# Extracurriculars & Programs in Minnesota for High School Students

Minnesota's anchors: the University of Minnesota's math and research pipeline, Mayo Clinic health-science exposure, the Science Museum of Minnesota's youth programs, and one of the country's densest teen-arts scenes.

Twin Cities institutions run deep education outreach, so strong free and low-cost options exist in both STEM and the arts.

10 verified programs match this page; 5 of the featured listings are free.

## Programs (10 total)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Mayo Clinic Summer Research Fellowship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/mayo-clinic-summer-research-fellowship) | Mayo Clinic | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-01 |
| [Climate Generation Youth Summit](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/climate-generation-youth-summit) | Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Concordia Language Villages](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/concordia-language-villages) | Concordia College | $2,500 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Teen Writing Project](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/loft-teen-writing-project) | The Loft Literary Center | $444 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Carleton Summer Liberal Arts Institute](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/carleton-summer-liberal-arts-institute) | Carleton College | $5,300 | in_person | Grades 9–11 | Rolling |
| [Walker Art Center Teen Arts Council (WACTAC)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/walker-art-center-teen-arts-council) | Walker Art Center | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling |
| [Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/minnesota-state-science-engineering-fair) | Minnesota Academy of Science | $100 | in_person | Grades 6–12 | Rolling |
| [ZooTeen Volunteer Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/minnesota-zoo-zooteen) | Minnesota Zoo | Free | in_person | Grades 8–12 | Rolling |
| [University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/umtymp-talented-youth-mathematics-program) | University of Minnesota MathCEP | $1,850 | in_person | Grades 6–12 | Rolling |
| [Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center (KAYSC)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/kitty-andersen-youth-science-center) | Science Museum of Minnesota | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many minnesota programs are listed for high school students?

ExtracurricularHub currently lists 10 verified minnesota opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.

### Are any of these minnesota programs free?

Yes — 5 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: Mayo Clinic Summer Research Fellowship (February 1, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.

### Do I have to live in Minnesota to participate?

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

## Related pages

- [Summer Programs for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summer-programs)
- [Internships for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/internships)
- [Research for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/research)
- [Free for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/free)
- [Browse all extracurriculars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars)
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