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19 updated for 2027 · 29 pending

Science & STEMFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

WPI Ignite

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

4 tracks · 4 options · $695 · 4 sessions between Jul 6–Jul 30, 2027 (4 days and 5 days options)

Eligibility
Rising 6th-8th graders (matches completed grades 5–7 in search filters)
Format
Commuter
Location
Worcester, MA
Dates
4 sessions between Jul 6–Jul 30, 2027 (4 days and 5 days options)
Cost
$695
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Science & STEMFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

WPI Launch

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

1 track · 1 option · $795 · Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2027

Eligibility
Rising 9th-11th graders (matches completed grades 8–10 in search filters)
Format
Commuter
Location
Worcester, MA
Dates
Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2027
Cost
$795

General

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
General
CommuterJun 28 – Jul 2, 2027$795
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Pre-College & CreditFirst-ComePending 2027 refresh

Tufts Pre-College

Intensives/Hallmark Courses

Eligibility
High school (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format
Varies
Location
Medford, MA
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
1-3 weeks
Cost
Varies — see program site
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Pre-College & CreditFirst-ComePending 2027 refresh

UMass Amherst Pre-College

General academic intensives

Eligibility
Rising 10-12 (matches completed grades 9–11 in search filters)
Format
Varies
Location
Amherst, MA
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
1-6 weeks
Cost
Contact program for pricing
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Science & STEMApplicationUpdated for 2027

WPI Frontiers

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

2 tracks · 2 options · $4,995 · 2 sessions between Jul 5–Jul 30, 2027 (12 days and 13 days options)

Eligibility
Rising 10th-12th graders (matches completed grades 9–11 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Worcester, MA
Dates
2 sessions between Jul 5–Jul 30, 2027 (12 days and 13 days options)
Cost
$4,995
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Leadership & GiftedFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

EXPLO Middle School

Exploration School Inc. (EXPLO)

3 tracks · 12 options · $4,045–$6,695 · Jun 27 – Jul 10, 2027

Ages
Grades 6–8 (varies by track)
Format
Residential / Commuter
Location
Wellesley, MA (Wellesley College)
Dates
Jun 27 – Jul 10, 2027
Cost
$4,045–$6,695
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Pre-College & CreditFirst-ComePending 2027 refresh

Boston University Summer

Summer Challenge

Eligibility
High school (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Boston, MA
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
2 weeks
Cost
Contact program for pricing
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Writing & HumanitiesApplicationPending 2027 refresh

UMass Amherst

Juniper Institute for Young Writers

Eligibility
Rising 10-12 (matches completed grades 9–11 in search filters)
Format
Residential/Commuter
Location
Amherst, MA
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
2 weeks
Cost
Residential $5200; Commuter $2330
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Pre-College & CreditLeadership & GiftedApplicationPending 2027 refresh

Harvard Pre-College Program

Eligibility
Rising Jr/Sr (matches completed grades 10–11 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Cambridge, MA
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
2 weeks
Cost
$6100 + $75 application fee
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Marine ScienceWilderness & AdventureApplicationPending 2027 refresh

Sea Education Association (SEA)

Eligibility
High school (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Woods Hole, MA & at sea
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
2-3 weeks
Cost
~$5000-$6500
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Pre-College & CreditFirst-ComePending 2027 refresh

Boston University Summer

Academic Immersion

Eligibility
High school (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Boston, MA
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
3 weeks
Cost
Contact program for pricing
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Pre-Med & Life SciencesLeadership & GiftedApplicationPending 2027 refresh

Boston Leadership Institute (BLI)

Eligibility
Rising 9-12 (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Boston, MA
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
3 weeks
Cost
~$2200
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Science & STEMTech & AISelectiveUpdated for 2027

MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1 track · 1 option · $0–$3,000 · Jul 5-31, 2027; Final Event Jul 31 & Aug 1, 2027

Grades
Current 10th-11th grade at application (completed grades 10-11)
Format
Commuter
Location
Cambridge, MA
Dates
Jul 5-31, 2027; Final Event Jul 31 & Aug 1, 2027
Cost
$0–$3,000

In-Person Courses

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
In-Person Courses
CommuterJul 5-31, 2027; Final Event Jul 31 & Aug 1, 2027Free (family income & assets <$200k); $3,000 (>$200,001)
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Science & STEMSelectiveGirls programUpdated for 2027

MIT Women's Technology Program (WTP)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1 track · 1 option · $0–$20,000 · Jun 26 – Jul 24, 2027

Eligibility
Current 11th graders only (matches completed grade 11 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Cambridge, MA (MIT campus)
Dates
Jun 26 – Jul 24, 2027
Cost
$0–$20,000

Mechanical Engineering (WTP-ME)

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
Mechanical Engineering (WTP-ME)
ResidentialJun 26 – Jul 24, 2027Sliding scale by family income: free for family AGI ≤$120,000; $2,000 ($120-150K); $4,000 ($150-200K); $8,000 ($200-400K); $20,000 (≥$400K); further aid available if these amounts are a hardship
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Traditional CampsFirst-ComeBoys campUpdated for 2027

Camp Becket

Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA

6 tracks · 6 options · $6,650–$9,150 · Jun 27 – Jul 23, 2027

Grades
Grades 2–9 (varies by track)
Format
Residential
Location
Becket, MA
Dates
Jun 27 – Jul 23, 2027
Cost
$6,650–$9,150
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Traditional CampsFirst-ComeGirls + GNB (female housing)Updated for 2027

Chimney Corners Camp

Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA

6 tracks · 6 options · $6,650–$9,150 · Jun 27 – Jul 23, 2027

Grades
Grades 2–9 (varies by track)
Format
Residential
Location
Becket, MA
Dates
Jun 27 – Jul 23, 2027
Cost
$6,650–$9,150
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Pre-College & CreditFirst-ComePending 2027 refresh

WPI High-Achieving High School Students

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

1 track · 1 option · Contact program for pricing · Not confirmed for 2027

Eligibility
Rising 11th-12th graders (matches completed grades 10–11 in search filters)
Format
Commuter
Location
Worcester, MA (in-person option) or online
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Cost
Contact program for pricing

General

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
General
Commuter2027 dates not yet published on the official program pageContact program for pricing
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Science & STEMLeadership & GiftedSelectiveFully FundedPending 2027 refresh

MIT Research Science Institute (RSI)

Grades
Current Juniors
Format
Residential
Location
Cambridge, MA
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
6 weeks
Cost
Free
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Pre-College & CreditApplicationPending 2027 refresh

Tufts Pre-College

Tufts College Experience

Eligibility
Rising 10-12 (matches completed grades 9–11 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Medford, MA
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
6 weeks
Cost
Contact program for pricing
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Pre-College & CreditApplicationPending 2027 refresh

Boston University Summer

High School Honors Program

Eligibility
High school (matches completed grades 10–11 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Boston, MA
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
6 weeks
Cost
Contact program for pricing
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MathSelectivePending 2027 refresh

PROMYS Boston University

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Boston, MA
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
6 weeks
Cost
Up to $8000
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Pre-College & CreditLeadership & GiftedApplicationPending 2027 refresh

Harvard Secondary School Program (SSP)

4-week or 7-week

Eligibility
Rising Jr/Sr (matches completed grades 10–11 in search filters)
Format
Residential/Online
Location
Cambridge, MA & Online
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
4 or 7 weeks
Cost
4-Wk Res $9100; 7-Wk Res $15735; Online $4180-$8160
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