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. California Academy of Sciences: Teen Advocates for Science Communication program (TASC Force)
    The Teen Advocates for Science Communication program (TASC Force) is a youth volunteer opportunity to learn about science and the natural world, engage with the Academy’s scientists and staff, and… Read more
  2. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
    Teen volunteer positions (for ages 16+) available at the Carnegie Museums: Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Science Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center and Andy Warhol Museum. Link… Read more
  3. Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS)
    Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is an Army-sponsored, summer STEM enrichment program for middle and high school students that takes place in participating Army research… Read more
  4. Georgetown/Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Summer High School Volunteer Program
    The Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by NIH/NCI offers a Summer Research Volunteer Program as an outreach initiative with the overarching goal of training the next generation of… Read more
  5. Naval Research Laboratory Student Volunteers
    Volunteer service is limited to services performed by a student as part of an agency program established for the purpose of providing educational experience for the student. The work is done strictly… Read more
  6. Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD)
    Talent Search Assessment - A research-validated program, Northwestern University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS) utilizes above-grade-level testing to identify academic ability, measure… Read more
  7. The Planetary Society Global Volunteer Network
    The Planetary Society’s mission is to empower the world’s citizens to advance space science and exploration. Through the work of our Global Volunteer Network, we’re able to bring this mission to life… Read more
  8. Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Explainers Program
    The NASM Explainers Program hires high school and college students to help visitors better understand the Museum’s collection, making person-to-person connections with our iconic artifacts and… Read more
  9. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Q?Crew Teen Volunteer Program
    Are you interested in science? Do you like talking to people? Are you in high school and looking for opportunities to volunteer? If you answered “yes” to these questions, you are probably a great fit… Read more
  10. 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