Summer 2027 · High school

Summer 2027 planning for rising 11th graders

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  1. SMASH

    SMASH ResidentialRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    Free (other costs may apply)
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Not published
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent; Requirement: Strong grade-level math skills, as shown by state-standardized math test scores; Requirement: Attend a public high school, or a private high school on scholarship; Requirement: Strong interest in earning a computer science degree or certification and pursuing a CS career; Requirement: SMASH Morehouse applicants must be male; SMASH Spelman applicants must be female
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2026; Ends July 31, 20262026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Atlanta, Boston, Ann Arbor, Berkeley, GA, MA, MI, CA
    Selection and application
    Selection: Applicants must satisfy all published requirements, and geographic preferences apply; the current pages do not publish applicant counts or an acceptance rate.
    Official sources
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  2. Musiker Discovery Programs, Inc. (Summer Discovery)

    Summer Discovery High School Pre-College ProgramsRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    Limited scholarship assistance. Provided primarily through mentoring organizations.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee (non-refundable): $100. Not applied toward tuition; International Registration Fee for students living outside the U.S.: $239–$379. $379 for residential students and $239 for commuter students; includes U.S. health insurance coverage; Limited scholarship assistance. Provided primarily through mentoring organizations.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grades 9–12
    Session dates or duration
    2–6 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Not published
    Location
    Eugene, New Haven, Los Angeles, Hanover, Ann Arbor, Washington, Berkeley, Austin, Santa Barbara, Vancouver, Oxford, Cambridge, OR, CT, CA, NH, MI, DC, TX
    Selection and application
    Selection: Qualified students are admitted first come on a rolling basis until program, course and housing capacity fills. Highly specialized partner programs may have additional selection rules.
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  3. Summer Springboard

    Summer Springboard Pre-College ProgramsRemove
    Application deadline
    February 21, 2027
    Cost
    $2,498–$7,998
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Enrollment deposit: $600. Paid with the application to hold a space; Application fee: $99–$199. Rises to $149 after the 1st wave deadline and $199 after the 2nd wave deadline; Mandatory course supplement (Aerospace Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Science at UCLA): $250
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Have completed 8th grade by the program start date (students starting high school in the fall and spring graduates may enroll); Requirement: 3.0 GPA or local equivalent; Requirement: International students must show English proficiency
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 13, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–6 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Los Angeles, Berkeley, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Durham, Atlanta, New York City, Ann Arbor, Seattle, New Haven, Nashville, Oxford, CA, NC, GA, NY, MI, WA, CT, TN
    Selection and application
    Selection: Applicants were reviewed against grade, GPA and programme-fit requirements, with decisions normally in 5-7 business days. Capacity was course/session-specific and could close early; no applicant or acceptance totals are published. Application materials: English proficiency telephone interview or TOEFL/Cambridge score (international students)
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  • The Paideia Institute

    Living Greek Online High School

    Six-week live online beginner Ancient Greek course for current high-school students worldwide, meeting one hour Monday-Thursday; the 2026 session is complete.

    Cost
    $1,250
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    6 weeks
    Where
    Online
    Day program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Full and partial need-based scholarships

    Costs beyond tuition: Full and partial need-based scholarships

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Beginners in ancient Greek only; Requirement: Memorize the Greek alphabet before the course starts; Requirement: A computer with a good internet connection, a headset and a webcam

    Selection and application: Selection: Paideia describes enrollment and section placement rather than a competitive admission process; it publishes no applicant count, section size or acceptance rate.

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  • The Paideia Institute

    Living Latin Online High School

    Live two-week online spoken-Latin intensive for high schoolers with prior Latin; 2026 is complete and the 2027 cycle is unannounced.

    Cost
    $1,000
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    2 weeks
    Where
    Online
    Day program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Full and partial need-based scholarships

    Costs beyond tuition: Full and partial need-based scholarships

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: At least one year of Latin; Requirement: A computer with a good internet connection, a headset and a webcam

    Selection and application: Selection: Open to high-school Latin students meeting the prerequisite, subject to section capacity and schedule matching; no applicant count or acceptance rate is published.

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  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

    LLNL Biotech Summer Experience

    Free, competitive two-week LLNL molecular-biology and bioinformatics workshop for qualifying Northern California students entering grades 11-12; the July 2026 cycle is complete.

    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 13–24, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Livermore, CA
    STEMDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Residency: Attend a Northern California high school (public, charter, private or homeschool); Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: At least 16 years old by the start of the workshop; Requirement: Students who are 18 at the start must be U.S. citizens; Requirement: Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher; Requirement: Science GPA of at least 3.5; Requirement: Biology and Chemistry, or Integrated Science Series I and II, completed by the end of the current school year; Requirement: Eligible to access LLNL under Section 3112 of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which generally bars citizens of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea without dual U.S. citizenship or permanent residence

    Selection and application: Selection: Applications are competitive and space is limited; LLNL publishes no acceptance rate or guaranteed cohort size on the official page. Application materials: Letter of recommendation from a Biology or Chemistry teacher

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  • BestPrep

    Minnesota Business Venture

    Weeklong residential business and career camp where grades 9-12 form companies, build a product and business plan, and pitch it with guidance from professionals.

    Cost
    $400–$500
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jun 27 – Jul 2, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · St. Paul, MN
    BusinessResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Financial assistance

    Costs beyond tuition: Financial assistance

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12

    Selection and application: Selection: 2026 applications were first-come, first-served for 150-200 places per session; the 2027 capacity and selection method are not announced.

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  • Montana Technological University

    Montana Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Summer Program

    Montana Tech’s residential materials-engineering programme for rising juniors and seniors ran June 21–26, 2026, with lodging, meals and materials covered.

    Cost
    Free(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 21–26, 2026 · 1 week(2026)
    Where
    In person · Butte, MT
    STEMResidential
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.

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  • North Dakota State College of Science and Essentia Health

    NDSCS Scrubs Camp

    NDSCS and Essentia Health’s three-day healthcare career camp in Wahpeton.

    Cost
    $200(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 23–25, 2026(2026)
    Where
    In person · Wahpeton, ND
    STEMResidential
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 8–12; Requirement: Interest in health occupations

    Selection and application: Selection: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.

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  • San Diego Supercomputer Center, UC San Diego

    Research Experience for High School Students (REHS) at SDSC

    UC San Diego’s San Diego Supercomputer Center runs REHS, a mentored computational-science volunteer internship. The completed 2026 programme ran June 8–July 31, with applications February 15–March 15. Future dates and terms are unannounced.

    Cost
    $2,000
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12
    Program dates
    Jun 8 – Jul 31, 2026 · 8 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · San Diego, CA
    STEMDay programResearchInternship
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Full and partial need-based scholarships. Based on need and funding availability.

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee: $0. Free; Full and partial need-based scholarships. Based on need and funding availability.

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Residency: Southern California resident attending a public, private or home school in Southern California; Requirement: Open to grades 10–12; Requirement: At least 16 years of age on or before June 15 of the application year; Requirement: Minimum cumulative (non-weighted) GPA of 3.0 and college bound; Requirement: Completed the most recent semester of high school; Requirement: Must complete an REHS Final Poster and attend the Poster Session

    Selection and application: Application materials: Essay on why you wish to participate; Interview with mentors

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  • Rhodes College

    Rhodes Summer Academy

    Two-week residential, credit-bearing precollege academy for rising grades 10-12; Summer 2026 is complete and no coherent 2027 cycle is published.

    Cost
    $3,200(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 12–25, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Memphis, TN
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Limited need-based financial aid. For families with income (AGI) under $80,000; decided by the program director; $200 tuition reductions (early application, Legacy Scholarship, siblings, returning students): $200

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Deposit to secure a place after admission: $300. Non-refundable; Limited need-based financial aid. For families with income (AGI) under $80,000; decided by the program director; $200 tuition reductions (early application, Legacy Scholarship, siblings, returning students): $200; Optional bedding fee: $50. Instead of bringing XL twin linens.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Live in the College dormitories for the whole program (exceptions only for approved special needs)

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling application review with course and residential capacity limits; no current acceptance rate, rubric, or 2027 capacity is published.

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  • Iowa State University Program for Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE)

    RISE with WiSE

    RISE with WiSE is a residential STEM experience at Iowa State for rising juniors and seniors; two July2027 sessions are tentative, and published fee thresholds need confirmation.

    Cost
    $450–$500
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 11–22, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · Ames, IA
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Financial assistance (requested within the registration form)

    Costs beyond tuition: Financial assistance (requested within the registration form)

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12

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  • RIT K-12 University Center

    RIT Youth and Pre-College Programs

    Umbrella for separate RIT campus youth programs, clubs, break camps, and summer camps serving grades 2-12; 2026 offerings and fees varied by activity.

    Cost
    $250–$450(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 3–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    1 week
    Where
    In person · Rochester, NY
    STEMDay programPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Camp Tiger camper scholarships for families in financial need. Limited; awarded on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted; requires a teacher/counselor recommendation.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable administrative fee (included in the Camp Tiger session fee): $75; Camp Tiger camper scholarships for families in financial need. Limited; awarded on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted; requires a teacher/counselor recommendation.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 3–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Most paid camps use registration and capacity rather than a single competitive admissions process. Scholarship and partner-funded programs have separate eligibility and limited funds; the umbrella applicant count, seats, fill rates, scholarship rates, and selection criteria are not published. Application materials: One teacher or counselor recommendation for Camp Tiger scholarship consideration

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  • Summer Program for Applied Rationality and Cognition Inc.

    SPARC — Summer Program for Applied Rationality and Cognition

    SPARC’s 2026 admissions are closed. Summer 2027 applications are announced to open in January 2027, without an exact opening day or application cutoff.

    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 and first-year college (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 22 – Aug 1, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · CA
    STEMResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based travel scholarship. Admitted students can apply.

    Costs beyond tuition: Need-based travel scholarship. Admitted students can apply.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–13 when applying

    Selection and application: Selection: SPARC says it admits about 30 students from an average pool of 500, approximately six percent historically; the 2027 applicant count, cohort and individual odds are not yet known. Application materials: Short candidate interview if necessary

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  • St. John's College

    St. John's College Summer Academy

    St. John’s Summer Academy offers separate residential and online great-books sessions.

    Cost
    $240–$1,600
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    1 week
    Where
    In person or online · Annapolis, Santa Fe, MD, NM
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based financial aid (partial or full, for one week). Does not cover transportation to and from campus.

    Costs beyond tuition: On-campus session deposit: $200. Paid toward tuition; Online session deposit: $50. Paid toward tuition; Weekend stay between two consecutive on-campus weeks: $200; Need-based financial aid (partial or full, for one week). Does not cover transportation to and from campus.

    Requirements: Ages 14–18; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: On-campus sessions: ages 15 to 18; online sessions: ages 14 to 18; Requirement: International students attending on campus must be able to travel to the United States without a student visa (no visa or I-20 paperwork is provided)

    Selection and application: Selection: The college requires an application, short responses and transcript, but the official pages do not publish an acceptance rate or academic cutoff. Application materials: Short statement on why you would like to attend; Optional teacher letter of recommendation

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