Extracurriculars & Programs in Colorado for High School Students

Colorado offers aerospace programs near Boulder's space-science cluster, outdoor field research, and CU and Mines summer academies for engineering-minded students.

9 verified programs match this page; 6 of the featured listings are completely free; 1 can be done online.

Featured programs

Browse 9+ curated programs for high school students:

  • Boettcher Scholarship — Boettcher Foundation: Earn a full-ride scholarship to any Colorado college! This prestigious opportunity helps high school seniors stand out on college applications and bui
  • Summer Science Program (SSP) - Astrophysics/Biochem/Genomics — SSP International, Inc.: Transform your summer with an immersive high school research program in astrophysics, biochemistry, or genomics. Gain hands-on STEM skills and boost c
  • Aspen Music Festival and School - Young Artist Programs — Aspen Music Festival: Elite summer music programs in Colorado. Orchestra, chamber music, lessons.
  • Bezos Scholars Program — Bezos Family Foundation: Transform your leadership skills in this free hybrid program for 11th graders. Build a standout college application with hands-on community project ex
  • USAF Academy Summer Seminar — United States Air Force Academy: Transform your summer with a hands-on leadership program at USAFA. Perfect for rising seniors passionate about aerospace, ethics, and cyber. Boost col
  • Air Force Academy Summer Seminar — USAFA: Transform your future with this free summer program! Explore leadership, aerospace, and character development in a hands-on academy designed for high
  • Summer Multicultural Engineering Training (SUMMET) Program — Colorado School of Mines: Engineering program at Colorado School of Mines for underrepresented high school students interested in STEM.
  • Colorado College Fly-In Visit Program — Colorado College Fly-in Program: Free campus visit program for high school seniors at Colorado College, covering travel and accommodations.
  • Colorado College Pre-College Program — Colorado College: Pre-college program at Colorado College for high school students focusing on environmental science, geology, feminist and critical media studies, writ

Frequently asked questions

How many colorado programs are listed for high school students?

ExtracurricularHub currently lists 9 verified colorado opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.

Are any of these colorado programs free?

Yes — 6 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early.

Which deadlines are coming up soonest?

The next deadlines: Colorado College Fly-In Visit Program (July 13, 2026); Boettcher Scholarship (November 1, 2026); Aspen Music Festival and School - Young Artist Programs (January 8, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.

Do I have to live in Colorado to participate?

Most in-person programs based in Colorado accept applicants from anywhere, though some give preference to local students. Residential summer programs typically accept students nationwide — check each listing's eligibility.