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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. MIT PRIMES/Art of Problem SolvingCROWDMATH
    CrowdMath is an open project that gives all high school and college students the opportunity to collaborate on a large research project with top-tier research mentors and an exceptional peer group.… Read more
  8. MIT THINK Scholars Program
    THINK is an annual science research and innovation competition for high school students. Rather than requiring students to have completed a research project before applying, THINK instead caters to… Read more
  9. 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
  10. Monell Center Science Apprenticeship Program
    At the Monell Center, scientists from many disciplines work together to focus on understanding the mechanisms and functions of taste and smell and define the broad significance of these senses in… Read more
  11. Monmouth University School of Science Summer Research Program (SRP)
    The Monmouth University School of Science – SRP is a 12-week research experience for students to work on collaborative research projects under the supervision of School of Science faculty and staff.… Read more
  12. Mount Desert Island (MDI) Biological Laboratory Summer Research Fellowship
    High school and undergraduate students are valued members of our research and education community. Students participate in supervised and independent research projects under laboratory mentors as… Read more
  13. Mount Desert Island (MDI) Biological Laboratory Biomedical Bootcamp
    Biomedical Bootcamp is for rising 11th and 12th graders. The goal is to provide students with the skills they need to feel confident in making decisions about advanced courses and college majors in… Read more
  14. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center High School Internships
    NASA internships, fellowships and scholarships leverage NASA’s unique missions and programs to enhance and increase the capability, diversity and size of the nation’s future STEM (science, technology… Read more
  15. NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge
    Each year the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge features an engineering design challenge to engage students worldwide in the next phase of human space exploration. The annual event is a more… Read more
  16. NASA Opportunities for Students
    NASA list of current opportunities for students, including: internships, competitions, workshops, fellowships and other opportunities.
  17. The NASA Pathways Intern Employment Program (IEP)
    The NASA Pathways Intern Employment Program (IEP) is open to students that are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational program. The Pathways IEP provides… Read more
  18. NASA Space Settlement Contest
    The NASA Space Settlement Contest is an annual design competition for 6-12th grade students sponsored by the NASA Ames Research Center and the NSS (National Space Society). This contest is open to… Read more
  19. NASA STEM Engagement for Students
    A - Z list of programs and internship opportunities offered by NASA.
  20. National Academic Quiz Tournaments - Quiz Bowl
    Quiz bowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports… Read more
  21. US National Chemistry Olympiad
    The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) program is a chemistry competition for high school students. The purpose of the competition is to stimulate young people to achieve excellence in… Read more
  22. National Computer Camps (NCC)
    Where can a youngster design a video game, learn to code, create a phone app, take apart a computer, write a web page, play basketball, and make new friends? At National Computer Camps! NCC is… Read more
  23. National Flight Academy
    Our flagship program blends the culture and excitement of aviation with 21st century technology and core competencies in an exclusive, entertaining and engaging immersive environment to provide a… Read more
  24. National Geographic Student Expeditions
    National Geographic offers student travel programs around the world each summer that aim to inspire and educate middle school and high school students ages 13 and older. Get into the field on an… Read more
  25. National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) Academic Year Internship
    The only facility of its kind in the United States, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) is the largest and highest-powered magnet laboratory in the world. MagLab offers internships… Read more
  26. National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) Summer Camps
    The only facility of its kind in the United States, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) is the largest and highest-powered magnet laboratory in the world.  At MagLab summer camps,… Read more
  27. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Summer Internship In Biomedical Research
    The goal of the Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research at NHLBI is to expose students to research investigation in a highly enriched environment that is devoted exclusively to biomedical… Read more
  28. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Human Genome Research Institute Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
    The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students at all levels the opportunity to perform biomedical research alongside some of the world's most accomplished scientists. The… Read more
  29. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney (NIDDK) Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP)
    The STEP-UP Program provides hands-on summer research experience for high school and undergraduate students interested in exploring research careers. Program Highlights 8 to 10 weeks of full-time… Read more
  30. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Summer Program in the Neurological Sciences
    The Summer Program in the Neurological Sciences offers a unique opportunity for academically talented high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical students to receive first-rate training in… Read more
  31. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) Summer Internship Program
    The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) offers a summer research internship for students interested in exploring careers in cancer epidemiology, biostatistics, and genetics. The… Read more
  32. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Eye Institute Diversity in Vision Research and Ophthalmology (DIVRO) Internship
    The NEI is seeking exceptional candidates for its Diversity In Vision Research and Ophthalmology (DIVRO) summer internship program. The mission of the NEI is to conduct and support research that… Read more
  33. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program (SIP)
    The NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) provides opportunities for students to spend the summer working with some of the world's leading scientists in an environment devoted to biomedical research.… Read more
  34. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP)
    Commerce. NIST is one of the nation's oldest physical science laboratories. Congress established the agency to remove a major challenge to U.S. industrial competitiveness at the time—a second-rate… Read more
  35. National Museum of Education Young Inventor Contests
    The National Gallery for America's Young Inventors™ is the only nationally recognized HALL OF FAME FOR STUDENT INVENTORS, established in 1993 and given permission by the adult National Inventors Hall… Read more
  36. National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) High School Internship Program
    Integrators: The MoMath High School Volunteer Program MoMath accepts a limited number of high school students for ongoing volunteer roles from September through June. This is a unique chance to… Read more
  37. National Ocean Sciences Bowl
    The NOSB is an academic competition and program that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean… Read more
  38. National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
    Challenge yourself to lead a team, face adversity, and savor the relationships formed in the wild. A NOLS expedition is your opportunity to practice leadership skills as you learn to navigate in a… Read more
  39. National Robotics Challenge
    How is the National Robotics Challenge different from other robotics competitions? 1. No specific kit to buy. At the National Robotics Challenge we believe that engineering is not just about taking… Read more
  40. National Robotics League
    The National Robotics League (NRL) is a manufacturing workforce development program of the National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) where students design and build remote controlled robots… Read more
  41. National Science Foundation (NSF) Pathways Program - Internship Program
    Internship Program The NSF Pathways Program/Internship Program is for current students. The Internship Program provides students in high schools, colleges, trade schools and other qualifying… Read more
  42. National Security Agency (NSA) Student Programs
    The United States Intelligence Community offers students a wide variety of excellent programs at the NSA to get a jumpstart on a career in intelligence. Gifted and Talented STEM Program for High… Read more
  43. National STEM Video Game Challenge
    The STEM Challenge is a game design competition, and so our judges evaluate games based on three criteria, which are equally weighted in the judging process: engaging gameplay: the extent to which… Read more
  44. National Student Leadership Conference Summer Programs
    Since 1989, the National Student Leadership Conference has invited a select group of outstanding middle school and high school students to participate in its fast-paced, high-level, interactive… Read more
  45. Nature Bridge Youth Programs
    NatureBridge is a nonprofit environmental education organization that has been teaching and inspiring students in national parks since 1971. Our hands-on, experiential programs connect people to… Read more
  46. Nature Camp
    Nature Camp is a private, non-profit, residential, co-ed summer camp specializing in natural history and environmental science education, one of the oldest of its kind in the country. Nestled in an… Read more
  47. Natural History Museum Los Angeles County Family of Museums Internship Program
    Welcome to the Natural History Family of Museums Internship Program. The Museum has welcomed students from across the nation to participate in our Internship Program. Previous interns have had… Read more
  48. Natural History Museum Los Angeles Teen Program
    See website for current program details. Past program involved the La Brea Tar Pits. As part of the first cohort, ten 13- to 16-year-olds worked behind-the-scenes with expert staff from the La… Read more
  49. Natural History Museum Los Angeles Youth Programs
    Programs for kids ages 3 - 9 for kids that love science.
  50. NatureBridge Teen Environmental Education Mentorship (TEEM)
    Teen Environmental Education Mentorship (TEEM) is a volunteer environmental education internship and leadership program for San Francisco and Marin high school students. Through TEEM, participants… Read more