through the program site.

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What it is: Hands-on engineering and science camps (AI, biomedical/health engineering, general STEM) using TCNJ labs and facilities to explore career paths.

Cost: Paid tuition varying by camp and format; see individual program pages

Selectivity: Open enrollment / minimally selective (registration for high-achieving students)

When: One-week sessions in summer 2026

Applying: Register via precollege.tcnj.edu / engineering.tcnj.edu; see individual camp pages for dates and deadlines

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What it is: Project-based, hands-on residential program where students use supercomputers to solve real science and engineering problems alongside Ohio State faculty.

Cost: $600 for the 2-week residential program.

Selectivity: Application-based

When: Two weeks, late May to mid-June (e.g., May 31-June 12, 2026)

Applying: Apply online by April 1 (2026 cycle). Register via the College of Engineering youth programs page.

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What it is: A free week-long day camp introducing students to automotive, simulation, and manufacturing engineering through hands-on activities.

Cost: Free.

Selectivity: Open application while space remains

When: One week in July (e.g., July 14-18, 2026)

Applying: Apply online via OSU College of Engineering youth programs page; accepting applications.

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What it is: Selected students live in a UA residence hall, take engineering/math/CS/English sessions, tour an industrial plant, and compete in a team design challenge.

Cost: Paid tuition (program fee covers housing/meals); check site for current fee. Need-based assistance not prominently advertised.

Selectivity: Competitive — about 40 students selected per weeklong session via application

When: One week in June (2026 session week of June 22-27)

Applying: Apply online at the SITE site; application deadline ~June 1. Selection-based.

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What it is: Multi-session day camps introducing engineering and cybersecurity fields through classroom learning, hands-on projects, mentoring and lab/facility tours.

Cost: Paid day camps; per-session fees vary. Verify on UAH Engineering camps page.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / registration-based

When: Summer 2026 (registration opens February 2026)

Applying: Register via UAH Engineering / Outreach summer-camps pages; contact eng_camps@uah.edu.

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What it is: A hands-on residential STEM camp with modules in reverse engineering, materials science, structural design challenges, and programming, alongside midshipmen and faculty.

Cost: Program fee $450; financial aid available for both the fee and travel.

Selectivity: Moderately selective (strong academics, PSAT/SAT/ACT, demonstrated STEM interest).

When: Three one-week June sessions in 2026 (rising 9th June 1-6, rising 10th June 8-13, rising 11th June 15-19)

Applying: Applications opened January 6, 2026 and closed March 31, 2026. Apply at usna.edu/Admissions/Programs.

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What it is: Statewide students live on the UAA campus and take one college course in math, science, or Alaska Native studies (earning 3-6 credits) alongside hands-on STEM modules, field trips, and team-building.

Cost: Completely free to students and families: tuition, fees, materials, housing (North Hall dorm), meals, and transportation all covered.

Selectivity: Selective application (UAA admission, ALEKS math placement, transcripts, essays, teacher recs). ~47-62 students per session historically.

When: 5 weeks in summer (May 23 - June 27, 2026)

Applying: Deadline was March 20, 2026 (Summer 2026 application now closed). Two-step process via ANSEP; reapply for future summers at ansep.net.

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What it is: Hands-on team projects across multiple engineering disciplines with mentorship from professors and current students, plus campus exposure; residential option adds overnight programming.

Cost: Commuter $350; residential $750 (plus $50 non-refundable registration fee). Need-based scholarships available; scholarship applications due April 15, 2026.

Selectivity: Open enrollment, first-come first-served; limited spots with waitlists once full.

When: Six high school sessions (4-5 days each) running June 8 - July 23, 2026

Applying: Registration opens March 2, 2026 and closes June 30, 2026 or when full. Register via the College of Engineering K-12 site.

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What it is: Residential immersion where students operate research-grade telescopes (up to 61 inches) and run their own observational projects in astrophotography, spectroscopy, and photometry alongside professional astronomers.

Cost: Beginning Camp ~$1,700; Advanced Camp ~$1,900 (covers lodging, meals, local transport, materials). Need-based scholarships available via alumni donors, Richard F. Caris Foundation, and Dudley Observatory.

Selectivity: Selective application; strong science interest expected. Advanced track requires Algebra II/Geometry.

When: Week-long sessions in June (6 nights each) at Mt. Lemmon Observatory near Tucson

Applying: Apply online via astronomycamp.org application links; verify current-year deadline on site.

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What it is: A one-week residential program where rising 10th-12th graders explore engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical/biomedical, data science, robotics) through hands-on projects with faculty and student mentors.

Cost: $700 for the week (tuition, room/board, labs, materials, activities); scholarships available from sponsors

Selectivity: Selective by capacity; ~20 students per track across four tracks; fills early with a waitlist

When: June 21-27, 2026 (one week)

Applying: Register online via the engineering camps site; 2026 is full with a waitlist. Contact engrcamp@uark.edu or 479-575-5657.

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What it is: A free one-week residential program introducing students to engineering through hands-on projects, lab sessions (including robotics), industry exposure, and college-prep guidance.

Cost: Free (residential, no cost)

Selectivity: Selective; requires teacher letter, 250-word statement, transcript, and test scores if available

When: June 7-13, 2026 (one week)

Applying: Apply via the UA Little Rock CSTEM online form; deadline April 15, 2026.

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What it is: Students join a STEM cluster taught by UC faculty/researchers, combining hands-on advanced coursework with research and communication skills in a residential cohort.

Cost: Tuition-based (several thousand dollars) but substantial need-based financial aid; state-supported program for California students.

Selectivity: Competitive; ~160-200 students per campus selected on academic merit (GPA ~3.5+).

When: Intensive 4-week residential session in summer 2026.

Applying: Applications open January 7, 2026; deadline February 6, 2026. California residents only. Apply through the COSMOS portal.

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What it is: One-week pre-college, non-credit courses in aerospace, medicine, neuroscience, robotics, video game design, forensics and more, plus a six-week mentored research experience option.

Cost: Per-course fees apply (one-week courses); page links to scholarship support but does not publish amounts. Some funded options exist.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / first-come for most one-week courses; the 6-week STEM Research Experience is more competitive

When: One-week STEM-focused courses across June-July 2026; STEM Research Experience runs ~6 weeks (commuter, 15-20 hrs/week)

Applying: Register online via CU Science Discovery; STEM Research Experience application deadline March 18, 2026. Contact scidisc@colorado.edu / 303-492-7188.

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What it is: A hands-on week where students learn the basics of forensic analysis, work in UD's medical/molecular sciences labs, and visit crime labs and CSI units to solve mock cases.

Cost: $1,995, all materials included. Early-bird 10% off (code EBIRD by Apr 1); 15% discounts for military/UD-affiliated/siblings; partial $495 need-based scholarships available. Housing not provided (group hotel rate offered).

Selectivity: Open enrollment / registration-based; no stated acceptance rate. Caps fill (course shown 'closed' for 2026).

When: One week, June 22-26, 2026

Applying: Registration deadline June 8, 2026. Register online via UD Professional & Continuing Studies; join mailing list when full.

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What it is: A one-week residential program in UF's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences where students explore food security, agriculture, biological engineering, and natural-resource careers through labs and faculty interaction tied to the World Food Prize.

Cost: Paid: $800 program cost plus $25 application fee. Limited need-based scholarships for Florida high school students; all encouraged to apply regardless of ability to pay.

Selectivity: Application-based but broadly accessible; interest in agriculture/life sciences emphasized over hard cutoffs.

When: 1 week (2026 sessions: June 28-July 3 and July 5-10)

Applying: Apply via UF CPET (cpet.ufl.edu); spring deadline. Transcript and short application required.

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What it is: A free, hands-on residential STEM program with workshops, career prep, and behind-the-scenes tours of Hawaiʻi STEM/aerospace facilities to steer girls toward STEM careers.

Cost: Free — meals, accommodations, and on-island transportation covered (neighbor-island participants arrange their own airfare).

Selectivity: Competitive; space is limited (program has served ~80+ young women since 2014).

When: Week-long residential program in mid-June on Hawaiʻi Island (e.g., Jun 15–21)

Applying: Apply via Google Form on the PISCES site; applications typically open in spring through ~Apr 30.

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What it is: Interns are paired with engineering lab mentors to conduct hands-on research projects (drones, aerospace, water resources, geotech), plus professional-development workshops, firm visits, and earn college credit.

Cost: $450 program fee; need-based fee waivers available via a separate form. Students arrange own housing/transport (encouraged to stay with family/friends).

Selectivity: Competitive; selection committee reviews transcripts, teacher recs, and essays, then matches accepted students to available lab openings.

When: Six weeks, Mon Jun 1 – Thu Jul 9, 2026, 9am–3pm weekdays, with an end-of-program reception

Applying: Apply via online Google Form by Feb 17, 2026 (11:59pm HST); accepted students confirm within 14 days and submit liability waivers.

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What it is: A hands-on, week-long marine-science research experience at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology on Moku o Loʻe (Coconut Island) in Kāneʻohe Bay.

Cost: $750 for Hawaiʻi residents / $1,500 non-residents; not for credit, not graded. Capacity ~24 students.

Selectivity: Application required; capacity-limited but broadly open to interested HS students.

When: One week, Jun 1–5, 2026 (Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm)

Applying: Submit the Outreach College application and accept an offered seat before payment; contact (808) 956-9246 / summer.programs@hawaii.edu.

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What it is: A two-week residential program building STEM skills (math, English, science) with hands-on research internships, field trips, guest lectures and cultural programming to prepare Native students for college and STEM careers.

Cost: Free - free programming, room, meals and activities; participants receive a stipend on successful completion.

Selectivity: Highly selective - roughly 15-20 students chosen each summer; counselor recommendation required

When: Two weeks, July 6-18, 2026

Applying: Submit the online application plus a separate online counselor recommendation through Tribal Nations Student Affairs.

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What it is: Week-long residential camps introduce students to engineering disciplines through hands-on labs, demonstrations, and contact with Illinois engineering faculty and students.

Cost: Tuition-based one-week camps; Trail Blazer Camps Scholarship available for eligible students.

Selectivity: Enrollment is limited; some camps note merit-based admission with scholarships

When: One-week sessions in June-early August 2026 (e.g., June 21-27, July 12-18, July 19-25)

Applying: Apply per individual camp via the WYSE summer-camps site; camps fill and several show as full, so apply early.

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What it is: Weeklong overnight camp exploring engineering disciplines through hands-on activities, with all campers required to stay in the residence hall (2026 theme 'Re-Engineer the World').

Cost: Tuition fee charged (not posted online); need-based scholarships available via engrsummercamp@ku.edu

Selectivity: Open enrollment (register until full)

When: Two one-week sessions in July (2026: rising 9-10th July 12-17; rising 11-12th July 19-24)

Applying: Registration open online via go2.ku.edu portal; questions to engrsummercamp@ku.edu

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What it is: Week-long day camps where high schoolers do hands-on programming (CS Camp) or lab chemistry (Chem Camp) in UK university labs, with no prior experience required.

Cost: $300 per week per camp; optional extended-day hours +$55/week. No scholarship info listed on the page.

Selectivity: Open enrollment — no prior programming or chemistry experience necessary.

When: One-week day camps; 2026 Computer Science Camp June 8–12, Chem Camp June 22–26 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.).

Applying: Register online via the program's Google Form; payment due within 10 days of registration to hold the spot.

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What it is: A one-week residential camp immersing rising seniors in civil engineering through academic instruction, hands-on projects, field trips, and mentorship from practicing engineers and UK students.

Cost: $65 program fee; a limited number of scholarships available to those who qualify (contact sebastian.bryson@uky.edu). Reduced/no cost for some campers via Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Selectivity: Selective — must be a rising senior with a B or better in science and math; applicants chosen and notified by email.

When: One-week residential sessions; 2026 sessions June 14–20, July 12–18, and July 26–Aug 1.

Applying: Register online (opens early in the year); 2026 registration deadline April 24, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.

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What it is: A week-long residential institute where students do a DIY STEM group research project, observe biomass-to-fuel processes, and join renewable-energy and AI seminars plus campus activities.

Cost: FREE (no-cost, hosted by UMaine Forest Bioproducts Research Institute)

Selectivity: Selective — requires an essay of motivation and a report card

When: One week, June 21-27, 2026

Applying: Apply by April 30 (2026 cycle now closed); submit essay + report card to chelsea.mullin@maine.edu.

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What it is: A four-day overnight program where rising seniors live on campus and experience the rewards and challenges of college life and engineering careers through hands-on technical activities.

Cost: FREE of charge; food and lodging included (UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation funded)

Selectivity: Competitive — about 50% of applicants admitted; cohorts of ~34 students per session

When: Three 4-day sessions in July 2026 (e.g., July 12-15, July 19-22, July 26-29)

Applying: Apply via the UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation (umaineppf.org); info@umaineppf.org. Competitive selection.

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What it is: A free day camp where students get hands-on electronics and semiconductor-building experience through experiments and game-based learning, including a Texas Instruments facility tour.

Cost: FREE (funded by the National Science Foundation)

Selectivity: Application-based; limited seats

When: One week in July 2026 (e.g., July 6-10, day camp at the Portland location)

Applying: Apply via the MCEC summer camps page; contact sarah.glatter@maine.edu.

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What it is: Non-credit, hands-on one-week enrichment courses spanning STEM (AI, robotics, forensic DNA, quantum), arts, humanities (debate, mock trial), and college/career skills, working with UMBC faculty and experts.

Cost: Paid per course (standard ~$374-$499); financial aid not specified on the page.

Selectivity: Open enrollment via online registration.

When: Five one-week sessions, June 22 to July 31, 2026

Applying: Register through the online course platform; contact extendedlearning@umbc.edu.

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What it is: A portfolio of engineering pre-college experiences (research immersions, women-in-engineering weeks, robotics/SPARC certificate, materials science) introduces high schoolers to engineering fields and campus life.

Cost: Varies by program; several are tuition-based, some target MD/DC residents and include college-prep support. Check each program page for fees and aid.

Selectivity: Application-based; some programs (e.g., research/ESTEEM, Women in Engineering) are competitive.

When: Ranges from 1-week to multi-week sessions, mostly July-August (e.g., July 13-31)

Applying: Each program has its own deadline and application; see the master list at eng.umd.edu/pre-college-programs/summer.

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What it is: Student-run, co-ed residential camp where small teams use the engineering design process to solve a challenge, tour campus and the Big House, and meet current students and admissions.

Cost: Approximately $650 total, covering room, board, activities, and transportation during camp. Need-based financial aid scholarships available to all students in need.

Selectivity: Accessible; application-based but low-cost and outreach-oriented rather than highly competitive.

When: One week in summer

Applying: Apply through the SEE Camp site; check seecamp.org for the current-year application window.

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What it is: Intellectually curious high schoolers take small, intensive courses in math, science, and engineering taught by U-M faculty, living on campus in Ann Arbor.

Cost: Tuition runs roughly $2,000-$2,500+ per 2-week session plus room/board; some financial aid available. Confirm current figures on the site.

Selectivity: Selective but accessible; rolling admissions, no GPA or SAT/ACT required. Application includes transcript, recommendation letter, and personal statement.

When: Three 2-week sessions across June-July

Applying: 2026 application typically opens in fall 2025; admission is rolling until courses fill. Apply via the MMSS registration portal linked from the program site.

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What it is: A free week of STEM-career exploration with lab tours, experiments, technology demonstrations, and Q&A sessions featuring faculty, researchers, and undergraduates.

Cost: Free — sponsored by 3M; no application or attendance fee. Transportation and housing not provided

Selectivity: Competitive; selected on academics and applicant qualifications, with diversity prioritized

When: One week in August 2026 — choose Aug 3-7 or Aug 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily

Applying: Online application (Google Form) with unofficial transcript and personal statement; deadline Monday, May 18, 2026; decisions by May 29

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What it is: A free residential STEM program (partnership with NANREF) where Native high schoolers do project-based team work plus math, science, and writing classes while living like college freshmen on the UM campus.

Cost: FREE: food, lodging, and in-state transportation covered

Selectivity: Targeted to Native American students; application-based; Pathways is for returning students

When: About two weeks in June (e.g., June 16-27 in the most recent cycle)

Applying: Apply via the student application page on UM's Indigenous Research & STEM Education site; no fixed deadline published.

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What it is: A low-cost residential physics/astronomy camp with telescope observing, water-rocket and hovercraft builds, circuits, CAD, and an engineering tour led by the UNK Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Cost: $100 registration fee (low cost); meals provided

Selectivity: Open enrollment; register online until full

When: Three days in late June (e.g., June 23-25, 2026)

Applying: Register online via the UNK Physics page; deadline ~June 5; contact Joel Berrier (berrierjc@unk.edu)

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What it is: Long-running hands-on science and math day camps (robotics, paleontology, biomedical engineering, etc.); the upper sessions reach rising 9th graders entering high school.

Cost: Paid tuition with $50 nonrefundable deposit; limited tuition assistance available on application

Selectivity: Open enrollment; register to fill spots

When: Weekly sessions June-July (each camp one week; e.g., June 1-July 27)

Applying: Registration opens ~Jan 5 at events.circuitree.com/UNO; balance due ~May 4; financial aid via 402.554.4999 / edahl@unomaha.edu

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What it is: A statewide network of STEM camps and a paid summer research internship giving high schoolers hands-on lab and field experience across NU campuses (Lincoln, Omaha, Creighton, etc.).

Cost: State-supported STEM initiative; many camps are low-cost or free with housing provided for residential sessions (varies by camp)

Selectivity: Open enrollment / apply per camp; internship track is more selective

When: May-July, ranging from single days to full weeks (e.g., residential Biodiversity camp June 14-20)

Applying: Apply via the Cvent portal linked on yns.nebraska.edu; deadlines vary by camp

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What it is: A residential career-exploration camp where College of Engineering faculty introduce students to biological, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering with lab and site visits.

Cost: ~$625-$725 tuition; scholarships available (priority scholarship app deadline ~Jan 23)

Selectivity: Open enrollment up to capacity (~20 students); first-come

When: Six days in June (e.g., June 7-12)

Applying: Register via Cvent on the Nebraska 4-H Big Red Camps page; contact BigRedCamps@unl.edu

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What it is: Multi-day hands-on commuter camps where high schoolers explore engineering disciplines through projects, labs, and field trips led by UNR faculty and partners.

Cost: Paid: Aerospace Mini-Camp $215; Engineering Adventures $450; Civil & Environmental Engineering Camp $250. Lunch/snacks included; field trips included in some.

Selectivity: Open enrollment, first-come; limited capacity.

When: Late June through July 2026 (Aerospace June 29-30; Engineering Adventures July 6-10; Civil & Environmental July 20-24).

Applying: Register online at admissions.unr.edu (e.g. /register/aerospaceminicamp2026). Registration opens February 1; spots fill quickly.

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What it is: A menu of hands-on, themed one-week academies (forensic science, engineering, Model UN, health professions, marine/environmental science, filmmaking, songwriting/music production, entrepreneurship) led by University of New Haven faculty.

Cost: Paid: e.g. CSI day program ~$900, with on-campus residential add-on ~$1,500; no broad financial aid noted

Selectivity: Open enrollment (register until full; several 2026 academies already sold out)

When: One-week academies across three weeks in July 2026 (weeks of July 6, July 13, July 20)

Applying: Register online via newhaven.edu pre-college portal; contact ConferenceServices@newhaven.edu or (203) 479-4884

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What it is: Through UNM's Engineering Student Success Center, students do hands-on activities across engineering and computer science disciplines and meet undergraduates, faculty, and industry professionals.

Cost: Free - tuition, lunches, and instructional materials fully covered

Selectivity: Competitive: requires online application, 400-500 word personal statement, a math/science teacher recommendation, and transcript

When: June 1-12, 2026 (commuter day program)

Applying: Priority application deadline March 15, 2026. Apply online; email recommendation letter and unofficial transcript to ess@unm.edu.

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What it is: Run by UNM's Department of Nuclear Engineering, students do supervised hands-on experiments with the campus nuclear reactor, radioactive materials, a particle accelerator, and high-voltage plasma devices.

Cost: Free - includes on-campus dorm housing, three meals a day, and a radiation detector students keep

Selectivity: Selective by application/limited seats; contact program for criteria

When: July 12-18, 2026 (one week, living on UNM main campus)

Applying: Apply via the program portal; email Prof. Carl Willis at carlwillis@unm.edu for the application and details.

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What it is: A multi-week STEM enrichment program with hands-on activities: faculty lectures, robotics, field trips, math/science competitions, Science Olympiad, and SAT/ACT prep.

Cost: $250 application fee (non-refundable $100 deposit retained). Page does not list it as free/state-funded.

Selectivity: Application-based; aims to broaden the pool of students pursuing STEM majors and careers.

When: Seven-week summer enrichment program (summer 2026); specific dates set after registration.

Applying: Registration opens Jan 26, 2026 and closes Mar 31, 2026; email application, fee, and recent report card to stem-precollege@charlotte.edu.

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What it is: A residential camp where high schoolers live in UND dorms and get hands-on flight training (simulators, intro/cross-country/night flights), drone/UAS operations, air traffic control simulation, and altitude-chamber experience while exploring aviation careers.

Cost: $2,200 covers room, board, flights, instruction, transportation, and tours; optional R-44 helicopter flight +$400. No financial aid listed.

Selectivity: Open enrollment but capacity-limited (28 students per session, two sessions); first-come, first-served. Fills early and waitlists.

When: Two 5-6 day sessions in June (2026: June 14-19 and June 21-26)

Applying: First-come, first-served online registration; refund deadlines March 1 / May 1. NOTE: 2026 sessions and waitlists were already full as of this research; register early for future years.

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What it is: A two-week residential program giving rising seniors hands-on exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and career pathways, guided in part by students' own interests and questions.

Cost: Paid tuition program; see the program's Costs section for fees and financial aid details

Selectivity: Selective with limited spots (limited availability noted for Session II)

When: Two weeks; Session I June 28-July 11, 2026 and Session II July 12-25, 2026

Applying: Apply through the program's online portal at iep.nd.edu

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What it is: Non-residential week-long STEM/aviation camps where campers explore flight science and engineering and (ages 8+) fly with an FAA-certified flight instructor.

Cost: Tuition-based week-long camps; partial scholarships available to broaden access

Selectivity: Open enrollment

When: Week-long sessions throughout June and July 2026

Applying: Register at ou.edu/flightcamp; scholarship applications open around March 1. Contact (405) 325-1635

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What it is: Single-day, discipline-specific engineering experiences (biomedical, chemical, aerospace, petroleum, CS, etc.) with hands-on activities led by OU engineering faculty.

Cost: $25 per day session, lunch included; very low cost

Selectivity: Limited to 50 students per Engineering Day

When: Various single days, June 4-27, 2026 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

Applying: Register online; note 2026 registration has CLOSED — applies to 2027 cycle for new applicants

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What it is: Hands-on day camp engaging students in bioengineering and broader STEM+ through cutting-edge activities like 3D printing.

Cost: Paid day-camp fee (confirm on page).

Selectivity: Open enrollment / registration-based.

When: Middle/high school week July 20-24, 2026 (elementary weeks later)

Applying: Register via the Pitt Swanson School bioengineering CampBioE page.

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What it is: Day camp at URI's Graduate School of Oceanography with field sampling around Narragansett Bay and hands-on lab activities introducing marine science research.

Cost: ~$550 for the one-week day camp. No published financial aid.

Selectivity: Open enrollment, capacity-limited registration.

When: One week in July 2026 (e.g., mid/late July)

Applying: Register via URI Graduate School of Oceanography outreach; see web.uri.edu/gso. Contact (401) 874-6500.

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What it is: A large catalog of week-long camps spanning aerospace and biomedical engineering, robotics, cybersecurity, AI/ML, marine science, filmmaking, creative writing, finance, startups, sports business, mock trial, and the USF-Moffitt oncology and pandemic-preparedness health tracks.

Cost: Paid per-camp tuition (varies by camp; not centrally listed). A residential 'Rocky's Residents' dorm add-on exists. No blanket free option advertised.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / register-to-attend for most camps.

When: Week-long sessions across June and July

Applying: Register online at the USF YXP summer-camps site; questions to youthxp@usf.edu.

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What it is: A free, state-funded residential program at UT Knoxville offering advanced study, laboratory experience, and original research in modern science, mathematics, and engineering.

Cost: Free; state-funded by the Tennessee Department of Education (room, board, and instruction covered)

Selectivity: Highly selective statewide program; students nominated by their school and selected competitively

When: Approximately four weeks in summer (late May through June 2026)

Applying: Statewide Governor's School deadline was December 5, 2025; apply through your school counselor; notifications March 6, 2026

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What it is: Intensive three-week commuter program in mathematical biology where students work challenging problem sets and attend weekly seminars exploring how mathematics yields biological insight.

Cost: Free for U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents (no cost for the 2026 program).

Selectivity: Competitive, merit-based admission via application, personal statement, recommendation, and transcripts.

When: Three weeks, June 16 - July 2, 2026, weekdays 10am-4pm

Applying: Apply by May 28, 2026; submit application form, personal statement, recommendation form, and transcripts to sean.cook@utah.edu.

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What it is: Students with disabilities experience college life and build self-advocacy, leadership, and STEM/independence skills through summer study sessions.

Cost: Free (NSF/state funded)

Selectivity: Competitive; 15-20 scholars selected each year

When: Two-week Summer Study (one week online, one week living on UW Seattle campus), late July

Applying: Applications accepted throughout the year; priority by January 30; apply via UW DO-IT site

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What it is: A five-day introduction to engineering with hands-on design challenges, campus tours, and connections to engineering students and faculty.

Cost: Free of cost to participants

Selectivity: Competitive application; introductory (no prior engineering experience required), targets underrepresented and first-gen students

When: One week in July (2026 ran July 20-24)

Applying: 2026 application closed; 2027 application opens in March via the UW College of Engineering K-12 site

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What it is: Free three-week residential program with core math/physics/chemistry/engineering design plus hands-on workshops, industry site visits, and faculty mentoring.

Cost: Free; housing (Dejope Hall) and meals included.

Selectivity: Highly selective; holistic review, not based on any single metric.

When: July 11-31, 2026 (three weeks)

Applying: Apply with application, transcript, and recommendation form (2026 cycle now closed; watch for 2027). Contact esp@engr.wisc.edu.

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What it is: Engineering camp with hands-on global-impact projects, lab exploration, and mentorship from working engineers; overnight option includes a residential campus experience.

Cost: Day camp $325; overnight $585. Any student may request a camp fee scholarship within the application.

Selectivity: Open enrollment, capacity-limited.

When: Day camp July 13-17, 2026; Overnight camp July 26-31, 2026

Applying: Register via online application form on the college website (scholarship request built into form).

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What it is: STEAM (STEM + Art & Design) camps with real-world projects and professional tools across tracks in Art & Design, Engineering & Technology, Science & Health, and Business & Entrepreneurship, with optional dorm-based campus life.

Cost: Day camps $395; overnight $695. 600+ scholarships available; Wisconsin free/reduced-lunch students can access 500+ scholarships via the state Precollege Scholarship Program; payment plans offered.

Selectivity: Open enrollment, capacity-limited.

When: Summer 2026 (multiple sessions; dates released via CampDoc)

Applying: Register through CampDoc; scholarship applications via separate Qualtrics form.

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What it is: A week-long residential STEM camp with a space-exploration theme, sponsored by NASA Space Grant, giving high schoolers hands-on science and engineering experiences with UW faculty.

Cost: $75 registration fee; remaining costs covered by NASA Space Grant / NASA EPSCoR sponsorship (lodging and dining on campus)

Selectivity: Competitive; serves up to ~24 students, requires essay and two teacher recommenders

When: One week in July (July 12-19 in 2026)

Applying: Deadline ~April 18-22 (2026); applications open in February. Apply via online portal with a 1000-word essay, unofficial report card, and two recommender contacts at wyomingspacegrant.org.

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What it is: A one-week residential program where students work directly with engineering faculty and advanced students on hands-on lab projects across multiple engineering fields.

Cost: $350 per student for Summer 2026; remaining costs (lodging, dining) covered by the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and sponsors

Selectivity: Highly selective; only 36 students selected, requires interest essay and transcript

When: One week in June (June 7-13 in 2026)

Applying: Deadline April 30, 2026 (applications open January 1). Apply via the online (Microsoft Forms) application with a one-page interest essay and high school transcript.

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What it is: A residential program for high school girls to live on campus, do hands-on engineering activities with faculty and grad students, and explore engineering majors plus college-prep topics.

Cost: ~$2,500 for two weeks, covering room, board, and all program expenses except travel and personal items; aimed at broadening participation of women in engineering.

Selectivity: Competitive; one offer per accepted student across CEED pre-college camps due to high demand.

When: Two weeks; varies by year (recent C-Tech² and related CEED camps run late June-July).

Applying: Apply via Virginia Tech CEED pre-college application (often a joint application with related camps). Run by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity.

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What it is: Day camp where high schoolers explore engineering and computer science through project-based problem-solving and prototyping; specialty tracks include mining engineering and explosives.

Cost: $425 per week; limited scholarships available (register first, then request a scholarship application by email). $200 non-refundable deposit due within two weeks.

Selectivity: Open enrollment but limited to ~30 campers per week (mining/explosives sessions even smaller).

When: One-week sessions in June and July 2026, on the WVU Morgantown campus

Applying: Registration opened March 2, 2026 online; specific dates announced in January. Register via the Statler outreach camps page.

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What it is: Southern West Virginia's residential STEM camp with hands-on classes in electronics, forensics, automotive systems, and robotics, taught by professors and current STEM majors who serve as counselors.

Cost: $500 for the week (includes all meals, residence hall room, t-shirts, activities, and field trips); scholarships available through industry sponsors.

Selectivity: Open enrollment (apply online until filled).

When: One week, June 14-19, 2026, on the WVU Tech campus in Beckley

Applying: Apply online via the Qualtrics link on the camp page; contact Dr. Nathan Galinsky (304-929-1651) for scholarships.

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What it is: Residential STEM immersion where students pair a STEM/business major with a humanities/arts/business minor, doing lab-based projects like building robots, wind/water-tunnel tests and web apps.

Cost: $4,495 per 2-week session (includes tuition, housing, meals, trips, activities); free application; financial assistance available — see program policies

Selectivity: Open/moderately selective; courses fill first-come; short-answer application plus transcript

When: Two weeks; Frontiers I July 5-17, Frontiers II July 19-31, 2026

Applying: Apply online via WPI Pre-Collegiate; 2026 closed, 2027 opens in winter; free application

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What it is: Pre-emptive STEM 'head start' courses that prepare students for a specific upcoming high school subject through immersive, hands-on instruction at Xavier.

Cost: Program fee plus a $150 non-refundable deposit; fee covers materials, t-shirt, backpack, daily lunch. Priority scholarship deadline March 9, 2026 (need-based aid available).

Selectivity: Open enrollment / non-selective

When: Two summer sessions: Session I starts June 1, 2026; Session II starts June 22, 2026 (Mon-Fri)

Applying: Apply by May 1, 2026 (priority scholarship March 9, 2026; payment due May 22) at xula.edu pre-college programs

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What it is: Augustana's private-university summer camp hub lists project-based STEM, archaeology, music/multimedia, and athletic camps; high-school-age families should check each camp page for eligibility.

Cost: Varies by camp; pricing and any assistance handled through individual camp pages

Selectivity: Open enrollment

When: Summer 2026 (individual camp dates vary)

Applying: Browse and register via the Augustana summer camps hub; contact 605-274-0770 / 800-727-2844 for grade ranges and details.

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What it is: High schoolers experience college-level engineering via a Thayer design-thinking course (ENGS 12-based) and hands-on prototype building alongside Dartmouth faculty and graduate students.

Cost: Paid; specific tuition varies by offering and not consistently posted. Not free.

Selectivity: Open application; varies by offering (some demand-limited)

When: Short summer sessions (multi-day to one-week formats)

Applying: Register through Dartmouth Engineering's outreach/events pages; check the Thayer/Dartmouth Engineering calendar for current session dates and registration links.

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What it is: Hands-on program helping girls explore STEM career paths through lab experiences and activities led by instructors and professionals.

Cost: Low-cost/free outreach STEM camp (confirm current fee on page).

Selectivity: Open enrollment / registration-based.

When: Summer (multi-day)

Applying: Register via Penn State Abington summer camps page.

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What it is: Summer bridge for incoming engineering students that starts online then moves on-campus, where students live on campus and earn three credit hours in intro STEM (engineering, calculus, physics, chemistry).

Cost: Bridge program; students earn 3 credit hours. Cost/aid details not published on landing page (geared to admitted/incoming engineering students).

Selectivity: Targeted to admitted/incoming Clemson engineering students; tied to the General Engineering program.

When: 2026: online orientation June 28; program June 29 - July 31 (week of online learning, then on-campus after July 4).

Applying: For students entering Clemson's College of Engineering; apply through PEER & WISE office. See clemson.edu PEER & WISE high school page.

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What it is: One-week residential engineering immersion: Cornell faculty and grad students lead classes, labs, and project research, plus panels and networking, to advance diversity in engineering.

Cost: Tuition ~$1,450 incl. room, board, supplies. Need-based scholarships for tuition/travel; automatic tuition-waiver consideration for rising seniors from underrepresented backgrounds. Effectively free for many eligible students.

Selectivity: Selective; mission-driven diversity admissions

When: One week in summer (historically June/July)

Applying: Apply via Cornell Engineering's Office of Inclusive Excellence; submit Financial Assistance Form for aid. IMPORTANT: Cornell has signaled it will discontinue its High School Outreach Programs (CATALYST and CURIE) going forward - verify current status before recommending.

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What it is: A hands-on camp at Delaware State's College of Agriculture, Science & Technology introducing high schoolers to food biotechnology and lab science.

Cost: Cost not posted (camp page form was closed at time of check); contact CAST. Likely low-cost/grant-supported given CAST/USDA context.

Selectivity: Application-based; capacity-limited (registration closed at check)

When: Summer (confirm 2026 dates with CAST)

Applying: Contact Delaware State CAST at 302-857-6060 / 302-857-6290 to confirm 2026 dates and how to apply.

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What it is: A free camp where Atlanta-area students learn the engineering design process by completing NASA-inspired challenges.

Cost: Free summer camp.

Selectivity: Application-based; aimed at Atlanta-area students (access-focused).

When: Begins in June (summer)

Applying: Apply via the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering STEP page on ae.gatech.edu.

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What it is: Track-based hands-on workshops across engineering technology, physics, computer programming, machining, AI and health occupations (e.g., EMS simulations), ending with project presentations.

Cost: Fee-based per track (registration via Continuing Education & Workforce Training); see course descriptions for pricing.

Selectivity: Open enrollment (registration-based)

When: Summer (multiple sessions; dates set annually)

Applying: Register online at cetrain.isu.edu/ignitetheirfuture (open until ~1 week before each session) or call 208-282-3372.

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What it is: Inquiry-based, hands-on STEM camps run by Illinois' state math-and-science academy; the residential CS+X track immerses rising high-schoolers in computer science applied to other fields.

Cost: Day camps ~$200-$240; CS+X residential $1,200 (IL residents) / $1,800 (non-residents) / $500 commuter; Motorola Solutions Foundation CS+X scholarship cohort for underrepresented STEM students.

Selectivity: Most day camps open enrollment; CS+X scholarship cohort is competitive

When: Weekly sessions across June-July 2026

Applying: Registration opens Feb 2, 2026 (register for the grade entering in 2026-27); via Active.com / partner platforms.

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What it is: Students do project-based learning on algorithms, computational analysis, heat transfer and energy, mentored by faculty, educators and ExxonMobil employees, ending with project presentations.

Cost: Funded by ExxonMobil and Rice University's Tapia Center (low/no cost to participants); confirm with JSU

Selectivity: Application-based; ~100 students selected statewide

When: One week in early June (e.g., June 1-5) on the JSU campus in Jackson

Applying: Apply through JSU Summer Camps; confirm current-year application window

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What it is: Weeklong program where students learn ground-school basics, fly simulators, tour the maintenance hangar, and take a culminating cross-country flight to Stearman Field.

Cost: Camp fee charged (not posted in article); limited to 10 participants

Selectivity: Selective; capped at 10 students

When: One week in late June (2026: June 21-27)

Applying: Register online via KSU Youth Programs (ideal-logic) by May 15

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What it is: One-week commuter or residential program offering two STEM classes plus leadership content to introduce new developments in math, science, and technology.

Cost: Tuition charged with commuter and residential pricing tiers; see the Gifted at MSU / Spartan Youth registration for current fees.

Selectivity: For academically talented students; application/registration based.

When: One week in summer

Applying: Register via gifted.msu.edu / Spartan Youth Programs; rolling until full.

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What it is: An overnight academy on the MSU Bozeman campus introducing grades 9-12 students to quantum and related technologies, with quantum companies, field trips, and evening events.

Cost: Funded outreach program; cost to students not clearly published (recent academies have run at low/no cost). Verify with SMRC before assuming free.

Selectivity: Application-based; encourages teams; not open enrollment

When: About 4 days in June (June 16-20, 2025 in the most recent cycle; verify 2026 dates)

Applying: Apply via the Quantum Summer Academy page on the MSU SMRC site (montana.edu/smrc/quantum). Deadline not published; contact SMRC.

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What it is: A day camp on the MSU Bozeman campus with mathematics and problem-solving sessions, university lab tours, and STEM activities for middle and early-high-school students.

Cost: ~$220 (includes lunch and snacks) in the most recent cycle; verify 2026 pricing

Selectivity: Open enrollment / register until full

When: About 4 days in mid-July, 9am-4pm (July 14-17 in the most recent cycle)

Applying: Register on the MSU SMRC Math Camp page; verify 2026 dates and fee with the Science Math Resource Center.

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What it is: A NASA Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy day camp giving students hands-on exposure to rigorous STEM and aerospace concepts to prepare for the school year.

Cost: Low-cost/affordable day camp; NASA-affiliated outreach program. Check program page for fees.

Selectivity: Open enrollment.

When: Four one-week sessions, June 22 to July 17, 2026

Applying: Register via the SEMAA program page at morgan.edu/semaa-program/summer-stem-day-camp.

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What it is: A weeklong residential program letting high schoolers live as university students and earn college credit by completing an intensive STEM course at NM Tech.

Cost: Paid program; students earn college credit upon completion (contact program for current fee and any aid)

Selectivity: Application-based; limited seats

When: Summer 2026, a week-long intensive course

Applying: Apply via the NM Tech STEM Outreach office; see the affiliate/summer programs page for the application and dates.

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What it is: Week-long day academies where high schoolers go deep on a STEM topic using NKU's university-level labs and equipment alongside faculty and students.

Cost: Paid per academy (full- or half-day camps); contact CINSAM (cinsam@nku.edu) for current fees and any scholarships.

Selectivity: Limited seats per academy (e.g., 12–20 seat caps); designed for students wanting deeper STEM content.

When: Week-long day academies across June–August; topics include cybersecurity, neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.), electrical/electronics engineering, and artificial intelligence.

Applying: Register at nku.edu/summercamps; contact CINSAM at cinsam@nku.edu for details.

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What it is: A free week-long residential STEM camp with advanced classes taught by OSSM's faculty plus evening activities led by recent OSSM alumni, aimed at broadening access for rural and low-income students.

Cost: Free to eligible students (sponsored)

Selectivity: Selective; ~50 students, requires teacher/counselor nomination

When: Week-long, summer 2026 (dates TBA)

Applying: Must be nominated by a teacher or counselor; details via OSSM. Contact (405) 521-6436

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What it is: A one-week residential program giving students research exposure across bioenergy, materials engineering, and medicine to introduce STEM career pathways.

Cost: Cost varies by session; geared toward broadening STEM access in Hampton Roads. Confirm fee/aid directly with the ODU center.

Selectivity: Application-based for students expressing interest in a STEM career.

When: One-week residential academic program in summer.

Applying: Apply via ODU Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics / STEM Summer Institute page.

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What it is: Day-camp catalog spanning construction, football, music, nursing, robotics, STEM, and engineering, with several camps geared toward high-school-aged students.

Cost: Paid day-camp registration; varies by camp; enrollment limited

Selectivity: Open enrollment; capacity-limited

When: Summer (day camps across June-July)

Applying: Register online via the Pitt State summer camps page/ticket office

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What it is: Week-long engineering immersion where students build prototypes and do hands-on engineering projects with RWU faculty.

Cost: Fee not published on overview page; scholarships referenced for other RWU camps. Contact program for cost.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / registration-based; capacity-limited.

When: July 12 - 18, 2026 (1 week)

Applying: Register via RWU Summer Camps (rwu.edu/summer-camps/sea-bay).

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What it is: Run through SLU's Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, students take flight in a SLU airplane and explore aviation careers with faculty and student mentors.

Cost: Tuition covers meals, room and board, materials and activities; financial-need and merit scholarships available (SLU pre-college)

Selectivity: Open enrollment by registration

When: Summer 2026; dates released in December with the full SLU camp lineup

Applying: Register via SLU Summer & Extended Studies; contact summer@slu.edu

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What it is: STEM enrichment camps run by SC's public residential STEM Governor's School, offered as residential, multi-location day, and virtual options with hands-on science and technology courses.

Cost: Tuition charged (residential/day/virtual tiers); financial aid available. Specific 2026 amounts on the program's Fees, Payment & Financial Aid page.

Selectivity: Application-based via CampInTouch portal; STEM-interest focused rather than highly competitive.

When: Summer 2026; applications open. Multiple residential, day (multiple SC locations), and virtual options.

Applying: Apply via the CampInTouch portal linked from scgssm.org; deadlines on the program page.

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What it is: A free residential transportation-engineering institute with facility tours (highway division, regional airport, water science center), leadership activities, and college/career exposure.

Cost: Free; accepted participants receive full scholarships covering room, meals, tuition, supplies, and field trips (sponsored funding)

Selectivity: Competitive (acceptance not guaranteed; application reviewed)

When: One week in June (most recent confirmed session June 9-14, 2024; check for current-year dates)

Applying: Apply online with registration form and waivers; applications reviewed by the program director. Confirm whether a 2026 session is being offered before relying on it.

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What it is: Hands-on engineering camps using Lyle's facilities and faculty, plus a TWC-funded residential STEM academy for Texas Science & Engineering Fair winners.

Cost: Camp fees vary; some Hamon camps run via school partnerships. A Governor's Science & Technology Champion Academy (TWC-funded residential) serves top state science-fair winners.

Selectivity: Open enrollment for general camps; Champion Academy is award-based

When: Summer (week-long sessions)

Applying: Register via the Lyle Caruth youth programs page; contact hamonengineer@smu.edu.

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What it is: Residential program inspiring students from diverse backgrounds toward careers in agriculture, STEM and natural resources through labs and field experiences.

Cost: USDA/agriculture-funded enrichment at an HBCU; often free or low-cost for accepted students. Verify on page.

Selectivity: Application-based, priority deadlines

When: Two weeks in June (June 7-20, 2026)

Applying: Apply via Tuskegee CAENS; priority deadline March 31, extended April 15, 2026.

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What it is: A free residential summer bridge that prepares underrepresented incoming engineering students for college coursework and community before their first year.

Cost: Free, week-long in-residence program

Selectivity: Targeted/selected cohort of admitted incoming engineering students who meet underrepresentation criteria

When: One week, summer (bridge before fall term)

Applying: Through the BOLD Center / College of Engineering; for incoming admitted CU Boulder engineering students. See program page for current cycle.

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What it is: Rising juniors/seniors explore engineering disciplines and UD student life through hands-on day camps, with an optional residential experience.

Cost: Per-camp fees; see UD School of Engineering K-12 pages for current pricing. (Day camps plus a residential experience option.)

Selectivity: Open registration

When: Multi-day in June (e.g., June 15-17, 2026 for day camps)

Applying: Register via udayton.edu/engineering/k-12-programs; contact engineeringcamps@udayton.edu.

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What it is: Students learn astronomy research skills and run student-directed projects (e.g., exoplanets, star clusters) using real telescope data, mentored by UH Mānoa astronomers.

Cost: Modest registration fee (historically ~$150) with fee waivers/scholarships available; designed to be accessible. Alumni have collectively won $400K+ in scholarships and science-fair awards.

Selectivity: Selective; a limited cohort of motivated students is chosen each year.

When: Week-long residential camp, Jun 1–5, 2026, in Honolulu

Applying: Register/apply through the HI STAR website (Institute for Astronomy); see the program's registration link for current deadline.

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What it is: Students code a take-home Makeblock robot and learn robotics functions such as LED control, remote control, line-following and obstacle avoidance.

Cost: Fee-based day camp (registration via College of Engineering); specific tuition not posted on the summary page.

Selectivity: Open enrollment (registration-based)

When: One week in June (recent year: June 16-20)

Applying: Register through the U of I College of Engineering / Youth Opportunities page; contact engr@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6470.

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What it is: A free day program introducing under-served and other high school students to engineering through workshops, field trips, college prep, and a culminating design challenge.

Cost: Free for selected students (sponsored by Brown-Forman); aimed at students from historically under-served communities, though open to all.

Selectivity: Selective — students must be recommended by teachers/counselors based on above-average science and math skills; application includes a counselor recommendation. Recent cohorts filled with waitlists.

When: Roughly two weeks (9 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays) on the Belknap Campus; 2026 dates announced closer to summer.

Applying: Apply via Speed School outreach; recommendation from a high school counselor required. Contact Heidi Neal (Director of Student Success). 2026 details TBA.

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What it is: Short topical immersion camps across many disciplines (STEM, arts, health, etc.) where students sample college-level subjects on the Oxford campus, choosing residential or commuter attendance.

Cost: Paid (varies by program); need-based scholarships and financial aid available on a first-come, first-served basis

Selectivity: Open / first-come, first-served with limited spaces

When: Multiple summer sessions (Sunday start, Friday finish)

Applying: Priority registration deadline March 1; financial aid deadline April 15; apply via the Pre-College admissions portal

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What it is: Students live like Mizzou engineering students, hear from departments, and do hands-on projects (balsa-wood bridges, super balls, soda-bottle rockets, circuits, coding) while earning college credit.

Cost: ~$3,000, which includes three college credits, campus housing, meals, and supplies

Selectivity: Open enrollment by registration; capacity-limited

When: Summer (one week); confirm 2026 dates on the Engineering camps page

Applying: Register via Mizzou Engineering; see engineering.missouri.edu camps page for the 2026 cycle

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What it is: A residential intensive in UNLV's unique Entertainment Engineering & Design program, blending engineering, design, and live-entertainment technology (a fit for Las Vegas's entertainment industry).

Cost: Cost not posted on the listing; confirm with program organizer.

Selectivity: Application/registration via form; capacity-limited residential program.

When: Seven days / six nights in late June (approx. June 21-27).

Applying: Register via the Young Rebels Google form; contact michael.genova@unlv.edu.

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What it is: A cluster of hands-on STEM day camps (math, anatomy, environmental science, engineering) run by UNLV's College of Sciences, several funded to be free for Nevada students.

Cost: Mixed: several are free (e.g. Summer Math Bridge) or grant-funded by Nevada OWINN; STEM Institute fee not posted. Confirm per camp.

Selectivity: Open enrollment via registration forms; capacity-limited.

When: Multiple day-camp modules across June-July 2026 (e.g. STEM Institute June 8 - July 2 and July 6-30; Anatomy Academy June 1-5; PFAS camp June 8-12).

Applying: Register via the relevant Young Rebels Google forms; main STEM contact stemunlv@unlv.edu.

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What it is: A no-cost residential program through UNM Engineering that combines classroom instruction with transportation- and infrastructure-focused engineering projects and campus living.

Cost: Free - tuition, materials, and room/board covered (federally supported transportation-education program)

Selectivity: Competitive: same application requirements as the day academy (application, essay, teacher recommendation, transcript)

When: Approx. June 22 - July 17, 2026 (multi-week residential)

Applying: Priority application deadline March 15, 2026. Apply online; send recommendation and transcript to ess@unm.edu.

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What it is: A free summer program with hands-on engineering activities, lab tours, guest speakers, and student panels across two engineering tracks to spark interest in engineering.

Cost: FREE for accepted applicants.

Selectivity: Application-based; accepted applicants admitted (builds on the Bio-Med Tech-Girls program).

When: Summer (multi-day); confirm 2026 dates on the program page.

Applying: Apply via UVA Engineering community-outreach page; a collaboration with Charlottesville Women in Tech, Tech-Girls, and the School of Education and Human Development. Tracks: Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science.

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What it is: A four-week program building college-level math and problem-solving skills with lab tours, research projects, and engineering site visits.

Cost: Free to all students

Selectivity: Selective; high-achieving WA students, application required

When: Four-week, full-day intensive in summer at UW Seattle

Applying: Apply via UW College of Engineering K-12 / Math Academy page; spring application window

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What it is: Four-day residential camp where students live in dorms, meet engineering faculty, tour the campus, and tackle hands-on team challenges across civil, electrical, mechanical, biological, and other engineering disciplines.

Cost: Low-cost, sponsor-subsidized: registration about $250, including dorm accommodations and all meals.

Selectivity: Open to interested rising seniors via registration; not heavily competitive.

When: Four-day camp in June on the Logan campus (recent years ran multiple short sessions)

Applying: Register through the USU College of Engineering E-State page (engineering.usu.edu/events/e-state); contact (435) 797-2775.

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What it is: Residential pre-college engineering camps where students live on the Blacksburg campus, complete a biomedical-engineering design project, and explore engineering disciplines through hands-on activities.

Cost: Tuition not posted publicly on the program page; CEED supports underrepresented and women students in engineering. Confirm cost and aid directly.

Selectivity: Competitive; increased applications mean a single offer to one camp per applicant.

When: Two weeks (Summer 2026 example dates: June 28 - July 11).

Applying: Joint CEED application (shared with UPWARDS and WEE VT); applications closed ~March 8, 2026; decisions emailed by ~April 10.

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