Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide



  1. Argonne National Laboratory Pre-College Research Participation Program
    Through awe-inspiring learning experiences, exciting programs and active outreach, Argonne is not just bringing STEM to our region—we’re welcoming every middle school, high school, undergraduate and… Read more
  2. Broadcom MASTERS
    Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars), is the premier STEM competition for middle school students. The program is founded and produced by the Society… Read more
  3. Camp Euclid
    Camp Euclid is a mind-tingling mathematics research program for youth. Participants will encounter solution-defying math problems (which have never been solved before). Mull over and grapple with… Read more
  4. Center for American Archaeology High School Field School
    Our High School Field School is your opportunity to be an archaeologist. Join our summer field crew and participate in real archaeological research alongside professional archaeologists. With our… Read more
  5. Earthwatch Institute
    TEEN EXPEDITIONS Earthwatch knows that young people understand their role in tackling today’s most pressing environmental concerns. So we’re empowering them to be part of the solution. Earthwatch… 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. National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Student Writing Awards
    Student Writing Awards Achievement Awards in Writing (for 11th grade students) This school-based writing program encourages high school students in their writing and publicly recognizes some of the… Read more
  8. National History Day
    Every year National History Day® frames students’ research within a historical theme. National History Day is a year-long academic program focused on historical research, interpretation and creative… Read more
  9. 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
  10. University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Medicine Enrichment Programs
    The Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs sponsors the following Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative (HPPI) summer and academic year programs. This initiative was developed to… Read more