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| Program facts | Society of American Military Engineers SAME STEM/Engineering & Construction CampsRemove | Missouri University of Science and Technology Jackling Introduction to EngineeringRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | Not published | Not published |
| Cost | $100–$800 | $6502026 cycle |
| Financial aid | SAME Post sponsorship. May cover the other half of the fee or more; not guaranteed. No separate application. | Not published |
| Expenses and aid conditions | Half the registration fee to hold a spot after selection; SAME Post sponsorship. May cover the other half of the fee or more; not guaranteed. No separate application. | Not published |
| Stipend or pay | Not published | Not published |
| Eligibility | Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades) | Not published |
| Additional eligibility | Minimum age 15; Citizenship: US; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Rising juniors and seniors get preference; the Army camp does not accept rising sophomores; Requirement: On a track toward an accredited engineering college or university, such as taking appropriate STEM courses; Requirement: Have not previously attended an SAME national camp; Requirement: Able to provide proof of medical insurance | Ages 15–18 |
| Session dates or duration | 1 week | Starts May 31, 2026; Ends July 2, 20262026 cycle |
| Format | In person | In person |
| Housing and supervision | Residential | Residential |
| Location | Honolulu, Vicksburg, Jacksonville, Colorado Springs, Camp Lejeune, Port Hueneme, HI, MS, FL, CO, NC, CA | Rolla, MO |
| Selection and application | Selection: Each camp generally serves 40-80 students. SAME Posts review applicants and nominate or sponsor candidates, but SAME publishes no overall applicant count or acceptance rate. | Not published |
| Official sources | Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026 | Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026 |
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Editor picks and selective programs first, then the soonest 2027 deadlines. No paid placements. Listings are ranked by fit, never by payment. Methodology.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri S&T Jackling is a five-day residential engineering camp in Rolla with department demonstrations, five chosen-area visits and evening activities.
Requirements: Ages 15–18
Indiana University Bloomington Department of Biology
The Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program at Indiana University Bloomington introduces biology through faculty lectures, discussions and laboratory activities, with residential dorm life.
Costs beyond tuition: 2026: 2026 registration fee for accepted students: $125. Non-refundable; charged only after acceptance.
Requirements: Residency: US; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–11; Requirement: Cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 3.0; Requirement: Taking or have taken science and math courses
Selection and application: Selection: Completed July 19–24, 2026 programme; next-cycle requirements and outcomes are not announced. Application materials: Recommendation from a science teacher; Recommendation from a math teacher
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Kansas 4-H Youth Development, K-State Research and Extension
Kansas 4-H Discovery Days gives young people a campus experience at Kansas State University through classes, tours, leadership activities and social events.
Requirements: Ages 13–18; Requirement: Ages 13-18 as of January 1 of the event year
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King's College London
One- to three-week London university summer courses for academically motivated students ages 16-17, with optional supervised housing and broad subject choices.
Costs beyond tuition: 2027 residential package (tuition plus accommodation, breakfast and dinner). One course is £3,995 if you apply by 29 January 2027, otherwise £4,095; two courses £7,990; three courses £12,085; Application fee. Non-refundable and payable at the time of application.
Requirements: Ages 16–17; Requirement: Open to grades 10–12; Requirement: Must turn 16 before the course start or accommodation arrival date, whichever is earliest; Requirement: 18th birthday must fall after the last day of the programme or accommodation departure date; Requirement: English at CEFR level B2 or equivalent (B1 for English Language & Culture courses)
Selection and application: Selection: Applicants are assessed for academic motivation, age, maturity, grades and English readiness. King's does not publish applicant totals or an acceptance rate on the program page; courses can close when full. Application materials: Personal statement
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Kode With Klossy
Kode With Klossy offers free, two-week coding camps covering web development, artificial intelligence and machine learning, or data science. No coding experience is required. The official camp page says summer 2027 applications open in February 2027, with camps in June, July and August in nine cities and virtually.
Requirements: Ages 13–18; Requirement: Open to young women and gender-expansive people
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Kroka Expeditions
Five-day to three-week human-powered wilderness, farm, paddling, climbing, biking, sailing, and rites-of-passage programs for ages 6-18.
Financial aid: Scholarships for families for whom the sliding-scale discount is not adequate
Costs beyond tuition: Deposit to reserve a place. Refund of tuition (less the deposit) for cancellations up to 90 days before the program; Scholarships for families for whom the sliding-scale discount is not adequate; Optional pickup from Keene, Concord bus station or Manchester Airport (each way): $20–$160. Pickup from Bellows Falls, VT bus and train is free; Optional student overnight fee: $125. Per night; Optional equipment rentals (per program): $5–$20
Requirements: Ages 6–18; Requirement: Meet the exact age range for the selected program; published 2026 programs ranged from ages 6-10 to ages 15-18; Requirement: Show genuine personal interest and excitement about attending; Requirement: Be physically ready to participate in every required aspect of the selected program; Requirement: Ensure the family understands Kroka's philosophy, handbook, outdoor living, risk, and community approach; Requirement: Complete an introductory program or demonstrate prior technical experience when an advanced expedition requires it; Requirement: Be accepted based on fit, safety, capacity, and group composition; Exclusion: Registration and deposit do not guarantee acceptance; Exclusion: Students who cannot safely complete essential physical, technical, behavioral, medical, or community components without an agreed accommodation; Exclusion: Applicants outside the selected program's age band or without a stated technical prerequisite; Exclusion: Some rites-of-passage programs use gender-specific cohorts; verify the current inclusion policy directly
Selection and application: Selection: Fit- and safety-reviewed rather than first-come alone; Kroka may decline applicants, maintain waitlists, prefer group balance, and require prerequisites for technical programs.
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Leangap Education, Inc.
Financial aid: Need-based tuition discount. 10–80% off online tuition or 10–50% off San Francisco tuition; no full-ride scholarships; parents' income statements for the last 12 months are required.
Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable deposit (counts toward tuition): $700. Due within 14 days of acceptance; the remaining tuition is charged 14 days after the deposit; Need-based tuition discount. 10–80% off online tuition or 10–50% off San Francisco tuition; no full-ride scholarships; parents' income statements for the last 12 months are required.
Requirements: Ages 14–17; Requirement: Must currently be in high school; not open to college students or other adults
Selection and application: Selection: Leangap reviews applicants for fit using motivation, initiative, collaboration, problem solving, skills, and impact. Each 2026 format was limited to 40 seats, but no applicant count or acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Parents' income statements for the last 12 months (financial aid applicants)
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Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Financial aid: 2026: Tuition assistance. Covers a percentage of tuition; apply early.
Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Tuition assistance. Covers a percentage of tuition; apply early.
Requirements: Ages 7–18; Requirement: Camps are grouped by age: 7-10, 11-13 and 14-18
Selection and application: Selection: Most individual camps use first-available registration with only 6-12 students. The Summer Writing Intensive uses an application but welcomes writers of all experience levels; no acceptance rate is published.
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University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics
Paid eight-week Rochester-area internship where rising seniors conduct up to 35 hours weekly of supervised laser, plasma, materials, computing or engineering research.
Requirements: Residency: Rochester, New York area high school student; Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: Strong interest in science and demonstrated academic aptitude; Requirement: Able to commit to the full eight-week program
Selection and application: Selection: Competitive committee review followed by group overview and individual Zoom interview for a subset. LLE does not publish current applicant, cohort or acceptance figures. Application materials: One letter of recommendation; Short letter and essay on interest in science and technology; 30-minute Zoom interview for selected applicants
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Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
IU Luddy’s residential Precollege Summer STEM Camp is announced for July 2027, with applications opening in January 2027 and a $950 fee covering on-campus lodging, meals and activities.
Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12
Selection and application: Selection: The 2026 camp enrolled 54 students. The official pages do not publish application count, admission criteria, capacity policy, or acceptance rate.
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Mikva Challenge
Paid six-week public-service internship after senior year in Cook or Lake County public offices; Cook County paid $17/hour in 2026, whose cycle is no longer open.
Requirements: Residency: Cook County, Illinois; Requirement: Open to grade 12; Requirement: Graduating high school senior (the internship takes place the summer after senior year)
Selection and application: Selection: Eligibility and hiring depend on county, age, graduation status, funded workforce criteria, application quality, placement capacity, office fit, and employment requirements. Cook County cited approximately 50 placements; no current overall acceptance rate is published.
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University of Missouri College of Health Sciences
Mizzou is planning a week-long 2027 health-sciences camp for high-school juniors and seniors. Dates, cost and registration details will be announced later; the interest list provides updates.
Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 11–12
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