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. Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) - Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)
    Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) is a direct mentor-student relationship between Department of Defense scientists and talented high school seniors; an unparalleled opportunity.… Read more
  2. Boston College Experience of High School Students: BCE Honors Experience
    The BCE Honors residential program for high-school students offers a comprehensive experience which allow you to experience college life first-hand, and tackle the seemingly-intimidating college… Read more
  3. Boston College Math Experience
    This engaging and creative residential program is designed to challenge high school students with a strong interest in and talent for mathematics. Students in this program will participate in math… Read more
  4. Boston Leadership Institute
    Award-winning summer STEM research programs for teens. Residential 3-week programs: The Boston Leadership Institute selects outstanding high school students for our three-week programs. Students… Read more
  5. Boston University Research in Science and Engineering (RISE)
    RISE offers two tracks: Internship and Practicum. Internship students tackle research projects under the mentorship of distinguished faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students. Spend 40… Read more
  6. Boston University Summer Challenge
    For two weeks, experience life on a college campus and take on new academic challenges in our residential summer program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Summer Challenge… Read more
  7. Brandeis University Precollege Programs: The Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine (GYS)
    The Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine (GYS) is a prestigious and challenging program for rising high school juniors and seniors — students with a passion for medicine and science, who are… Read more
  8. Brandeis University Precollege Programs: Brandeis Summer School
    Brandeis Summer School offers advanced high school students the opportunity to experience college courses with some restrictions Students who have completed their Junior year of High School can test… Read more
  9. Brandeis University Precollege Programs: App Design Program
    Want to build a mobile application designed to connect women in STEM fields? Or perhaps you wish to start your own business as a nearby Techie who repairs all things related to technology? Whatever… Read more
  10. Children’s School of Science
    The Children’s School of Science encourages a love and appreciation of science through inquiry-based learning. Frequent field trips and hands-on classroom study provide the opportunity to explore… Read more
  11. Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University - Adventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM)
    The Adventures in Veterinary Medicine Program is an engaging and fun way for students to learn more about the veterinary profession. This is your opportunity to dig into veterinary medicine through… Read more
  12. Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Program
    The Young Empowered Scientists for ContinUed Research Engagement (YES for CURE) Program is a three-year training initiative for highly motivated high school and undergraduate students interested in… Read more
  13. Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) - Summer Program
    The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) program introduces Massachusetts high school and college students from underrepresented populations to the world of cancer research by placing… Read more
  14. Emerson College Pre-College Programs
    Pre-College offers challenging one-, three- and five-week summer programs for high school students. Programs are intensive, fun, and designed to teach students competitive, practical skills in one… Read more
  15. Falmouth Academy Summer Programs
    Programs offer a space to build, create, think, design, explore, and play! Offered to all ages and interests in the arts, athletics, language, science & technology, sports and outdoor adventure… Read more
  16. Forsyth Student Scholars Program
    The Forsyth Student Scholars Program (EOP) exposes high-school students to the exciting and rewarding world of scientific research. Created in 1993, the program allows students to work side-by-side… Read more
  17. Girls Make Games (GMG)
    Girls Make Games is a series of international summer camps, workshops and game jams designed to inspire the next generation of designers, creators, and engineers. GMG hosts 3-week non-residential… Read more
  18. Girls Make Games (GMG) Summer Fellowship Program
    Girls Make Games is on a mission to increase diversity and inclusivity in the games industry. The program launched in 2014 with a summer camp and has since run workshops in 44 cities worldwide,… Read more
  19. The Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSIM)
    HCSSiM is an intensive six-week encounter with college-level mathematics for talented and highly motivated high school students. It is demanding and expanding. Participants spend a major portion of… Read more
  20. Harvard Medical School Project Success Opening the Door to Biomedical Careers
    A program for Boston and Cambridge high school students only, currently in grade 11 and 12, particularly students from groups underrepresented in medicine and/or disadvantaged students, to… Read more
  21. Harvard Summer School Secondary School Program
    Imagine studying at Harvard for seven weeks, fully immersed in the college experience. Whether you choose to live on campus, commute, or take courses online, you’ll have the opportunity to explore… Read more
  22. The Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament
    Founded in 1998, the Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT) is one of the largest and most prestigious high school math competitions in the world. Held on the campuses of Harvard and MIT in… Read more
  23. Mt. Holyoke College iDesign Workshops for High School and Middle School Girls
    Experience the world of design today, where technology is now incorporated into everything-- from projections of butterflies on Grammy performance dresses to "smart" purses that sense when your… Read more
  24. Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES)
    Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) is a rigorous six-week residential academic enrichment program for rising high school seniors – many of whom come from underrepresented or… Read more
  25. MIT Edgerton Center Summer Opportunities
    The Edgerton Center educate sstudents through student-led clubs and teams, courses in engineering and high-speed photography, and machine shops and a maker space where students design, fabricate, and… Read more
  26. MIT MathROOTS
    MathROOTS is a 14-day mathematical talent accelerator summer program hosted by MIT PRIMES for high-potential high school students from underrepresented backgrounds or underserved communities who are… Read more
  27. MIT Online Science, Technology, and Engineering Community (MOSTEC)
    During the Academic Phase (June through August), students complete online coursework and projects in science, engineering, and science writing. At the end of the Academic Phase, students attend the 5… Read more
  28. MIT PRIMES
    PRIMES: Program for Research in Mathematics, Engineering and Science for High School Students PRIMES includes three sections: MIT PRIMES is a free year-long after-school program that offers research… Read more
  29. MIT PRIMES STEP
    PRIMES STEP (Solve–Theorize–Explore–Prove) is a program for curious middle-schoolers who like solving challenging problems and are ready to explore advanced math topics. The goal of the program is… Read more
  30. MIT Women's Technology Program
    The MIT Women's Technology Program (WTP) is a rigorous four-week summer academic and residential experience where female high school students explore engineering through hands-on classes, labs, and… Read more
  31. Phillips Academy Andover Mathematics & Science for Minority Students (MS)2
    Andover’s longest-running educational outreach program, (MS)2 advances diversity in the STEM fields by developing the competencies and self-confidence of outstanding high school students of color.… Read more
  32. Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)
    PROMYS is a six-week summer program at Boston University designed to encourage strongly motivated high school students to explore in depth the creative world of mathematics in a supportive community… Read more
  33. Research Science Institute (RSI)
    The Research Science Institute (RSI) is the most prestigious international summer research program for high school students. RSI is sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) and… Read more
  34. Roxbury Latin School RL Biotech Institute
    This advanced, laboratory-based program in molecular biology includes an introduction to lab techniques and concepts at the advanced placement and college level. Biotechnology lab work is conducted… Read more
  35. Roxbury Latin Summer
    Summer at Roxbury Latin means growth and skill-building, fun and excitement, making new friends and doing what you love. With more than 25 athletic, academic and artistic enrichment programs to… Read more
  36. SEASCape/SEA Science on the Cape
    SEA offers two unique summer high school programs for current high school students, including graduating seniors. Choose from a shore-based field program on our campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts on… Read more
  37. Smith College Summer Science & Engineering Program (SSSP)
    The Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP) is a four-week residential program for exceptional young women with strong interests in science, engineering and medicine. Each July, select… Read more
  38. Smith College Summer at Smith
    Designed by Smith's professors and staff, these residential programs not only give students an inspiring learning experience, they can also request a recommendation from Smith faculty to use in your… Read more
  39. Summer Science School at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
    A series of week-long learning adventures, Summer Science School at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve introduces kids and teens to coastal ecology while having fun and fostering new… Read more
  40. University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) Equine Science Summer Program
    The Equine Science program is a two-week intensive program for motivated young adults seeking to explore what it takes to succeed in the horse industry, and in doing so, challenge themselves to… Read more
  41. University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) Pre-College Summer Programs
    Summer at UMass Amherst is heating up. Pre-college programs at UMass combine all the major elements of college, including great academics, living in a residence hall, and eating in our award-winning… Read more
  42. University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School UMass Department of Psychiatry Programs for High School Students in Neuroscience and Mental Health
    There are a number of opportunities that high school students could learn more about neuroscience and mental health. We have programs available for students who might be considering a career in… Read more
  43. Williams College Math Camp (WCMC)
    The Williams College Math Camp (WCMC) is a residential math camp for about 20 mathematically gifted high school students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Algebra 2 or its equivalent.… Read more
  44. Wolfram High School Summer Camp - Mathematica & Tech Innovation
    A project-oriented camp for high-school students, introducing them to cutting-edge programming, computational thinking, and innovative technology. The camp is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurial… Read more
  45. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Frontiers
    A residential, on-campus summer program for high school students, Frontiers is celebrating more than 30 years of challenging participants to explore the outer limits of their knowledge in science,… Read more