Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide

For a child interested in discovering more about the STEM subject areas - science, technology, engineering and math - there are numerous school-based, out-of-school and summer enrichment programs where she can build skills and have fun. From joining a math circle to competing in math competitions, there are many math-based extracurricular activities to discover and enjoy. If your child is tech-minded and loves figuring out how things work, look for engineering, robotics, and computer classes to engage her imagination. If her interest is in the laboratory sciences, there are many unique, hands-on after school science programs themed around particular areas of science that often include hands-on lab experiences. A child who is passionate about and excels in any of the STEM subject areas will find increasingly rigorous and selective opportunities available to her.



  1. Kansas City Section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE-KC) - Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED)
    Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED) is SWE-KC's signature and award-winning outreach program. SWE-KC introduces middle school and high school to various engineering disciplines with a keynote… Read more
  2. Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) Summer Programs
    LAUNCH A ROCKET. BUILD A ROBOT. LEARN ABOUT EXPLOSIVES. You could do any of these things and more at a Missouri S&T summer camp. Explore your possibilities by attending one of the summer camps… Read more
  3. Truman State University Joseph Baldwin Summer Academy for Young Scholars
    A three-week residential program located on the campus of Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri with an academically challenging curriculum for grades 7-9. JBA offers a selection of liberal… Read more
  4. University of Missouri (MU) School of Medicine Mini Medical School
    Missouri high school students interested in careers in medicine can preview what medical school is like during Mini Medical School. The students will stay in residence halls and eat in dining rooms… Read more
  5. University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) Program
    The Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) Program offers academically-talented students who are entering their senior year of high school a rare opportunity to work within a laboratory… Read more
  6. Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) High School Summer Scholars Program
    Through the High School Summer Scholars Program students have the opportunity to enroll in courses for credit and study alongside undergraduates. Students select from a broad range of stimulating… Read more
  7. Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) Middle School Summer Challenge
    The Middle School Summer Challenge program is designed to expand students' critical thinking skills in an exciting and innovative environment. During this two-week program, students enroll in one… Read more
  8. Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) High School Summer Institutes
    High School Summer Institutes combine traditional undergraduate class and lab curriculum with organized field trips, guest lectures, and small group activities in order for students to gain valuable… Read more