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. ARC/ORAU Summer Math-Science-Technology Institute
    The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)/ High School Summer Math-Science-Technology Institute is a two-week summer residential program that provides high school students and teachers from the… Read more
  2. Aspirnaut Summer Research Internships for High School Students
    AspirnautTM Summer Research Internships are hands-on and mentored laboratory experiences for high school students interested in a career in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or… Read more
  3. Center for STEM Education for Girls Summer Institute
    The STEM Summer Institute for Girls was created in 2011 as a model STEM summer program for girls. After 5 years as a program for rising 9th through 12th graders, we added rising 7th and 8th graders… Read more
  4. Sewanee (The University of the South) Pre-College Field Studies Experience
    Sewanee's Pre-College Field Studies Experience is a summer residential program for talented students who are passionate about the outdoors and interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in… Read more
  5. Vanderbilt University Research Experience for High School Students (REHSS)
    The Research Experience for High School Students is an intense, 6-week scientific research internship at Vanderbilt University, centering on full immersion in a Vanderbilt University or Vanderbilt… Read more