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. 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
  2. NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Awards
    The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors women in grades 9 through 12 who are active and interested in computing and technology, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award… Read more
  3. Neuroscience for Kids Poetry Contest
    This is a poetry contest! The contest is divided into 5 age groups with different expectations for each. For more information, please visit the website.
  4. New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Pre-college Programs
    The Center for Pre-College Programs at NJIT gives students from 4th to 12th grades the chance to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and apply knowledge of… Read more
  5. New Jersey Scholars Program
    The New Jersey Scholars Program is a tuition-free five-week summer program for students who are residents of New Jersey, United States citizens and rising seniors at the high school level in New… Read more
  6. New York Botanical Garden Internships/Volunteers
    The New York Botanical Garden is a museum of plants, an educational institution, and a scientific research organization. Founded in 1891 and now a National Historic Landmark, it is one of the… Read more
  7. New York Math Circle (NYMC)
    The New York Math Circle offers interested students an opportunity to develop reasoning and problem solving skills through exploration of Mathematics. NYMC is a non-profit organization dedicated to… Read more
  8. New York University (NYU) High School Programs
    6-Week, 1-Week, & Everything In Between NYU’s varied array of high school programs offer flexibility and options that can be tailored to your individual needs and schedule. Most programs are… Read more
  9. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics’ (NCSSM) Residential Program
    A residential program in Durham, NC, for talented rising 11th-12th graders with an interest in STEM. This is a competitive public STEM boarding school for talented students who reside in NC.
  10. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics’ (NCSSM) Summer Programs
    NCSSM offers summer programs for students who are rising 7th graders through high school seniors, with specialized coursework in areas such as robotics, aviation technology, forensics, and… Read more
  11. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics’ (NCSSM) Online Program
    Specialized STEM courses for for rising 11th and 12 graders who want to personalize their high school schedule. NCSSM Online offers a supplemental, two-year, sequenced honors program that provides… Read more
  12. Northland College High School Programs
    In summer, we invite high school students entering grades 9-12 to explore and experience Northland College. It’s a great way to develop adventure and leadership skills while getting a taste of… Read more
  13. Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR) Camp BIOmed
    Camp BIOmed, is a science summer camp for high school students. Past offerings have included: Cancer Laboratory and basics of biology - The Molecular Biology of Cancer - good cells gone bad, Next… Read more
  14. Northwestern Pre-College Summer Programs
    College Prep: Experience college life at Northwestern University this summer in the College Prep Program. High school sophomores and juniors can take undergraduate courses for college credit, or… Read more
  15. 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
  16. Oakland University Summer Math Institute
    The Institute provides an opportunity for bright and gifted pre-college students to interact with university faculty and each other, to take some challenging math classes that earn college credit,… Read more
  17. Odyssey Expeditions
    Do you ever dream about the rhythm and magic of life in the sea? We examine the complexity, fragility, pristine beauty and practical importance of our planet's oceans. The magnificent reefs,… Read more
  18. Odyssey of the Mind Program
    Ready to give your brain a workout? Odyssey of the Mind, an international educational program, provides opportunities for creative problem-solving to students from kindergarten all the way through… Read more
  19. Ohio State University Stone Laboratory Summer Courses
    We’re The Ohio State University’s island campus on Lake Erie, hosting 25+ college-credit courses and resume-building workshops each and every summer on our six-acre island in Put-in-Bay harbor. If… Read more
  20. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Camps
    Summer and academic year vacation camps and classes in STEM areas such as coding and robotics and chemistry. Adventure camps for kids to explore the rugged wonders of Oregon. See website for… Read more
  21. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Teen Science Alliance
    If you are aged 13-18, become a member of the Teen Science Alliance to solve creative design challenges, get a backstage look at museum education, and build skills perfect for your next step. How… Read more
  22. Oregon State University (OSU) Precollege Programs
    The Office of Precollege Programs supports and oversees a wide range of youth outreach activities designed to increase college access and academic preparation for Oregon’s youth. Academic programs… Read more
  23. Pace Center Technology and Engineering Programs
    PACER’s mission of EX.I.T.E. Camp is to empower middle school girls with disabilities in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). EX.I.T.E. Camp provides a safe and supported… Read more
  24. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) High School Interns
    Discovery in action.These words describe what we do at PNNL, which has been operated by Battelle(Offsite link) and its predecessors since our inception in 1965. For more than 50 years, we've advanced… Read more
  25. PACT: Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking
    Picture a room full of students hard at work on math problems. Some draw graphs on the chalkboard, testing out algorithms. Others shuffle complicated algebraic expressions, trying to simplify a… Read more
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA)
    The President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) recognizes outstanding environmental projects by K-12 youth. The PEYA program promotes awareness of our nation's natural resources and encourages… Read more
  29. Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) High School Semester-Long Internship / High School Summer Internship
    For the past three decades, PPPL has been a leader in magnetic confinement experiments utilizing the tokamak approach. This work culminated in the world-record performance of the Tokamak Fusion Test… Read more
  30. Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC)
    The Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC) is an annual competition run by the Princeton University Math Club. PUMaC is an entirely student-run competition; Math Club volunteers have… Read more
  31. 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
  32. ProjectCSGIRLS Competition
    ProjectCSGIRLS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization aimed to cultivate a love for technology and computer science in girls and encourage them to pursue their interests and careers in these fields.… Read more
  33. LA Promise Fund - The Intern Project (TIP)
    Exposure to a dynamic industry can be a game changing experience for a student. TIP provides an opportunity for students to grow, and for businesses to build a diverse pipeline of future talent and… Read more
  34. Prove It! Math Academy
    Located in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado, our program leads participants through an exciting and challenging two-week course emphasizing mathematical rigor and proof-writing skills in a problem-… Read more
  35. Purple Comet! Math Meet
    The Purple Comet! Math Meet is a free, annual, international, online, team, mathematics competition designed for middle and high school students that has been held every year since 2003. Teams of… Read more
  36. Putney School Engineering & Design
    For one week each summer, we offer an intense, student-driven STEM program for those interested in science and engineering. Develop rapid-prototyping and bench assembly skills. Explore solid… Read more
  37. QuantumCamp (QC) - Homeschool and Summer Programs
    QuantumCamp is a school enterprise with a core mission of delivering amazing, hands-on math and science courses to kids via three main platforms: School Partnerships, Home School, and Summer Camps. … Read more
  38. Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)
    The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. Science Talent Search alumni have made extraordinary… Read more
  39. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) PREFACE
    This is a two-week residential summer experience for high school sophomores and juniors entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall of the coming year. It is for talented and underrepresented students… Read more
  40. 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
  41. Robinson Center for Young Scholars at University of Washington (UW) Summer Programs
    The Robinson Center’s Summer Program provides an intensive, inspirational, and in-depth learning experience for students prepared to take on the challenge. The Summer Program offers a rich variety of… Read more
  42. RoboFest
    Robofest is Lawrence Technological University’s (Southfield, MI) international autonomous robotics program for students in 4th grade through college. Student teams design, construct, and program… Read more
  43. Rockefeller University LAB Jumpstart
    LAB Jumpstart—formerly the LAB After-School Program (LAB ASP)—supports 16 NYC high school students in a combined after-school and summer science research experience. Serving students from underserved… Read more
  44. Rockefeller University Summer Neuroscience Program (SNP) 
    The Summer Neuroscience Program (SNP) at The Rockefeller University is a two-week course aimed at introducing talented and enthusiastic high school students to the brain. Led by graduate students,… Read more
  45. Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program (SSRP)
    The Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program (SSRP) provides high school students with a unique and personalized opportunity to conduct hands-on research under the mentorship of leading… Read more
  46. Rocket City Math League
    Rocket City Math League (RCML) is a free, student-run mathematics competition in the United States. Run by students at Virgil I. Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama. RCML was started in 2001… Read more
  47. Rosetta Institute Biomedical Summer Camps
    We provide advanced classes for high achieving high school students interested in pursuing a career in medicine or related fields, such as biomedical research, drug development, pharmacy or nursing.… Read more
  48. The Ross Mathematics Program at Ohio State University (OSU)
    The Ross Program at the Ohio State University is a six-week residential session for high school students who are talented in mathematics, well prepared in standard high school math topics, and eager… Read more
  49. Ross School Summer Camps
    Join our world-class program located in safe, idyllic East Hampton, New York. Our unique offerings balance rigorous academic courses with relaxation and time at the beach, cultural events, shopping,… Read more
  50. Roswell Park Cancer Institute Summer Cancer Research Experience Program for High School Students
    If cancer research or a PhD degree is your career goal, begin your journey this summer at one of the world's first cancer centers. To help make these informed decisions, consider an internship in… Read more