# 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 free; 1 can be done online.

## Programs (9 total)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Boettcher Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/boettcher-scholarship) | Boettcher Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-11-01 |
| [Summer Science Program (SSP) - Astrophysics/Biochem/Genomics](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summer-science-program-ssp-astrophysicsbiochemgenomics) | SSP International, Inc. | $9,800 | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2027-02-19 |
| [Aspen Music Festival and School - Young Artist Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/aspen-music-festival-and-school-young-artist-programs) | Aspen Music Festival | $6,000 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-08 |
| [Bezos Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/bezos-scholars-program) | Bezos Family Foundation | Free | hybrid | Grade 11 | 2027-01-15 |
| [USAF Academy Summer Seminar](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/usaf-academy-summer-seminar) | United States Air Force Academy | $300 | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-01-15 |
| [Air Force Academy Summer Seminar](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/air-force-summer-seminar) | USAFA | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-01-15 |
| [Summer Multicultural Engineering Training (SUMMET) Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summer-multicultural-engineering-training-summet-program) | Colorado School of Mines | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-15 |
| [Colorado College Fly-In Visit Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/colorado-college-fly-in-visit) | Colorado College Fly-in Program | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | 2026-07-13 |
| [Colorado College Pre-College Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/colorado-college-pre-college-program) | Colorado College | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-01 |

## 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.

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