Start exploring Science & STEM summer programs for middle schoolers

Dates:

Jul 18–31, 2027

Length:

2 weeks

Cost:

$4,985

Location:

Smith College, Northampton, MA

Grades:

Students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2027

Format:

Residential

Deadline:

Priority Feb 1, 2027 · Tuition assistance Mar 1, 2027 · Final May 1, 2027

Two-week residential program at Smith College on the causes of and solutions to climate change, with time on New England trails, farms, and community gardens, hands-on farm work, and study of sustainable agriculture and Smith's carbon-neutrality efforts.

Dates:

3 sessions between Jul 3–Jul 31, 2027 (2 weeks and 4 weeks (both sessions) options)

Length:

2 weeks–4 weeks (both sessions)

Cost:

$4,985–$9,970

Location:

Smith College, Northampton, MA

Grades:

Students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2027

Format:

Residential

Deadline:

Priority Feb 1, 2027 · Tuition assistance Mar 1, 2027 · Final May 1, 2027

Students choose one course or track.

Dates:

Jul 3–31, 2027 (classes start Jul 5)

Length:

4 weeks (29 days)

Cost:

$5,174–$10,475

Location:

Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, CA

Grades:

Current 8th-12th graders, including graduating seniors (California students; up to 20 out-of-state/international students)

Format:

Residential

Deadline:

Feb 28, 2027

Credit:

Yes (3 units of CSU college extension credit)

Four-week residential studio program at Cal Poly Pomona in architecture and environmental design, combining architectural drawing, site planning, and hands-on model making with regenerative design topics such as passive solar design, water harvesting, and low-impact materials.

Dates:

4 sessions between Jul 6–Jul 30, 2027 (4 days and 5 days options)

Length:

4 days–5 days

Cost:

$695

Location:

Worcester, MA

Eligibility:

Rising 6th-8th graders (matches completed grades 5–7 in search filters)

Format:

Commuter

Students choose one course or track.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 2, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$3,099–$3,499

Location:

Bentley University, Waltham, MA

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 18–Jul 23, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$2,899–$3,299

Location:

Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 18–Jul 23, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$3,199–$3,599

Location:

Columbus, OH (venue pending)

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 2, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$2,899–$3,299

Location:

Dallas, TX (venue pending)

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 25–Jul 30, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$2,899–$3,299

Location:

Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 11–Jul 16, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$3,099–$3,599

Location:

Houston, TX (venue pending)

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 2, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$3,099–$3,499

Location:

Loyola University, Chicago, IL

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 11–Jul 16, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$3,199–$3,599

Location:

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 2, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$2,999–$3,399

Location:

Seattle University, WA

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 11–Jul 16, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$2,999–$3,399

Location:

St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 25–Jul 30, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$3,099–$3,499

Location:

Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 17–Jul 22, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$3,199–$3,599

Location:

University of California, Berkeley, CA

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 26–Jul 31, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$2,999–$3,399

Location:

University of California, San Diego, CA

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 25–Jul 30, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$3,099–$3,499

Location:

University of Denver, CO

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 25–Jul 30, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$3,099–$3,499

Location:

University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 2, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$3,199–$3,599

Location:

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 18–Jul 23, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$2,999–$3,499

Location:

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 2, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$2,999–$3,399

Location:

Villanova University, PA

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 25–Jul 30, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)

Length:

5 days–6 days

Cost:

$2,899–$3,299

Location:

Washington University in St. Louis, MO

Grades:

Students currently in grades 6–8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Middle school STEM program on a college campus with hands-on challenges across fields such as coding and robotics, forensic science, and anatomy, offered as a residential program with dorm stays and evening activities or as a day program.

Dates:

7 weekly sessions, Jun 13–Jul 30, 2027

Length:

1 week

Cost:

$1,848–$3,248

Location:

Berkeley, CA

Ages:

12-14 per program site (matches completed grades 6–8 in search filters)

Format:

Commuter / Residential

Students choose one course or track.