Extracurriculars & Programs in Missouri for High School Students
Missouri's standouts include WashU's summer academies in St. Louis, the fully funded Missouri Scholars Academy, and Missouri S&T's hands-on engineering camps in Rolla.
St. Louis institutions — the Fed, the Zoo, the plant-science research corridor — quietly run some of the Midwest's best student programs.
8 verified programs match this page; 2 of the featured listings are completely free.
Featured programs
Browse 8+ curated programs for high school students:
- Destination Imagination Challenge Experience — Destination Imagination: Join a hands-on STEAM competition for grades 6-12, solving creative challenges while building teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation skills for col
- Washington University in St. Louis High School Summer Scholars — Washington University in St. Louis: Academic programs at WashU including Architecture, Art, Business, Engineering, and more. Experience college-level academics at top-20 university.
- Jackling Introduction to Engineering — Missouri University of Science and Technology: Missouri S&T's oldest and largest summer camp: a five-day residential engineering immersion in Rolla for ages 15–18, with hands-on activities across S
- Missouri Fine Arts Academy — Missouri State University: Two-week residential summer academy at Missouri State in Springfield for high school artists in visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, and mus
- Missouri Scholars Academy — University of Missouri: Three-week residential academy at Mizzou each June for about 300 of Missouri's top rising juniors: interdisciplinary courses and enrichment for gifted
- Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program — Saint Louis Zoo: The Saint Louis Zoo's year-round teen volunteer educator corps: high schoolers 15+ lead conservation education for visitors and kids' programs, with m
- Student Board of Directors Program — Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: School-year program at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis where St. Louis-area rising seniors meet monthly with Fed economists and leaders, then ma
- Gateway to Business — WashU Olin Business School: One-week residential business program at Washington University in St. Louis for rising juniors and seniors ($1,800, need-based scholarships) - July 12
Frequently asked questions
How many missouri programs are listed for high school students?
ExtracurricularHub currently lists 8 verified missouri opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.
Are any of these missouri programs free?
Yes — 2 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: Destination Imagination Challenge Experience (November 30, 2026); Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program (February 15, 2027); Washington University in St. Louis High School Summer Scholars (April 1, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.
Do I have to live in Missouri to participate?
Most in-person programs based in Missouri accept applicants from anywhere, though some give preference to local students. Residential summer programs typically accept students nationwide — check each listing's eligibility.